Volkswagen Taigun vs Mahindra XUV700

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Taigun and Mahindra XUV700. The Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.70 Lakh and Mahindra XUV700 price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh. The Volkswagen Taigun is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mahindra XUV700 is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Taigun provides the mileage of 19.87 kmpl.

Taigun vs XUV700 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Taigun	XUV700
Price	Rs. 11.70 Lakh	Rs. 13.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1997 cc
Power	114 bhp	197 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 11.70 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mahindra XUV700

MX Petrol MT 5 STR

Rs. 13.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	11.3
City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		9.53
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		13.01
Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	2.0 Turbo With Direct Injection (TGDi)	2.0L Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.87View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	994
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm)	4221	4695	4699
Width (mm)	1760	1890	1835
Height (mm)	1612	1755	1760
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2750	2750
Ground Clearance (mm)	188
Kerb Weight (kg)	1208

Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2 2
Bootspace (litres)
385 587
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50 60 60

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Mcpherson Strut + Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Semi Independent Helical Spring Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	235 / 65 R17	215 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	235 / 65 R17	215 / 55 R18

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	5 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, 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

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)
Differential Lock	Electronic

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote 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	Vents Behind Front Armrest	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		Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist			360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Telematics

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking 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)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest 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)	4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Leatherette
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats			Front only
Ventilated Seat Type			Cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours			Black
Rear Armrest			With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat			Full
Split Rear Seat			60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates			Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down			Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Auto Folding
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips
Chrome Inserts

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count			8
Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights			Passive
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights			LED
Fog Lights			LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting			Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors			Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 1 Trip	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	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	7	8	14
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	4	8
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

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

Brochure

Colours

Rising Blue Metallic	Midnight Black	Starry Black
Carbon Steel Grey	Napoli Black
Wild Cherry Red	Dazzling Silver
Reflex Silver	Red Rage
Curcuma Yellow	Everest White
Candy White	Everest White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

20 Ratings

4.9/5

9 Ratings

5.0/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.9Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.8Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	4.9Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Drive it like Passion and Feel it like your Home

1.The Car is simply combination of engineering marvel, cosmetic etc. 2.The Global 5 star rating feels safe on road and its presence on road quite superb. 3.Smooth driving and no outside noise. 4.Servicing bit costly but it deserve that to maintain such Good car. 5. Frankly no cons except your budget.

mahindra is best

Very nice comfortable, good looking, smooth driving, good mileage. It attracts people giving the best responses. It is very good car. Very powerful and excellent.

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Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	385		587
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	60	60

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

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

Sunroof / Moonroof		Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips		Chrome Inserts

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