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Kia Seltos Vs Volkswagen Taigun
Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Seltos HTE 1.5 and Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI Comfortline comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Kia Seltos HTE 1.5 comes with a price of ₹ 10.90 Lakh and Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI Comfortline is priced at ₹ 11.70 Lakh. Kia Seltos HTE 1.5 equipped with 1497 cc engine whereas Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI Comfortline has 999 cc.
Kia Seltos HTE 1.5 comes with a price of ₹ 10.90 Lakh and Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI Comfortline is priced at ₹ 11.70 Lakh. Kia Seltos HTE 1.5 equipped with 1497 cc engine whereas Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI Comfortline has 999 cc.
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹ 10.90 Lakh | ₹ 11.70 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹20,125 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹21,602 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.0 | 4.1 | ||
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 10.90 Lakh
₹ 11.70 Lakh
EMI
₹20,125 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹21,602 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
4.0
4.1
Colors
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds) | 8.9 | - | ||
| Engine | 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | ||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Transmission | Manual - 6 Gears | Manual - 6 Gears | ||
| Electric Motor | - | |||
| Engine Type | G1.5 MPi | 1.0L TSI | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 114 bhp @ 5000 rpm | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm | 178 Nm @ 1750 rpm | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Highway Mileage (kmpl) | - | |||
| City Mileage (kmpl) | - | |||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Max Engine Performance | - | - | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | ||||
| Top Speed (Kmph) | 167 | - | ||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Range (Km) | - | |||
| Driving Range (Km) | 850 | 1004 | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl) | 17 | 20.08 | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
8.9
-
Engine
1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Transmission
Manual - 6 Gears
Manual - 6 Gears
Electric Motor
-
Engine Type
G1.5 MPi
1.0L TSI
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
114 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
178 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
Battery
-
-
Max Engine Performance
-
-
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Top Speed (Kmph)
167
-
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Battery Charging
-
-
Range (Km)
-
Driving Range (Km)
850
1004
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
17
20.08
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
| Length (mm) | 4365 | 4221 | ||
| Width (mm) | 1800 | 1760 | ||
| Height (mm) | 1620 | 1612 | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2610 | 2651 | ||
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 190 | 188 | ||
| Kerb Weight (kg) | 1221 | 1205 |
Length (mm)
4365
4221
Width (mm)
1800
1760
Height (mm)
1620
1612
Wheelbase (mm)
2610
2651
Ground Clearance (mm)
190
188
Kerb Weight (kg)
1221
1205
| Doors (Doors) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Seating Capacity (Person) | 5 | 5 | ||
| No of Seating Rows (Rows) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Bootspace (litres) | 433 | 385 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 50 | 50 |
Doors (Doors)
5
5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
No of Seating Rows (Rows)
2
2
Bootspace (litres)
433
385
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50
50
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Drum | ||
| Spare Wheel | Steel | Space Saver | ||
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring | Twist Beam Axle | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | - | |||
| Rear Tyres | 205 / 65 R16 | 205 / 60 R16 | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Front Tyres | 205 / 65 R16 | 205 / 60 R16 | ||
| Wheels | Steel Rims | Steel Rims | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius (metres) | - | 5.05 |
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel
Steel
Space Saver
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Twist Beam Axle
Four Wheel Steering
-
Rear Tyres
205 / 65 R16
205 / 60 R16
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Front Tyres
205 / 65 R16
205 / 60 R16
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
-
5.05
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear | ||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver Only | Co-Driver Only | ||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Manual) | Yes (Manual) | ||
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| 12V Power Outlets | 1 | |||
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt | Manual Tilt & Telescopic | ||
| Rear AC | Vents Behind Front Armrest | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | ||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Manual - Internal Only | Manual - Internal Only | ||
| Headlight & Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Heated/Cooled Cup Holders | ||||
| Cabin-Boot Access | ||||
| Heater | ||||
| Parking Assist |
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Co-Driver Only
Cruise Control
Air Conditioner
Yes (Manual)
Yes (Manual)
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
12V Power Outlets
1
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Rear AC
Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Manual - Internal Only
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Cabin-Boot Access
Heater
Parking Assist
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Rear Windshield Blind | ||||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Side Window Blinds | ||||
| Scuff Plates | ||||
| Soft Close Door | ||||
| Interior Door Handles | Silver | Painted | ||
| Turn Indicators on ORVM | ||||
| Outside Rear View Mirrors Color (ORVMs) | Body Coloured | |||
| One Touch - Up | ||||
| Boot-lid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Electric Tailgate Release | ||
| One Touch -Down | ||||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Adjustable ORVM | Internally Adjustable | Electrically Adjustable | ||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
Rear Defogger
Rear Windshield Blind
Rear Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Side Window Blinds
Scuff Plates
Soft Close Door
Interior Door Handles
Silver
Painted
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Outside Rear View Mirrors Color (ORVMs)
Body Coloured
One Touch - Up
Boot-lid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
One Touch -Down
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Adjustable ORVM
Internally Adjustable
Electrically Adjustable
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Follow me home headlamps | ||||
| Ambient Interior Count | - | - | ||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Fog Lights | - | - | ||
| Glove Box Lamp | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | |||
| Automatic Head Lamps | ||||
| Lights on Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | ||||
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | ||
| Tail Lights | Halogen | LED | ||
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Headlights | Halogen Projector | Halogen |
Rear Reading Lamp
Follow me home headlamps
Ambient Interior Count
-
-
Headlight Height Adjuster
Puddle Lamps
Fog Lights
-
-
Glove Box Lamp
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Automatic Head Lamps
Lights on Vanity Mirrors
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Tail Lights
Halogen
LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlights
Halogen Projector
Halogen
| Trip Meter | Electronic 2 Trips | Electronic 2 Trips | ||
| Shift Indicator | Dynamic | Dynamic | ||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Head Up Display (HUD) | ||||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Tachometer | Analogue | Analogue | ||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Instrument Cluster | Analogue - Digital | Analogue - Digital | ||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Average Speed |
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips
Electronic 2 Trips
Shift Indicator
Dynamic
Dynamic
Instantaneous Consumption
Head Up Display (HUD)
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Door Ajar Warning
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Clock
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
Distance to Empty
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - Digital
Analogue - Digital
Average Fuel Consumption
Low Fuel Level Warning
Average Speed
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Limited Slip Differential (LSD) | ||||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Differential Lock | Electronic | |||
| Ride Height Adjustment | ||||
| Hill Descent Control |
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-Wheel-Drive
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Differential Lock
Electronic
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| NCAP Rating | 3 Star (Global NCAP) | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | ||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Middle rear three-point seatbelt | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Rear Cross-Traffic Assist | ||||
| Middle Rear Head Rest | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | 2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger) | ||
| Puncture Repair Kit | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| High-beam Assist |
Lane Departure Warning
Seat Belt Warning
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Child Seat Anchor Points
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Lane Departure Prevention
Middle rear three-point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Rear Cross-Traffic Assist
Middle Rear Head Rest
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Puncture Repair Kit
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full | |||
| Interiors | Single Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Rear Armrest | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric | ||
| Interior Colours | Black | - | ||
| Ventilated Seats | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Massage Seats | ||||
| 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) | ||
| Split Third Row Seat | ||||
| Head-rests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| 3rd Row Seats Type | ||||
| Rear Passenger Seats Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | - | - | ||
| Split Rear Seat | ||||
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | 4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) | ||
| Ventilated Seat Type |
Front Seatback Pockets
Folding Rear Seat
Full
Interiors
Single Tone
Dual Tone
Rear Armrest
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Seat Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Interior Colours
Black
-
Ventilated Seats
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Massage Seats
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)
Split Third Row Seat
Head-rests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
3rd Row Seats Type
Rear Passenger Seats Type
Bench
Bench
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
-
-
Split Rear Seat
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)
Ventilated Seat Type
| Battery Warranty (Years) | ||||
| Battery Warranty (Kilometres) | Not Applicable | |||
| Warranty (Years) | 3 | 4 | ||
| Warranty (Kilometres) | Unlimited | 100000 |
Battery Warranty (Years)
Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (Years)
3
4
Warranty (Kilometres)
Unlimited
100000
| Display | Digital Display | Touch-screen Display | ||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Steering mounted controls | ||||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Aux Compatibility | ||||
| Display Screen for Rear Passengers | ||||
| CD Player | ||||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Voice Command | ||||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | |||
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | ||
| Touch Screen Size (inch) | - | 7 | ||
| DVD Playback | ||||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| Internal Hard-drive | ||||
| Gesture Control | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No) | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | ||
| Head Unit Size | 2 Din | Not Available | ||
| iPod Compatibility |
Display
Digital Display
Touch-screen Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
GPS Navigation System
Steering mounted controls
USB Compatibility
Aux Compatibility
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
CD Player
Wireless Charger
Voice Command
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Speakers
4
6
Touch Screen Size (inch)
-
7
DVD Playback
AM/FM Radio
Internal Hard-drive
Gesture Control
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Head Unit Size
2 Din
Not Available
iPod Compatibility
| Cup Holders | Front Only | Front Only | ||
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Cooled Glove Box | ||||
| Sunglass Holder |
Cup Holders
Front Only
Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glove Box
Sunglass Holder
| Engine immobilizer | ||||
| Central Locking | Keyless | Remote | ||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Child Safety Lock |
Engine immobilizer
Central Locking
Keyless
Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock
| Sunroof / Moonroof | ||||
| Roof Mounted Antenna | ||||
| Body-Coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe | ||||
| Body Kit | Cladding - Black/Grey | |||
| Rub - Strips | Black |
Sunroof / Moonroof
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub - Strips
Black
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Pros And Cons
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.
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.
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