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Volkswagen Taigun Vs Volkswagen Virtus
Carbike360 comprehensive Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG and Volkswagen Virtus GT 1.5 TSI DSG 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 Volkswagen Virtus GT 1.5 TSI DSG is priced at ₹ 17.85 Lakh. Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG equipped with engine whereas Volkswagen Virtus GT 1.5 TSI DSG has .
Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG comes with a price of ₹ 17.36 Lakh and Volkswagen Virtus GT 1.5 TSI DSG is priced at ₹ 17.85 Lakh. Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG equipped with engine whereas Volkswagen Virtus GT 1.5 TSI DSG has .
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹17.36 Lakh | ₹17.85 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹32,062 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹32,958 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.2 | 4.3 | ||
| Colors |
Ex-Showroom Price
₹17.36 Lakh
₹17.85 Lakh
EMI
₹32,062 /month
8.5% for 5 years
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8.5% for 5 years
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User Rating
4.2
4.3
Colors
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | ||
| Engine | 1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged | Turbocharged | ||
| Transmission | Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | ||
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Engine Type | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm | ||
| Driving Range(km) | 951 | 883 | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm | 148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | 19.01 | 19.62 | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | 8.8 | 9.27 | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | - | - | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor | - | - | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 |
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Engine
1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Transmission
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Range (km)
-
-
Battery
-
-
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Engine Type
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm
250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm
Driving Range (km)
951
883
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
19.01
19.62
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
8.8
9.27
Top Speed (kmph)
-
-
Battery Charging
-
-
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Electric Motor
-
-
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
| Rear Suspension | Twist Beam Axle | Twist Beam Axle | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Front Tyres | 205 / 60 R16 | 205 / 55 R16 | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | 5.05 | 5.05 | ||
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar | Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar | ||
| Spare Wheel | Space Saver | Steel | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | ||||
| Rear Tyres | 205 / 60 R16 | 205 / 55 R16 | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Drum |
Rear Suspension
Twist Beam Axle
Twist Beam Axle
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Front Tyres
205 / 60 R16
205 / 55 R16
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
5.05
5.05
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Suspension
McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Steel
Four Wheel Steering
Rear Tyres
205 / 60 R16
205 / 55 R16
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
| Doors(Doors) | 5 | 4 | ||
| Bootspace(litres) | 385 | 521 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 5 | 5 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 50 | 45 |
Doors (Doors)
5
4
Bootspace (litres)
385
521
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50
45
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2651 | 2651 | ||
| Length(mm) | 4221 | 4561 | ||
| Height(mm) | 1612 | 1507 | ||
| Kerb Weight(kg) | 1281 | 1249 | ||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | 188 | 179 | ||
| Width(mm) | 1760 | 1752 |
Wheelbase (mm)
2651
2651
Length (mm)
4221
4561
Height (mm)
1612
1507
Kerb Weight (kg)
1281
1249
Ground Clearance (mm)
188
179
Width (mm)
1760
1752
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear | ||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Electronic Parking Brake | ||||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver Only | Co-Driver Only | ||
| Air Purifier | ||||
| 12V Power Outlets | ||||
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | ||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Climate Control) | Yes (Automatic Climate Control) | ||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Steering Adjustment | Manual Tilt & Telescopic | Manual Tilt & Telescopic | ||
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera | Reverse Camera | ||
| Heater | ||||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Manual - Internal Only | Electronic - Internal Only | ||
| Umbrella Storage in Door | ||||
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| Third Row AC Zone | - |
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Cabin Boot Access
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Electronic Parking Brake
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Co-Driver Only
Air Purifier
12V Power Outlets
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Cruise Control
Steering Adjustment
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera
Reverse Camera
Heater
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Electronic - Internal Only
Umbrella Storage in Door
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone
-
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | |||
| Warranty (In Years) | 4 | 4 | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | 100000 | 100000 |
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
4
4
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000
100000
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | Touch-screen Display | ||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless) | Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless) | ||
| DVD Playback | ||||
| Speakers | 6 | 8 | ||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | Phone & Audio Streaming | ||
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | ||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | 10 | 10 | ||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| Display Screen for Rear Passengers | ||||
| Internal Hard Drive | ||||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless | ||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Voice Command | ||||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Gesture Control |
iPod Compatibility
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
DVD Playback
Speakers
6
8
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Wireless Charger
Touchscreen Size (inch)
10
10
AUX Compatibility
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Internal Hard Drive
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Voice Command
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Steering-mounted controls
GPS Navigation System
Gesture Control
| Rear Windshield Blind | Optional | |||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Electric Tailgate Release | ||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| One Touch Down | Driver | Driver | ||
| Interior Door Handles | Painted | Silver | ||
| Side Window Blinds | Optional | |||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| One Touch Up | Driver | Driver | ||
| Soft-close Door | - | |||
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Black | ||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Scuff Plates | ||||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Chrome | ||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable |
Rear Windshield Blind
Optional
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Defogger
One Touch Down
Driver
Driver
Interior Door Handles
Painted
Silver
Side Window Blinds
Optional
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
One Touch Up
Driver
Driver
Soft-close Door
-
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Black
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Wiper
Scuff Plates
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Chrome
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Fabric | ||
| Rear Armrest | With Cup Holder | With Cup Holder | ||
| Ventilated Seats | ||||
| 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 Row Seat Adjustment | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down) | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | ||
| Front Passenger 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) | ||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Third Row Seat Type | ||||
| Interiors | Dual Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Interior Colours | - | Beige/Black | ||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 split | 60:40 split | ||
| Split Third Row Seat | ||||
| Massage Seats | ||||
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full | Full |
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Seat Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Rear Armrest
With Cup Holder
With Cup Holder
Ventilated Seats
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 Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger 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)
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Third Row Seat Type
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Interior Colours
-
Beige/Black
Split Rear Seat
60:40 split
60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat
Massage Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Folding Rear Seat
Full
Full
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Limited Slip Differential (LSD) | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Differential Lock | Electronic | |||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | ||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Ride Height Adjustment |
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Differential Lock
Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive
Hill Descent Control
Ride Height Adjustment
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Trip Meter | Electronic 2 Trips | Electronic 2 Trips | ||
| Shift Indicator | ||||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Instrument Cluster | Analogue - Digital | Digital | ||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Tachometer | Analogue | Digital | ||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | ||||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Low Fuel Level Warning |
Door Ajar Warning
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips
Electronic 2 Trips
Shift Indicator
Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - Digital
Digital
Average Fuel Consumption
Clock
Digital
Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Gear Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Distance to Empty
Average Speed
Low Fuel Level Warning
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Dashcam | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | ||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) |
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dashcam
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Rear Middle Head Rest
Seat Belt Warning
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Lane Departure Prevention
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
Child Seat Anchor Points
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Sunglass Holder | ||||
| Cup Holders | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Cooled Glovebox |
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cooled Glovebox
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Body Kit | Cladding - Black/Grey | |||
| Sunroof / Moonroof | ||||
| Rub-strips |
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Sunroof / Moonroof
Rub-strips
| Engine Immobiliser | ||||
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Central Locking | Remote | Keyless | ||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock |
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
Central Locking
Remote
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
| Glovebox Lamp | ||||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Ambient Interior Count | - | - | ||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Fog Lights | Halogen | Halogen | ||
| Taillights | LED | LED | ||
| Headlights | LED | LED | ||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | ||||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED | ||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | ||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Cornering Headlights | Active | |||
| Puddle Lamps |
Glovebox Lamp
Automatic Headlamps
Ambient Interior Count
-
-
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Fog Lights
Halogen
Halogen
Taillights
LED
LED
Headlights
LED
LED
Ambient Interior Lighting
Rear Reading Lamp
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Headlight Height Adjuster
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Active
Puddle Lamps
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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.
Volkswagen Virtus
- Classy exterior design that will age well.
- 1.5L TSI petrol engine is fun to drive.
- DSG gearbox is sleek, smooth and quick in shifting.
- Active cylinder tech improves fuel efficiency to a good extent.
- 180 mm of ground clearance is segment best.
- Driving dynamics & handling is segment best.
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