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Volkswagen Taigun vs KIA Sonet

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Volkswagen Taigun or KIA Sonet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Taigun and Sonet. Volkswagen Taigun Price starts at Rs.11.70 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.0 TSI Comfortline MT and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE 1.2 Petrol MT. Volkswagen Taigun is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm power whereas KIA Sonet is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Taigun provides a mileage of 18.1 kmpl (base model), and Sonet has a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model).

Taigun vs Sonet

Key HighlightsVolkswagen TaigunKIA Sonet
PriceRs.11.70 LakhRs.7.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc1197 cc
Power113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range18.1 kmpl18.83 kmpl
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Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI Comfortline MT car
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Specifications Overview

Taigun specificationsSonet specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
13.55 Lakh
8.97 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.5
Boot Space (Litres)
385 Litres
385 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Taigun Brakes, Suspension & TyresSonet Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Twist beam axle
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
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
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Tyre Size Spare
205 / 55 R17
195 / 65 R15
Wheels Size
R16
R15

Exterior

Taigun ExteriorSonet Exterior
Sunroof
checkYes
No
Power Windows
checkYes
Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs
-
Electrically 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 InstrumentationSonet Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
-
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
-
No
Fuel level guage
Digital
-
Gear Indicator
-
No
Shift Indicator
-
Dynamic
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
-
Odometer
Digital
-
Avg fuel economy display
-
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Taigun Infotainment & CommunicationSonet Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
No
Android Auto
checkYes
No
Voice Command
checkYes
No
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
Yes + 8 inch
Multifunction Display
checkYes
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
-
No
Integrated Music System
-
No
Speakers
-
No
AM/FM Radio
-
No
USB Compatibility
-
No
Wireless Charger
-
No
Basic Warranty
4 Years/ 100000 Kms
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Engine & Transmission

Taigun Engine & TransmissionSonet Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
999 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
1.0L TSI
Smartstream G 1.2
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
5 Gears
Power
113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Fast Charging
No
-
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
20 kmpl
18.83 kmpl
Top Speed
150 kmph
-
Emission Norm
BS VI
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Taigun Comfort & ConvenienceSonet Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
-
Blower& Vents Behind Front Armrest
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
-
Leather streering wheels
-
No
Keyless Entry
checkYes
No
Electronic Parking Brake
-
No
Parking Assist
-
No
Parking Sensors
-
Rear

Safety

Taigun SafetySonet Safety
NCAP Rating
-
Not Tested
Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
No
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
-
checkYes
Rear Middle Head Rest
-
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Taigun Dimensions & CapacitySonet Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4221 mm
3995 mm
Width
1760 mm
1790 mm
Height
1612 mm
1610 mm
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance
188 mm
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No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
0.8 Litres
3.4 Litres
Boot Space
385 Litres
385 Litres
Kerb Weight
1208 kg
-
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Taigun Pros & ConsSonet 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 has become more stylish than its previous generation
  • The car comes with features like a 360-degree camera, a 4-way powered driver seat, a BOSE 7-speaker sound system, auto-dimming IRVM, wireless charging, and more.
  • The design includes a dual-screen connected panel with a full digital cluster. It has a 10.25-inch color LCD MID and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment.
  • It is available with 3 engine options: 1.2-litre NA petrol, 1.0-litre turbo petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The HTK+ variant is available with all three engine options making it a good option.
  • Diesel engine is available starting from the base HTE variant
  • Different types of transmission options are available depending on the engine. The DCT gearbox is available starting with the HTX variant at Rs 12.29 lakh.
  • The interior comes with an option of 5 colour themes and offers a premium feel
  • The car is loaded with a number of safety features. It includes 15 standard safety features. These include 6 airbags, ESP, VSC, Hill-hold assist, ABS, Brake Assist, and more.
  • Level-1 ADAS features add extra safety. They include Front Collision Warning (FCW). They also include Leading vehicle departure alert, Lane Departure Warning, Lane keep assist, and more.
  • The base variant comes with a decent number of safety features and an attractive price tag
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.
  • No automatic transmission with the 1.2-litre NA petrol engine
  • The lower models lack features. The company only reserves most of the good features for the higher variants.
  • GTX+ & X-Line variants are the only ones that have ADAS.
  • The turbo petrol engine does not offer a complete manual transmission. Instead, it comes with a clutchless manual transmission. This might not appeal to some customers.
  • The dual-tone color option is not available until the HTX+ variant
  • The 10.25-inch infotainment does not support Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
  • The top-of-the-line X-line trim comes with a high price tag specially with diesel engine
  • The 1.2-litre petrol engine is available in three variants only
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Detailed Comparison of Volkswagen Taigun and KIA Sonet

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. Sonet has 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, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, 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, Sonet is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 385 Litres boot space, It has 1610 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1790 mm width, .

Transmission

Volkswagen Taigun comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 6 Speed Manual transmission. And Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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Volkswagen Taigun and KIA Sonet Owner Reviews

  • Taigun Review
  • Sonet 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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      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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      Likes (14)
    • 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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    • K
      Kisu
      3 Month ago
      Review for KIA Sonet
      4.4
      It features a revamped front grille, giving it a more aggressive and modern look.The headlights and fog lamps have also been redesigned, with the addition of LED technology for better visibility.
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    • S
      Sugumaran
      4 Month ago
      Review for KIA Sonet
      4.4
      The infotainment system has been upgraded to a larger 8-inch touchscreen display, offering better connectivity and improved navigation.
      Likes (5)
    • Rs
      Rimpal singh
      4 Month ago
      Review for KIA Sonet
      4.4
      It is equipped with six airbags, ABS with EBD, and a rearview camera for better visibility while reversing.It also offers features like hill-start assist, electronic stability control, and a tire pressure monitoring system.
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    • S
      Santhosh
      4 Month ago
      Review for KIA Sonet
      4.4
      It continues to be powered by the same 1.2-liter petrol engine and 1.5-liter diesel engine options as its predecessor.
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    • V
      Vijay
      4 Month ago
      Review for KIA Sonet
      4.4
      It offers more space for passengers and cargo, making it a practical choice for families or individuals who require additional room.
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    Volkswagen Taigun and KIA Sonet 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 Sonet?
    The on-road price of KIA Sonet is Rs. 8.97 Lakh in New Delhi.