BYD eMAX 7 vs Volkswagen Taigun

Should you buy BYD eMAX 7 or Volkswagen Taigun? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BYD eMAX 7 price starts at Rs 26.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium 6Str (Electric) and Volkswagen Taigun price starts Rs 11.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol).

eMAX 7 Vs Taigun

Key Highlights	BYD eMAX 7	Volkswagen Taigun
On Road Price	Rs.31,56,820^*	Rs.22,87,208^*
Range (km)	530	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Battery Capacity (kWh)	71.8	-
Charging Time	-	-

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BYD eMAX 7
Rs29.90 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Volkswagen Taigun
Rs19.83 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Brand / Model
Variant

BYD eMAX 7
Superior 7Str
29.90 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
19.83 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Superior 7Str	1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.31,56,820^*	Rs.22,87,208^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.60,080/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.43,529/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,36,920	Rs.85,745
User Rating	4.7 Based on 8 Reviews	4.3 Based on 241 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹1.35/km	-

Basic Information

Superior 7Str

1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.31,56,820^*

Rs.22,87,208^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.60,080/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.43,529/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.1,36,920

Rs.85,745

User Rating

4.7

Based on 8 Reviews

4.3

Based on 241 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.35/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1498
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	71.8	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent magnet synchronous AC motor	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201bhp	147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	310Nm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
Range (km)	530 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Blade Battery	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1498

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19.01
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	50
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	180	-
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

19.01

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.05
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	180	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	8.6 s	-
Tyre Size	225/55 R17	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	17	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	17	17
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	580	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Turning Radius (Metres)

5.05

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4710	4221
Width (mm)	1810	1760
Height (mm)	1690	1612
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	170	188
Wheel Base (mm)	2800	2651
Front Tread (mm)	1540	1531
Rear Tread (mm)	1530	1516
Kerb Weight (kg)	1915	1314
Grossweight (kg)	2489	1700
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	180	385
No. of Doors	5	-
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Cruise Control	No	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Additional Features	Upper ac vents,tyre repair Kit,First Aid Kit,6-way electrical adjustment - driver seat,4-way electrical adjustment - front passenger seat	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	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	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	5	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Additional Features

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

Exterior
Available Colours	Harbour GreyCrystal WhiteQuartz BlueCosmos BlackeMAX 7 Colours	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteCurcuma YellowDeep Black PearlRising BlueReflex SilverCarban Steel GreyCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+4 MoreTaigun Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Additional Features	Electric Sunshade (Glass roof),Front Frameless Wipers,Metal Welcome PlateLED front reading light,LED middle reading light,Rear Dynamic trun signal	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
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	225/55 R17	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Harbour GreyCrystal WhiteQuartz BlueCosmos BlackeMAX 7 Colours

Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteCurcuma YellowDeep Black PearlRising Blue+4 MoreTaigun Colours

Body Type

MUVAll MUV Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	Driver and Passenger
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	All	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Prevention Assist

Advance Internet
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Remote Boot Open

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	12.8	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	6	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BYD eMAX 7
- Elegant and sophisticated design gives European vibes
- Great infotainment system with crisp graphics and fast response times
- Comfortable captain seats feel accommodating for all sizes
- Great sense of space with a fixed glass roof and big windows, even in the third row
- Effortless performance for all city and highway overtakes
- Intercity road trips are very much possible with 530km claimed range and fast charging capabilities
Volkswagen Taigun
- Classy Volkswagen family SUV look
- Punchy and refined 1.5-litre TSi engine
- Impressive infotainment experience
- Fun to drive
- Automatic transmission with both engine options.

BYD eMAX 7
- No ventilated seats for second row
- Misses out on sunshades and winged headrests
- 170mm ground clearance can be low for abnormal speed breakers
- 6-speaker sound system is average at best
Volkswagen Taigun
- Sitting three people at the back is a squeeze
- Fit and finish levels are not as good as the Vento
- GT Line gets less features as compared to the Highline
- No diesel engine option

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Rs.26.90 - 29.90 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BYD eMAX 7 and Volkswagen Taigun?

A ) BYD eMAX 7 price starts at ₹26.90 Lakh & Volkswagen Taigun price starts at ₹11.80 Lakh in New Delhi. Volkswagen Taigun is cheaper between these two cars.

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