Volkswagen Taigun vs Tata Nexon

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Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.47 lakh

Tata Nexon

Tata Nexon

Diesel Fearless + PS Red #Dark AMT

14.52 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1497 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

DCT
AMT

Number of Gears

7
6

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

150 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm
115 hp at 3750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm
260 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Engine Type

–
Turbocharged

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

13 kmpl
–

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

18.85 kmpl
–

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Fuel Tank Capacity

–
44 litres

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Twist beam axle
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Turning Radius

5.05
5.1 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drums

Wheel Size

17 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Damper Control

–
N/A

Ride Height Adjust

–

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

Steering Adjust

–
Tilt

Spare Wheel

–
N/A

Dimensions

Length

4221 mm
39952 mm

Width

1760 mm
1804 mm

Height

1612 mm
1620 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2498 mm

Kerb Weight

1320 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

385 - 1405 litres
382 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
208 mm

Comfort

Ambient Lighting

Front Seatback Pockets

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Driver Armrest Storage

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

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

Front Passenger Only

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

Cabin Boot Access

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Interior Lamps

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Door Pockets

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Cup Holders

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Remote Locking

–

Keyless Entry

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

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 & 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

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Heads Up Display

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

High Beam Assist

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Dashcam

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Traction Control

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

NCAP Rating

–
5

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

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Projector Headlamps

–

LED fog lamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Spoiler

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Stop Lamp

–

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

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
4

Display

10.09-inch Touchscreen
10.25 -inch Touchscreen

Audio System

–

Branded Music System

–
JBL

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

–
Onboard

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

SOS Button

–

Driving Analytics

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Geo Fence

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Find My Car

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•17w

Hi, I am currently using a Ford Figo 1.2 petrol, 2019. I love the car, but I am looking to upgrade as Ford has left India, and I may have issues selling it after a couple of years. Q1. Should I go ahead and sell the car, or can I keep it for a couple of years? Q2. The car has been driven around 65k, and I have been offered 2.75 lakhs. I think it's a good value, thoughts? Right now, my running in the city is approx 500-600 kms per month. I mostly use a car for my office commute, and I don’t have a bike as of now. And yearly, out of the city running of around 2000 kms per year. Please, my city running may increase in future if I change my house location or office. I am very much confused about EV and petrol cars. In EVs, I was considering the Nexon EV. In petrol I was considering, Honda Elevate, VW Taigun 2025 (1.0 and 1.5), as I am getting some deals on them, Skoda Kylaq ( budget option with the same engine). As I am coming in a Ford Figo, I am looking for something which feels great to drive. Please suggest the correct car option. Reiterating question- Q1. Should I go ahead and sell the Ford Figo, or can I keep it for a couple of years? Q2. Ford Figo has been driven around 65k, and I have been offered 2.75 lakhs. I think it's a good value, thoughts? Q3. Will EV be the correct option for me? ( looking at my running) Q4. Or should I go ahead with petrol cars? (This E20/E30 discussion has created so much confusion) Q5. If I were to choose a petrol car, which option would be great for me? Thanks!