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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.11.80 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.8.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT. Volkswagen Taigun is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 113.42 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.11.80 LakhRs.8.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc1197 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range18.1 kmpl18.83 kmpl
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Volkswagen Taigun Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT car
Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT
Rs. 11.80 Lakh
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KIA Sonet HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT car
HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT
Rs. 8.00 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
13.67 Lakh
Price Breakup
8.98 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
385 Litres
385 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors
Images
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Sonet Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
Electric sunroof
-
Sunroof
check
Power Windows
check
check
Adjustable ORVMs
check
check
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
check
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
LED headlight
check
Projector headlight
-
check
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps

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
Steel
Spare Wheel
Alloy
Steel
Front Tyre Size
205/60 R16
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
205/60 R16
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
5.05 meters
5.1 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205/55 R17
195/65 R15
Wheels Size
R16
R15

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
Voice Command
check
Infotainment Screen
check
check
Multifunction Display
check
Touchscreen Size
7 inches
-
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
Gesture Control
Integrated Music System
-
Speakers
6
AM/FM Radio
check
USB Compatibility
-
Wireless Charger

Warranty

Basic Warranty
4 Years/100000 Kms
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 6 Years/150000 kms
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms

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
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
5
Power
113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
19.89 kmpl
18.83 kmpl
Top Speed
150 kmph
180 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
-
Avg Speed display
170 kmph
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Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seats Type
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AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
check
Automatic climate control
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
check
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
check
Leather streering wheels
-
Drive Modes
-
3
Keyless Entry

Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
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Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
check
Lane Departure Warning
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
-
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
check
Rear Middle Head Rest

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
190 mm
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
1287 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

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, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, 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, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

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, 190 mm ground clearance.It has 1610 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1790 mm width, and 1287 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Volkswagen Taigun comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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Volkswagen Taigun and KIA Sonet Owner Reviews

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    • SN
      Suresh Nagpal
      17 Sep 2025
      5.0
      The car is very nice with excellent safety features. It looks great and offers a very good overall experience.
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      Vijay kumar
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      One of the best cars in its segment at this price point. It offers a great balance of safety, power, and fuel efficiency — delivering over 18 kmpl on highways and 15+ kmpl in city driving. Overall, a very good car and a smart choice for daily use.
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      Karra Seshagiri
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      We purchased the Volkswagen Taigun 1.0L Turbo High-End variant in January 2023. It’s been over 2 years now, and I’ve traveled almost 50,000 km. The performance has been excellent even in ghat sections and tough terrains, the vehicle handles beautifully. In terms of maintenance, it’s quite reasonable not very expensive, especially when compared to BMWs or other high-end cars. I’m very happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend it. Everything is manufactured by Volkswagen in their own factory, and the vehicle feels very sturdy and well-built.
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      Rohit K
      3 Month ago
      4.3
      Reliability and Ruggedness, Performance, Safety, Better Steering maneuverability and Control, Good Vehicle Dynamics. Good Looking and Premium Quality. This vehicle seems sturdy and rock solid. Owning this machine is really a worthy and feel good while driving.
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      Gurtej Sharma
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      Nice car with great safety features truly one of the best family cars out there. I highly recommend it. Whether you're driving in the city or on the highway, the experience is exceptional. In terms of driving comfort and safety, it stands above the rest with no real comparison.
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