Volkswagen has launched its flagship SUV, the Tayron R-Line, at Rs 46.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Built on the Tiguan’s platform, the Tayron R-Line gets larger dimensions and a slightly distinct design to differentiate itself from its 5-seat counterpart. It competes in the premium three-row SUV segment, which includes the Skoda Kodiaq, MG Gloster, Toyota Fortuner and Jeep Meridian. Here, we compare the Tayron R-Line’s specifications to those of its competitors to see how it measures up on paper.
Volkswagen Tayron vs rivals: Dimensions
Tayron is second-longest and second-widest of the lot
The MG Gloster is the longest, tallest and widest in the segment, and it also has the longest wheelbase (over 2.9 metres). The Tayron, meanwhile, ranks second in length and width, slightly larger than the Kodiaq in both measurements. It is somewhere in the middle of the pack in terms of wheelbase and the shortest in height, at 1,665mm. The Tayron rides on 19-inch alloys, as does the Gloster; others get 18-inch wheels. The Fortuner has the highest ground clearance. As for the body, the Gloster and Fortuner have a ladder-frame chassis, while the rest have a monocoque.
Volkswagen Tayron vs rivals: Powertrains
Tayron has the most powerful petrol engine but no diesel option
*P: Petrol; D: Diesel
The Tayron and Kodiaq are the most powerful petrol offerings in this comparison. After all, both are powered by the same 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 204hp and 320Nm of torque, mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox, sending power to all four wheels. Conversely, the Gloster and Meridian come only with diesel engines, with the former getting it in two different states of tune. The Fortuner is the only one here to get both petrol and diesel options, and the diesel can also be had with a 48V mild-hybrid system. AWD is optional on the Fortuner, Gloster and Meridian, and only the Meridian and Fortuner offer a manual gearbox.
Volkswagen Tayron vs rivals: Prices
Tayron R-Line is the second most expensive here
The Tayron R-Line is priced at Rs 46.99 lakh, making it the second most expensive SUV here. The Meridian is the most affordable of the lot, and it gets the option of 5 seats in the base trim. The Kodiaq has the highest starting price, but the Fortuner is the most expensive if one compares the top trims.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.
Saptarshi Mondal
Viraaj Bhatnagar
Saumil Shah
