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

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1333 cc

Max Engine Power

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

Max Engine Torque

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

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Number of Gears

7
6

Lockable Differential/s

–

Gearbox Type

DCT
DCT

Engine Type

–
Turbocharged

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Official Fuel Economy

18.85 kmpl
18.45 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

–
50 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
9.97 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
6.47 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
13.47 kmpl

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
7.6 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
6.07 s

0-100kph

–
11.33 s

Suspension & Steering

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Turning Radius

5.05
–

Front Suspension Type

McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar
MacPherson strut with lower transverse link

Rear Suspension Type

Twist beam axle
Semi-independent, torsion beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
225/55 R18

Wheel Size

17 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
225/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Steering Adjust

–
Tilt and Telescopic

Ride Height Adjust

–

Dimensions

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Width

1760 mm
1815 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2657 mm

Length

4221 mm
4343 mm

Kerb Weight

1320 kg
–

Height

1612 mm
1659 mm

Boot Capacity

385 - 1405 litres
518 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
212 mm

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
–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
–

Push Button Start

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
–

Dead Pedal

–

Rear AC Vents

Rear Parcel Tray

Roof Grab Handles

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Vanity Mirror

Yes with Light

UV Cut Glass

–

Trunk Light

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio Only

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Power Windows

–
Front and Rear

Remote Locking

–

Cooled Storage

–

Cruise Control

–

Cup Holders

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Driving Modes

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Keyless Entry

–

Interior Lamps

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Safety

BNCAP Rating

5
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
Front, Side and Rear

Hill Start Assist

Electronic Stability Control

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Overspeed Warning

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Passenger Airbag

Driver Airbag

Rear Defogger

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Rear Washer/Wiper

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

High Beam Assist

–

Child Safety Lock

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Traction Control

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–
Yes with Autohold

Dual Tone Horn

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Exterior

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Scuff Plates

–

Roof Rails

Functional
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
–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

LED fog lamps

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Stop Lamp

–

Spoiler

–

Interior

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
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
–

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
–

Speedometer

–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Entertainment

Voice Commands

–

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Speakers

6
6

Display

10.09-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

USB Input

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

–

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Connected Car Features

SOS Button

–

Driving Analytics

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Geo Fence

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–