Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Taigun

Should you buy Kia Seltos or Volkswagen Taigun? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Kia Seltos price starts at Rs 11.13 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (O) (Petrol) and Volkswagen Taigun price starts Rs 11.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol). Seltos has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Taigun has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Seltos has a mileage of 20.7 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Taigun has a mileage of 19.87 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Seltos Vs Taigun

Key Highlights	Kia Seltos	Volkswagen Taigun
On Road Price	Rs.23,61,527^*	Rs.22,87,208^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1482	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Kia Seltos
Rs20.51 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
Rs19.83 Lakh^*
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Kia Seltos
X-Line Turbo DCT
20.51 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
19.83 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	X-Line Turbo DCT	1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.23,61,527^*	Rs.22,87,208^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.45,960/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.43,529/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.78,198	Rs.85,745
User Rating	4.5 Based on 421 Reviews	4.3 Based on 238 Reviews
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Basic Information

X-Line Turbo DCT

1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.23,61,527^*

Rs.22,87,208^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.45,960/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.43,529/month

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Insurance

Rs.78,198

Rs.85,745

User Rating

4.5

Based on 421 Reviews

4.3

Based on 238 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	1482	1498
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	157.81bhp@5500rpm	147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	253Nm@1500-3500rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	GDi	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	2WD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

1482

1498

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

157.81bhp@5500rpm

147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.9	19.01
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50	50
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

17.9

19.01

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.05
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Tyre Size	215/55 R18	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4365	4221
Width (mm)	1800	1760
Height (mm)	1645	1612
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	188
Wheel Base (mm)	2610	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1531
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1516
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1314
Grossweight (kg)	-	1700
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	433	385
No. of Doors	5	-
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Additional Features	Sunglass Holder,Auto Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Button,Driver Rear View Monitor,Retractable Roof Assist Handle,8-way Power Driver’s Seat Adjustment,Front Seat Back Pockets,Kia Connect with OTA Maps & System Update,Smart 20.32 cm (8.0”) Heads-Up Display	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Eco-Normal-Sport	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Additional Features	Front Map Lamp,Silver Painted Door Handles,High Mount Stop Lamp,Soft Touch Dashboard Garnish with Stitch Pattern,Sound Mood Lamps,All Black Interiors with Exclusive Sage Green Inserts,Leather Wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel with Seltos Logo & Orange Stitching,Door Armrest and Door Center Leatherette Trim,Sporty Alloy Pedals,Premium Sliding Cup Holder Cover,Sporty All Black Roof Lining,Parcel Tray,Ambient Lighting,Blind View Monitor in Cluster	Black leatherette seat upholstery with Red stitching,Black headliner,New Glossy black dashboard decor,Sport Steering wheel with Red stitching,Embroidered GT logo on front seat back rest,Black styled grab handles, sunvisor,Alu pedals
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveClear WhiteIntense RedAurora Black PearlXclusive Matte GraphiteImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+6 MoreSeltos Colours	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteCurcuma YellowDeep Black PearlRising BlueReflex SilverCarban Steel GreyCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+4 MoreTaigun Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	No	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Auto Light Control,Crown Jewel LED Headlamps with Star Map LED Sweeping Light Guide,Chrome Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black ORVM and Matt Graphite Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black Roof Rack,Front & Rear Mud Guard,Sequential LED Turn Indicators,Matt Graphite Radiator Grille with Knurled Glossy Black Surround,Chrome Beltline Garnish,Metal Scuff Plates with Seltos Logo,Glossy Black Front & Rear Skid Plates,Body Color Front & Rear Bumper Inserts,Dual Sports Exhaust,Solar Glass – UV Cut (Front Windshield, All Door Windows)	Black glossy front grille, Signature Trapezoidal wing and diffuser,Darkened LED head lamps,Carbon Steel Grey roof,Red GT branding on the grille, fender and rear,Black roof rails, door mirror housing and window bar,Dark Chrome door handles,R17 ‘Cassino’ black alloy wheels,Red painted brake calipers in front,Black fender badges,Rear Signature Trapezoidal wing and diffuser in Black
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	215/55 R18	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveClear WhiteIntense Red+6 MoreSeltos Colours

Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteCurcuma YellowDeep Black PearlRising Blue+4 MoreTaigun Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	Driver and Passenger
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Remote Immobiliser	Yes	-
Engine Start Alarm	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Engine Start Alarm

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	10.25	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	4	-
Additional Features	BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Inbuilt Apps	Amazon Alexa	-
Tweeter	4	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Kia Seltos
- Upmarket cabin experience with soft-touch elements and dual 10.25-inch displays.
- Some features from segments above, including panoramic sunroof, ADAS and dual-zone climate control.
- Multiple engine options including a diesel with both manual and automatic options.
- Segment-leading 1-5-litre turbo-petrol engine with 160PS
- Aggressive looks with attractive lighting elements.
Volkswagen Taigun
- Classy Volkswagen family SUV look
- Punchy and refined 1.5-litre TSi engine
- Impressive infotainment experience
- Fun to drive
- Automatic transmission with both engine options.

Kia Seltos
- Crash test is still pending, but is expected to be less than the 5 stars of Kushaq and Taigun.
- Shallow boot limits the practicality of the space.
Volkswagen Taigun
- Sitting three people at the back is a squeeze
- Fit and finish levels are not as good as the Vento
- GT Line gets less features as compared to the Highline
- No diesel engine option

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Seltos and Volkswagen Taigun?

A ) Kia Seltos price starts at ₹ 11.13 Lakh & Volkswagen Taigun price starts at ₹ 11.80 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Seltos is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Seltos and Volkswagen Taigun?

A ) The mileage of Seltos is 17.9 kmpl & the mileage of Taigun is 19.01 kmpl. Volkswagen Taigun gives better mileage than Kia Seltos.

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