Carbike360 comprehensive Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG and Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 iCNG 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 iCNG is priced at ₹ 9.69 Lakh. Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG equipped with engine whereas Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 iCNG has .
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Volkswagen Taigun Vs Tata Nexon
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹17.36 Lakh | ₹9.69 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹32,062 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹17,893 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.1 | 4.2 | ||
| Colors |
Ex-Showroom Price
₹17.36 Lakh
₹9.69 Lakh
EMI
₹32,062 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹17,893 /month
8.5% for 5 years
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User Rating
4.1
4.2
Colors
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Drum | ||
| Front Tyres | 205 / 60 R16 | 195 / 60 R16 | ||
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Steel Rims | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar | Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | 5.05 | - | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Rear Suspension | Twist Beam Axle | Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber | ||
| Rear Tyres | 205 / 60 R16 | 195 / 60 R16 | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | ||||
| Spare Wheel | Space Saver | Steel |
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Front Tyres
205 / 60 R16
195 / 60 R16
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Steel Rims
Front Suspension
McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
5.05
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Suspension
Twist Beam Axle
Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Rear Tyres
205 / 60 R16
195 / 60 R16
Four Wheel Steering
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Steel
| Doors(Doors) | 5 | 5 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Bootspace(litres) | 385 | 321 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 50 | 60 |
Doors (Doors)
5
5
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
Bootspace (litres)
385
321
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50
60
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2651 | 2498 | ||
| Height(mm) | 1612 | 1620 | ||
| Length(mm) | 4221 | 3995 | ||
| Width(mm) | 1760 | 1804 | ||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | 188 | 208 | ||
| Kerb Weight(kg) | 1281 | - |
Wheelbase (mm)
2651
2498
Height (mm)
1612
1620
Length (mm)
4221
3995
Width (mm)
1760
1804
Ground Clearance (mm)
188
208
Kerb Weight (kg)
1281
-
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm | 170 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm | 99 bhp @ 5000-3000 rpm | ||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Electric Motor | - | |||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | - | - | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| AC Fast Charging | ||||
| Transmission | Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode | ||
| DC Fast Charging | ||||
| Engine Type | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT | 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged | Turbocharged | ||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | CNG | ||
| AC Regular Charging | ||||
| Driving Range(km) | 951 | - | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | 8.8 | - | ||
| Engine | 1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | 19.01 | 17.44 |
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm
170 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
99 bhp @ 5000-3000 rpm
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Electric Motor
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Battery
-
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Top Speed (kmph)
-
-
Battery Charging
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
AC Fast Charging
Transmission
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode
DC Fast Charging
Engine Type
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
CNG
AC Regular Charging
Driving Range (km)
951
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
8.8
-
Engine
1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
19.01
17.44
| Engine Immobiliser | ||||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Central Locking | Remote |
Engine Immobiliser
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock
Central Locking
Remote
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | Front | ||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED | ||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | Optional | |||
| Fog Lights | Halogen | |||
| Cornering Headlights | Active | |||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Taillights | LED | LED | ||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Headlights | LED | LED | ||
| Ambient Interior Count | - | |||
| Glovebox Lamp |
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Rear Reading Lamp
Ambient Interior Lighting
Optional
Fog Lights
Halogen
Cornering Headlights
Active
Puddle Lamps
Taillights
LED
LED
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Headlights
LED
LED
Ambient Interior Count
-
Glovebox Lamp
| Body Kit | Cladding - Black/Grey | Cladding - Black/Grey | ||
| Rub-strips | Black | |||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Sunroof / Moonroof | ||||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Roof-mounted Antenna |
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips
Black
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Sunroof / Moonroof
Body-coloured Bumpers
Roof-mounted Antenna
| Scuff Plates | Optional | |||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | Electrically Adjustable | ||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| One Touch Down | Driver | |||
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Black | ||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Internal with Key | ||
| Interior Door Handles | Painted | Painted | ||
| One Touch Up | Driver | |||
| Side Window Blinds | ||||
| Soft-close Door | ||||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Rear Windshield Blind |
Scuff Plates
Optional
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable
Rear Defogger
One Touch Down
Driver
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Black
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Internal with Key
Interior Door Handles
Painted
Painted
One Touch Up
Driver
Side Window Blinds
Soft-close Door
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Windshield Blind
| Instrument Cluster | Analogue - Digital | Analogue | ||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | ||||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Tachometer | Analogue | Digital | ||
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Trip Meter | Electronic 2 Trips | 2 Trips | ||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Shift Indicator |
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - Digital
Analogue
Gear Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Average Speed
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Door Ajar Warning
Average Fuel Consumption
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips
2 Trips
Distance to Empty
Clock
Digital
Digital
Instantaneous Consumption
Low Fuel Level Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | Phone & Audio Streaming | ||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | Touch-screen Display | ||
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wired | ||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | ||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless) | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | ||
| Gesture Control | ||||
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wired | ||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| Display Screen for Rear Passengers | ||||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Voice Command | ||||
| DVD Playback | ||||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | 10 | 7 | ||
| Internal Hard Drive |
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wired
GPS Navigation System
Speakers
6
4
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wireless Charger
AM/FM Radio
iPod Compatibility
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Gesture Control
Android Auto
Wireless
Wired
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
DVD Playback
AUX Compatibility
Touchscreen Size (inch)
10
7
Internal Hard Drive
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Electronic Parking Brake | ||||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Umbrella Storage in Door | ||||
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | ||
| Third Row AC Zone | - | |||
| Steering Adjustment | Manual Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt | ||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Climate Control) | Yes (Manual) | ||
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear | ||
| 12V Power Outlets | 1 | |||
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera | |||
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| Heater | ||||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver Only | Co-Driver Only | ||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Manual - Internal Only | Manual - Internal Only |
Cabin Boot Access
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Electronic Parking Brake
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Umbrella Storage in Door
Air Purifier
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone
-
Steering Adjustment
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Yes (Manual)
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
1
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Co-Driver Only
Cruise Control
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Manual - Internal Only
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | 100000 | 100000 | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | |||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Warranty (In Years) | 4 | 3 |
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000
100000
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
4
3
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Puncture Repair Kit | ||||
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | 5 Star (Bharat NCAP) | ||
| 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) | ||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Dashcam | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| High-beam Assist |
Lane Departure Prevention
Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
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)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Dashcam
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Seat Belt Warning
Lane Departure Warning
High-beam Assist
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Ventilated Seats | ||||
| Split Third Row Seat | ||||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down) | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | ||
| Third Row Seat Type | ||||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| 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) | ||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Massage Seats | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Fabric | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full | Full | ||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 split | |||
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| Rear Armrest | With Cup Holder | |||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Interiors | Dual Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| 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) | ||
| Interior Colours | - | Off-White and Grey |
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Ventilated Seats
Split Third Row Seat
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Type
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
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)
Driver Armrest
Massage Seats
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Seat Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Folding Rear Seat
Full
Full
Split Rear Seat
60:40 split
Ventilated Seat Type
Rear Armrest
With Cup Holder
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Front Seatback Pockets
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)
Interior Colours
-
Off-White and Grey
| Ride Height Adjustment | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Limited Slip Differential (LSD) | ||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Differential Lock | Electronic |
Ride Height Adjustment
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Hill Descent Control
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Assist (BA)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Differential Lock
Electronic
| Sunglass Holder | ||||
| Cup Holders | Front & Rear | Front Only | ||
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Cooled Glovebox |
Sunglass Holder
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
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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
- Sleek, futuristic design inspired by Curvv and Harrier EV concepts.
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, connected vehicle technology, leatherette ventilated seats and electric sunroof.
- High safety with six airbags, an electronic stability program, and a five-star Global NCAP rating.
- Powerful performance with 118bhp turbocharged petrol and 113bhp diesel engines and multiple transmission options.
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