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Volkswagen Taigun vs KIA Seltos

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Volkswagen Taigun or KIA Seltos? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Taigun and Seltos. Volkswagen Taigun Price starts at Rs.10.89 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT and KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.5L Smartstream Petrol 6-Speed MT. Volkswagen Taigun is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm power whereas KIA Seltos is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Taigun provides a mileage of 18.1 kmpl (base model), and Seltos has a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model).

Taigun vs Seltos

Key HighlightsVolkswagen TaigunKIA Seltos
PriceRs.10.89 LakhRs.10.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc1497 cc
Power113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range18.1 kmpl17 kmpl
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Volkswagen Taigun Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT car
Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT
Rs. 10.89 Lakh
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KIA Seltos HTE G1.5L Smartstream Petrol 6-Speed MT car
HTE G1.5L Smartstream Petrol 6-Speed MT
Rs. 10.90 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.62 Lakh
Price Breakup
12.63 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
385 Litres
433 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Colors
Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
-
Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof
Sunroof
check
Power Windows
check
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
Rear Wiper
check
Rear Defogger
check
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
check
Daytime Running Lights
-
LED headlight
-
Projector headlight
-
check
Automatic Headlamps
check
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Twist beam axle
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Disc
Wheels
Alloy
Steel
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Steel
Front Tyre Size
205/60 R16
205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyre Size
205/60 R16
205 / 65 R16
Turning Radius
5.05 meters
5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205 / 55 R17
205 / 65 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
-
check
Shift Indicator
Dynamic
check
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
-
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
Voice Command
check
Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
check
check
Touchscreen Size
10 inch
8 Inch
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Gesture Control
-
Integrated Music System
-
check
Speakers
7
4
AM/FM Radio
-
check
USB Compatibility
-
check
Wireless Charger
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
4 Years/ 100000 Kms
3 Years / Unlimited KMS
Extended Warranty
-
5 Years or unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
999 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
1.0L TSI
G1.5 MPi
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Speed
6 Gears
Power
113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Fast Charging
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
AWD
ARAI Certified Economy
20 kmpl
17 kmpl
Top Speed
150 kmph
167 kmph
Emission Norm
BS VI
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
-
Vents Behind Front Armrest
Automatic climate control
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Co-Driver Only
Cruise Control
check
Start / Stop Button
check
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
check
Leather streering wheels
-
Drive Modes
-
3
Keyless Entry
check
Electronic Parking Brake

Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
-
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
check
Lane Departure Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
-
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4221 mm
4365 mm
Width
1760 mm
1800 mm
Height
1612 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance
188 mm
190 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
0.8 Litres
4.8 Litres
Boot Space
385 Litres
433 Litres
Kerb Weight
1208 kg
1222 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Great driving experience with German-styled dynamics and handling.
  • Has top-class safety standards with 6 airbags and 5-star GLOBAL NCAP ratings.
  • Comes with strong build quality and brilliant driving dynamics
  • It has almost every feature in the segment. These include ventilated seats, wireless charging, and connectivity.
  • Both engines are powerful and have decent fuel economy.
  • The 1.5L TSI EVO motor gets cylinder de-activation technology for enhanced fuel efficiency.
  • The boot space is decent in numbers but has great space and practicality.
  • It offers an appealing design with aggressive front profile and offers segment best dimensions with enough legroom at the rear
  • One of the most feature rich SUV in the segment with some segment first features such as dual-zone climate control, BOSE sound system, electrically-adjustable driver seat, dual 10.25-inch screens, and more
  • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof is available from HTK+ variant
  • It is available with three engine options a NA petrol, a turbocharged petrol and a diesel
  • The interior quality, fit and finish of material makes the cabin more premium
  • Good number of available interior colour options
  • The suspension with 17-inch tyres is soft but not bouncy
  • Fun to drive turbo petrol engine with 160PS of power
  • The DCT and CVT gearbox options are smooth and easy to drive
  • Loaded with good number of safety features such as ADAS Level 2, 6-airbags, TPMS and more
Cons
  • The cabin space could have been improved and seating 3 passengers in the rear can be a tight fit.
  • The plastic quality could have been improved on some panels.
  • The suspension setup is on the stiffer side which filters in potholes and bumps at slow speeds.
  • There is no diesel or hybrid option on offer.
  • It misses on Highline TPMS.
  • The base variants misses on features such as LED DRL, telescopic steering, keyless entry and some more
  • The higher variants with 10.25-inch touchscreen misses on wireless connectivity
  • The mid-variants lacks some features such as LED headlamp, electrically adjustable ORVMs and more
  • No automatic transmission in first three variants i.e. HTE, HTK, & HTK+
  • The top-spec GTX+ variant goes over Rs 20 lakh on-road price tag
  • The variants with 18-inch tyres have a stiffer suspension as compared to the one with 17-inch wheels
  • The rivals offer more value for money
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Detailed Comparison of Volkswagen Taigun and KIA Seltos

Safety

Taigun comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Seltos has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 360 degree camera, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

Taigun has doors and seats. It is an with 385 Litres boot space, 50 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 188 mm. It is 1760 mm wide, 1612 mm high and 4221 mm long. It has 1208 kg kerb weight and 2651 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Seltos is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 433 Litres boot space, 190 mm ground clearance.It has 1620 mm height, 4365 mm length, 1800 mm width, and 1222 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Volkswagen Taigun comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 6 Speed Manual transmission. And Seltos comes with AWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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Volkswagen Taigun and KIA Seltos Owner Reviews

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    • M
      Meeran
      4 Month ago
      4.3
      I feel good to drive and comfort Very good mileage for a long drive.
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      Sunil Sharma
      6 Month ago
      5.0
      Real value for money , excellent performance of car , very good pickup, no sound in starting or running, worthy of purchase, will prefer in buying a car
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      Sushil Mishra
      7 Month ago
      2.7
      It's an ideal option that combines power and comfort, boasting high-security features and a striking appearance. The addition of new features brings a touch of modernity, making it a next-generation SUV.
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      Sridhar Reddy
      10 Month ago
      4.3
      Very safest car also driving dynamic is good, features and build quality very well design touch Infotainment system response with quality also very well overall. i am satisfied with this car suspension setup also compare to previous car this car is better specially Highway driving good experience. excellent car.
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      Anonymous
      1 Year ago
      5.0
      Built quality and safety. Every car safety is most important taigun is giving more safety and smooth in driving mode that is the biggest advantage of the people who is looking in their driving on the roads while driving on the highways and Normal roads in Indian. That is what my opinion.
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