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 .
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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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Ex-Showroom Price
₹17.27 Lakh
₹17.36 Lakh
EMI
₹31,887 /month
8.5% for 5 years
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8.5% for 5 years
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User Rating
4.1
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| Kerb Weight(kg) | - | 1281 | ||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | - | 188 | ||
| Width(mm) | 1800 | 1760 | ||
| Height(mm) | 1645 | 1612 | ||
| Length(mm) | 4365 | 4221 | ||
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2610 | 2651 |
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
1281
Ground Clearance (mm)
-
188
Width (mm)
1800
1760
Height (mm)
1645
1612
Length (mm)
4365
4221
Wheelbase (mm)
2610
2651
| Four Wheel Steering | - | |||
| 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 | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Front Tyres | 215 / 60 R17 | 205 / 60 R16 | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Drum | ||
| Spare Wheel | Steel | Space Saver | ||
| Rear Tyres | 215 / 60 R17 | 205 / 60 R16 | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | - | 5.05 | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
Four Wheel Steering
-
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
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Front Tyres
215 / 60 R17
205 / 60 R16
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel
Steel
Space Saver
Rear Tyres
215 / 60 R17
205 / 60 R16
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
-
5.05
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
| Bootspace(litres) | 433 | 385 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Doors(Doors) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 50 | 50 |
Bootspace (litres)
433
385
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
Doors (Doors)
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50
50
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor | - | |||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm | ||
| Driving Range(km) | 1035 | 951 | ||
| Engine | 1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | ||
| AC Fast Charging | ||||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged | Turbocharged | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | 20.7 | 19.01 | ||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Transmission | Clutchless Manual (IMT) - 6 Gears | Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | - | - | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Engine Type | 1.5l CRDi VGT | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT | ||
| DC Fast Charging | ||||
| AC Regular Charging | ||||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | - | 8.8 | ||
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm | ||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - |
Range (km)
-
-
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Electric Motor
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
114 bhp @ 4000 rpm
148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
Driving Range (km)
1035
951
Engine
1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
AC Fast Charging
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery
-
-
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
20.7
19.01
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Transmission
Clutchless Manual (IMT) - 6 Gears
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Top Speed (kmph)
-
-
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Engine Type
1.5l CRDi VGT
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
DC Fast Charging
AC Regular Charging
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
-
8.8
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Battery Charging
-
-
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | 10.25 | 10 | ||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | Touch-screen Display | ||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| Android Auto | Wired | Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | Phone & Audio Streaming | ||
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | ||
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wireless | ||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless) | ||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Voice Command |
Touchscreen Size (inch)
10.25
10
Wireless Charger
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
AUX Compatibility
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Android Auto
Wired
Wireless
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
Speakers
6
6
Apple CarPlay
Wired
Wireless
AM/FM Radio
iPod Compatibility
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
GPS Navigation System
USB Compatibility
Steering-mounted controls
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Voice Command
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic | Manual Tilt & Telescopic | ||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver Only | Co-Driver Only | ||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Electronic - Internal Only | Manual - Internal Only | ||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Heater | ||||
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Dual Zone) | Yes (Automatic Climate Control) | ||
| Third Row AC Zone | - | |||
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Rear | ||
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | ||
| 12V Power Outlets | 1 | |||
| Front AC | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| Electronic Parking Brake | ||||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera with Guidance | Reverse Camera |
Cruise Control
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Co-Driver Only
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal Only
Manual - Internal Only
Cabin Boot Access
Heater
Air Purifier
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Third Row AC Zone
-
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
12V Power Outlets
1
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Electronic Parking Brake
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera with Guidance
Reverse Camera
| Taillights | LED | LED | ||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Fog Lights | LED on front | Halogen | ||
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | ||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | ||||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Headlights | LED | LED | ||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED | ||
| Glovebox Lamp |
Taillights
LED
LED
Puddle Lamps
Fog Lights
LED on front
Halogen
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Automatic Headlamps
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Headlight Height Adjuster
Rear Reading Lamp
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Headlights
LED
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Glovebox Lamp
| Interior Door Handles | Silver | Painted | ||
| Rear Windshield Blind | Manual | |||
| One Touch Up | All | Driver | ||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Scuff Plates | Metallic | |||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Exterior Door Handles | Chrome | Body Coloured | ||
| Side Window Blinds | Rear - Manual | |||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Auto Folding | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | ||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Electric Tailgate Release | ||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| One Touch Down | All | Driver | ||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Body Coloured |
Interior Door Handles
Silver
Painted
Rear Windshield Blind
Manual
One Touch Up
All
Driver
Rain-sensing Wipers
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Metallic
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles
Chrome
Body Coloured
Side Window Blinds
Rear - Manual
Adjustable ORVMs
Auto Folding
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Wiper
One Touch Down
All
Driver
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | 4 | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | |||
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | Unlimited | 100000 | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Warranty (In Years)
3
4
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
100000
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
| Sunroof / Moonroof | Panoramic Sunroof | |||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Body Kit | Cladding - Black/Grey | |||
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Rub-strips | Black |
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Roof-mounted Antenna
Rub-strips
Black
| Four-Wheel-Drive | ||||
| Differential Lock | Electronic | |||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) |
Four-Wheel-Drive
Differential Lock
Electronic
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Hill Hold Control
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Hill Descent Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| Interiors | Dual Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full | Full | ||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down) | ||
| Rear Armrest | With Cup Holder | With Cup Holder | ||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 split | 60:40 split | ||
| 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 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) | ||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Interior Colours | Black & Beige | - | ||
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette | ||
| Ventilated Seats |
Ventilated Seat Type
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Folding Rear Seat
Full
Full
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Rear Armrest
With Cup Holder
With Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat
60:40 split
60:40 split
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 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)
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Interior Colours
Black & Beige
-
Seat Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Ventilated Seats
| Tachometer | Analogue | Analogue | ||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Analogue - Digital | ||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | ||||
| Trip Meter | Electronic 2 Trips | Electronic 2 Trips | ||
| Shift Indicator | ||||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Distance to Empty |
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Clock
Digital
Digital
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Instantaneous Consumption
Gear Indicator
Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster
Digital
Analogue - Digital
Average Fuel Consumption
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips
Electronic 2 Trips
Shift Indicator
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Distance to Empty
| Central Locking | Keyless | Remote | ||
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Engine Immobiliser |
Central Locking
Keyless
Remote
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Engine Immobiliser
| Sunglass Holder | ||||
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Cup Holders | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
| Puncture Repair Kit | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| NCAP Rating | 3 Star (Global NCAP) | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | ||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| 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) |
Puncture Repair Kit
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Lane Departure Warning
Seat Belt Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Rear Middle Head Rest
Blind Spot Detection
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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)
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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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