Volkswagen Taigun vs Mahindra XUV700 vs Mahindra XUV500

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Taigun, Mahindra XUV700 and Mahindra XUV500. The Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.70 Lakh, Mahindra XUV700 price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh and Mahindra XUV500 price is Rs. 12.37 Lakh. The Volkswagen Taigun is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Mahindra XUV700 is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mahindra XUV500 is available in 2179 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Diesel. Taigun provides the mileage of 19.87 kmpl and XUV500 provides the mileage of 15.1 kmpl.

Taigun vs XUV700 vs XUV500 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Taigun	XUV700	XUV500
Price	Rs. 11.70 Lakh	Rs. 13.99 Lakh	Rs. 12.37 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1997 cc	2179 cc
Power	114 bhp	197 bhp	153 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 11.70 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mahindra XUV700

MX Petrol MT 5 STR

Rs. 13.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mahindra XUV500

Rs. 12.37 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Height (mm)	1612	1755	1785	1650
Bootspace (litres)	385			488
Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2179 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	11.3
City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		9.53
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		13.01
Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2179 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	2.0 Turbo With Direct Injection (TGDi)	mHawk155 Diesel Engine	VTi-TECH 1.5
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm	153 bhp @ 3750 rpm	108 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm	360 Nm @ 1750 rpm	144 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.87View Mileage Details		15.1View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	994
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm)	4221	4695	4585	4323
Width (mm)	1760	1890	1890	1809
Height (mm)	1612	1755	1785	1650
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2750	2700	2585
Ground Clearance (mm)	188		200
Kerb Weight (kg)	1208		1845	1303

Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5 7 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2 3 2
Bootspace (litres)
385 488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50 60 70 48

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	MacPherson type with anti-roll bar	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Multi-link type with anti-roll bar	Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05		5.6	5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	235 / 65 R17	235 / 65 R17	215 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	235 / 65 R17	235 / 65 R17	215 / 55 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph		1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Global NCAP)		Not Tested
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote Remote With Key Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest		Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only		Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only		Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist				Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets

Telematics
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type			Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours			Premium Black & Grey	Iconic Ivory / Black
Rear Armrest				With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat			Full	Full
Split Rear Seat			60:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat			50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down				Driver
One Touch Up				Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Chrome
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Remote Operated	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips
Silver

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen Projector	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights			Passive	Passive
Taillights	LED	LED	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights				LED
Fog Lights				Halogen,Halogen
Puddle Lamps		Optional
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Digital	Analogue	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 1 Trip	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display		Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	7	8		10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	4		4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
4 3 3 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000 Unlimited 100000 Unlimited

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Colours

Rising Blue Metallic	Midnight Black	Volcano Black	Starry Black
Carbon Steel Grey	Dazzling Silver	Lake Side Brown	Aurora Silver
Wild Cherry Red	Red Rage	Mystic Copper	Candy White
Reflex Silver	Everest White	Moondust Silver
Curcuma Yellow		Crimson Red
Candy White		Pearl White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

19 Ratings

4.9/5

9 Ratings

5.0/5

9 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.6Exterior	4.9Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.9Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.8Performance	4.9Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy	4.9Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	4.9Value for Money	5.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Drive it like Passion and Feel it like your Home

1.The Car is simply combination of engineering marvel, cosmetic etc. 2.The Global 5 star rating feels safe on road and its presence on road quite superb. 3.Smooth driving and no outside noise. 4.Servicing bit costly but it deserve that to maintain such Good car. 5. Frankly no cons except your budget.

mahindra is best

Very nice comfortable, good looking, smooth driving, good mileage. It attracts people giving the best responses. It is very good car. Very powerful and excellent.

experience

xuv 500 is one of the best mpv car i have ever drive i hade bought xuv 500 in 2015 and still in proper condition,its engine is so much powerfull,and seat is more comfortable ......

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Taigun vs XUV700 vs XUV500 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Taigun, Mahindra XUV700 and Mahindra XUV500?

Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.70 Lakh, Mahindra XUV700 price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh and Mahindra XUV500 price is Rs. 12.37 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Taigun is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Volkswagen Taigun vs Mahindra XUV700 vs Mahindra XUV500

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	385			488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	60	70	48

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote	With Key	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips		Silver

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	4	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited	100000	Unlimited