Citroen C3 Aircross vs Volkswagen Taigun
Should you buy Citroen C3 Aircross 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. Citroen C3 Aircross price starts at Rs 9.99 Lakh ex-showroom for You (Petrol) and Volkswagen Taigun price starts Rs 11.70 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol). C3 Aircross has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Taigun has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C3 Aircross has a mileage of 18.5 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the Taigun has a mileage of 19.87 kmpl (Petrol top model).
C3 Aircross Vs Taigun
| Key Highlights | Citroen C3 Aircross | Volkswagen Taigun |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.16,31,237* | Rs.23,06,245* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1199 | 1498 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Volkswagen Taigun comparison
- Citroen C3 Aircross
- You (Petrol) 9.99 Lakh*
- Plus (Petrol) 11.61 Lakh*
- Plus DT (Petrol) 11.81 Lakh*
- Plus 7 Seater (Petrol) 11.96 Lakh*
- Plus 7 Seater DT (Petrol) 12.16 Lakh*
- Max (Petrol) 12.26 Lakh*
- Max DT (Petrol) 12.46 Lakh*
- Max 7 Seater (Petrol) 12.61 Lakh*
- Max 7 Seater DT (Petrol) 12.81 Lakh*
- Plus AT (Petrol) 12.91 Lakh*
- Plus AT DT (Petrol) 13.11 Lakh*
- Max AT (Petrol) 13.56 Lakh*
- Max AT DT (Petrol) 13.76 Lakh*
- Max AT 7 Seater (Petrol) 13.91 Lakh*
- Max AT 7 Seater DT (Petrol) 14.11 Lakh*
Rs14.11 LakhVS - Volkswagen Taigun
- 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol) 11.70 Lakh*
- 1.0 Highline (Petrol) 13.88 Lakh*
- 1.0 GT Line (Petrol) 14.08 Lakh*
- 1.0 Highline AT (Petrol) 15.43 Lakh*
- 1.0 GT Line AT (Petrol) 15.63 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline (Petrol) 16.12 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline ES (Petrol) 16.31 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline Sound Edition (Petrol) 16.51 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT (Petrol) 16.77 Lakh*
- GT Edge Trail Edition (Petrol) 16.77 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT DSG (Petrol) 17.36 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline AT (Petrol) 17.64 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline AT ES (Petrol) 17.88 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline AT Sound Edition (Petrol) 18.08 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome (Petrol) 18.18 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge Matte (Petrol) 18.44 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome ES (Petrol) 18.54 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge (Petrol) 18.54 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Sports (Petrol) 18.54 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Edge Sport (Petrol) 18.74 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Edge Sport Matte (Petrol) 18.80 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge Matte ES (Petrol) 18.80 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome DSG (Petrol) 19.44 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge DSG (Petrol) 19.64 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge Matte DSG (Petrol) 19.70 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome DSG ES (Petrol) 19.74 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge ES (Petrol) 19.74 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG (Petrol) 19.74 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Edge Sport DSG (Petrol) 19.94 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge DSG ES (Petrol) 19.94 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Edge Sport Matte DSG (Petrol) 20 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Edge Matte DSG ES (Petrol) 20 Lakh*
Rs20 LakhVS - MG Astor
- Smart Blackstorm (Petrol) 14.48 Lakh*
- 100 Year Limited Edition (Petrol) 14.81 Lakh*
- 100 Year Limited Edition CVT (Petrol) 16.08 Lakh*
- Savvy Pro CVT (Petrol) 16.78 Lakh*
- Savvy Pro Sangria CVT (Petrol) 16.88 Lakh*
- Savvy Pro Sangria Turbo AT (Petrol) 17.90 Lakh*
- Select (Petrol) 12.98 Lakh*
- Select CVT (Petrol) 13.98 Lakh*
- Sharp Pro (Petrol) 14.61 Lakh*
- Sharp Pro CVT (Petrol) 15.88 Lakh*
- Shine (Petrol) 11.68 Lakh*
- Sprint (Petrol) 9.98 Lakh*
- Smart Blackstorm CVT (Petrol) 15.77 Lakh*
Rs13.98 Lakh
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.16,31,237* | Rs.23,06,245* | Rs.16,18,510* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.31,051/month | Rs.43,889/month | Rs.31,323/month |
| Insurance | Rs.64,694 C3 Aircross Insurance | Rs.86,356 Taigun Insurance | Rs.59,200 Astor Insurance |
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| Brochure | Brochure not available |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | PURETECH 110 | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT | VTi-TECH |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1199 | 1498 | 1498 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | 3 3 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.✕ | 108.62bhp@5500rpm | 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm | 108.49bhp@6000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 17.6 | 17.88 | 14.82 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 45 | 50 | 48 |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations.✕ | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Twist Beam with Coil Spring | Twist beam axle | Torsion Beam |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 4323 | 4221 | 4323 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1796 | 1760 | 1809 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1669 | 1612 | 1650 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | - | 188 | - |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Front Front windows that can be rolled up and down electronically. A must-have feature for modern-day cars.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear Rear windows that can be rolled up and down electronically at the touch of a button.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | - | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Yes | - | Yes |
| Glove Compartment It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Platinum Grey Steel Grey With Cosmo Blue Platinum Gray With Poler White Polar White With Platinum Grey Polar White With Cosmo Blue Polar White Steel Grey Steel Gray With Poler White Cosmo Blue With Polar White Cosmo Blue C3 Aircross Colors | Lava Blue Rising Blue Metallic Curcuma Yellow Carbon Steel Grey Deep Black Pearl Reflex Silver Candy White Wild Cherry Red Taigun Colors | Havana Grey Starry Black Aurora Silver Black Glaze Red Dual Tone White & Black Candy White Green Astor Colors |
| Body Type | SUV All SUV Cars | SUV All SUV Cars | SUV All SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlights | - | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti Lock Braking System A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | - | Yes | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | - | - | No |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | - | - | No |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist | - | - | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | - | - | No |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Immobiliser | - | - | Yes |
| Engine Start Alarm | - | - | Yes |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | - | - | Yes |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Front Sound system located near the dashboard or in the doors at the front of the car. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Rear Sound system speakers located at the back of the car. Usually found in the rear door panels or in the boot.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Spacious 5-seater variant with class leading boot space.
- Usable 3rd of seats with cupholders and USB chargers
- Very comfortable over bad and broken roads.
- Turbo-petrol engine offers good drivability both in city and highways
- Looks tough -- more SUV than crossover.
- Good displays -- both the 10.25-inch touchscreen and the 7-inch driver's display
- 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.
Citroen C3 Aircross
Volkswagen Taigun
- No modern elements in design with halogen headlights and taillamps.
- Misses out on feel-good features like a sunroof, automatic climate control, and electrically folding ORVMs
- 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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Which car is cheaper between Citroen C3 Aircross and Volkswagen Taigun?
Citroen C3 Aircross price starts at ₹ 9.99 Lakh & Volkswagen Taigun price starts at ₹ 11.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen C3 Aircross is cheaper between these two cars.
Which car has good mileage Citroen C3 Aircross and Volkswagen Taigun?
The mileage of C3 Aircross is 17.6 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Taigun is 17.88 kmpl in New Delhi. Volkswagen Taigun gives better mileage than Citroen C3 Aircross.
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