Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Taigun
The Taigun is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹11.00 lakh against ₹11.25 lakh for the Seltos. The Taigun claims better mileage (up to 19.98 km/l). Expert reviewers rate the Seltos higher (8/10 vs 7/10).
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Seltos vs Taigun: specs and prices
| Kia Seltos | Volkswagen Taigun | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹11.25 L – ₹21.57 L | ₹11.00 L – ₹19.47 L |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual, Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage (claimed) | 15.6–19.4 km/l | 18.85–19.98 km/l |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Crash-test rating | 5-star (Bharat NCAP) | 5-star (Global NCAP) |
| Expert score | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Variants | 11 | 11 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹17.02 L | ₹14.10 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Kia Seltos or the Volkswagen Taigun?
- The Volkswagen Taigun starts at ₹11.00 lakh ex-showroom; the Kia Seltos starts at ₹11.25 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the Seltos or the Taigun?
- Seltos: 5-star Bharat NCAP; Taigun: 5-star Global NCAP. Up to 6 and 6 airbags respectively.
- Which is better, the Seltos or the Taigun?
- The Taigun is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹11.00 lakh against ₹11.25 lakh for the Seltos. The Taigun claims better mileage (up to 19.98 km/l). Expert reviewers rate the Seltos higher (8/10 vs 7/10). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.