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KIA Seltos vs Volkswagen Taigun

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Seltos or Volkswagen Taigun? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Seltos and Taigun. KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.5 Petrol HTE MT and Volkswagen Taigun Price starts at Rs.11.70 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.0 TSI Comfortline MT. KIA Seltos is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Volkswagen Taigun is a 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Seltos provides a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model), and Taigun has a mileage of 18.1 kmpl (base model).

Seltos vs Taigun

Key HighlightsKIA SeltosVolkswagen Taigun
PriceRs.10.90 LakhRs.11.70 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc999 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Mileage/Range17 kmpl18.1 kmpl
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KIA Seltos 1.5 Petrol HTE MT car
KIA Seltos
1.5 Petrol HTE MT
Rs. 10.90 Lakh
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1.0 TSI Comfortline MT
Rs. 11.70 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Seltos specificationsTaigun specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    12.63 Lakh
    13.55 Lakh
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.2
    Boot Space (Litres)
    433 Litres
    385 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1497 cc
    999 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
    113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
    Colors
    Seltos Colours
    Taigun Colours
    Images
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Seltos Brakes, Suspension & TyresTaigun Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Front Suspension
    McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
    McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar
    Rear Suspension
    Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
    Twist beam axle
    Front Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Disc
    Drum
    Wheels
    Steel Rims
    -
    Spare Wheel
    Steel
    -
    Front Tyre Size
    205 / 65 R16
    205/60 R16
    Rear Tyre Size
    205 / 65 R16
    205/60 R16
    Turning Radius
    5.3 meters
    5.05 meters
    Tyre Size Spare
    205 / 65 R16
    205 / 55 R17
    Wheels Size
    R16
    R16

    Exterior

    Seltos ExteriorTaigun Exterior
    Sunroof
    No
    checkYes
    Power Windows
    Front & Rear
    checkYes
    Adjustable ORVMs
    Internally Adjustable
    -
    Turn Indicators on ORVMs
    No
    -
    Rear Wiper
    No
    -
    Rear Defogger
    No
    -
    Bootlid Opener
    Electric Tailgate Release
    -
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    No
    checkYes
    Daytime Running Lights
    No
    -
    LED headlight
    No
    -
    Projector headlight
    checkYes
    -
    Automatic Headlamps
    No
    checkYes
    Follow Me Home Headlamps
    No
    -

    Instrumentation

    Seltos InstrumentationTaigun Instrumentation
    Low Fuel Level Warning
    checkYes
    -
    Adjustable Cluster Brightness
    checkYes
    -
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    Digital
    Gear Indicator
    checkYes
    -
    Shift Indicator
    checkYes
    -
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Avg fuel economy display
    checkYes
    -

    Infotainment & Communication

    Seltos Infotainment & CommunicationTaigun Infotainment & Communication
    Apple CarPlay
    No
    checkYes
    Android Auto
    No
    checkYes
    Voice Command
    No
    checkYes
    Infotainment Screen
    No
    checkYes
    Multifunction Display
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    No
    -
    Integrated Music System
    checkYes
    -
    Speakers
    4
    -
    AM/FM Radio
    checkYes
    -
    USB Compatibility
    checkYes
    -
    Wireless Charger
    No
    -
    Basic Warranty
    3 Years / Unlimited KMS
    4 Years/ 100000 Kms
    Extended Warranty
    5 Years or unlimited Kms
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    Engine & Transmission

    Seltos Engine & TransmissionTaigun Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1497 cc
    999 cc
    Engine Type
    G1.5 MPi
    1.0L TSI
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Cylinder Configuration
    DOHC
    DOHC
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    6 Gears
    6 Speed
    Power
    113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
    113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
    Torque
    144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
    178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
    Fast Charging
    No
    No
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
    ARAI Certified Economy
    17 kmpl
    20 kmpl
    Top Speed
    167 kmph
    150 kmph
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS VI

    Comfort & Convenience

    Seltos Comfort & ConvenienceTaigun Comfort & Convenience
    AC
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear AC Vents
    Vents Behind Front Armrest
    -
    Automatic climate control
    No
    -
    Heater
    checkYes
    -
    Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
    Co-Driver Only
    -
    Cruise Control
    No
    checkYes
    Start / Stop Button
    No
    checkYes
    Power Steering
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Adjustable steering
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Leather streering wheels
    No
    -
    Drive Modes
    3
    -
    Keyless Entry
    No
    checkYes
    Electronic Parking Brake
    No
    -
    Parking Assist
    No
    -

    Safety

    Seltos SafetyTaigun Safety
    NCAP Rating
    3 Star (Global NCAP)
    -
    Airbags
    6
    6
    ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Overspeed Warning
    1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
    -
    ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    ASR / Traction Control
    No
    checkYes
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Lane Departure Warning
    No
    -
    Emergency Brake Light Flashing
    No
    -
    Seat Belt Warning
    checkYes
    -
    Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
    checkYes
    -
    Rear Middle Head Rest
    No
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Seltos Dimensions & CapacityTaigun Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    4365 mm
    4221 mm
    Width
    1800 mm
    1760 mm
    Height
    1620 mm
    1612 mm
    Wheelbase
    2610 mm
    2651 mm
    Ground Clearance
    190 mm
    188 mm
    No. of Seats
    5
    5
    No. of Doors
    5
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    50 Litres
    50 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4.8 Litres
    0.8 Litres
    Boot Space
    433 Litres
    385 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    1222 kg
    1208 kg
    Body Type
    SUV
    SUV

    Pros & Cons

    Seltos Pros & ConsTaigun Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • It offers an appealing design with aggressive front profile and offers segment best dimensions with enough legroom at the rear
    • One of the most feature rich SUV in the segment with some segment first features such as dual-zone climate control, BOSE sound system, electrically-adjustable driver seat, dual 10.25-inch screens, and more
    • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof is available from HTK+ variant
    • It is available with three engine options a NA petrol, a turbocharged petrol and a diesel
    • The interior quality, fit and finish of material makes the cabin more premium
    • Good number of available interior colour options
    • The suspension with 17-inch tyres is soft but not bouncy
    • Fun to drive turbo petrol engine with 160PS of power
    • The DCT and CVT gearbox options are smooth and easy to drive
    • Loaded with good number of safety features such as ADAS Level 2, 6-airbags, TPMS and more
    • Great driving experience with German-styled dynamics and handling.
    • Has top-class safety standards with 6 airbags and 5-star GLOBAL NCAP ratings.
    • Comes with strong build quality and brilliant driving dynamics
    • It has almost every feature in the segment. These include ventilated seats, wireless charging, and connectivity.
    • Both engines are powerful and have decent fuel economy.
    • The 1.5L TSI EVO motor gets cylinder de-activation technology for enhanced fuel efficiency.
    • The boot space is decent in numbers but has great space and practicality.
    Cons
    • The base variants misses on features such as LED DRL, telescopic steering, keyless entry and some more
    • The higher variants with 10.25-inch touchscreen misses on wireless connectivity
    • The mid-variants lacks some features such as LED headlamp, electrically adjustable ORVMs and more
    • No automatic transmission in first three variants i.e. HTE, HTK, & HTK+
    • The top-spec GTX+ variant goes over Rs 20 lakh on-road price tag
    • The variants with 18-inch tyres have a stiffer suspension as compared to the one with 17-inch wheels
    • The rivals offer more value for money
    • The cabin space could have been improved and seating 3 passengers in the rear can be a tight fit.
    • The plastic quality could have been improved on some panels.
    • The suspension setup is on the stiffer side which filters in potholes and bumps at slow speeds.
    • There is no diesel or hybrid option on offer.
    • It misses on Highline TPMS.
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    Detailed Comparison of KIA Seltos and Volkswagen Taigun

    Safety

    Seltos comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Taigun has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

    Body

    Seltos has doors and seats. It is an with 433 Litres boot space, 50 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 190 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1620 mm high and 4365 mm long. It has 1222 kg kerb weight and 2610 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Taigun is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 385 Litres boot space, 188 mm ground clearance.It has 1612 mm height, 4221 mm length, 1760 mm width, and 1208 kgkerb weight.

    Transmission

    KIA Seltos comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Taigun comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 6 Speed Manual transmission.

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        5.0
        Have good experience over all deign, features, compact. Every thing is perfect. Automatic gear is excellent. no zerk at all. Very smooth pickup and excellent in mileage. Overall experience is good with KIA.
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      • Rp
        Rajendra paonikar
        2 Month ago
        Review for KIA Seltos
        4.7
        Simply suitable for logdrives, Best car for the family. The mileage is satisfactory. very good features. Service maintenance cost is high.
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      • AS
        Arshad Sharfi
        2 Month ago
        Review for KIA Seltos
        5.0
        Seltos petrol automatic is the ultimate car for driving in our city. Smart looking and easy to drive fantastic interior .I love and fly satisfied with seltos.
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      • Sp
        Swapnil patil
        2 Month ago
        Review for KIA Seltos
        4.3
        Its all about good car for any purpose. I use this car for family purpose and going to office 3 to 4 days in a week. I think this car is best in that segment
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        nigro riyang
        2 Month ago
        Review for KIA Seltos
        4.3
        This new car is my first Experience car. Maintenance is very good. Long drive journey is very comfortable. Petrol mileage is minimum. KIA Seltos is a family car and a very good car
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        Sushil Mishra
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        Review for Volkswagen Taigun
        2.7
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        Review for Volkswagen Taigun
        4.3
        Very safest car also driving dynamic is good, features and build quality very well design touch Infotainment system response with quality also very well overall. i am satisfied with this car suspension setup also compare to previous car this car is better specially Highway driving good experience. excellent car.
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        Anonymous
        6 Month ago
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      KIA Seltos and Volkswagen Taigun FAQs

      What is the on-road price of KIA Seltos?
      The on-road price of KIA Seltos is Rs. 12.63 Lakh in New Delhi.
      What is the on-road price of Volkswagen Taigun?
      The on-road price of Volkswagen Taigun is Rs. 13.55 Lakh in New Delhi.