Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Taigun

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Volkswagen Taigun. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 11.19 Lakh and Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.80 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Volkswagen Taigun is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Taigun provides the mileage of 19.89 kmpl.

Seltos vs Taigun Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	Taigun
Price	Rs. 11.19 Lakh	Rs. 11.80 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	999 cc
Power	113 bhp	114 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Seltos

HTE (O)1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 11.19 Lakh

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 11.80 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Kia Seltos

HTE (O)1.5 Petrol MT

Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)		11.3
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	1.0L TSI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		19.89View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	850	995
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Idle Start/Stop
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Twist Beam Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.05
Tyre Construction	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	205 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	205 / 60 R16

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones	Manual	Manual
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver	Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows Position	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Both Sides
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind	Manual

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wireless	Wired
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	8	7
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	6
Tweeters	1
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black
Folding Rear Seat	Flat
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Pewter Olive	Wild Cherry Red
	Clear White	Curcuma Yellow
	Sparkling Silver	Candy White
	Gravity Grey	Reflex Silver
	Aurora Black Pearl	Carbon Steel Grey
	Intense Red	Rising Blue Metallic
	Imperial Blue	Rising Blue Metallic

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Seltos vs Taigun Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Seltos and Volkswagen Taigun?

Kia Seltos price is Rs. 11.19 Lakh and Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.80 Lakh. Hence Kia Seltos is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Seltos compared to Taigun?

For the HTE (O)1.5 Petrol MT variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. For the Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT variant, 999 cc Petrol engine of Taigun produces 114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm of power and 178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm of torque.

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Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Taigun

Length (mm)	4365	4221
Width (mm)	1800	1760
Height (mm)	1620	1612
Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2651
Ground Clearance (unladen) (mm)		188
Kerb Weight (kg)		1208

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	50
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	433	385

Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey

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)
Differential Lock		Electronic

Headlights	Halogen Projector	Halogen
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Cabin Lamps Position	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

Cup Holders Position	Front Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

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