Volkswagen Taigun vs Kia Seltos

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Taigun and Kia Seltos. The Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.00 Lakh and Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.99 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 19.98 kmpl.

Taigun Comfortline Petrol 1.0L Turbo Manual vs Seltos HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Taigun	Seltos
Price	Rs. 11.00 Lakh	Rs. 10.99 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 Petrol 1.0L Turbo Manual

Rs. 11.00 Lakh

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Kia Seltos

HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual

Rs. 10.99 Lakh

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline Petrol 1.0L Turbo Manual

Kia Seltos

HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	Smartstream G1.5
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1850-4000 rpm	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage	ARAI: 19.98 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	999
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & 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
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Chassis Type		Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Steel (205/65R16), Located in Boot
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	205 / 65 R16
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
Child Safety Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
ADAS
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Bharat 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)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts	Pretensioning (Front)
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Hands-off Detection
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Indirect
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Clutch Lock
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors	Doorpads & Rear Bumpers	Rear Bumper
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System		Rollover Sensor & Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Park Distance Control
Skid Plate		Front & Rear
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles		Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable with Hooks)
In-Car Remote		Boot Opening
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver
Extendable Sun Visor
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Manual
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Video Recording
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	USB Type-C
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Noise Levels
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Static
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Connected LED	Taillight
Fog Lights	Halogen - Rear
Stop Lamp		LED
Sequential Turn Indicators	Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps		Button Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp, Boot Lamp
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist
Brake Fade Support
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse
Memory ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Painted
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Remote
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	7" Touch-screen Display	10.25" HD Touch-screen Display
Audio System		6 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity		Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods		Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), Type C Wired Connectivity
GPS Navigation System
What3Words -Address Based Navigation
Pre-loaded Major Apps in Infotainment
Inbuilt Music App
Wireless Charger
Summon Mode

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
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)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone	Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Foldable Seatback Table
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
App Details
Live Traffic Updates On App
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Connected Car App
Find and Book Parking Slot
Location Based Services
In-Car Payment
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Live Location Sharing
Digital Key
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Air Purifier Operation
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster	4.2" TFT Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Analog	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips	2 Trips Electronic
Eco-Drive Illumination
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Wild Cherry Red Metallic	Imperial Blue
	Candy White	Aurora Black Pearl
	Lava Blue Metallic	Gravity Grey
	Carbon Steel	Morning Haze
	Reflex Silver Metallic	Pewter Olive
	Avocado Pearl Effect	Ivory Silver Gloss
	Steel Grey	Magma Red
		Frost Blue
		Glacier White Pearl

Used Cars in India

345 Used Taigun

Rs. 6.54 Lakhonwards

1847 Used Seltos

Rs. 5.99 Lakhonwards

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Taigun vs Seltos Comparison FAQs

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

Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.00 Lakh and Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.99 Lakh. Hence Kia Seltos is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the Comfortline Petrol 1.0L Turbo Manual variant, 999 cc Petrol engine of Taigun produces 114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm of power and 178 Nm @ 1850-4000 rpm of torque. For the HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Taigun vs Kia Seltos

Length Width Height	4221 mm * 1760 mm * 1612 mm	4460 mm * 1830 mm * 1635 mm
Ground Clearance	188 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2690
Kerb Weight (kg)	1213
Gross Weight (kg)	1643

Seating Capacity		5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	385 L (measured up to the roof) – 1405 L (rear seats folded) with 2 hooks	447 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	47

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design		Kia Digital Tiger Face Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Black
Exhaust
Diffuser
Antenna		Shark Fin Antenna

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

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors
Cup Holders	2 Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front Only
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage

Welded Tow Hooks
Tow Hitch Protection
Crawl Control