Volkswagen Taigun vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class [2013-2018]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Taigun and Mercedes-Benz G-Class [2013-2018]. The Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.70 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz G-Class [2013-2018] price is Rs. 1.32 Crore. The Volkswagen Taigun is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz G-Class [2013-2018] is available in 5439 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Taigun provides the mileage of 19.87 kmpl.

Taigun vs G-Class [2013-2018] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Taigun	G-Class [2013-2018]
Price	Rs. 11.70 Lakh	Rs. 1.32 Crore
Engine Capacity	999 cc	5439 cc
Power	114 bhp	-
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 11.70 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz G-Class [2013-2018]

55 AMG

Rs. 1.32 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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Height (mm)	1612	1931	1650
Bootspace (litres)	385		488
Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	5439 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 3 Valves/Cylinder	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	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	5439 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 3 Valves/Cylinder	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0L TSI		VTi-TECH 1.5
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	507@6100	108 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	700@2750	144 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.87View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	994
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2		BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm)	4221	4662	4323
Width (mm)	1760	1760	1809
Height (mm)	1612	1931	1650
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2850	2585
Ground Clearance (mm)	188
Kerb Weight (kg)	1208		1303

Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 7 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
385 488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50 96 48

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar		MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle		Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05		5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)		Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims		Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver		Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	275 / 55 R19	215 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	275 / 55 R19	215 / 55 R17

Features

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	5 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	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
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
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest		Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only		Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only		Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist			Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear		Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	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)
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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench		Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone		Dual Tone
Interior Colours			Iconic Ivory / Black
Rear Armrest			With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat			Full
Split Rear Seat			60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear		Front & Rear

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

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	7	10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	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
iPod Compatibility

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

Brochure

Colours

Rising Blue Metallic	Black	Starry Black
Carbon Steel Grey	Designo Mystic Blue	Aurora Silver
Wild Cherry Red	Perivlase Green	Candy White
Reflex Silver	Chromite Black
Curcuma Yellow	Tanzanite Blue
Candy White	Designo Magno Night Black
	Designo Platinum Black
	Obsidian Black
	Peridot Brown
	Flint Grey
	Designo Graphite
	Designo Mystic Platinum
	Thulite Red
	Designo Mystic Brown
	Designo Mystic Red
	Lazurite Blue
	Sanidine Beige
	Palladium Silver
	Calcite White

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Taigun vs G-Class [2013-2018] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Taigun and Mercedes-Benz G-Class [2013-2018]?

Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.70 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz G-Class [2013-2018] price is Rs. 1.32 Crore. Hence Volkswagen Taigun is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Volkswagen Taigun vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class [2013-2018]

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2		2
Bootspace (litres)	385		488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	96	48

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

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

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
Warranty (In Years)	4	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited