Volkswagen Taigun Variant Comparison: Which Variant to Buy?

With the VW Taigun launch, Volkswagen Group finished its India 2.0 Programme and they have been quite successful in making a disturbance in the SUV & Sedan segments. Here, we will discuss which Taigun variant will be best for you.

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The Volkswagen Group finished its India 2.0 programme earlier this year with the Taigun mid-size SUV vehicle. It is available in Comfortline, Highline, Topline, GT, and GT Plus trims. If you are looking to buy the VW Taigun, then this is the perfect informative article for you. Let's have a look at what each trim has to offer and discover which is the greatest fit for you. But first, consider its specifications.

VOLKSWAGEN TAIGUN SPECIFICATIONS

| Engine | 1-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol with Active Cylinder Technology ||------------------------- |------------------------------------------- |-------------------------------------------------------- || No of Cylinders | 3 | 4 || Max Power | 115PS | 150PS || Max Torque | 178Nm | 250Nm || Transmission | 6-speed manual/torque converter automatic | 6-speed manual / 7-speed dual-clutch automatic || Claimed Fuel Efficiency | 19.20kmpl (MT), 17.23kmpl (AT) | 18.47kmpl (MT), 17.88kmpl (DCT) |

The Volkswagen Taigun, like the Skoda Kushaq, has two turbocharged petrol engine options and offers comparable performance. A 1.5-litre engine is the finest option for enthusiasts and highway drivers. Keeping that aside, our top pick will be the 1.0-liter engine.

DIMENSIONS

| Length | 4221mm | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol with Active Cylinder Technology ||------------------ |------------------------------------------------------------------ |-------------------------------------------------------- || Width | 1760mm | 4 || Height | 1612mm | 150PS || Wheelbase | 2651mm | 250Nm || Ground Clearance | 188mm (unladen), 155mm (laden) | 6-speed manual / 7-speed dual-clutch automatic || Boot Space | 385 litres (expandable up to 1405 litres with rear seats folded) | 18.47kmpl (MT), 17.88kmpl (DCT) |

The Volkswagen Taigun, which has the second longest wheelbase in its class after the Nissan Kicks, provides enough knee, head, and leg room, even for taller passengers. Seating three in the back may be difficult for adult passengers due to the tiny interior area and forceful shaping of the rear seats.

VARIANTS-WISE PRICE AND FEATURES

DYNAMIC LINE VARIANTS

1. VOLKSWAGEN TAIGUN COMFORTLINE

| Engine | 1-litre TSI ||------------------- |------------------- || Ex-showroom Price | Rs 11,55,900 (MT) |

Key Features

| Exterior | Chrome strip on the upper part of the grille, dual-chamber halogen headlamps with LED DRLs, black-coloured functional roof rails, 16-inch steel wheel with wheel covers, LED tail lamps, silver-finished front & rear diffuser, body-coloured door handles, LED turn-indicators in ORVMs. ||----------------------- |-------------------- || Interior | Dual-tone cabin theme, fabric upholstery, driver side footrest, 3D décor on the dashboard, 100% foldable rear bench seat, LEDs for door panel switches, and front & rear reading lamps. || Comfort & Convenience | Height-adjustable headrests (front & rear), front centre armrest with storage, manual AC, rear AC vents, all-power windows, front 12V power socket, front seat-back pockets, electrically-foldable outside rearview mirror (ORVMs), remote central locking. || Infotainment | 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Android Auto & Apple Carplay, 6-speakers, steering mounted telephony & audio controls, Bluetooth, FM/AM, USB connectivity. || Safety | Dual-front airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Multi Collision Braking (MCB), Electronic Differential Locking System (EDS), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) with Motor Slip Regulation (MSR), Roll-Over Protection (ROP), brake disc wiping, three-point seat belts for all, ISOFIX child seat mounts, engine immobilizer with floating code system, child door locks, immobilizer, rear parking sensors, speed alert system, manual coming/leaving home lights. |

Our Suggestion: Those on a tight budget should look into the Volkswagen Taigun Comfortline. If your money allows, go with the Highline model.

2. VOLKSWAGEN TAIGUN HIGHLINE

| Engine | 1-litre TSI ||----------------------------------- |-------------------------------------- || Ex-showroom Price | Rs 13,55,900 (MT), Rs 14,95,900 (AT) || Price Difference From Comfortline | Rs 2 lakh |

Key Features (over Comfortline): –

| Exterior | Chrome strip on the lower part of the grille, silver color on roof rails, 16-inch Belmonte alloy wheels, front fog lamps with static cornering lights, shark fin antenna. ||----------------------- |--------------------- || Interior | Amur Grey Satin and Glossy Black décor inserts, chrome accent on AC vents, 60:40 foldable rear seats, driver side window auto up/down with pinch guard. || Comfort & Convenience | Rear center armrest with cup holders, rear parcel tray, height-adjustable driver’s seat, wireless mobile charging, four C-type USB sockets (front + rear), cooled glovebox, power-folding door mirrors, automatic climate control, paddle shifter (AT only). || Infotainment | 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with inbuilt apps (gaana, SygicTM navigation, Booking.com, audiobooks, and more), wireless connectivity for Apple Carplay & Android Auto, and valet mode. || Safety | Hill start assist (AT only), reversing camera with static guidelines, rear defogger, rear wiper & washer. |

Our Suggestion: While the Taigun Highline edition is more expensive, it has numerous appealing features that will make owning one much more fun.

3. VOLKSWAGEN TAIGUN TOPLINE

| Engine | 1-litre TSI ||--------------------|--------------------|| Ex-showroom Price | Rs 15,65,900 (MT), Rs 17,15,900 (AT) || Price Difference From Highline | Rs 2.1 lakh |

Key Features (over Highline): –

| Exterior | 3D chrome grille, LED Headlamps with LED DRLs, chrome garnishing on door handles & bottom window line, 17-inch Cassino alloy wheels. ||-------------- |-------- || Interior | Rave Glossy & Trama Pattern décor inserts, leatherette seat upholstery, 8-inch digital instrument cluster. || Comfort & Convenience | Cruise control, auto-dimming IRVM, auto coming/leaving home lights, automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, push-button start/stop, electric sunroof, ventilated front seats, and MyVolkswagen Connect tech. || Safety | Hill start assist (standard), side & curtain airbags, low tire pressure warning. |

Our Suggestion: If you want some nice modern features, the Topline variant is almost worth the extra money.

PERFORMANCE LINE VARIANTS

1. VOLKSWAGEN TAIGUN GT

| Engine | 1.5-litre TSI ||------------------------------- |--------------- || Ex-showroom Price | Rs 15,95,900 || Price Difference From Topline | Rs 30,000 |

Key Features: –

| Exterior | Chrome strip on the grille, GT branding at front & rear, chrome plaquette on the front fender with GT branding, silver front diffuser, dual chamber halogen headlamps with LED DRLs, silver roof rails, 16-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps with static cornering light, ||-----------------------|------------------|| Interior | Dual-tone interior, Amur Grey or Dark Red Glossy and Carbon Pattern décor inserts, GT branded partial leatherette upholstery with Wild Cherry Red stitching, GT welcome message on infotainment, || Comfort & Convenience | Front & rear centre armrest, red ambient lighting, Auto AC, rear AC vents, rear seat bench split 60:40 foldable, rear parcel tray, height adjustable driver seat, rear defogger, rear wiper & washer, power adjustable & foldable ORVMs, four type-C USB sockets, || Infotainment | 10-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple Carplay & Android Auto, six speakers, and connected car tech. || Safety | Dual-front airbags, Multi-collison brakes (MCB), disc braking wiping, Brake assist (BA), Anti-slip regulation (ASR), Anti-slip regulation (ASR), Electronic differential lock system, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Hill start assist, tyre pressure deflection, system, 3-point seat belts for all seats, reversing camera, ISOFIX anchors, day/night IRVM, |

Our Suggestion: The Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5L trim costs a Rs 2.40 lakh premium over the Highline model. For the extra money, it receives a more powerful engine and some sportier-looking exterior upgrades.

2. VOLKSWAGEN TAIGUN GT PLUS

| Engine | 1.5-litre TSI ||-------------------------- |-----------------------|| Ex-showroom Price | Rs 18,70,900 (DSG) Rs 25,000 extra for ventilated seat variant || Price Difference From GT | Rs 2.75 lakh |

Key Features (over Topline): –

| Exterior | Dual-tone exterior with Carbon Steel roof, 17-inch alloy wheels, chrome applique on door handles & window line, and a single-pane electric sunroof. ||----------------------- |----------------------- || Interior | Digital cockpit. || Comfort & Convenience | Auto coming/leaving home lights, auto headlamps & wipers, push-button start and stop and ventilated front seats. || Safety | Auto-dimming IRVM, side & curtain airbags (total six airbags), |

Our Suggestion: Those looking for the Taigun GT Plus will only find an automatic transmission in the top-spec GT Plus. However, the extra over the GT trim is well worth it.

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