Volkswagen Taigun vs Mg Astor

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Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.30 lakh

MG Astor

Mg Astor

1.5 Petrol Savvy Pro CVT

15.30 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1498 cc

Max Engine Power

150 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm
110hp

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm
144Nm

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Number of Gears

7
8

Lockable Differential/s

Gearbox Type

DCT
CVT

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Engine Type

–
N/A

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

18.85 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

–
48 litres

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
8.3kpl

E20 Compatibility

–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
10.48kpl

Auto Start/Stop

–

Suspension & Steering

Rear Brakes

Disc
Discs

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Turning Radius

5.05
–

Front Suspension Type

McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Rear Suspension Type

Twist beam axle
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/55 R17

Wheel Size

17 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Steering Adjust

–
Tilt

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Spare Wheel

–
Space Saver

Dimensions

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Width

1760 mm
1809 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2585 mm

Length

4221 mm
4323 mm

Kerb Weight

1320 kg
1349 kg

Height

1612 mm
1650 mm

Boot Capacity

385 - 1405 litres
–

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Ambient Lighting

Front Seatback Pockets

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Driver Armrest Storage

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

Push Button Start

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

Rear AC Vents

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Vanity Mirror

UV Cut Glass

–

Trunk Light

–

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Power Windows

–
Front and Rear

Door Pockets

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Glove Box

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Interior Lamps

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–
LED

Cup Holders

–

Remote Locking

–

Keyless Entry

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

–
Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Safety

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Curtain Airbag

Central Locking

Seat Belt Warning

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Side Airbag

Brake Assist (BA)

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only
With Display

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
6

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Hill Start Assist

Electronic Stability Control

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Overspeed Warning

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Passenger Airbag

Driver Airbag

Rear Defogger

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Rear Washer/Wiper

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Dashcam

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Speed Assist System

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Heads Up Display

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

High Beam Assist

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–
Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Exterior

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Scuff Plates

Roof Rails

Functional

ORVM turn indicators

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED DRLs

Illuminated Logo

–

Rub Strips

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Connected LED

–

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

LED fog lamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Interior

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Seat Count

5
5

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Speedometer

–
Digital

Tachometer

–
Digital

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Heated Seats

–

Massage Seats

–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Voice Commands

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Speakers

6
6

Display

10.09-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

–

Branded Music System

–

CD Player

–

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

–
Phone-based

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

SOS Button

–

Driving Analytics

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Geo Fence

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Find My Car

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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