Mahindra XEV 9e vs Volkswagen Taigun

Should you buy Mahindra XEV 9e 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. Mahindra XEV 9e price starts at Rs 21.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Pack One (Electric) and Volkswagen Taigun price starts Rs 11.70 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol).

XEV 9e Vs Taigun

Key Highlights	Mahindra XEV 9e	Volkswagen Taigun
On Road Price	Rs.32,19,669^*	Rs.22,81,670^*
Range (km)	656	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Battery Capacity (kWh)	79	-
Charging Time	20Min with 180 kW DC	-

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Mahindra XEV 9e
Rs30.50 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
Rs19.74 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XEV 9e
Pack Three
30.50 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
19.74 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Pack Three	1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.32,19,669^*	Rs.22,81,670^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.61,282/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.43,623/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,39,169	Rs.81,711
User Rating	4.8 Based on 78 Reviews	4.3 Based on 236 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 1.20/km	-

Basic Information

Pack Three

1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.32,19,669^*

Rs.22,81,670^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.61,282/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.43,623/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.1,39,169

Rs.81,711

User Rating

4.8

Based on 78 Reviews

4.3

Based on 236 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 1.20/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1498
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Time	20Min with 180 kW DC	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	79	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	282bhp	147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	380Nm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
Range (km)	656 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-ion	Not applicable
Charging Time (A.C)	8 / 11.7 h (11.2 kW / 7.2 kW Charger)	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	20Min with 180 kW DC	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking Levels	4	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	Single Speed	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	RWD	FWD
Charging Options	13A (upto 3.2kW) \| 7.2kW \| 11.2kW \| 180 kW DC	Not applicable
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1498

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

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

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

19.01

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Rear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type	Intelligent Semi Active	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	10	5.05
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Tyre Size	245/55 R19	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	19	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	19	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear twist beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Intelligent Semi Active

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4789	4221
Width (mm)	1907	1760
Height (mm)	1694	1612
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	207	188
Wheel Base (mm)	2775	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1531
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1516
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1314
Grossweight (kg)	-	1700
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	663	385
No. of Doors	5	-
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
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	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	-
Additional Features	-	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	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	Everest WhiteRuby VelvetStealth BlackDesert MystNebula BlueDeep ForestTango Red+2 MoreXEV 9e 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 Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	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
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	245/55 R19	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Everest WhiteRuby VelvetStealth BlackDesert MystNebula Blue+2 MoreXEV 9e 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
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	7	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	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	Driver and Passenger
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Driver	-
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	Yes
Hill Descent Control	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
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-

ADAS

Adaptive Cruise Control

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Wifi Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	-	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	16	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Rear Touchscreen	Dual	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Mahindra XEV 9e
- Two battery pack options with an estimated real world range of 400-500km.
- Superb infotainment experience: triple 12.3” screens, Harman/Kardon Audio on offer.
- Strong safety suite includes well-calibrated L2 ADAS. Works well in Indian conditions.
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.

Mahindra XEV 9e
- High floor board means taller occupants will have to mind their head while sitting inside the cabin.
- Long term reliability is unknown.
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 Mahindra XEV 9e and Volkswagen Taigun?

A ) Mahindra XEV 9e price starts at ₹ 21.90 Lakh & Volkswagen Taigun price starts at ₹ 11.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Volkswagen Taigun is cheaper between these two cars.

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