Kia Carens vs Volkswagen Taigun

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carens and Volkswagen Taigun. The Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.52 Lakh and Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.70 Lakh. The Kia Carens is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Volkswagen Taigun is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Taigun provides the mileage of 19.89 kmpl.

Carens vs Taigun Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carens	Taigun
Price	Rs. 10.52 Lakh	Rs. 11.70 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	999 cc
Power	113 bhp	114 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Rs. 10.52 Lakh

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 11.70 Lakh

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	10.42	11.3
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	1.0L TSI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		19.89View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		995
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Twist Beam Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.05
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	205 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	205 / 60 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Roof
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Beige
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Plastic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wired
Apple CarPlay		Wired
Display		Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		7
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Black Pearl	Rising Blue Metallic
	Imperial Blue	Carbon Steel Grey
	Gravity Grey	Wild Cherry Red
	Intense Red	Reflex Silver
	Sparkling Silver	Curcuma Yellow
	Clear White	Candy White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

27 Ratings

4.4/5

5 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.6Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.3Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	3.8Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Good

Looks good. Interior good with spacious and comfortable seats. Nice car for big family. Travelling long distance is very comfortable. Smooth handling and driving car in highway is very good.

Pathetic services from Vw india

I have purchased Taigun one year ago. Pros: excellent handling and stability, ride quality, good mileage on highways, 5-star rated Cons: poor mileage in the city, poor service, the rear seat is not comfortable for 3, poor lighting, tires are not great PPS Somajiguda Hyderabad has given me an old stock vehicle. I purchased it on June 14 2023 however they have given me April 28 invoice vehicle. After raising many complaints nobody has responded properly. Service center experience was very pathetic they only looked for their job targets they did not even bother about customers. That is the reason many of them scared to purchase Volkswagen

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Length (mm)	4540	4221
Width (mm)	1800	1760
Height (mm)	1708	1612
Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2651
Ground Clearance (mm)		188
Kerb Weight (kg)		1208

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	216	385
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	50

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock		Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	4
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000