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Volkswagen Taigun vs KIA Seltos

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

Taigun vs Seltos

Key HighlightsVolkswagen TaigunKIA Seltos
PriceRs.11.70 LakhRs.10.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc1497 cc
Power113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range18.1 kmpl17 kmpl
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Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI Comfortline MT car
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Specifications Overview

Taigun specificationsSeltos specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
13.55 Lakh
12.63 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
385 Litres
433 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 & TyresSeltos 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
205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyre Size
205/60 R16
205 / 65 R16
Turning Radius
5.05 meters
5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205 / 55 R17
205 / 65 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Exterior

Taigun ExteriorSeltos Exterior
Sunroof
checkYes
No
Power Windows
checkYes
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
-
Internally 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
-
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
checkYes
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
No

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Taigun Infotainment & CommunicationSeltos Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
No
Android Auto
checkYes
No
Voice Command
checkYes
No
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
No
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
4 Years/ 100000 Kms
3 Years / Unlimited KMS
Extended Warranty
-
5 Years or unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Taigun Engine & TransmissionSeltos Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
999 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
1.0L TSI
G1.5 MPi
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
No
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
20 kmpl
17 kmpl
Top Speed
150 kmph
167 kmph
Emission Norm
BS VI
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Taigun Comfort & ConvenienceSeltos 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
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 SafetySeltos 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
No
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

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

Pros & Cons

Taigun Pros & ConsSeltos 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 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
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 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
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Detailed Comparison of Volkswagen Taigun and KIA Seltos

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. Seltos has 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.

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, Seltos is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 433 Litres boot space, 190 mm ground clearance.It has 1620 mm height, 4365 mm length, 1800 mm width, and 1222 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

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

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Volkswagen Taigun and KIA Seltos Owner Reviews

  • Taigun Review
  • Seltos Review
    • SM
      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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    • SR
      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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    • A
      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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    • A
      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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    • DK
      Deepak K
      31 Mar 2024
      Review for KIA Seltos
      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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    Volkswagen Taigun and KIA Seltos 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 Seltos?
    The on-road price of KIA Seltos is Rs. 12.63 Lakh in New Delhi.