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Kia Sonet Vs Volkswagen Taigun
Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT and Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT comes with a price of ₹ 7.99 Lakh and Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG is priced at ₹ 17.36 Lakh. Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT equipped with 1197 cc engine whereas Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG has 1498 cc.
Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT comes with a price of ₹ 7.99 Lakh and Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG is priced at ₹ 17.36 Lakh. Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT equipped with 1197 cc engine whereas Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG has 1498 cc.
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹ 7.99 Lakh | ₹ 17.36 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹14,753 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹32,062 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 7.99 Lakh
₹ 17.36 Lakh
EMI
₹14,753 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹32,062 /month
8.5% for 5 years
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| Top Speed (Kmph) | - | - | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds) | - | 8.8 | ||
| City Mileage (kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Highway Mileage (kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Range (Km) | - | - | ||
| Engine | 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | ||
| Engine Type | Smartstream G 1.2 | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl) | - | 19.01 | ||
| Driving Range (Km) | - | 951 | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | ||
| Transmission | Manual - 5 Gears | Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | ||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged | |||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor | - | |||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Top Speed (Kmph)
-
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
-
8.8
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Range (Km)
-
-
Engine
1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.2
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
-
19.01
Driving Range (Km)
-
951
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Manual - 5 Gears
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Battery
-
-
Battery Charging
-
-
Electric Motor
-
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
| Length (mm) | 3995 | 4221 | ||
| Width (mm) | 1790 | 1760 | ||
| Height (mm) | 1610 | 1612 | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2500 | 2651 | ||
| Ground Clearance (mm) | - | 188 | ||
| Kerb Weight (kg) | - | 1281 |
Length (mm)
3995
4221
Width (mm)
1790
1760
Height (mm)
1610
1612
Wheelbase (mm)
2500
2651
Ground Clearance (mm)
-
188
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
1281
| Doors (Doors) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Seating Capacity (Person) | 5 | 5 | ||
| No of Rows (Rows) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Bootspace (litres) | 385 | 385 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 45 | 50 |
Doors (Doors)
5
5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Bootspace (litres)
385
385
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45
50
| Four Wheel Steering | - | |||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar | ||
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | Twist Beam Axle | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Drum | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius (metres) | - | 5.05 | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Wheels | Steel Rims | Alloy Wheels | ||
| Spare Wheel | Steel | Space Saver | ||
| Front Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 205 / 60 R16 | ||
| Rear Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 205 / 60 R16 |
Four Wheel Steering
-
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Twist Beam Axle
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
-
5.05
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels
Steel Rims
Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel
Steel
Space Saver
Front Tyres
195 / 65 R15
205 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres
195 / 65 R15
205 / 60 R16
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Puncture Repair Kit | ||||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| NCAP Rating | Not Tested | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | ||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| Dashcam | ||||
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | 2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger) | ||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning |
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Dashcam
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Ride Height Adjustment | ||||
| Hill Descent Control |
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
| Engine Immobiliser | ||||
| Central Locking | With Key | Remote | ||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Child Safety Lock |
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
With Key
Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock
| Umbrella Storage in Door | ||||
| Electronic Parking Brake | ||||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Manual) | Yes (Automatic Climate Control) | ||
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | ||
| Third Row AC Zone | - | - | ||
| Heater | ||||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver Only | |||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Manual - Internal Only | Manual - Internal Only | ||
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera | |||
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear | ||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt | Manual Tilt & Telescopic | ||
| 12V Power Outlets |
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Air Conditioner
Yes (Manual)
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone
-
-
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets
| Driver 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) | ||
| 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) | ||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | - | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down) | ||
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette | ||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Ventilated Seats | ||||
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| Interiors | Single Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Interior Colours | Black | - | ||
| Rear Armrest | With Cup Holder | |||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full | Partial | ||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 split | |||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
Driver 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)
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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
-
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Interiors
Single Tone
Dual Tone
Interior Colours
Black
-
Rear Armrest
With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat
Full
Partial
Split Rear Seat
60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
| Cup Holders | Front Only | Front & Rear | ||
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Cooled Glovebox | ||||
| Sunglass Holder |
Cup Holders
Front Only
Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Scuff Plates | Plastic | |||
| Power Windows | Front Only | Front & Rear | ||
| One Touch Down | Driver | |||
| One Touch Up | Driver | |||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | ||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Interior Door Handles | Silver | Painted | ||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Side Window Blinds | ||||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Electric Tailgate Release |
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Scuff Plates
Plastic
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
One Touch Down
Driver
One Touch Up
Driver
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles
Silver
Painted
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
| Sunroof / Moonroof | ||||
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Body Kit | Cladding - Black/Grey | Cladding - Black/Grey | ||
| Rub-strips |
Sunroof / Moonroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips
| Headlights | Halogen | LED | ||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Cornering Headlights | Active | |||
| Taillights | Halogen | LED | ||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | |||
| Fog Lights | Halogen | Halogen | ||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | ||||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | ||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Glovebox Lamp | ||||
| Headlight Height Adjuster |
Headlights
Halogen
LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Active
Taillights
Halogen
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Fog Lights
Halogen
Halogen
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Instrument Cluster | Analogue - Digital | Analogue - Digital | ||
| Trip Meter | Electronic 2 Trips | Electronic 2 Trips | ||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Shift Indicator | Dynamic | |||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | ||||
| Tachometer | Analogue | Analogue |
Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - Digital
Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips
Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No) | Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless) | ||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | |||
| Touchscreen Size (inch) | - | 10 | ||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| Speakers | 6 | |||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Voice Command | ||||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | |||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Head Unit Size | Not Available | Not Applicable | ||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Internal Hard Drive |
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)
-
10
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers
6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size
Not Available
Not Applicable
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | |||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | 4 | ||
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | Unlimited | 100000 |
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3
4
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
100000
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Pros And Cons
Kia Sonet
- Frugal and Diversified Powertrains
- Good Boot Space and Ground Clearance
- Loads of Features
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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