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Kia Seltos Vs Volkswagen Taigun
Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT and Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT comes with a price of ₹ 17.27 Lakh and Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG is priced at ₹ 17.36 Lakh. Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT equipped with engine whereas Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG has .
Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT comes with a price of ₹ 17.27 Lakh and Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG is priced at ₹ 17.36 Lakh. Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT equipped with engine whereas Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG has .
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹17.27 Lakh | ₹17.36 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹31,887 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹32,062 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.1 | 4.2 | ||
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹17.27 Lakh
₹17.36 Lakh
EMI
₹31,887 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹32,062 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
4.1
4.2
Colors
| Engine | 1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | ||
| Engine Type | 1.5l CRDi VGT | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Driving Range(km) | 1035 | 951 | ||
| Transmission | Clutchless Manual (IMT) - 6 Gears | Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | - | - | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | - | 8.8 | ||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | 20.7 | 19.01 | ||
| Electric Motor | - | |||
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm | ||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
Engine
1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type
1.5l CRDi VGT
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driving Range (km)
1035
951
Transmission
Clutchless Manual (IMT) - 6 Gears
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm
Battery Charging
-
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Top Speed (kmph)
-
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
-
8.8
Battery
-
-
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
20.7
19.01
Electric Motor
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
114 bhp @ 4000 rpm
148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 50 | 50 | ||
| Doors(Doors) | 5 | 5 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Bootspace(litres) | 433 | 385 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 5 | 5 |
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50
50
Doors (Doors)
5
5
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Bootspace (litres)
433
385
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
| Spare Wheel | Steel | Space Saver | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Front Tyres | 215 / 60 R17 | 205 / 60 R16 | ||
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels | ||
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring | Twist Beam Axle | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar | ||
| Rear Tyres | 215 / 60 R17 | 205 / 60 R16 | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | - | |||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | - | 5.05 | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Drum |
Spare Wheel
Steel
Space Saver
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Front Tyres
215 / 60 R17
205 / 60 R16
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Twist Beam Axle
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
Rear Tyres
215 / 60 R17
205 / 60 R16
Four Wheel Steering
-
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
-
5.05
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2610 | 2651 | ||
| Height(mm) | 1645 | 1612 | ||
| Length(mm) | 4365 | 4221 | ||
| Width(mm) | 1800 | 1760 | ||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | - | 188 | ||
| Kerb Weight(kg) | - | 1281 |
Wheelbase (mm)
2610
2651
Height (mm)
1645
1612
Length (mm)
4365
4221
Width (mm)
1800
1760
Ground Clearance (mm)
-
188
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
1281
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Body Kit | Cladding - Black/Grey | |||
| Sunroof / Moonroof | Panoramic Sunroof | |||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Rub-strips | Black |
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Black
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | |||
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | Unlimited | 100000 | ||
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | 4 | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
100000
Warranty (In Years)
3
4
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Rear | ||
| Heater | ||||
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera with Guidance | Reverse Camera | ||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | ||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver Only | Co-Driver Only | ||
| Third Row AC Zone | - | |||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Electronic - Internal Only | Manual - Internal Only | ||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Dual Zone) | Yes (Automatic Climate Control) | ||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Front AC | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| Electronic Parking Brake | ||||
| 12V Power Outlets | 1 | |||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic | Manual Tilt & Telescopic |
Air Purifier
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Heater
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera with Guidance
Reverse Camera
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Co-Driver Only
Third Row AC Zone
-
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal Only
Manual - Internal Only
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Electronic Parking Brake
12V Power Outlets
1
Cruise Control
Cabin Boot Access
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wireless | ||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless) | ||
| Voice Command | ||||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | Phone & Audio Streaming | ||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | Touch-screen Display | ||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | 10.25 | 10 | ||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | ||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| Android Auto | Wired | Wireless | ||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Apple CarPlay
Wired
Wireless
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Voice Command
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
AUX Compatibility
Touchscreen Size (inch)
10.25
10
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Steering-mounted controls
GPS Navigation System
Speakers
6
6
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Android Auto
Wired
Wireless
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | ||||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Tachometer | Analogue | Analogue | ||
| Shift Indicator | ||||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Trip Meter | Electronic 2 Trips | Electronic 2 Trips | ||
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Analogue - Digital | ||
| Average Speed |
Door Ajar Warning
Clock
Digital
Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Distance to Empty
Instantaneous Consumption
Low Fuel Level Warning
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Shift Indicator
Average Fuel Consumption
Gear Indicator
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips
Electronic 2 Trips
Instrument Cluster
Digital
Analogue - Digital
Average Speed
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Differential Lock | Electronic | |||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Hill Descent Control |
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Assist (BA)
Differential Lock
Electronic
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | ||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| NCAP Rating | 3 Star (Global NCAP) | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | ||
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Puncture Repair Kit |
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Seat Belt Warning
High-beam Assist
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Blind Spot Detection
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Puncture Repair Kit
| Taillights | LED | LED | ||
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | ||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | ||||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Fog Lights | LED on front | Halogen | ||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Headlights | LED | LED | ||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED | ||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Glovebox Lamp |
Taillights
LED
LED
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Fog Lights
LED on front
Halogen
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlights
LED
LED
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Headlight Height Adjuster
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Puddle Lamps
Automatic Headlamps
Glovebox Lamp
| Cup Holders | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Sunglass Holder |
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
| One Touch Down | All | Driver | ||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Interior Door Handles | Silver | Painted | ||
| Rear Windshield Blind | Manual | |||
| Exterior Door Handles | Chrome | Body Coloured | ||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Side Window Blinds | Rear - Manual | |||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Electric Tailgate Release | ||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Auto Folding | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | ||
| Scuff Plates | Metallic | |||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| One Touch Up | All | Driver |
One Touch Down
All
Driver
Rear Wiper
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles
Silver
Painted
Rear Windshield Blind
Manual
Exterior Door Handles
Chrome
Body Coloured
Rear Defogger
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds
Rear - Manual
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rain-sensing Wipers
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Adjustable ORVMs
Auto Folding
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Scuff Plates
Metallic
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
One Touch Up
All
Driver
| Rear Armrest | With Cup Holder | With Cup Holder | ||
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) | 8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down) | ||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| Ventilated Seats | ||||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette | ||
| Interior Colours | Black & Beige | - | ||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down) | ||
| Interiors | Dual Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 split | 60:40 split | ||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | 6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down) | ||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full | Full |
Rear Armrest
With Cup Holder
With Cup Holder
Driver Seat Adjustment
8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Ventilated Seat Type
Ventilated Seats
Front Seatback Pockets
Seat Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Interior Colours
Black & Beige
-
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Split Rear Seat
60:40 split
60:40 split
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Driver Armrest
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Folding Rear Seat
Full
Full
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Central Locking | Keyless | Remote | ||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Engine Immobiliser |
Child Safety Lock
Central Locking
Keyless
Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Engine Immobiliser
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Pros And Cons
Kia Seltos
- The 1.5 diesel engine with a 6-speed torque converter provides a smooth and efficient driving experience, making it ideal for long highway cruises.
- The Seltos' interior has been upgraded with a striking dual-screen setup, premium touches, and smart connectivity features, making it tech-savvy and appealing.
- The SUV offers generous and comfortable seating arrangements, making it accommodating for both the driver and passengers.
- Rear AC vents, window blinds, and reclining rear backrest enhance the comfort for rear occupants.
- The improved braking performance and safety enhancements contribute to a reliable driving experience.
Volkswagen Taigun
- VW's styling & solid build quality is the USP.
- 5 star safety rating in G-NCAP for both adult & child protection.
- Ventilated front seats add to the comfort.
- 1.5L TSI petrol engine is fun to drive.
- DSG auto gearbox is best & quickest in the segment.
- Good ride & handling balance.
- Active cylinder tech helps in saving on fuel cost.
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