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Volkswagen Taigun Vs Kia Seltos
Carbike360 comprehensive Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG and Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG comes with a price of ₹ 17.36 Lakh and Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT is priced at ₹ 17.00 Lakh. Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG equipped with 1498 cc engine whereas Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT has 1493 cc.
Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG comes with a price of ₹ 17.36 Lakh and Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT is priced at ₹ 17.00 Lakh. Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG equipped with 1498 cc engine whereas Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT has 1493 cc.
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹ 17.36 Lakh | ₹ 17.00 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹32,062 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹31,388 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.1 | 4.0 | ||
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 17.36 Lakh
₹ 17.00 Lakh
EMI
₹32,062 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹31,388 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
4.1
4.0
Colors
| Top Speed (Kmph) | - | - | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds) | 8.8 | - | ||
| City Mileage (kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Highway Mileage (kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Range (Km) | - | - | ||
| Engine | 1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | ||
| Engine Type | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT | 1.5l CRDi VGT | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl) | 19.01 | 20.7 | ||
| Driving Range (Km) | 951 | 1035 | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | ||
| Transmission | Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | Clutchless Manual (IMT) - 6 Gears | ||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged | Turbocharged | ||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor | - | |||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Top Speed (Kmph)
-
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
8.8
-
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Range (Km)
-
-
Engine
1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
1.5l CRDi VGT
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
114 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm
250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
19.01
20.7
Driving Range (Km)
951
1035
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Clutchless Manual (IMT) - 6 Gears
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Battery
-
-
Battery Charging
-
-
Electric Motor
-
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
| Length (mm) | 4221 | 4365 | ||
| Width (mm) | 1760 | 1800 | ||
| Height (mm) | 1612 | 1645 | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2651 | 2610 | ||
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 188 | - | ||
| Kerb Weight (kg) | 1281 | - |
Length (mm)
4221
4365
Width (mm)
1760
1800
Height (mm)
1612
1645
Wheelbase (mm)
2651
2610
Ground Clearance (mm)
188
-
Kerb Weight (kg)
1281
-
| Doors (Doors) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Seating Capacity (Person) | 5 | 5 | ||
| No of Rows (Rows) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Bootspace (litres) | 385 | 433 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 50 | 50 |
Doors (Doors)
5
5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Bootspace (litres)
385
433
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50
50
| Four Wheel Steering | - | |||
| 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 Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Disc | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius (metres) | 5.05 | - | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels | ||
| Spare Wheel | Space Saver | Steel | ||
| Front Tyres | 205 / 60 R16 | 215 / 60 R17 | ||
| Rear Tyres | 205 / 60 R16 | 215 / 60 R17 |
Four Wheel Steering
-
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 Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
5.05
-
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Steel
Front Tyres
205 / 60 R16
215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres
205 / 60 R16
215 / 60 R17
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Puncture Repair Kit | ||||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | 3 Star (Global NCAP) | ||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| Dashcam | ||||
| Airbags | 2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger) | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | ||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning |
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Dashcam
Airbags
2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Ride Height Adjustment | ||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Limited Slip Differential (LSD) | ||||
| Differential Lock | Electronic |
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock
Electronic
| Engine Immobiliser | ||||
| Central Locking | Remote | Keyless | ||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Child Safety Lock |
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock
| Electronic Parking Brake | ||||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Climate Control) | Yes (Automatic Dual Zone) | ||
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | ||
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | ||
| Third Row AC Zone | - | |||
| Heater | ||||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver Only | Co-Driver Only | ||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Manual - Internal Only | Electronic - Internal Only | ||
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera | Reverse Camera with Guidance | ||
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Steering Adjustment | Manual Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic | ||
| 12V Power Outlets | 1 |
Electronic Parking Brake
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone
-
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera
Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets
1
| Massage Seats | ||||
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | 8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) | ||
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | ||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down) | 4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | ||
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette | ||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Third Row Seat Type | ||||
| Ventilated Seats | ||||
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| Interiors | Dual Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Interior Colours | - | Black & Beige | ||
| Rear Armrest | With Cup Holder | With Cup Holder | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Partial | Full | ||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 split | 60:40 split | ||
| Split Third Row Seat | ||||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Third Row Seat Type
Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Interior Colours
-
Black & Beige
Rear Armrest
With Cup Holder
With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat
Partial
Full
Split Rear Seat
60:40 split
60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
| Cup Holders | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Cooled Glovebox | ||||
| Sunglass Holder |
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Scuff Plates | Metallic | |||
| Soft-close Door | ||||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| One Touch Down | Driver | All | ||
| One Touch Up | Driver | All | ||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | Auto Folding | ||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Chrome | ||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Interior Door Handles | Painted | Silver | ||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Side Window Blinds | Rear - Manual | |||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Electric Tailgate Release | ||
| Rear Windshield Blind | Manual |
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Scuff Plates
Metallic
Soft-close Door
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
One Touch Down
Driver
All
One Touch Up
Driver
All
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Auto Folding
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles
Painted
Silver
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds
Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind
Manual
| Sunroof / Moonroof | Panoramic Sunroof | |||
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Body Kit | Cladding - Black/Grey | |||
| Rub-strips | Black |
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips
Black
| Ambient Interior Count | - | |||
| Headlights | LED | LED | ||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Cornering Headlights | Active | |||
| Taillights | LED | LED | ||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED | ||
| Fog Lights | Halogen | LED on front | ||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | ||||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | ||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Glovebox Lamp | ||||
| Headlight Height Adjuster |
Ambient Interior Count
-
Headlights
LED
LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Active
Taillights
LED
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Fog Lights
Halogen
LED on front
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Instrument Cluster | Analogue - Digital | Analogue - Digital | ||
| Trip Meter | Electronic 2 Trips | Electronic 2 Trips | ||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Shift Indicator | Dynamic | |||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | ||||
| Tachometer | Analogue | Analogue |
Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - Digital
Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips
Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless) | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | ||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | Touch-screen Display | ||
| Touchscreen Size (inch) | 10 | 10.25 | ||
| Gesture Control | ||||
| Display Screen for Rear Passengers | ||||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | ||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Voice Command | ||||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | Phone & Audio Streaming | ||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Internal Hard Drive | ||||
| DVD Playback |
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)
10
10.25
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers
6
6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | |||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Warranty (In Years) | 4 | 3 | ||
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | 100000 | Unlimited |
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
4
3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000
Unlimited
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Pros And Cons
Volkswagen Taigun
- Distinctive VW styling with solid European build quality.
- Spacious cabin, supportive seats, good ergonomics, and ample storage.
- Powerful 148 BHP engine for an exciting driving experience.
- Sporty turbopetrol options with smooth transmissions.
- Balanced ride and handling with welltuned suspension.
- Comprehensive safety features, including up to 6 airbags.
- Loaded with desirable features like active cylinder tech, ventilated seats, sunroof, and touchscreen infotainment.
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 dualscreen 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.
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