Hyundai Kona Electric vs Volkswagen Taigun

Should you buy Hyundai Kona Electric 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. Hyundai Kona Electric price starts at Rs 23.84 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Electric) and Volkswagen Taigun price starts Rs 11.62 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 TSI Comfortline (Petrol).

Kona Electric Vs Taigun

Key Highlights	Hyundai Kona Electric	Volkswagen Taigun
Price	Rs.25,23,859^*	Rs.22,78,722^*
Range (km)	452	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Battery Capacity (kWh)	39.2	-
Charging Time	19 h - AC - 2.8 kW (0-100%)	-

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Hyundai Kona Electric
Rs24.03 Lakh^*
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Rs19.76 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Kona Electric
Premium Dual Tone
24.03 Lakh^*
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1.5 GT Plus Edge Matte DSG ES
19.76 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Premium Dual Tone	1.5 GT Plus Edge Matte DSG ES
On Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.25,23,859^*	Rs.22,78,722^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.48,047/month Get EMI offers	Rs.43,370/month Get EMI offers
Insurance	Rs.96,829 Kona Insurance	Rs.85,473 Taigun Insurance
User Rating	4.3 Based on 54 Reviews	4.4 Based on 166 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.7,124
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
Running Cost Running cost per km measures the expense of driving your EV per kilometer. Running Cost/Km = (Battery Capacity of EV * Per Unit Electricity Cost ) / Range on full charge.	₹ 0.87/km	-
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Basic Information

Premium Dual Tone

1.5 GT Plus Edge Matte DSG ES

On Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.25,23,859^*

Rs.22,78,722^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.48,047/month

Get EMI offers

Rs.43,370/month

Get EMI offers

Insurance

Rs.96,829
Kona Insurance

Rs.85,473
Taigun Insurance

User Rating

4.3

Based on 54 Reviews

4.4

Based on 166 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.7,124

Brochure

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Running Cost

Running cost per km measures the expense of driving your EV per kilometer. Running Cost/Km = (Battery Capacity of EV * Per Unit Electricity Cost ) / Range on full charge.

₹ 0.87/km

Engine and 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	-	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)	-	1498
No Of Cylinder 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.	-	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging Fast charging typically refers to direct current (DC) charging from an EV charge station, and is generally quicker than AC charging. Not all fast chargers are equal, though, and this depends on their rated output.	Yes	-
Charging Time	19 h - AC - 2.8 kW (0-100%)	-
Battery Capacity	39.2 kWh	-
Motor Type	Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)	-
Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.	134.10bhp	147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm) The load-carrying ability of an engine, measured in Newton-metres (Nm) or pound-foot (lb-ft). More is better.	395Nm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder Valves let air and fuel into the cylinders of a combustion engine. More valves typically make more power and are more efficient.	-	4
Fuel Supply System Responsible for delivering fuel from the fuel tank into your internal combustion engine (ICE). More sophisticated systems give you better mileage.	-	TSI
Turbo Charger A device that forces more air into an internal combustion engine. More air can burn more fuel and make more power. Turbochargers utilise exhaust gas energy to make more power.	-	Yes
Range	452 km	-
Battery Warranty A battery warranty is a guarantee offered by the battery manufacturer or seller that the battery will perform as expected for a certain period of time or number of cycles. Battery warranties typically cover defects in materials and workmanship	8 Years or 160000 km	-
Battery Type Small lead-acid batteries are typically used by internal combustion engines for start-up and to power the vehicle's electronics, while lithium-ion battery packs are typically used in electric vehicles.	Lithium-Ion	-
Charging Time ( A.C) The time taken to charge batteries from mains power or alternating current (AC) source. Mains power is typically slower than DC charging.	6 H 10 Min (7.2 kW AC)	-
Charging Time (D.C) The time taken for a DC Fast Charger to charge your car. DC or Direct Current chargers recharge electric vehicles faster than AC chargers	57 Mins (50 kW DC)	-
Charging Port	CCS-II	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	1-Speed	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	2WD	2WD
Charging Options	2.8 kW AC \| 7.2 kW AC \| 50 kW DC	-
Charger Type	2.8 kW Wall Box Charger	-
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	6 H10 Min	-
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Engine and 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

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)

1498

No Of Cylinder

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.

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Fast charging typically refers to direct current (DC) charging from an EV charge station, and is generally quicker than AC charging. Not all fast chargers are equal, though, and this depends on their rated output.

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage (ARAI)	-	17.88 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	-	50 (Litres)
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	150.49
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Mileage (ARAI)

17.88 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	McPherson strut type	McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar
Rear Suspension	Multi - link	Twist beam axle
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.05
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	150.49
Braking (100-0kmph)	-	38.80m
Tyre Size	215/55 R17	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
0-100Kmph (Tested)	-	10.08s
City driveability (20-80kmph)	-	6.08s
Braking (80-0 kmph)	-	24.35m
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

McPherson strut type

McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar

Rear Suspension

Multi - link

Twist beam axle

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & telescopic

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.	4180	4221
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	1800	1760
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	1570	1612
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
Wheel Base (mm) Distance from the centre of the front wheel to the centre of the rear wheel. A longer wheelbase is better for stability and also allows more passenger space on the inside.	2600	2651
Front Tread (mm) The distance from the centre of the left tyre to the centre of the right tyre of a four-wheeler's front wheels. Also known as front track. The relation between the front and rear tread/track numbers decides a cars stability.	-	1531
Rear Tread (mm) The distance from the centre of the left tyre to the centre of the right tyre of a fourwheeler's rear wheels. Also known as Rear Track. The relation between the front and rear Tread/Track numbers dictates a cars stability	-	1516
Kerb Weight (kg) It is the weight of just a car, including fluids such as engine oil, coolant and brake fluid, combined with a fuel tank that is filled to 90 percent capacity.	1420	1312
Grossweight (kg) The gross weight of a car is the maximum weight that a car can carry which includes the weight of the car itself, the weight of the passengers, and the weight of any cargo that is being carried. Overloading a car is unsafe as it effects handling and could also damage components like the suspension.	-	1700
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	332	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	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders Front	-	Yes
Cup Holders Rear	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Heated Seats Front	Yes	-
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	-	Front & Rear Door
Voice Command	Yes	-
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	No
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Additional Features	10-way power driver seat with lumbar support,Rear seat center headrest,Smart electric sunroof,Button type shift-by-wire technology,Electric parking brake with auto hold,Paddle shifters for adjustable regenerative braking,FATC with auto defogger,Electro chromic mirror,Rear ventilation duct (under front seats),Driver & passenger side vanity mirror with illumination,Sunglass holder,LED map lamps,LED room lamp,Intermittent variable front wiper,Rear parcel tray,Headlamps Auto-levelling function	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Drive Modes	4	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	-	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Power Steering

Power Windows Front

Power Windows Rear

Automatic Climate Control

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
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	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
Digital Clock Refers to a display that shows the current time in a digital (numerical) format.	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	Premium black interiors,Soft touch pad on dashboard,Inside door handles-metal paint,Metal pedals,Digital instrument cluster with supervision,Seat back pockets	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

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.

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colors	Fiery Red with Abyss BlackTitan Grey With Abyss BlackAtlas WhiteAtlas White With Abyss BlackAbyss BlackKona Colors	Lava BlueRising Blue MetallicCurcuma YellowCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black PearlReflex SilverCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+3 MoreTaigun Colors
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front Front fog lights are lights placed near the lower half of a car's front bumper. They are designed to improve visibility in bad weather conditions such as fog or heavy rains.	-	Yes
Fog Lights Rear Rear fog lights are lights placed near the lower half of a car's rear bumper. Unlike front fog lights, rear fog lights are designed to ensure cars driving behind you can see you better in bad weather conditions such as fog or heavy rains.	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Power-adjustable exterior rear view mirror is a type of outside rear view mirror that can be adjusted electrically by the driver using a switch or buttons.	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror Manually adjustable exterior rear view mirrors refer to stick-like controls inside the car that are used to adjust the angle of the exterior rear view mirrors.	-	No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror It refers to a vehicle's mirrors opening and closing at the touch of a button.	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper It refers to a water/moisture sensor that automatically starts the wiper when it rains or water is splashed onto the car's windshield. It is a feature that aids both convenience and safety.	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper It is a single wiper used to clear the rear windshield of dust and water. It can be used by itself or with a washer that sprays water.	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer It is the sprayer/water dispenser located near the rear windshield that works with the rear wiper to clean the glass.	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger Rear window defoggers use heat to increase the temperature of the rear windshield to clear any fogging up of the glass caused by weather conditions.	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels Refers to lightweight wheels made of metals such as aluminium. Available in multiple designs, they are used to enhance the look of a vehicle.	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler A rear spoiler is used to increase downforce on the rear end of the vehicle. In most cars however, they're used simply for looks.	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof A sunroof is a glass panel on the roof of the vehicle. It can either be just over the front seats or extend further backward towards the rear.	Yes	Yes
Moon Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators It refers to an additional turn indicator located on the outside mirror of a vehicle. It warns both oncoming and following traffic.	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille It refers to a shiny silver finish on the grille of a vehicle.	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish Chrome garnish is a chrome strip or panel applied to certain parts of the car to make them look brighter or flashier.	-	Yes
Dual Tone Body Colour Cars with dual-tone body colours have two paint colours applied, usually where one colour is used heavily while the other is a contrast applied only to parts like the roof and outside mirrors.	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Headlamps Cornering headlamps either refer to headlights that turn slightly with your steering input or a secondary light within the headlight cluster that switches on when your steering is turned. Like cornering fog lamps, this feature improves visibility while turning.	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps Cars with this feature will automatically switch on their fog lamps when the steering is turned, to improve visibility at the front corners of the car.	-	Yes
Roof Rail Roof rails are parts attached to a car's roof that can either enhance a car's styling or be used to carry luggage carriers. Not all roof rails are designed to take loads and if they are, they have strict weight limits.	Yes	Yes
Lighting	-	LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps,Cornering Fog lights
Heated Wing Mirror Heated wing mirrors can also be called mirror defoggers. As the name says, using heat, the outside rear view mirrors can be cleared from fogging up during cold/rainy weather, improving rearward visibility and safety.	Yes	-
LED DRLs LED daytime running lights (DRL) are not to be confused with headlights. The intended purpose is to help other road users see your vehicle better while adding to the car's style.	Yes	Yes
LED Headlights Refers to the use of LED lighting in the main headlamp. LEDs provide a bright white beam, making night driving safer.	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights Refers to the use of LED lighting in the taillamps.	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	LED positioning lamps,Body colored Bumpers,Body colored Outside door mirrors,Body colored Outside door handles,Rear skid plate,Sporty roof rails,Rear spoiler with HMSL,R17 alloy wheels	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
Automatic Driving Lights Car headlamps automatically turn on in low light conditions, and switch off in bright conditions.	-	Yes
Tyre Size	215/55 R17	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Available Colors

Fiery Red with Abyss BlackTitan Grey With Abyss BlackAtlas WhiteAtlas White With Abyss BlackAbyss BlackKona Colors

Lava BlueRising Blue MetallicCurcuma YellowCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black Pearl+3 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
No Of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Front	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Auto	-
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	-
EBD	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Features	Rear camera with dynamic guidelines, Curtain Airbags,Headlamp escort function,Rear defogger with timer,Virtual engine sound system,Electronic dual shell horn,Burglar alarm	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
Rear Camera	Yes	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
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Safety

Anti Lock Braking System

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated2DINAudio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen Size	7	10.09
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	17.77cm touchscreen display,Front tweeters	Valet mode,ygicTM navigation, offline, GaanaTM, Booking.comTM, AudiobooksTM, 25.65 cm VW Play Touchscreen infotainment with Apps
Subwoofer	-	0
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