Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun Price starts at Rs. 11.69 Lakh which is Rs. 80,000 costlier than base model of Kia Seltos priced at Rs. 10.89 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Seltos (Diesel Model) is 20.7 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Volkswagen Taigun (Petrol Model) is 19.01 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Seltos (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Volkswagen Taigun (Top Model) is powered by 999 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCT vs Volkswagen Taigun 1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Seltos vs Taigun

Key Highlights Seltos X-Line Turbo DCTTaigun 1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
Engine Type Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Max Power 157.81bhp@5500rpm 147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 17.9 Kmpl 19.01 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Seltos X-Line Turbo DCTVolkswagen Taigun 1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
Rating
72 reviews
82 reviews
Brand Name Kia Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.44 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 19.73 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1482 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 157.81bhp@5500rpm 147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed DCT 7-Speed DSG
Drive Type 2WD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Volkswagen Taigun Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.9 Kmpl 19.01 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 205/55 R17
Boot Space 433 Liters 385 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes ...
Cruise Control Yes ...
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 39,558 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 38,184 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ...
Rs. 35,621 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 88,012 Seltos Insurance Rs. 85,400 Taigun Insurance
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Engine Type
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Engine Displacement
1482 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
157.81bhp@5500rpm
147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque
253Nm@1500-3500rpm
250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DSG
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
GDi
...
Kerb Weight
...
1314 Kg
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
Eco-Normal-Sport
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
17.9 Kmpl
19.01 Kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.05 m
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
205/55 R17
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
...

Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior 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
...
Air Conditioner
...
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
...
Boot Space
433 Liters
385 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior 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
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
4365*1800*1645 mm3
4221*1760*1612 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
188 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
Addtional Comfort 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
...
USB Charger
Front & Rear
...
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
...
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Additional Entertainment Features
BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
...
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
...
Drive Modes
3
...
No of Speakers
4
...
AC
...
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
...
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
...
Steering Mounted Audio Control
...
Cruise Control
...
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
...
Adjustable Driver Seat
...
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
...
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
...
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
...
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Adjustable Headrest
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
...
Touch-screen Display
...
Speakers Front
...
Speakers Rear
...
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
...
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
...
12V Power Outlets
...
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
...
Sunroof
Panoramic
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
3
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
VSM (Vehicle Stability Management),ESS (Emergency Stop Signal),Front & Rear All Seat 3 Point Seat Belts,Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold,Dual Shell Horn,Safe Exit Warning
...
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
5 Star
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
...
Rear Camera
3
3

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

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
Engine Start Alarm
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Seltos
  • Still a very good looking Crossover
  • new DRLs and connected taillamps look fab. 18-inch alloys now in both X-line and GTX+ variants
  • ADAS 2.0
  • panoramic sunroof and dual zone climate control. New more powerful turbo petrol. Plenty of drivetrain options including a diesel engine.
Volkswagen Taigun
  • Punchy petrol engines deliver good performance
  • comfortable interior for 4 occupants
  • enjoyable driving experience for enthusiasts
  • proven crash safety rating of 5/5 stars from Global NCAP
Kia Seltos
  • Prices will go up. Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough.
Volkswagen Taigun
  • Average interior fitment quality
  • not very fuel-efficient in heavy traffic use

Is Volkswagen Taigun Better Than Kia Seltos?

52% users have chosen Volkswagen Taigun over Kia Seltos in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 278 users have also rated Volkswagen Taigun and Kia Seltos on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Volkswagen Taigun is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety in your car. But Kia Seltos is better on the grounds of mileage, maintenance and features. On the basis of performance and comfort user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Seltos Taigun
Mileage 3.5 3.9
Performance 4.4 4.4
Comfort 4.7 4.7
Maintenance 3.5 4.1
Safety 4.9 4.1
Features 4.7 4.9
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Recently Asked User Questions

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  • Both cars are best in their own forte, The Maruti Suzuki Brezza maintenance the strong fundamentals of space, practicality, and comfort but now gets a stronger tech package, more safety features, and a better automatic transmission. But, it should’ve offered superior interior quality and more exciting drive options. On the other hand, Volkswagen Taigun looks just like a baby VW SUV and a classy one at that. In terms of build, it does feel a tad better than its key rival, the Creta, but falls short in fit and finish levels compared to the Polo and Vento. However, the features and safety equipment on offer are definitely a step up. The quality of features is excellent and the way the Taigun GT drives has to be the most impressive aspect of this entire package. Moreover, we would suggest you visit your nearest dealership and take a test drive. Click on the given link for dealership details and select your desired model and city: dealership.
Q. Which is better between Volkswagen Taigun and Volkswagen Virtus?
  • Both the cars are from different segments. Volkswagen Taigun is an SUV whereas Volkswagen Virtus is Sedan. The Virtus offers a strong balance of style, space, features, ride comfort, and performance. It has a classy design, spacious interior, intuitive infotainment package, and punchy petrol engines. On the other hand, Taigun isn't stepping up in terms of fit and finish, and although they will be delighted with all the knee room on offer, rear-seat width is still an issue as fitting three people in the back will be a squeeze. But if you look past this, the Volkswagen delivers, and how! It has a good amount of features, safety feature-wise too it feels sorted right from the base variant. The ride is comfortable enough and more importantly is fun to drive. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.Read more -Volkswagen Virtus First Drive Review: Does The City Need To Sweat?..-Volkswagen Taigun First Drive Review: 10 Reasons Why It Lives Up To The Hype!.
Q. Is this car value for money?
  • Yes
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  • Yes 100%. I own topline.
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Kia Seltos Vs Volkswagen Taigun FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Taigun?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, maintenance and features in your car. But Volkswagen Taigun is better on the grounds of safety. On the basis of performance and comfort user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Taigun?
The Volkswagen Taigun is cheaper than Kia Seltos by Rs. 71,000.
Which car has better mileage Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Taigun?
The Volkswagen Taigun delivers better mileage 19.01 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Taigun?
For the X-Line Turbo DCT version, 1482 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 157.81bhp@5500rpm of power and 253Nm@1500-3500rpm of torque. Whereas for the 1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Taigun produces 147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm of power and 250Nm@1600-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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