Volkswagen Taigun vs Kia Carens [2023-2024]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Taigun and Kia Carens [2023-2024]. The Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.70 Lakh and Kia Carens [2023-2024] price is Rs. 10.45 Lakh. The Volkswagen Taigun is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Kia Carens [2023-2024] is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Taigun provides the mileage of 19.87 kmpl.

Taigun vs Carens [2023-2024] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Taigun	Carens [2023-2024]
Price	Rs. 11.70 Lakh	Rs. 10.45 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1497 cc
Power	114 bhp	113 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 11.70 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Kia Carens [2023-2024]

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR [2023-2024]

Rs. 10.45 Lakh

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Kia Carens [2023-2024]

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR [2023-2024]

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	11.3	10.42
Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	Smartstream G 1.5
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.87View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	994
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

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

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

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	5 Star (Global NCAP)	3 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 Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
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	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
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	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	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	Painted	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	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
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD 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
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Rising Blue Metallic	Sparkling Silver
	Carbon Steel Grey	Clear White
	Wild Cherry Red
	Reflex Silver
	Curcuma Yellow
	Candy White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4/5

5 Ratings

4.2/5

19 Ratings

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

Most Helpful Review

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

Carens 1.5 base petrol

Buying experience was pretty okayish.Nothing much to crib or boast about. The engine's a little under powered given the size of the car. Good highway vehicle. It has one of the most useable 3rd row. My kids love the car. Mileage 11-12 city in summers with AC on and 13-14 in winters with no ac .18-19 when driven by the driver and I manage anything between 18-22 .Overall I'm quiet happy with the buy .

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2023 Kia Carens Turbo-petrol DCT Review

By Ninad Ambre28 Aug 2023

The 2023 Kia Carens has been updated with engines that comply with Real Driving Emissions (RDE) and E20 (20 per cent ethanol mixed in petrol) fuel standards. The ex-showroom prices range between Rs. 10.45 lakh to Rs. 18.95 lakh. This MPV now gets a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine instead of the older 1.4-litre unit. Then, Kia has also replaced the six-speed manual gearbox with a six-speed iMT on the turbo-petrol and diesel variants. Although there are minor updates to the equipment list, the Carens remains unchanged cosmetically.

Volkswagen Taigun GT Plus 1.5 TSI DSG Long-Term Review: Likes and Dislikes

By Abhishek Nigam26 Mar 2023

With the Taigun 1-litre TSI returned, Volkswagen sent us the 1.5-litre DSG variant for a long-term review. We now had the car for about three months, and here’s what we liked and did not like about it over the 1.0 litre variant.

Length (mm)	4221	4540
Width (mm)	1760	1800
Height (mm)	1612	1708
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2780
Ground Clearance (mm)	188	195
Kerb Weight (kg)	1208

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

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	Remote	With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

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

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

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Taillights	LED	Halogen
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)	4	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited