MG Hector vs Volkswagen Taigun

Should you buy MG Hector 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. MG Hector price starts at Rs 14 Lakh ex-showroom for Style (Petrol) and Volkswagen Taigun price starts Rs 11.70 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol). Hector has 1956 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Taigun has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Hector has a mileage of 15.58 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the Taigun has a mileage of 19.87 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Hector Vs Taigun

Key Highlights	MG Hector	Volkswagen Taigun
On Road Price	Rs.25,76,508^*	Rs.22,81,670^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1451	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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MG Hector
Rs22.50 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
Rs19.74 Lakh^*
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MG Hector
Savvy Pro CVT
14 - 22.57 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
11.70 - 19.74 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Savvy Pro CVT	1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.25,76,508^*	Rs.22,81,670^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.49,971/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.43,623/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.72,100	Rs.81,711
User Rating	4.4 Based on 306 Reviews	4.3 Based on 235 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Savvy Pro CVT

1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.25,76,508^*

Rs.22,81,670^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.49,971/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.43,623/month

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Insurance

Rs.72,100

Rs.81,711

User Rating

4.4

Based on 306 Reviews

4.3

Based on 235 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.5 L Turbocharged Intercooled	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	1451	1498
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	141.04bhp@5000rpm	147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm@1600-3600rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	CVT	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.5 L Turbocharged Intercooled

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

1451

1498

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

141.04bhp@5000rpm

147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	12.34	19.01
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	60	50
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

12.34

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)	4699	4221
Width (mm)	1835	1760
Height (mm)	1760	1612
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	188
Wheel Base (mm)	2750	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1531
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1516
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1314
Grossweight (kg)	-	1700
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	587	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	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
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Additional Features	Voice coands to control Sunroof, AC, Music, Radio Calling & More,Voice Coands to control Ambient Lights,Sunroof Control from Touchscreen,Anti-Theft with Digital Key - To experience Anti-theft feature even without Network,Quiet Mode,Remote Sunroof Open/Close,Smart Drive Information,Critical Tyre Pressure Voice Alert,Low Battery Alert At Ignition On,Vehicle Overspeed Alert With Customizable Speed Limit,Intelligent Turn Indicator,6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat,4-Way Power Adjustable Co-Driver Seat,Walk Away Auto Car Lock/Approach Auto Car Unlock,AC Controls On The Headunit,2nd Row Seat Recline,Flat Foldable 2nd Row,Driver and Co-Driver Vanity Mirror With Cover,Vanity Mirror Illumination,All Windows & Sunroof Open By Remote Key,Rear Parcel Curtain,Sunglasses Holder,Seat Back Pocket	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Eco,Normal,Sports	-
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	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	-
Additional Features	Rear Metallic Scuff Plates,Front Metallic Scuff Plates,Dual Tone Oak White & Black Interior Theme,Brushed Metal Finish,Leatherette Door Armrest & Dashboard Insert,Inside Door Handles Finish Chrome,Front Reading Lights	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)	7	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	8	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colors	Green With Black RoofHavana GreyCandy White With Starry BlackStarry BlackBlackStromAurora SilverGlaze RedDune BrownCandy White+4 MoreHector Colors	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteCurcuma YellowDeep Black PearlRising BlueReflex SilverCarban Steel GreyCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+4 MoreTaigun Colors
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	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Chrome Insert in Front & Rear Skid Plates,Floating LightTurn Indicators,LED Blade Connected Tail Lights,Chrome Finish OnWindow Beltline,ChromeFinish On Outside Door Handles,Argyle-Inspired Diamond Mesh Grille,Side Body Cladding Finish Chrome,Side Body Cladding Finish Chrome	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 & Rear	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Dual Pane	-
Boot Opening	Automatic	-
Tyre Size	215/55 R18	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colors

Green With Black RoofHavana GreyCandy White With Starry BlackStarry BlackBlackStrom+4 MoreHector Colors

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

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	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	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver	Driver and Passenger
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	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	-
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Engine Start Alarm	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Digital Car Key	Yes	-
Hinglish Voice Commands	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-
Valet Mode	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Inbuilt APPs	i-Smart app	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Engine Start Alarm

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Wifi Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	14	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	5	-
Additional Features	Premium Sound System By Infinity,Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay,Advanced UI with Widget customization of homescreen with multiple Homepages,Customisable Widget Color with 7 color palette for homepage of Infotainment screen,JIO Voice Recognition with advanced Voice coands for Weather, Cricket, Calculator, Clock, Date/Day, Horoscope, Dictionary, News & Knowledge,Headunit Theme Store with Downloadable Themes,Preloaded Greeting Message On Entry (with customised message option),Birthday Wish on Headunit (With Customisable Date option),Customisable Lock Screen Wallpaper	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Inbuilt Apps	Jio Saavn	-
Tweeter	2	-
Subwoofer	1	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

MG Hector
- Feels and looks premium inside and out
- Generous cabin space, comfortable for even taller passengers
- Loaded with good features like a 14-inch touchscreen, ventilated front seats, and a panoramic sunroof
- Safety kit boosted by the inclusion of ADAS
- A refined petrol engine with comfortable ride quality
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.

MG Hector
- Its styling could seem too blingy to some buyers
- Has lost out on the mild-hybrid tech; still no diesel-auto combo
- Its electronics could have been more responsive
- Should have had better contoured seats and underthigh support at the rear
- Fuel efficiency of the petrol engine is still an issue
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 MG Hector and Volkswagen Taigun?

A ) MG Hector price starts at ₹ 14 Lakh & Volkswagen Taigun price starts at ₹ 11.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Volkswagen Taigun is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage MG Hector and Volkswagen Taigun?

A ) The mileage of Hector is 12.34 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Taigun is 19.01 kmpl in New Delhi. Volkswagen Taigun gives better mileage than MG Hector.

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