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    Kia Carens vs Volkswagen Taigun

    Should you buy Kia Carens 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. Kia Carens price starts at Rs 10.60 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol) and Volkswagen Taigun price starts Rs 11.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Taigun has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Taigun has a mileage of 19.87 kmpl (Petrol top model).

    Carens Vs Taigun

    Key HighlightsKia CarensVolkswagen Taigun
    On Road PriceRs.22,64,574*Rs.22,87,208*
    Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
    Engine(cc)14821498
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Kia Carens vs Volkswagen Taigun comparison

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          Kia Carens
          Kia Carens
            Rs19.70 Lakh*
            *Ex-showroom Price
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                Volkswagen Taigun
                Volkswagen Taigun
                  Rs19.83 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.22,64,574*
                Rs.22,87,208*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.44,011/month
                Get EMI Offers
                Rs.43,529/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.71,155
                Rs.85,745
                User Rating
                4.4
                Based on 466 Reviews
                4.3
                Based on 241 Reviews
                Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
                Rs.3,367.4
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                Smartstream T-GDi
                1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
                Displacement (cc)
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                1482
                1498
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                157.81bhp@5500rpm
                147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                253Nm@1500-3500rpm
                250Nm@1600-3500rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Fuel Supply System
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                GDi
                -
                Turbo Charger
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                YesYes
                Transmission Type
                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                7-Speed
                7-Speed DSG
                Drive Type
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                FWD
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Petrol
                Petrol
                Mileage Highway (kmpl)
                15
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                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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                19.01
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                45
                50
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Top Speed (kmph)
                174
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                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
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                MacPherson Strut suspension
                MacPherson Strut suspension
                Rear Suspension
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                Rear twist beam
                Rear twist beam
                Steering Type
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                Electric
                Electric
                Steering Column
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                Tilt & Telescopic
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                Turning Radius (Metres)
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                5.05
                Front Brake Type
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                Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Disc
                Drum
                Top Speed (Kmph)
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                174
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                Tyre Size
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                205/65 R16
                205/55 R17
                Tyre Type
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                Radial Tubeless
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                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                No
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                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
                16
                17
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
                16
                17
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                4540
                4221
                Width (mm)
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                1800
                1760
                Height (mm)
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                1708
                1612
                Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
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                188
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2780
                2651
                Front Tread (mm)
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                1531
                Rear Tread (mm)
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                1516
                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                1314
                Grossweight (kg)
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                1700
                Seating Capacity
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                7
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                210
                385
                No. of Doors
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                5
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                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
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                Yes
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                Air Quality Control
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                Yes
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                Remote Fuel Lid Opener
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                No
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                Accessory Power Outlet
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                Yes
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                Trunk Light
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                Yes
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                Vanity Mirror
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                Yes
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                Rear Reading Lamp
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Headrest
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                Yes
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                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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                Yes
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                Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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                Yes
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                Rear AC Vents
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                Yes
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                Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                Yes
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                Cruise Control
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                Yes
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                Parking Sensors
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                Front & Rear
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                Foldable Rear Seat
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                60:40 Split
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                Engine Start Stop Button
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                YesNo
                Bottle Holder
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                Front & Rear Door
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                Voice Commands
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                Yes
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                Paddle Shifters
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                Yes
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                USB Charger
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                Front & Rear
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                Central Console Armrest
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                With Storage
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                Luggage Hook And NetYes
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                Additional Features
                Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination, Umbrella Holder, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble, Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd Row Diffused AC Vents & 4 Stage Speed Control, Body Colored ORVMs, Easy Push Retractable Tray & Cup Holder, 2nd & 3rd Row Cup Holders with Cooling Function, Solar Glass - UV Cut, All windows auto up/down safety with Voice recognition, Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls, Walk-in Lever, Dashcam With Dual Camera, Driving Rear View Monitor with button
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                Massage Seats
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                No
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                Memory Function Seats
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                No
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                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                All
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                Autonomous Parking
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                No
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                Drive Modes
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                3
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                Idle Start Stop SystemYes
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                Rear Window SunblindYes
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                Rear Windscreen SunblindNo
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                Voice assisted sunroofYes
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                Drive Mode Types
                NORMAL|ECO|SPORT
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                Power Windows
                Front & Rear
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                Cup Holders
                Front & Rear
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                Air Conditioner
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                Yes
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                Heater
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                Yes
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                Adjustable Steering
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                Yes
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                KeyLess EntryYesYes
                Ventilated Seats
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                Yes
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                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                Yes
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                Electric Adjustable Seats
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                No
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                Automatic Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Interior
                Tachometer
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                Yes
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                Leather Wrapped Steering WheelYes
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                Leather Wrap Gear Shift SelectorYes
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                Glove Box
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                Yes
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                Folding Table In The Rear
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                Yes
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                Dual Tone Dashboard
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                Yes
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                Additional Features
                D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo, New Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard with Spatial Print, Xclusive Two Tone Black and splendid Sage Green Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board, Leatherette Wrapped Door Trims, Rear Doors Spot Lamp with Kia Logo Projection
                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 ClusterYes
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                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
                10.25
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                Upholstery
                Leatherette
                Leatherette
                Ambient Light Colour
                64
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                Exterior
                Available ColoursGlacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteImperial BlueGravity Gray+4 MoreCarens ColoursLava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteCurcuma YellowDeep Black PearlRising BlueReflex SilverCarban Steel GreyCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+4 MoreTaigun Colours
                Body Type
                Adjustable HeadlampsYes
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                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                Yes
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                Rear Window Wiper
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                Yes
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                Rear Window Washer
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                Yes
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                Rear Window Defogger
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                Yes
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                Wheel CoversNo
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                Alloy Wheels
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                YesYes
                Rear Spoiler
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                Yes
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                Sun Roof
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                Yes
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                Side Stepper
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                No
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                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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                Yes
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                Integrated AntennaYes
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                Chrome Grille
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                Yes
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                Chrome Garnish
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                Yes
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                Halogen HeadlampsNo
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                Roof Rails
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                YesYes
                LED DRLs
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                Yes
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                LED Headlamps
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                YesYes
                LED Taillights
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                Yes
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                LED Fog Lamps
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                Yes
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                Additional Features
                Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Black high glossy Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Black high glossy with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - Chrome, Black high glossy Side Door Garnish, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles, Roof Rail Black Glossy, Crown Jewel LED Headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signal, Ice Cube LED Fog Lamps, Dual Tone Crystal Cut Alloys with Black gloss centre cap
                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
                Fog Lights
                Front
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                Antenna
                Shark Fin
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                Sunroof
                Single Pane
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                Boot Opening
                Electronic
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                Heated Outside Rear View MirrorNo
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                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
                Powered & Folding
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                Tyre Size
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                205/65 R16
                205/55 R17
                Tyre Type
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                Radial Tubeless
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                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                No
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                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Brake AssistYesYes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
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                YesYes
                Anti Theft Alarm
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                YesYes
                No. of Airbags
                6
                6
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side AirbagYesYes
                Side Airbag RearNo
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                Day Night Rear View Mirror
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                YesYes
                Seat Belt Warning
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                YesYes
                Door Ajar Warning
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                YesYes
                Traction Control
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                Yes
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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                YesYes
                Engine Immobilizer
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                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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                YesYes
                Rear Camera
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                With Guidedlines
                With Guidedlines
                Anti Theft Device
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                Yes
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
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                All Windows
                Driver and Passenger
                Speed Alert
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                YesYes
                Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                YesYes
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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                YesYes
                Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                Driver and Passenger
                Driver and Passenger
                Sos Emergency Assistance
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                Yes
                Hill Descent Control
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                Yes
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                Hill Assist
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                YesYes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
                Curtain AirbagYesYes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYes
                Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )
                3
                5
                Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )
                5
                5
                Advance Internet
                Live LocationYes
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                Remote ImmobiliserYes
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                Unauthorised Vehicle EntryYes
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                Remote Vehicle Status CheckYes
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                Navigation With Live TrafficYes
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                Send POI to Vehicle From AppYes
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                Live WeatherYes
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                E-Call & I-CallYes
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                Over the Air (OTA) UpdatesYes
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                Google / Alexa ConnectivityYes
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                Save Route/PlaceYes
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                SOS ButtonYes
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                RSAYes
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                Over Speeding AlertYes
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                Remote AC On/OffYes
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                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                Yes
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                Integrated 2DIN Audio
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                Yes
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                Wireless Phone Charging
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                Yes
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                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                Yes
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                Touchscreen
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                Yes
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                Touchscreen Size
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                10.25
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                Connectivity
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                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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                Android Auto
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                Yes
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                Apple Car Play
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                Yes
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                No. of Speakers
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                8
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                Rear Entertainment System
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                Yes
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                Additional Features
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                HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria Protection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports, BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers, Wireless Charger with Cooling Function
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                Usb Ports
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                Yes
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                Rear Touchscreen
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                Yes
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                Rear Touch Screen Size
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                10.1 inch
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                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
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                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • Kia Carens

                  • Looks unique, in a good way.
                  • Good presence with generous exterior dimensions
                  • Lots of practical elements integrated into the cabin
                  • Available in 6- and 7-seater configurations
                  • Turbo-petrol and diesel engine options
                  • Automatic transmission option with both engines

                  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.
                • Kia Carens

                  • Missing some premium features
                  • Looks more like an MPV, than an SUV
                  • 16-inch wheels look small on the overall large side profile

                  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

                Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens and Volkswagen Taigun?
                A ) Kia Carens price starts at ₹10.60 Lakh & Volkswagen Taigun price starts at ₹11.80 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens is cheaper between these two cars.
                *Ex-showroom price in New Delhi
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