Volkswagen Taigun vs Renault Duster

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Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.30 lakh

Renault Duster

Renault Duster

Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT

18.49 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Type

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Turbocharged

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm
280 Nm at 2000 - 3500 rpm

Max Engine Power

150 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm
163 hp at 5250 rpm

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1333 cc

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Number of Gears

7
6

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

DCT
DCT

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Capacity

–
50 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
13.47 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
6.47 kmpl

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

Official Fuel Economy

18.85 kmpl
18.45 kmpl

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Suspension & Steering

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

–
Tilt and Telescopic

Front Suspension Type

McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar
MacPherson strut with lower transverse link

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Twist beam axle
Semi-independent, torsion beam

Ride Height Adjust

–

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
225/55 R18

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
225/55 R18

Wheel Size

17 inches
18 inches

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Turning Radius

5.05
–

Dimensions

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Width

1760 mm
1815 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2657 mm

Length

4221 mm
4343 mm

Height

1612 mm
1659 mm

Ground Clearance

–
212 mm

Boot Capacity

385 - 1405 litres
518 litres

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

1320 kg
–

Comfort

Power Windows

–
Front and Rear

Remote Locking

–

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Cooled Storage

–

Rear Parcel Tray

Cruise Control

–

Cup Holders

–

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Acoustic Windshield

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Driving Modes

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Keyless Entry

–

Interior Lamps

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Vanity Mirror

Yes with Light

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio Only

Ambient Lighting

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Trunk Light

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
–

Dead Pedal

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Safety

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

High Beam Assist

–

Child Safety Lock

–

Central Locking

Side Airbag

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Rear Washer/Wiper

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Traction Control

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only
With Display

Airbags

6
6

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Hill Start Assist

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Lane Keep Assist

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–
Yes with Autohold

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Dual Tone Horn

–

BNCAP Rating

5
5

Overspeed Warning

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front, Side and Rear

Passenger Airbag

Driver Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Curtain Airbag

Rear Defogger

Seat Belt Warning

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Electronic Stability Control

–

Exterior

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Roof Rails

Functional
Functional

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

–

LED headlamps

LED taillights

ORVM turn indicators

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Puddle Lamps

–

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Stop Lamp

–

Spoiler

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Scuff Plates

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Rub Strips

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Connected LED

–

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Interior

Speedometer

–

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Seat Count

5
5

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

–

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
–

Entertainment

USB Input

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Speakers

6
6

Wireless Phone Charging

–

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

10.09-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Voice Commands

–

Connected Car Features

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

SOS Button

–

Driving Analytics

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Geo Fence

–