Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Taigun Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Seltos and Volkswagen Taigun comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Kia Seltos HTE 1.5L Petrol MT is priced at ₹10.99 Lakh, Volkswagen Taigun Comfortline Petrol 1.0L Turbo Manual is priced at ₹11 Lakh.
Kia Seltos HTE 1.5L Petrol MT comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution engine, Volkswagen Taigun Comfortline Petrol 1.0L Turbo Manual comes with 999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Taigun Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Kia Seltos	Volkswagen Taigun
Engine Capacity	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	115 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Kia Seltos

₹ 10.99 Lakh

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Volkswagen Taigun

₹ 11.00 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

10.99 Lakh

11.00 Lakh

EMI

₹20,293

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹20,310

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

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4.7

NCAP Rating

—

Colors

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Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

447 liters

385 (with Bootroof), 491 (without Bootroof), 1,405 (Rear Seats Folded) liters

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 liters

50 liters

Seating Capacity

5 Persons

Number of Seating Rows

2 Rows

Engine

1497 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct Fuel Distribution

999 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Engine Type

Smartstream G1.5

1.0L TSI

Fuel Type

Petrol

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

113 Bhp @ 6300 Rpm

115 Bhp @ 5000-5500 Rpm

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

144 Nm @ 4500 Rpm

178 Nm @ 1850-4000 Rpm

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Turbocharger/Supercharger

Turbocharged

E20 Compatibility

—

Direct Start in CNG

—

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Fuel Change Over Switch

—

Mileage (ARAI)

17 Kmpl

19.98 Kmpl

Ethanol Compatibility

—

E20

Paddle Shifters

—

Differential Lock

—

Electronic

Gearbox

—

6-Speed

Driving Range

—

999 Km

Top Speed

—

185

Length

4460 mm

4221 mm

Height

1635 mm

1612 mm

Width

1830 mm

1760 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm

2651 mm

Ground Clearance

190 mm

188 Mm (unladen)

Kerb Weight

—

1213 Kg

Gross Weight

—

1643 Kg

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

McPherson Suspension And Stabiliser Bar

Rear Suspension

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring

Twist Beam Axle

Chassis Type

Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric) Steering With 3 Spokes

Power Assisted (Electric/Electromechanical) Steering With 3 Spokes (Multi-Function Steering Wheel)

Tyres

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

Front Tyres

205 / 65 R16

205 / 60 R16

Wheels

Steel Rims

Alloy Wheels

Front Brake Type

Disc Brakes

Rear Brake Type

Disc Brakes

Drum Brakes

Spare Wheel

Steel (205/65R16), Located In Boot

Space Saver

Rear Tyres

205 / 65 R16

205 / 60 R16

Tyre Inflator

—

Steering Column

—

Tilt & Telescopic

Steering Gear Type

—

Rack & Pinion

Regenerative Braking

—

Minimum Turning Radius

—

5.05 meter

Spoiler

Yes (Body Colored)

Body-Coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Cladding - Body Coloured

—

Roof Mounted Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

—

Roof Rails

Rub-strips

—

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

—

Exhaust

—

Single Pipe

Diffuser

—

Cladding

—

Black/Grey Body Kit

Rub - Strips

—

Central Locking

Keyless

Remote

Child Safety Lock

Yes (Rear Door & Window Locking)

Engine Immobilizer

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Interiors

Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)

—

Driver Armrest

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 (Manual), Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back (Manual), Headrest: Up / Down (Manual), Seat Height: Up / Down (Manual))

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 (Manual), Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back (Manual), Headrest: Up / Down (Manual))

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

—

Ventilated Seats

Ventilated Seat Type

—

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

—

Headrests

Front & Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

Rear Armrest

Split Rear Seat

Folding Rear Seat

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Rear Parcel Tray

—

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

—

2 Way Manually Adjustable (Headrest: Up / Down (Manual))

Adjustable Headrest

—

Front & Rear

Massage Seats

—

Boss Mode

—

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Child Seat Anchor Points

Yes (Rear Seat)

Skid Plate

Front & Rear

—

Seat Belt Warning

ADAS

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

5 Star (Global NCAP) Rating

Forward Collision Warning

—

Automatic Emergency Braking

—

Driver Drowsiness Detection

—

Lane Functions

Lane Departure Warning

—

High-beam Assist

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Cornering Brake Control (CBC)

Dual Tone Horn

—

Reflectors

Rear Bumper

—

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

ISOFIX

—

Rear Seats With Top Tether

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

—

Rollover & Protection System

—

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

—

Perimetric alarm system

—

Collapsible Steering Column

—

Multi-collision Brake

—

Seatbelts

—

Front & Rear

Speed Assist System

—

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

—

Blind Spot Detection

—

Pretensioning Seatbelts

—

Front

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Puncture Repair Kit

—

Boot Open Warning

—

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured Finish With Flush Fit Handle Type

Body Coloured Door Handles & Pull Handle Type

Interior Door Handles

Silver

Painted Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type

Door Type

Regular Doors

—

Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

—

Power Windows

Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch Up/down

Front & Rear

One Touch - Up

Driver

—

One Touch-Down

Driver

—

Window Sunshade

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

Body Coloured Finish ORVM Colour

Yes (Body-Coloured)

Adjustable ORVM

Electrically Adjustable

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

—

Rear Wiper

Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

—

Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)

—

Manual Dimming

Turn Indicators on ORVM

—

Yes (LED)

Foldable ORVM

—

Manual

Anti-glare ORVMs

—

Memory ORVMs

—

Heated ORVM

—

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

—

Steering-mounted controls

Infotainment Screen

10.25 Inch HD Touch-screen Display

—

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone Calls & Audio Streaming

Yes (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)

Input Methods

Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)

—

AM/FM Radio

—

USB Compatibility

—

Front

Audio System

—

6 Speakers

Voice Assist

—

Smart Connectivity

—

Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

—

GPS Navigation System

—

Wireless Charger

—

AUX Compatibility

—

Cup Holders

—

Display

—

7 Inch Touch-screen Display

Touchscreen Size

—

7 Inch

Inbuilt Music App

—

Voice Command

—

WiFi Hotspot

—

Gesture Control

—

Speakers

—

Low Battery Warning

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Eco-Drive Illumination

—

Average Speed

Heads Up Display (HUD)

—

Gear Shift Indicator

Clock

—

Digital

Tachometer

—

Digital

Speedometer

—

Digital

Distance to Empty

—

Instrument Cluster

—

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

—

Instantaneous Consumption

—

Infotainment System

—

7 Inch Touch-screen Display

Door Ajar Warning

—

Average Fuel Consumption

—

Gear Indicator

—

Head Up Display (HUD)

—

Battery Warranty (Years)

—

Warranty (Years)

3 Years

4 Years

Warranty (Kilometres)

100000 Km

Utility Recess On Dashboard

—

Sunglass Holder

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders

—

Front Only (2)

Cooled Glove Box

—

Glove Box

—

Bottle Holder in Doors

—

All Doors (1 Liter)

Heater

Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Rear

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Manual - Tilt & Telescopic

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Air Conditioner

Manual (Front AC: Single Zone With Fan Speed Control, Second Row AC: Blower With Vents Behind Front Armrest)

Automatic Climate Control (Single Zone Front-row AC Zone, Common Fan Speed Control Front AC Fan Speed Control, Blower Rear AC Zone, Rear AC Vents) With Climatonic Smart Touch Controls

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera With Guidance

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

Driver & Co-Driver

Creep Function

—

Electronic Parking Brake

Cabin Boot Access

Dashcam

Fuel Fillers Lid

—

Manual

Reverse Parking Camera

—

12V Power Outlets

—

Rear AC Vents

—

Roof-Grab Handles

—

Air Purifier

—

Boot Tailgate Release

—

Electric

Remote Parking with Key

—

Dead Pedal for Foot Rest

—

Comfort Headrest

—

Headlights

LED

Tail Lights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Stop Lamp

LED

Cornering Headlights

Static

Headlight Height Adjuster

Taillights

LED

—

Connected LED

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

Automatic Head Lamps

—

Follow me home headlamps

—

Boot Lamp

—

Sequential Turn Indicators

—

Rear

Fog Lights

—

Rear (Halogen)

Puddle Lamps

—

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

—

Illuminated Logo

—

Cabin Lamps

—

Front And Rear

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Hill Hold Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

—

Brake Sway Control

—

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Front Seats

Hill Descent Control

—

Differential Lock

—

Electronic

Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)

—

Multi Collision Braking (MKB / MCB)

—

Brakes

—

Disc Brake (Front), Drum Brake (Rear)

Brake Disc Wiping

—

Multi-collision Brake

—

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Kia Seltos

✓Multiple engine options including powerful turbo-petrol
✓Premium interior with dual 12.3-inch screens
✓Great comfort features like ventilated seats & powered driver seat
✓Advanced ADAS safety features in the segment
✓Strong road presence with updated LED lighting
✓Spacious boot and rear seat comfort
✓Wide variant lineup for different budgets

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