Volkswagen Taigun vs Kia Seltos

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Taigun and Kia Seltos. The Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.62 Lakh and Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh. The Volkswagen Taigun is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Taigun provides the mileage of 19.87 kmpl and Seltos provides the mileage of 17 kmpl.

Taigun vs Seltos Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Taigun	Seltos
Price	Rs. 11.62 Lakh	Rs. 10.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1497 cc
Power	114 bhp	113 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 11.62 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 10.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	11.3
Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	G1.5 MPi	PURETECH 110
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	109 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	190 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.87View Mileage Details	17View Mileage Details	18.5View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	994	850	833
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)	4221	4365	4323
Width (mm)	1760	1800	1796
Height (mm)	1612	1620	1669
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2610	2671
Ground Clearance (mm)	188		200
Kerb Weight (kg)	1208		1275

Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5 7
No of Seating Rows (Rows)
2 2 3
Bootspace (litres)
385 433
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50 50 45

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05		5.4
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	205 / 65 R16	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	205 / 65 R16	195 / 65 R15

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
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	3 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Middle rear three-point seatbelt
Middle Rear 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 immobilizer
Central Locking
Remote Keyless Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
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	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Cabin-Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist			Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear		Rear
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets		1

Telematics
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status Via App
Geo-Fence
Emergency Call
Remote AC On/Off Via app
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)	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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric + Leatherette
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours		Black	Black \ Grey
Folding Rear Seat		Full	Full
Split Rear Seat			60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat			50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Head-rests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Outside Rear View Mirrors Color (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch -Down			All
Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Boot-lid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal

Exterior
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub - Strips
Black Black

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector	Halogen
Tail Lights	LED	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED		LED
Fog Lights			Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front
Rear Reading Lamp
Glove Box 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	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Digital Display	Touch-screen Display
Touch Screen Size (inch)	7		10
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
Aux Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din	Not Applicable
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
Not Applicable Not Applicable
Warranty (Years)
4 3 2
Warranty (Kilometres)
100000 Unlimited 40000
Rear row
Seat Adjustment 2 Way

Brochure

Colours

Rising Blue Metallic	Sparkling Silver	Cosmo Blue
Carbon Steel Grey	Clear White	Cosmo Blue With Polar White roof
Wild Cherry Red		Platinum Grey
Relex Silver		Platinum Grey with Polar White roof
Curcuma Yellow		Steel Grey
Candy White		Steel Grey with Cosmo Blue roof
		Steel Grey with Polar White roof
		Polar White
		Polar White with Cosmo Blue roof
		Polar White with Platinum Grey roof

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

11 Ratings

7 Reviews

5.0/5

6 Ratings

1 Review

4.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.2Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.5Performance	5.0Performance
	3.7Fuel Economy	4.8Fuel Economy
	4.3Value for Money	5.0Value for Money

Most helpful review

Volkswagen means satisfaction

1. Delivery experience was good, supportive team. 2. Car driving experience is good 3. Looks are fabulous 4. Servicing and maintenance little bit costly.

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I love this car's looks

Driving experience is better than other cars in this segment cars comfort is very good I love this car dizziness music system is very good safety is very good and the interior is excellent.

All Reviews

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Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	7
No of Seating Rows (Rows)	2	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	385	433
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	50	45

Engine immobilizer
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status Via App
Geo-Fence
Emergency Call
Remote AC On/Off Via app
Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app

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

Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub - Strips		Black	Black

Battery Warranty (Kilometres)	Not Applicable		Not Applicable
Warranty (Years)	4	3	2
Warranty (Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited	40000

Volkswagen Taigun vs Kia Seltos

Taigun vs Seltos Comparison Overview