Tata Safari vs Volkswagen Taigun
Should you buy Tata Safari 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. Tata Safari price starts at Rs 16.19 Lakh ex-showroom for Smart (Diesel) and Volkswagen Taigun price starts Rs 11.70 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol). Safari has 1956 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Taigun has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Safari has a mileage of 16.3 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the Taigun has a mileage of 19.87 kmpl (Petrol top model).
Safari Vs Taigun
| Key Highlights | Tata Safari | Volkswagen Taigun |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.32,10,638* | Rs.23,06,245* |
| Mileage (city) | 14 kmpl | - |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1956 | 1498 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
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Tata Safari vs Volkswagen Taigun comparison
- Tata Safari
- Smart (Diesel) 16.19 Lakh*
- Smart (O) (Diesel) 16.69 Lakh*
- Pure (Diesel) 17.69 Lakh*
- Pure (O) (Diesel) 18.19 Lakh*
- Pure Plus (Diesel) 19.39 Lakh*
- Pure Plus S (Diesel) 20.39 Lakh*
- Pure Plus AT (Diesel) 20.69 Lakh*
- Pure Plus S Dark (Diesel) 20.69 Lakh*
- Adventure (Diesel) 20.99 Lakh*
- Pure Plus S AT (Diesel) 21.79 Lakh*
- Pure Plus S Dark AT (Diesel) 22.09 Lakh*
- Adventure Plus (Diesel) 22.49 Lakh*
- Adventure Plus Dark (Diesel) 23.04 Lakh*
- Adventure Plus A (Diesel) 23.49 Lakh*
- Adventure Plus AT (Diesel) 23.89 Lakh*
- Accomplished (Diesel) 23.99 Lakh*
- Accomplished Dark (Diesel) 24.34 Lakh*
- Adventure Plus Dark AT (Diesel) 24.44 Lakh*
- Adventure Plus A AT (Diesel) 24.89 Lakh*
- Accomplished Plus 6S (Diesel) 25.09 Lakh*
- Accomplished AT (Diesel) 25.39 Lakh*
- Accomplished Plus (Diesel) 25.49 Lakh*
- Accomplished Dark AT (Diesel) 25.74 Lakh*
- Accomplished Plus Dark (Diesel) 25.84 Lakh*
- Accomplished Plus Dark 6S (Diesel) 25.94 Lakh*
- Accomplished Plus 6S AT (Diesel) 26.49 Lakh*
- Accomplished Plus AT (Diesel) 26.89 Lakh*
- Accomplished Plus Dark AT (Diesel) 27.24 Lakh*
- Accomplished Plus Dark 6S AT (Diesel) 27.34 Lakh*
Rs27.34 LakhVS - Volkswagen Taigun
- 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol) 11.70 Lakh*
- 1.0 Highline (Petrol) 13.88 Lakh*
- 1.0 GT Line (Petrol) 14.08 Lakh*
- 1.0 Highline AT (Petrol) 15.43 Lakh*
- 1.0 GT Line AT (Petrol) 15.63 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline ES (Petrol) 16.31 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline Sound Edition (Petrol) 16.51 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT (Petrol) 16.77 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT DSG (Petrol) 17.36 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Sports (Petrol) 17.49 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline AT ES (Petrol) 17.88 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline AT Sound Edition (Petrol) 18.08 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome ES (Petrol) 18.54 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG (Petrol) 18.70 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge Chrome (Petrol) 18.74 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge Sport (Petrol) 18.74 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome Matte (Petrol) 18.80 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge Chrome Matte (Petrol) 18.80 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge Sport Matte (Petrol) 18.80 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome DSG ES (Petrol) 19.74 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge Chrome DSG (Petrol) 19.94 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge Sport DSG (Petrol) 19.94 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge Chrome Matte DSG (Petrol) 20 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge Sport Matte DSG (Petrol) 20 Lakh*
Rs20 LakhVS - Hyundai Alcazar
- Executive Diesel (Diesel) 15.99 Lakh*
- Executive Matte Diesel (Diesel) 16.14 Lakh*
- Prestige Diesel (Diesel) 17.18 Lakh*
- Prestige Matte Diesel (Diesel) 17.33 Lakh*
- Platinum Diesel (Diesel) 19.46 Lakh*
- Platinum Matte Diesel DT (Diesel) 19.61 Lakh*
- Platinum Diesel AT (Diesel) 20.91 Lakh*
- Platinum 6Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 21 Lakh*
- Platinum Matte Diesel DT AT (Diesel) 21.06 Lakh*
- Platinum Matte 6Str Diesel DT AT (Diesel) 21.15 Lakh*
- Signature Diesel AT (Diesel) 21.20 Lakh*
- Signature Matte Diesel DT AT (Diesel) 21.35 Lakh*
- Signature 6Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 21.40 Lakh*
- Signature Matte 6Str Diesel DT AT (Diesel) 21.55 Lakh*
- Executive (Petrol) 14.99 Lakh*
- Executive Matte (Petrol) 15.14 Lakh*
- Prestige (Petrol) 17.18 Lakh*
- Prestige Matte (Petrol) 17.33 Lakh*
- Platinum (Petrol) 19.46 Lakh*
- Platinum Matte DT (Petrol) 19.61 Lakh*
- Platinum DCT (Petrol) 20.91 Lakh*
- Platinum DCT 6Str (Petrol) 21 Lakh*
- Platinum Matte DT DCT (Petrol) 21.06 Lakh*
- Platinum Matte 6Str DT DCT (Petrol) 21.15 Lakh*
- Signature DCT (Petrol) 21.20 Lakh*
- Signature Matte DT DCT (Petrol) 21.35 Lakh*
- Signature DCT 6Str (Petrol) 21.40 Lakh*
- Signature Matte 6Str DT DCT (Petrol) 21.55 Lakh*
Rs21.55 LakhVS - MG Hector Plus
- 2.0 Style 7 Str Diesel (Diesel) 17.30 Lakh*
- 2.0 Style Diesel (Diesel) 17.30 Lakh*
- 2.0 Select Pro 7 Str Diesel (Diesel) 19.82 Lakh*
- 2.0 Smart Pro Diesel (Diesel) 21.23 Lakh*
- 2.0 Sharp Pro 7 Str Diesel (Diesel) 22.50 Lakh*
- 100 Year Limited Edition 7 Str Diesel (Diesel) 22.75 Lakh*
- 2.0 Sharp Pro Diesel (Diesel) 22.76 Lakh*
- BlackStorm 7 Str Diesel (Diesel) 22.87 Lakh*
- BlackStorm Diesel (Diesel) 23.08 Lakh*
- 1.5 Turbo Select Pro 7 Str (Petrol) 18.20 Lakh*
- 1.5 Turbo Sharp Pro (Petrol) 20.63 Lakh*
- 1.5 Turbo Sharp Pro 7 Str (Petrol) 20.63 Lakh*
- 1.5 Turbo Sharp Pro CVT (Petrol) 21.97 Lakh*
- 1.5 Turbo Sharp Pro CVT 7 Str (Petrol) 21.97 Lakh*
- 100 Year Limited Edition CVT 7 Str (Petrol) 22.17 Lakh*
- BlackStorm CVT 7 Str (Petrol) 22.29 Lakh*
- 1.5 Turbo Savvy Pro CVT (Petrol) 22.93 Lakh*
- 1.5 Turbo Savvy Pro CVT 7 Str (Petrol) 22.93 Lakh*
Rs23.08 Lakh
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.32,10,638* | Rs.23,06,245* | Rs.25,37,871* | Rs.27,37,570* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.63,384/month | Rs.43,889/month | Rs.48,301/month | Rs.52,101/month |
| Insurance | Rs.98,718 Safari Insurance | Rs.86,356 Taigun Insurance | Rs.92,060 Alcazar Insurance | Rs.1,18,217 Hector Plus Insurance |
| User Rating | Based on 102 Reviews | Based on 212 Reviews | Based on 19 Reviews | Based on 126 Reviews |
| Brochure | Brochure not available | Brochure not available |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | Kryotec 2.0L | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT | 1.5 U2 CRDi Diesel | 2.0L Turbocharged |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1956 | 1498 | 1493 | 1956 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.✕ | 167.62bhp@3750rpm | 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm | 114bhp@4000rpm | 167.67bhp@3750rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol | Diesel | Diesel |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | 14 | - | - | - |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | 16.3 | - | - | - |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 16.3 | 19.01 | 18.1 | 15.58 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti-Roll Bar | McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar | MacPherson suspension | Mcpherson strut + coil spring |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring | Twist beam axle | Rear twist beam | Beam assemble + coil spring |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 4668 | 4221 | 4560 | 4699 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1922 | 1760 | 1800 | 1835 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1795 | 1612 | 1710 | 1760 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | - | 188 | - | - |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | 2 Zone | Yes | 2 Zone | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.✕ | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Tripmeter Measures the distance a vehicle has travelled for a particular trip. A multi-tripmeter can keep track of multiple distances. For example kilometres since the last fuel up and kilometres travelled since the last service. The different tripmeters can be reset by the user as and when needed.✕ | - | Yes | - | - |
| Leather Seats | - | Yes | - | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Stardust Ash Black Roof Cosmic Gold Black Roof Galactic Sapphire Black Roof Supernova Coper Lunar Slate Stellar Frost Oberon Black Safari Colors | Lava Blue Carbon Steel Grey Matte Rising Blue Metallic Curcuma Yellow Carbon Steel Grey Deep Black Pearl Reflex Silver Candy White Wild Cherry Red Taigun Colors | Fiery Red Robust Emerald Matte Atlas White With. Black Roof Starry Night Atlas White Ranger Khaki Tital Grey Matte Robust Emerald Abyss Black Alcazar Colors | Havana Grey Candy White With Starry Black Starry Black BlackStrom Aurora Silver Glaze Red Dune Brown Candy White Green Hector Plus Colors |
| Body Type | SUV All SUV Cars | SUV All SUV Cars | SUV All SUV Cars | SUV All SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | - | Yes | No |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | Yes | - | - | No |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Yes | - | - | No |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist | Yes | - | Yes | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| Remote Immobiliser | Yes | - | Yes | - |
| Unauthorised Vehicle Entry | Yes | - | - | - |
| Engine Start Alarm | Yes | - | - | Yes |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB And Auxiliary Input A USB port for connecting external devices, like smartphones or MP3 players, to the car's audio system using a cable. Lets you play audio from your device through car speakers.✕ | - | Yes | - | - |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Improved design makes a bolder statement.
- Premium interior design and experience.
- Ample space for adults in all rows.
- Feature loaded: 12.3” touchscreen, 10.25” driver’s display, seat ventilation, JBL sound system, and more
- 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.
Tata Safari
Volkswagen Taigun
- No petrol engine option, or all-wheel-drive option
- Diesel engine could be more refined
- 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
Tata Safari
Volkswagen Taigun
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Q ) Which car is cheaper between Tata Safari and Volkswagen Taigun?
A ) Tata Safari price starts at ₹ 16.19 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 Tata Safari and Volkswagen Taigun?
A ) The mileage of Safari is 16.3 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Taigun is 19.01 kmpl in New Delhi. Volkswagen Taigun gives better mileage than Tata Safari.
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