Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Taigun

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Volkswagen Taigun. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh and Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.70 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. Seltos provides the mileage of 17 kmpl and Taigun provides the mileage of 19.87 kmpl.

Seltos vs Taigun Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	Taigun
Price	Rs. 10.90 Lakh	Rs. 11.70 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 1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 10.90 Lakh

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 11.70 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Height (mm)	1620	1612	1650
Bootspace (litres)	433	385	488
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 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
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	1.0L TSI	VTi-TECH 1.5
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	108 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	144 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17View Mileage Details	19.87View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	850	994
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm)	4365	4221	4323
Width (mm)	1800	1760	1809
Height (mm)	1620	1612	1650
Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2651	2585
Ground Clearance (mm)		188
Kerb Weight (kg)		1208	1303

Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2 2
Bootspace (litres)
433 385 488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50 50 48

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Twist Beam Axle	Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.05	5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	205 / 60 R16	215 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	205 / 60 R16	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	3 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front 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
With Key Remote Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, 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
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1

Telematics
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Seats & Upholstery

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

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

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down			Driver
One Touch Up			Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Silver	Body Coloured	Chrome
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

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

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Display	Digital Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		7	10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	6	4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	Not Applicable	Not Available
iPod Compatibility

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

Brochure

Colours

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

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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. 10.90 Lakh and Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.70 Lakh. Hence Kia Seltos is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Seltos and Taigun is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Seltos is 17kmpl and for the Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT variant, mileage of Taigun is 19.87kmpl. Thus making Taigun the most fuel efficient as compared to Seltos

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Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Taigun

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	433	385	488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	50	48

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

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

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

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