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Volkswagen Taigun Vs Volkswagen Virtus

Carbike360 comprehensive Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG and Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats) comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG comes with a price of ₹ 17.36 Lakh and Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats) is priced at ₹ 15.60 Lakh. Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG equipped with engine whereas Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats) has .
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Ex-Showroom Price17.36 Lakh15.60 Lakh
EMI
₹32,062 /month
8.5% for 5 years
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17.36 Lakh
15.60 Lakh
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Minimum Turning Radius(metres)5.055.05
Tyre ConstructionRadial - TubelessRadial - Tubeless
Front Brake TypeDiscDisc
Rear Brake TypeDrumDrum
Front Tyres205 / 60 R16205 / 55 R16
Spare Wheel & TyreNANA
TyresNANA
Four Wheel Steering
Front SuspensionMcPherson Suspension and Stabiliser BarMc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
Rear Tyres205 / 60 R16205 / 55 R16
Steering TypePower assisted (Electric)Power assisted (Electric)
SteeringNANA
Spare WheelSpace SaverSteel
WheelsAlloy WheelsAlloy Wheels
Additional Steering FeaturesNANA
Rear SuspensionTwist Beam AxleTwist Beam Axle
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
5.05
5.05
Tyre Construction
Radial - Tubeless
Radial - Tubeless
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Front Tyres
205 / 60 R16
205 / 55 R16
Spare Wheel & Tyre
Tyres
Four Wheel Steering
Front Suspension
McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
Rear Tyres
205 / 60 R16
205 / 55 R16
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Steering
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Steel
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Additional Steering Features
Rear Suspension
Twist Beam Axle
Twist Beam Axle

Tank CapacityNANA
Doors(Doors)54
Seating Capacity(Person)55
Frunk Storage(litres)NANA
Fuel Tank Capacity(litres)5045
CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)NANA
No of Rows(Rows)22
Bootspace(litres)385521
Tank Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5
4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
Frunk Storage (litres)
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50
45
CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Bootspace (litres)
385
521

Max Power (bhp@rpm)148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Highway Mileage(kmpl)--
Others Idle Start/Stop Idle Start/Stop
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
AC Regular ChargingNANA
Range(km)--
Max Motor Performance--
DC Fast ChargingNANA
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds)8.8-
Alternate FuelNot ApplicableNot Applicable
Emission StandardBS6 Phase 2BS6 Phase 2
Battery Charging--
Driving Range(km)951936
DrivetrainFWDFWD
Battery--
City Mileage(kmpl)--
Electric Motor Assist--
Regenerative Braking
Engine Type1.5L TSI EVO with ACT1.0L TSI
TransmissionAutomatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport ModeManual - 6 Gears
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed(seconds)8.8NA
Idle Start/Stop
Electric Motor--
Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl)19.0120.8
Turbocharger / SuperchargerTurbochargedTurbocharged
AC Fast ChargingNANA
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Performance on Alternate Fuel--
Engine1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Top Speed(kmph)--
AccelerationNANA
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)
250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
AC Regular Charging
Range (km)
-
-
Max Motor Performance
-
-
DC Fast Charging
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
8.8
-
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Battery Charging
-
-
Driving Range (km)
951
936
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Battery
-
-
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Regenerative Braking
Engine Type
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
1.0L TSI
Transmission
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Manual - 6 Gears
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)
8.8
Idle Start/Stop
Electric Motor
-
-
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
19.01
20.8
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
AC Fast Charging
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Engine
1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Top Speed (kmph)
-
-
Acceleration
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol

Wheelbase(mm)26512651
Ground Clearance(mm)188179
Length*Width*HeightNANA
Height(mm)16121507
Kerb Weight(kg)12811208
Length(mm)42214561
Width(mm)17601752
Ground Clearance (unladen)(mm)188179
Wheelbase (mm)
2651
2651
Ground Clearance (mm)
188
179
Length*Width*Height
Height (mm)
1612
1507
Kerb Weight (kg)
1281
1208
Length (mm)
4221
4561
Width (mm)
1760
1752
Ground Clearance (unladen) (mm)
188
179

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Airbags6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Overspeed Warning1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Blind Spot Detection
NCAP Rating5 Star (Global NCAP)5 Star (Global NCAP)
Rear Middle Head Rest
Dashcam
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Child Seat Anchor Points
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Lane Departure Prevention
High-beam Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Seat Belt Warning
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Puncture Repair Kit
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
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)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Blind Spot Detection
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Rear Middle Head Rest
Dashcam
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Child Seat Anchor Points
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Lane Departure Prevention
High-beam Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Seat Belt Warning
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Puncture Repair Kit

Rub-strips
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Roof RailsNA
Sunroof / MoonroofElectrically Adjustable
Body KitCladding - Black/Grey
AntennaShark Fin AntennaShark Fin Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Roof-mounted Antenna
Rub-strips
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Roof Rails
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electrically Adjustable
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Roof-mounted Antenna

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

Warranty (In Kilometres)100000100000
Warranty (In Years)44
Battery Warranty (In Years)Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)Not ApplicableNot Applicable
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000
100000
Warranty (In Years)
4
4
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable

Air Conditioner- Automatic/ZonesAutomatic Climate ControlAutomatic Climate Control
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Parking SensorsRearRear
Umbrella Storage in DoorNA
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Heater
Electronic Parking Brake
12V Power Outlets
Third Row AC Zone-NA
Cruise Control
Air ConditionerYes (Automatic Climate Control)Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Cabin Boot Access
Air Purifier
Anti-glare MirrorsManual - Internal OnlyElectronic - Internal Only
Rear ACBlower, Vents Behind Front ArmrestBlower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Steering AdjustmentManual Tilt & TelescopicManual Tilt & Telescopic
Front ACSingle Zone, Common Fan Speed ControlSingle Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Parking AssistReverse CameraReverse Camera
Vanity Mirrors on Sun VisorsCo-DriverCo-Driver
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
Automatic Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Umbrella Storage in Door
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Heater
Electronic Parking Brake
12V Power Outlets
Third Row AC Zone
-
Cruise Control
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Cabin Boot Access
Air Purifier
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Electronic - Internal Only
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Steering Adjustment
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera
Reverse Camera
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver
Co-Driver

Cooled Glovebox
Cup Holders PositionFront & Second RowFront & Second Row
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Cup HoldersFront & RearFront & Rear
Cooled Glovebox
Cup Holders Position
Front & Second Row
Front & Second Row
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Hill Hold Control
Four-Wheel-Drive
Ride Height Adjustment
Differential LockElectronic
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Descent Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Hill Hold Control
Four-Wheel-Drive
Ride Height Adjustment
Differential Lock
Electronic
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Descent Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Fog LightsHalogenHalogen
Ambient Interior LightingFootwell Lamps
Cabin LampsFront and RearFront and Rear
Cornering HeadlightsActive
Cabin Lamps PositionFront and RearFront and Rear
Ambient Interior Count--
Glovebox Lamp
Light on Vanity Mirrors
TaillightsLEDLED
Daytime Running LightsLEDLED
Automatic Headlamps
HeadlightsLEDLED
Headlight Height Adjuster
Reading Lamp
Puddle Lamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Rear Reading Lamp
Fog Lights
Halogen
Halogen
Ambient Interior Lighting
Footwell Lamps
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Cornering Headlights
Active
Cabin Lamps Position
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Ambient Interior Count
-
-
Glovebox Lamp
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Taillights
LED
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Automatic Headlamps
Headlights
LED
LED
Headlight Height Adjuster
Reading Lamp
Puddle Lamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Rear Reading Lamp

DVD Playback
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
GPS Navigation System
AM/FM Radio
AUX Compatibility
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
Android AutoWiredWireless
Smart ConnectivityAndroid Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Speakers68
Apple CarPlayWiredWireless
USB Compatibility
Bluetooth CompatibilityPhone & Audio StreamingPhone & Audio Streaming
Touchscreen Size(inch)1010
Head Unit SizeNot ApplicableNot Applicable
Internal Hard Drive
TweetersNANA
Infotainment Screen Size(inch)1010
Gesture Control
DisplayTouch-screen DisplayTouch-screen Display
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
GPS Navigation System
AM/FM Radio
AUX Compatibility
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
Android Auto
Wired
Wireless
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Speakers
6
8
Apple CarPlay
Wired
Wireless
USB Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
Touchscreen Size (inch)
10
10
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Internal Hard Drive
Tweeters
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)
10
10
Gesture Control
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Second Row Seat Adjustment2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Seatback Pockets
Rear ArmrestCup HolderCup Holder
Driver Armrest
Folding Rear SeatFlatFlat
Split Third Row SeatNA
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Driver Seat Adjustment8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat TypeNA
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Ventilated Seat TypeCooled
InteriorsDual ToneDual Tone
HeadrestsFront & RearFront & Rear
Split Rear Seat60:4060:40
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Massage Seats
Interior Colours-Beige/Black
Rear Row Seat Adjustment2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Passenger Seat TypeBenchBench
Ventilated SeatsFront only
Seat UpholsteryLeatheretteLeatherette
Second Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Seatback Pockets
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Cup Holder
Driver Armrest
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Driver Seat Adjustment
8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Type
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Ventilated Seat Type
Cooled
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat
60:40
60:40
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Massage Seats
Interior Colours
-
Beige/Black
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Ventilated Seats
Front only
Seat Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)NANA
Interior Door Handles FinishPaintedSilver
Power WindowsFront & RearFront & Rear
Interior Door HandlesPaintedSilver
Scuff Plates
Exterior Door Handles FinishBody ColouredChrome
One Touch DownDriverDriver
Rear Windshield BlindOptional
Side Window BlindsOptional
Rear Defogger
Bootlid OpenerElectric Tailgate ReleaseElectric Tailgate Release
One Touch UpDriverDriver
Adjustable ORVMsElectrically Adjustable & RetractableElectrically Adjustable & Retractable
Exterior Door HandlesBody ColouredChrome
Rear Wiper
Power Windows PositionFront & RearFront & Rear
Soft-close Door-
Door PocketsFront & RearFront & Rear
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rain-sensing Wipers
ORVM ColourBody ColouredBody Coloured
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Interior Door Handles Finish
Painted
Silver
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Interior Door Handles
Painted
Silver
Scuff Plates
Exterior Door Handles Finish
Body Coloured
Chrome
One Touch Down
Driver
Driver
Rear Windshield Blind
Optional
Side Window Blinds
Optional
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
One Touch Up
Driver
Driver
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Chrome
Rear Wiper
Power Windows Position
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Soft-close Door
-
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rain-sensing Wipers
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Instrument ClusterAnalogue - Digital Digital
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Door Ajar Warning
Low Fuel Level Warning
TachometerAnalogueDigital
Distance to Empty
Average Speed
Gear Indicator
Trip Meter2 Trips Electronic2 Trips Electronic
Average Fuel Consumption
ClockDigitalDigital
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster Screen TypeAnalogue - Digital Digital
Shift Indicator
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - Digital
Digital
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Door Ajar Warning
Low Fuel Level Warning
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Distance to Empty
Average Speed
Gear Indicator
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips Electronic
Average Fuel Consumption
Clock
Digital
Digital
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster Screen Type
Analogue - Digital
Digital
Shift Indicator
Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Pros And Cons

Volkswagen Taigun

  • VW's styling & solid build quality is the USP.
  • 5 star safety rating in G-NCAP for both adult & child protection.
  • Ventilated front seats add to the comfort.
  • 1.5L TSI petrol engine is fun to drive.
  • DSG auto gearbox is best & quickest in the segment.
  • Good ride & handling balance.
  • Active cylinder tech helps in saving on fuel cost.

Volkswagen Virtus

  • Classy exterior design that will age well.
  • 1.5L TSI petrol engine is fun to drive.
  • DSG gearbox is sleek, smooth and quick in shifting.
  • Active cylinder tech improves fuel efficiency to a good extent.
  • 180 mm of ground clearance is segment best.
  • Driving dynamics & handling is segment best.

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