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Volkswagen Taigun Vs Tata Nexon

Carbike360 comprehensive Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG and Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 Petrol 5MT 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 Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 Petrol 5MT is priced at ₹ 8.90 Lakh. Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG equipped with engine whereas Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 Petrol 5MT has .

Ex-Showroom Price17.36 Lakh8.90 Lakh
EMI
₹32,062 /month
8.5% for 5 years
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₹16,434 /month
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Ex-Showroom Price
17.36 Lakh
8.90 Lakh
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₹16,434 /month
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Kerb Weight(kg)1281-
Ground Clearance(mm)188208
Width(mm)17601804
Ground Clearance (unladen)(mm)188208
Length(mm)42213995
Wheelbase(mm)26512498
Height(mm)16121620
Kerb Weight (kg)
1281
-
Ground Clearance (mm)
188
208
Width (mm)
1760
1804
Ground Clearance (unladen) (mm)
188
208
Length (mm)
4221
3995
Wheelbase (mm)
2651
2498
Height (mm)
1612
1620

Rear Tyres205 / 60 R16195 / 60 R16
Rear SuspensionTwist Beam Axle Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Front Tyres205 / 60 R16195 / 60 R16
Tyre ConstructionRadial - TubelessRadial - Tubeless
Front SuspensionMcPherson Suspension and Stabiliser BarIndependent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Spare WheelSpace SaverSteel
Rear Brake TypeDrumDrum
Front Brake TypeDiscDisc
Four Wheel Steering-
WheelsAlloy WheelsSteel Rims
Steering TypePower assisted (Electric)Power assisted (Electric)
Minimum Turning Radius(metres)5.05-
Rear Tyres
205 / 60 R16
195 / 60 R16
Rear Suspension
Twist Beam Axle
Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Front Tyres
205 / 60 R16
195 / 60 R16
Tyre Construction
Radial - Tubeless
Radial - Tubeless
Front Suspension
McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Steel
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Four Wheel Steering
-
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Steel Rims
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
5.05
-

No of Rows(Rows)22
Seating Capacity(Person)55
Fuel Tank Capacity(litres)5044
Doors(Doors)55
Frunk Storage(litres)NANA
Bootspace(litres)385382
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50
44
Doors (Doors)
5
5
Frunk Storage (litres)
Bootspace (litres)
385
382

Max Motor Performance--
Emission StandardBS6 Phase 2BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type1.5L TSI EVO with ACT1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
Battery--
Electric Motor Assist--
Others Idle Start/Stop Idle Start/Stop
DC Fast ChargingNANA
Engine1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed(seconds)8.8NA
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Top Speed(kmph)--
Battery Charging--
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds)8.8-
Turbocharger / SuperchargerTurbochargedTurbocharged
Range(km)--
AC Fast ChargingNANA
Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl)19.0117.44
Max Power (bhp@rpm)148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm118 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
AC Regular ChargingNANA
TransmissionAutomatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport ModeManual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode
Electric Motor-
Driving Range(km)951767
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
City Mileage(kmpl)--
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Performance on Alternate Fuel--
Highway Mileage(kmpl)--
DrivetrainFWDFWD
Alternate FuelNot ApplicableNot Applicable
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
Battery
-
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
DC Fast Charging
Engine
1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)
8.8
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Top Speed (kmph)
-
-
Battery Charging
-
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
8.8
-
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Range (km)
-
-
AC Fast Charging
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
19.01
17.44
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
118 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)
250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
AC Regular Charging
Transmission
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode
Electric Motor
-
Driving Range (km)
951
767
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable

Cabin LampsFront and RearFront
Puddle Lamps
Headlight Height Adjuster
Fog LightsHalogen-
Cabin Lamps PositionFront and RearFront
Ambient Interior LightingOptional
Glovebox Lamp
Ambient Interior Count-NA
HeadlightsLEDLED
Daytime Running LightsLEDLED
Reading Lamp
Rear Reading Lamp
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering HeadlightsActive
TaillightsLEDLED
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front
Puddle Lamps
Headlight Height Adjuster
Fog Lights
Halogen
-
Cabin Lamps Position
Front and Rear
Front
Ambient Interior Lighting
Optional
Glovebox Lamp
Ambient Interior Count
-
Headlights
LED
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Reading Lamp
Rear Reading Lamp
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Active
Taillights
LED
LED
Light on Vanity Mirrors

ORVM ColourBody ColouredBlack
Interior Door Handles FinishPaintedPainted
Rear Defogger
Side Window Blinds
Door PocketsFront & RearFront & Rear
Adjustable ORVMsElectrically Adjustable & RetractableElectrically Adjustable
Rain-sensing Wipers
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)NABoth Sides
Exterior Door HandlesBody ColouredBody Coloured
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles FinishBody ColouredBody Coloured
Power Windows PositionFront & RearFront & Rear
One Touch UpDriver
Scuff PlatesOptional
Power WindowsFront & RearFront & Rear
Bootlid OpenerElectric Tailgate ReleaseInternal with Key
Rear Wiper
Interior Door HandlesPaintedPainted
One Touch DownDriver
Soft-close DoorNA
Rear Windshield Blind
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Black
Interior Door Handles Finish
Painted
Painted
Rear Defogger
Side Window Blinds
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable
Rain-sensing Wipers
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Both Sides
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles Finish
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Power Windows Position
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
One Touch Up
Driver
Scuff Plates
Optional
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Internal with Key
Rear Wiper
Interior Door Handles
Painted
Painted
One Touch Down
Driver
Soft-close Door
Rear Windshield Blind

Warranty (In Years)43
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)Not ApplicableNot Applicable
Warranty (In Kilometres)100000100000
Battery Warranty (In Years)Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
4
3
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000
100000
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable

Hill Descent Control
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-DriveNA
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Differential LockElectronic
Brake Assist (BA)
Ride Height AdjustmentNA
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)NA
Hill Descent Control
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Differential Lock
Electronic
Brake Assist (BA)
Ride Height Adjustment
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

GPS Navigation System
AUX Compatibility
Steering-mounted controls
DisplayTouch-screen DisplayTouch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size(inch)107
Bluetooth CompatibilityPhone & Audio StreamingPhone & Audio Streaming
Infotainment Screen Size(inch)107
Head Unit SizeNot ApplicableNot Applicable
Wireless Charger
Smart ConnectivityAndroid Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Gesture ControlNA
Speakers62
Apple CarPlayWiredWired
DVD PlaybackNA
USB Compatibility
Display Screen for Rear PassengersNA
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Internal Hard Drive
Android AutoWiredWired
Voice Command
AM/FM Radio
iPod Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
AUX Compatibility
Steering-mounted controls
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)
10
7
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)
10
7
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wireless Charger
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Gesture Control
Speakers
6
2
Apple CarPlay
Wired
Wired
DVD Playback
USB Compatibility
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Internal Hard Drive
Android Auto
Wired
Wired
Voice Command
AM/FM Radio
iPod Compatibility

Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
Central LockingRemote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
Central Locking
Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Seat Belt Warning
Overspeed Warning1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Rear Middle Head Rest
NCAP Rating5 Star (Global NCAP)5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Dashcam
Blind Spot Detection
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
High-beam Assist
Lane Departure Prevention
Seat Belt Warning
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Rear Middle Head Rest
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Dashcam
Blind Spot Detection
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
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)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
High-beam Assist
Lane Departure Prevention

Sunglass Holder
Cup Holders PositionFront & Second RowFront Only
Cooled Glovebox
Cup HoldersFront & RearFront Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Cup Holders Position
Front & Second Row
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage

Rear Row Seat Adjustment2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Driver Armrest
Third Row Seat TypeNA
Seat UpholsteryLeatheretteFabric
Driver Seat Adjustment8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
HeadrestsFront & RearFront & Rear
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Split Third Row SeatNA
Interior Colours-Off-White and Grey
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment6 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)
Rear Passenger Seat TypeBenchBench
Ventilated Seats
Folding Rear SeatFlatFlat
InteriorsDual ToneDual Tone
Split Rear Seat60:40
Rear ArmrestCup Holder
Ventilated Seat Type
Front Seatback Pockets
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Massage SeatsNA
Second Row Seat Adjustment2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Driver Armrest
Third Row Seat Type
Seat Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment
8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Split Third Row Seat
Interior Colours
-
Off-White and Grey
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)
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Ventilated Seats
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Flat
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Split Rear Seat
60:40
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Ventilated Seat Type
Front Seatback Pockets
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Massage Seats
Second Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)

Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Average Fuel Consumption
Instantaneous Consumption
Trip Meter2 Trips Electronic2 Trips
ClockDigitalDigital
Instrument ClusterAnalogue - Digital Analogue
Average Speed
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Door Ajar Warning
TachometerAnalogueDigital
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen TypeAnalogue - Digital Analogue
Distance to Empty
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Average Fuel Consumption
Instantaneous Consumption
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips
Clock
Digital
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - Digital
Analogue
Average Speed
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Door Ajar Warning
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen Type
Analogue - Digital
Analogue
Distance to Empty

Anti-glare MirrorsManual - Internal OnlyManual - Internal Only
Umbrella Storage in Door
Air Conditioner- Automatic/ZonesAutomatic Climate ControlManual
12V Power Outlets1
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Cruise Control
Parking AssistReverse Camera
Steering AdjustmentManual Tilt & TelescopicTilt
Cabin Boot Access
Third Row AC Zone--
Electronic Parking Brake
Rear ACBlower, Vents Behind Front Armrest-
Air Purifier
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Front ACSingle Zone, Common Fan Speed ControlSingle Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Vanity Mirrors on Sun VisorsCo-DriverCo-Driver
Heater
Parking SensorsRearRear
Air ConditionerYes (Automatic Climate Control)Manual
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Manual - Internal Only
Umbrella Storage in Door
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
Automatic Climate Control
Manual
12V Power Outlets
1
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera
Steering Adjustment
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Cabin Boot Access
Third Row AC Zone
-
-
Electronic Parking Brake
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
-
Air Purifier
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver
Co-Driver
Heater
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Manual

Body-coloured Bumpers
Body KitCladding - Black/GreyCladding - Black/Grey
Sunroof / Moonroof
AntennaShark Fin AntennaShark Fin Antenna
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Roof-mounted Antenna
Roof Rails
Rub-stripsBlack
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Cladding - Black/Grey
Sunroof / Moonroof
Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Roof-mounted Antenna
Roof Rails
Rub-strips
Black

Pros And Cons

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.

Tata Nexon

  • Stylish headlights, chrome accents, alloy wheels.
  • Ample legroom, quality materials, big boot.
  • 209mm ground clearance, strong suspension.
  • 5-star G-NCAP & B-NCAP rating.
  • Touchscreen, climate control, cruise control.
  • Smooth over bumps and potholes.​

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