Citroen eC3 vs Volkswagen Taigun

Should you buy Citroen eC3 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 eC3 price starts at Rs 11.50 Lakh ex-showroom for Live (Electric) and Volkswagen Taigun price starts Rs 11.56 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 TSI Comfortline (Petrol). eC3 has - (Electric top model) engine, while Taigun has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the eC3 has a mileage of - (Electric top model)> and the Taigun has a mileage of 20.08 kmpl (Petrol top model).

eC3 Vs Taigun

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Volkswagen Taigun
Price	Rs.13,04,516^*	Rs.22,01,178^#
Mileage (city)	-	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Engine(cc)	0	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Citroen eC3
Rs12.43 Lakh^*
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Rs18.96 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Feel
12.43 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
GT Plus - 1.5L TSI Ventilated Seat
18.96 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Feel	GT Plus - 1.5L TSI Ventilated Seat
Brand Name	Citroen	Volkswagen
On Road Price	Rs.13,04,516^*	Rs.22,01,178^#
Offers & Discount	No	1 Offer View now
User Rating	3.9 Based on 6 Reviews	4.5 Based on 92 Reviews
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.24,839 Check Now	Rs.42,237 Check Now
Insurance	Rs.49,086 eC3 Insurance	Rs.87,799 Taigun Insurance
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.7,124
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Basic Information

Feel

GT Plus - 1.5L TSI Ventilated Seat

Brand Name

Citroen

Volkswagen

On Road Price

Rs.13,04,516^*

Rs.22,01,178^#

Offers & Discount

1 Offer
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User Rating

3.9

Based on 6 Reviews

4.5

Based on 92 Reviews

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.24,839

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Rs.42,237

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Insurance

Rs.49,086
eC3 Insurance

Rs.87,799
Taigun Insurance

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.7,124

Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	-	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	-	1498
No Of Cylinder	-0 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	-
Battery Capacity	29.2 kWh	-
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.22bhp	147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143nm	250nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	-	4
Fuel Supply System	-	TSI
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Range	320	-
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	-
Charging Time ( A.C)	10Hrs 30mins	-
Charging Time (D.C)	57min	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	Single Speed	7-Speed DSG
Mild Hybrid	No	-
Drive Type	No	No
Clutch Type	No	No
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

1498

No Of Cylinder

-0 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage (City)	No	No
Mileage (ARAI)	-	17.88 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	Not Available (Litres)	50.0 (Litres)
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	150.49
Drag Coefficient	No	No
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Mileage (City)

Mileage (ARAI)

17.88 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

Not Available (Litres)

50.0 (Litres)

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Twist beam axle
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	5.05
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	150.49
Braking (100-0kmph)	-	38.80m
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size	15	-
Alloy Wheel Size	-	17
0-60kmph	6.8	-
0-100Kmph (Tested)	-	10.08s
Quarter Mile (Tested)	-	17.37s@ 134.75kmph
City driveability (20-80kmph)	-	6.08s
Braking (80-0 kmph)	-	24.35m
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring

McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar

Rear Suspension

Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring

Twist beam axle

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	4221
Width (mm)	1733	1760
Height (mm)	1604	1612
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	188
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2651
Front Tread (mm)	1496	1531
Rear Tread (mm)	1500	1516
Kerb Weight (kg)	1316	1312
Grossweight (kg)	1716	1700
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	385
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Cup Holders Front	-	Yes
Cup Holders Rear	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Front Windscreen Wipers Intermittent, Co-Driver Side Sun Visor with Vanity Mirror, Parcel Shelf, Smartphone Charger Wire Guide on Instrument Panel, USB Port Front 1 + Rear 2 Fast Charger, Eco/Power Drive Mode Indicator	Engine Idle Start/Stop, Multi-Function Steering with audio and call control, Adjustable dual rear AC Vents, Front seats back pocket (both sides), Smart storage - bottle holder with easy open mat , Height adjustable head restraints, Smart touch Climatronic AC, Auto diing IRVM, KESSY - Push button start stop
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Windows Front

Power Windows Rear

Automatic Climate Control

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	No
Leather Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Compartment	-	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	Interior Environment Single Tone Black, AC Knobs Satin Chrome Accents, Parking brake Lever Tip Satin Chrome, Insider Door Handles Satin Chrome, High Gloss Black - AC Vents surround (Side),eToggle surround, Front & Rear Integrated Headrest, Instrument Panel Deco (Anodized Grey/Anodized Orange)(Deco colour depends on exterior body/roof colour), Satin Chrome Accents IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Steering wheel, Smartphone Storage Rear Console, Digital Cluster, Drivable Range, Battery Regeneration Indicator, Bag Support Hooks in Boot (3s), Battery State Of Charge (%), Front Roof Lamp	GT branding on front grill, GT branding at rear, Chrome plaquette on the front fender with GT branding,Seat upholstery GT - partial leatherette with Wild Cherry Red stitching,Center armrest in Leatherette, front, Laser red ambient lighting, GT welcome message on infotainment, Alu pedals, Red painted brake calliper in front, Dual tone exterior with roof painted in Carbon Steel Grey, Premium dual tone interior, High quality scratch-resistant dashboard, Amur Grey or Dark Red Glossy and Carbon Pattern décor inserts, Chrome accent on air vents slider, Chrome accent on air vents frame, Leatherette + Fabric seat upholstery, Driver side foot rest, Driver side sunvisor with ticket holder, Passenger side sunvisor with vanity mirror, Foldable roof grab handles, front, Foldable roof grab handles with hooks, rear, Ambient light pack: LEDs for door panel switches, front and rear reading lamps, Luggage compartment: Light and utility hooks, Rear parcel tray, 20.32 cm Digital cockpit (instrument cluster), 12V Plug front, Front 2x USB-C sockets (data+charging), Rear 2x USB-C socket module (charging only), Time fence, Driving behaviour, SOS emergency call, Safety aletrs, Trip analysis, Documents due date reminder
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
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Available Colors	Zesty OrangeZesty Orange With Platinum GreyPolar White With Zesty OrangePlatinum GreySteel Gray With Platinum GreyZesty Orange With Polar White Platinum Gray With Poler WhitePolar White With Platinum GreySteel Grey With Zesty OrangePolar White+8 MoreeC3 Colors	Curcuma YellowCarbon Steel GreyRising BlueReflex SilverCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+1 MoreTaigun Colors
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlights	-	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	No
Alloy Wheels	No	Yes
Power Antenna	No	-
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Moon Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Dual Tone Body Colour	Optional	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rail	Yes	Yes
Lighting	DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)	LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps,Cornering Fog lights
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlights	-	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Additional Features	Front Panel Brand Emblems Chevron (Chrome), Front Grill Matte Black, Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers, Side Turn Indicators on Fender, Body Side Sill Panel, Sash Tape A/B Pillar, Sash Tape C Pillar(With Dual Tone Only), Body Coloured Outside Door Handles, Outside Door Mirrors High Glossy Black, Wheel Arch Cladding, Roof Rails Glossy Black, Dual Tone Roof, Signature LED Day Time Running Lights	3D Chrome step grille, Chrome applique on door handles, Chrome garnish on window bottom line, Dual tone exterior with Carbon Steel roof, Signature Trapezoidal chrome wing, front, Chrome strip on grille - upper, Chrome strip on grille - lower, Front diffuser Silver painted, Muscular elevated bonnet with chiseled lines, Sharp dual shoulder lines, Functional roof rails, Silver, Side cladding, grained, Body coloured door mirrors housing with LED indicators, Body coloured door handles, Rear diffuser Silver painted, Signature Trapezoidal chrome wing, rearf
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size	15	-
Alloy Wheel Size	-	17
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Exterior

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Available Colors

Zesty OrangeZesty Orange With Platinum GreyPolar White With Zesty OrangePlatinum GreySteel Gray With Platinum Grey+8 MoreeC3 Colors

Curcuma YellowCarbon Steel GreyRising BlueReflex SilverCandy White+1 MoreTaigun Colors

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlights

Safety
Anti Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	-	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No Of Airbags	-	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Front	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Auto
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Rear Seat Belts	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Side Impact Beams	-	Yes
Front Impact Beams	-	Yes
Adjustable Seats	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes
Crash Sensor	-	Yes
Engine Check Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
EBD	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control	-	Yes
Advance Safety Features	-	Active Cylinder Technology, Engine idle Start/Stop, Curtain Airbag, Multi-collison brakes (MCB), Anti-slip regulation (ASR), Brake disc wiping, Electronic differential lock system, All seats with 3-point seat belts, Seat belt reminder (Driver and Co-dr), 5 headrest (for all passengers), Engine iobiliser with floating code system, Speed alert system, Parking sensors, rear, Reversing camera with static guidelines, ISOFIX child seat anchorage, rear 2x, Rain and Light sensor, Tyre Pressure Deflation Warning , Auto-diing interior rearview mirror, Auto coming / leaving home lights
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti Lock Braking System

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	-	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	-
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated2DINAudio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen Size	10.23	10.09 Inch
Connectivity	,Android Auto,Apple CarPlay	Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Number Of Speaker	4	6
Additional Features	Steering Wheel with Audio and Phone Controls, MyCitroen Connect, C BUDDY Personal Assistant Application	Valet mode,ygicTM navigation, offline, GaanaTM, Booking.comTM, AudiobooksTM, 25.65 cm VW Play Touchscreen infotainment with Apps
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Warranty
Introduction Date	No	No
Warranty Time	No	No
Warranty Distance	No	No

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Pros and Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen eC3

Easy to drive for first-time car buyers
Spacious and practical cabin
Best driving range in its segment

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.

Citroen eC3

Does not provide an exciting driving experience
Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
Huge premium over the standard C3

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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Questions & Answers

Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Volkswagen Taigun?

Citroen eC3 price starts at Rs 11.50 Lakh & Volkswagen Taigun price starts at Rs 11.56 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen eC3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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