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Volkswagen Taigun vs KIA Carens

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Volkswagen Taigun or KIA Carens? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Taigun and Carens. Volkswagen Taigun Price starts at Rs.11.70 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.0 TSI Comfortline MT and KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.10.52 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium 1.5 Petrol MT 7 Str. Volkswagen Taigun is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm power whereas KIA Carens is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Taigun provides a mileage of 18.1 kmpl (base model), and Carens has a mileage of 15.7 kmpl (base model).

Taigun vs Carens

Key HighlightsVolkswagen TaigunKIA Carens Facelift
PriceRs.11.70 LakhRs.10.52 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc1497 cc
Power113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range18.1 kmpl15.7 kmpl
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Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI Comfortline MT car
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Specifications Overview

Taigun specificationsCarens specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
13.55 Lakh
12.19 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
385 Litres
216 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Taigun Brakes, Suspension & TyresCarens Brakes, Suspension & 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
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Disc
Wheels
-
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
-
Steel
Front Tyre Size
205/60 R16
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
205/60 R16
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
5.05 meters
5.25 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205 / 55 R17
195/65 R15
Wheels Size
R16
R15

Exterior

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

Instrumentation

Taigun InstrumentationCarens Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
-
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
-
No
Fuel level guage
Digital
Analogue
Gear Indicator
-
No
Shift Indicator
-
checkYes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
-
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

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

Engine & Transmission

Taigun Engine & TransmissionCarens Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
999 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
1.0L TSI
Smartstream G 1.5
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 Speed
6 Gears
Power
113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Fast Charging
No
-
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
20 kmpl
16 kmpl
Top Speed
150 kmph
120 kmph
Emission Norm
BS VI
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Taigun Comfort & ConvenienceCarens Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
-
Blower& Vents on Roof & Common Fan Speed Control
Automatic climate control
-
No
Heater
-
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
-
No
Cruise Control
checkYes
No
Start / Stop Button
checkYes
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
checkYes
Leather streering wheels
-
No
Drive Modes
-
3
Keyless Entry
checkYes
No
Electronic Parking Brake
-
No
Parking Assist
-
No

Safety

Taigun SafetyCarens 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
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
-
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
-
checkYes
Seat Belt Warning
-
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
-
No
Rear Middle Head Rest
-
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Taigun Dimensions & CapacityCarens Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4221 mm
4540 mm
Width
1760 mm
1800 mm
Height
1612 mm
1708 mm
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2780 mm
Ground Clearance
188 mm
195 mm
No. of Seats
5
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
0.8 Litres
4.8 Litres
Boot Space
385 Litres
216 Litres
Kerb Weight
1208 kg
1535 kg
Body Type
SUV
MUV

Pros & Cons

Taigun Pros & ConsCarens Pros & Cons
Pros
  • 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.
  • It offers 3 engine options to suit various needs
  • The Carens offers a premium cabin feel with 6 & 7 seater option
  • It comes with features like a ventilated seat, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, automatic climate control and others
  • The safety kit includes 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, ESP, ABS, VSM, and others
  • The space inside the cabin is sufficient to carry big families
  • The six-seater variant comes with second-row captain seats for enhanced comfort
  • The ride quality of the Carens is impressive, despite being a long vehicle it gives normal car-like road manners
  • The one-touch topple-down second-row seats give easy access to the third-row
  • Availability of automatic transmission in all three powertrain options
Cons
  • 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.
  • The pricing of the top-spec variant is too high
  • Six-seater configuration is available in the top-spec variants only
  • The third row feels a little crammed mostly suitable for kids
  • The positioning of the air purifier eats up the kneeroom of the second-row passenger behind the driver
  • The reliability of the DCT gearbox is a question
  • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and some others
  • The diesel engine does not offer a proper manual gearbox, it comes with an iMT unit
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Detailed Comparison of Volkswagen Taigun and KIA Carens Facelift

Safety

Taigun 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), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Carens 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, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

Taigun has doors and seats. It is an with 385 Litres boot space, 50 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 188 mm. It is 1760 mm wide, 1612 mm high and 4221 mm long. It has 1208 kg kerb weight and 2651 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Carens is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 216 Litres boot space, 195 mm ground clearance.It has 1708 mm height, 4540 mm length, 1800 mm width, and 1535 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

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

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Volkswagen Taigun and KIA Carens Facelift Owner Reviews

  • Taigun Review
  • Carens Review
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      Sushil Mishra
      19 Apr 2024
      Review for Volkswagen Taigun
      2.7
      It's an ideal option that combines power and comfort, boasting high-security features and a striking appearance. The addition of new features brings a touch of modernity, making it a next-generation SUV.
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      Sridhar Reddy
      4 Month ago
      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
      Review for Volkswagen Taigun
      5.0
      Built quality and safety. Every car safety is most important taigun is giving more safety and smooth in driving mode that is the biggest advantage of the people who is looking in their driving on the roads while driving on the highways and Normal roads in Indian. That is what my opinion.
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      Anonymous
      7 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Taigun
      1.0
      enough to feel comfort
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    • A
      Anonymous
      7 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Taigun
      5.0
      Very excellent and comfortable product easy to drive with confidence
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      Pradeep
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      5.0
      KIA Carens is the best car. Good mileage for the diesel variant. Good look. Excellent off-road and in-city performance.
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      Aswanth
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      5.0
      Good car but mileage is not good. Rest everything is fantastic especially space is very good. You can feel comfortable everywhere inside the car and AC cooling is very nice.
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      Aadil
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      4.3
      Good car for family and 7 seater comfortable for family I like this car so much I can buy the next month in diesel engine.
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      Gopi
      3 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      5.0
      I am really impressed this car two- or three-month Iam booking this car Salem to Rameswaram visit Kia carens good experience driveway to engine performance very good 7-person good compare for this vehicle suspension Seven persons luggage child overall good suspension this vehicle two months buy now.
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      Priyansh agarwal
      5 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      4.4
      It offers a high level of comfort through its well-designed interior, smooth ride quality, effective noise insulation, and advanced climate control system. These factors combine to create a comfortable and enjoyable driving and riding experience for all occupants.
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    Volkswagen Taigun and KIA Carens Facelift FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Volkswagen Taigun?
    The on-road price of Volkswagen Taigun is Rs. 13.55 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of KIA Carens Facelift?
    The on-road price of KIA Carens Facelift is Rs. 12.19 Lakh in New Delhi.