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Kia Sonet vs Volkswagen Taigun

Should you buy Kia Sonet 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 Sonet price starts at Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol) and Volkswagen Taigun price starts Rs 11.70 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol). Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Taigun has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the Taigun has a mileage of 19.87 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Sonet Vs Taigun

Key HighlightsKia SonetVolkswagen Taigun
On Road PriceRs.17,16,200*Rs.23,06,245*
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)9981498
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Kia Sonet vs Volkswagen Taigun comparison

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        Kia Sonet
        Kia Sonet
        Rs14.92 Lakh*
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            Volkswagen Taigun
            Volkswagen Taigun
            Rs20 Lakh*
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          • X-line Turbo DCT
            rs14.92 Lakh*
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          • 1.5 GT Plus Edge Sport Matte DSG
            rs20 Lakh*
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          Basic Information
          On-Road Price in New Delhi
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          Rs.17,16,200*
          Rs.23,06,245*
          Finance Available (EMI)
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          Rs.32,658/month
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          Rs.43,889/month
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          Insurance
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          Rs.60,191
          Rs.86,356
          User Rating
          4.5
          Based on 100 Reviews
          4.3
          Based on 222 Reviews
          Brochure
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          Engine & Transmission
          Engine Type
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          Smartstream G1.0 TGDi
          1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
          Displacement (cc)
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          998
          1498
          No. of Cylinders
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          Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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          118bhp@6000rpm
          147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
          Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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          172Nm@1500-4000rpm
          250Nm@1600-3500rpm
          Valves Per Cylinder
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          4
          4
          Fuel Supply System
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          GDi
          TSI
          Turbo Charger
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          YesYes
          Transmission Type
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          Automatic
          Automatic
          Gearbox
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          7-Speed DCT
          7-Speed DSG
          Drive Type
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          FWD
          Fuel & Performance
          Fuel Type
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          Petrol
          Petrol
          Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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          18.4
          19.01
          Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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          45
          50
          Emission Norm Compliance
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          BS VI 2.0
          BS VI 2.0
          Top Speed (kmph)
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          150.49
          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
          Tilt & Telescopic
          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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          -
          150.49
          Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)
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          38.80
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          Tyre Size
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          215/60 R16
          205/55 R17
          Tyre Type
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          Radial Tubeless
          Tubeless,Radial
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          No
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          0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)
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          10.08
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          City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)
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          6.08
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          Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)
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          24.35
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          Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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          16
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          Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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          16
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          Dimensions & Capacity
          Length (mm)
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          3995
          4221
          Width (mm)
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          1790
          1760
          Height (mm)
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          1642
          1612
          Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
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          188
          Wheel Base (mm)
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          2500
          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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          5
          5
          Boot Space (Litres)
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          385
          385
          No. of Doors
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          5
          5
          Comfort & Convenience
          Power Steering
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          YesYes
          Automatic Climate Control
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          YesYes
          Air Quality Control
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          Yes
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          Accessory Power Outlet
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          YesYes
          Trunk Light
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          YesYes
          Vanity Mirror
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          -
          Yes
          Rear Reading Lamp
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          YesYes
          Rear Seat Headrest
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          Adjustable
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          Adjustable Headrest
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          YesYes
          Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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          YesYes
          Rear AC Vents
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          YesYes
          Lumbar Support
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          -
          Yes
          Active Noise Cancellation
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          No
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          Multifunction Steering Wheel
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          YesYes
          Cruise Control
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          YesYes
          Parking Sensors
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          Front & Rear
          Rear
          Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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          YesYes
          Foldable Rear Seat
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          60:40 Split
          60:40 Split
          Smart Access Card Entry
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          Yes
          Engine Start Stop Button
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          YesNo
          Cooled Glovebox
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          Yes
          Bottle Holder
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          Front & Rear Door
          Front & Rear Door
          Voice Commands
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          Yes
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          Paddle Shifters
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          YesYes
          USB Charger
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
          Central Console Armrest
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          With Storage
          With Storage
          Hands-Free Tailgate
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          No
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          Gear Shift Indicator
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          No
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          Luggage Hook And Net
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          YesYes
          Battery Saver
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          Yes
          -
          Additional Features
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          Assist Grips,Full Size DriverSeatback Pocket,Auto Light Control,Console Lamp (bulb type),Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (passenger),passenger Seatback Pocket-Upper & Lower (full Size),All Door Power Windows with Illumination,Rear Door Sunshade Curtain, Eco Coating, Sunglass Holder, Rear parcel shelf, Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist, Auto antiglare (ECM) rear view mirror with Kia Connect controls
          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
          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
          Driver's Window
          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 System
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          Yes
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          Rear Window Sunblind
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          Yes
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          Rear Windscreen Sunblind
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          No
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          Drive Mode Types
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          NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
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          Power Windows
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          Front & Rear
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          Air Conditioner
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          YesYes
          Heater
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          YesYes
          Adjustable Steering
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          YesYes
          KeyLess Entry
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          YesYes
          Ventilated Seats
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          YesYes
          Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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          YesYes
          Electric Adjustable Seats
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          Front
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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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          YesYes
          Electronic Multi Tripmeter
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          -
          Yes
          Leather Seats
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          -
          Yes
          Fabric Upholstery
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          -
          Yes
          Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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          NoYes
          Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
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          No
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          Glove Box
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          YesYes
          Digital Clock
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          Yes
          Cigarette Lighter
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          No
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          Digital Odometer
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          Yes
          Folding Table In The Rear
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          No
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          Dual Tone Dashboard
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          YesYes
          Additional Features
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          Silver Painted Door Handles, Connected Infotainment & Cluster Design - Black High Gloss, Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob, Leatherette wrapped Door armrest, LED Ambient Sound Lighting, All Black Interiors with Xclusive Sage Green Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with Sonet logo, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
          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
          Digital Cluster
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          Yes
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          Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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          10.25
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          Upholstery
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          Leatherette
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          Exterior
          Available Colors
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          Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity GrayIntense Red With Aurora Black Pearl+4 MoreSonet ColorsLava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteRising Blue MetallicCurcuma YellowCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black PearlReflex SilverCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+4 MoreTaigun Colors
          Body Type
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          Adjustable Headlamps
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          -
          Yes
          Fog Lights Front
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          Yes
          Fog Lights Rear
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          Yes
          Headlamp Washers
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          No
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          Rain Sensing Wiper
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          NoYes
          Rear Window Wiper
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Washer
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Defogger
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          YesYes
          Wheel Covers
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          NoNo
          Alloy Wheels
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          YesYes
          Tinted Glass
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          Yes
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          Rear Spoiler
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          YesYes
          Sun Roof
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          YesYes
          Side Stepper
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          No
          -
          Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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          YesYes
          Integrated Antenna
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          YesYes
          Chrome Grille
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          Yes
          Chrome Garnish
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          Yes
          Dual Tone Body Colour
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          Yes
          Smoke Headlamps
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          No
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          Halogen Headlamps
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          NoNo
          Cornering Foglamps
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          Yes
          Roof Rails
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          YesYes
          LED DRLs
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          YesYes
          LED Headlamps
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          YesYes
          LED Taillights
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          YesYes
          LED Fog Lamps
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          Yes
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          Additional Features
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          Silver Brake Caliper, Body Color Front & Rear bumper, Side Moulding - Black, Glossy Black Delta garnish, Body colour outside door handle, High Mount Stop Lamp, Crown Jewel LED headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs, Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps, Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels, Xclusive Piano Black Outside mirror, Kia Signature Tiger nose grille with Knurled Xclusive Black High Gloss Surround, Xclusive Sporty Aero DynamicFront & Rear Skid Plates with black high glossy accents, Black High Glossy Door garnish, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps, Xclusive Black High Glossy Fog Lamp cover
          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 Headlamps
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          Yes
          Fog Lights
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          Front
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          Antenna
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          Shark Fin
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          Sunroof
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          Single Pane
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          Boot Opening
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          Electronic
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          Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
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          No
          -
          Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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          Powered & Folding
          -
          Tyre Size
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          215/60 R16
          205/55 R17
          Tyre Type
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          Radial Tubeless
          Tubeless,Radial
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          No
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          Safety
          Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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          YesYes
          Brake Assist
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          YesYes
          Central Locking
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          YesYes
          Child Safety Locks
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          Yes
          Anti Theft Alarm
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          Yes
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          No. of Airbags
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          6
          6
          Driver Airbag
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          YesYes
          Passenger Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag Rear
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          NoNo
          Day Night Rear View Mirror
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          Yes
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          Seat Belt Warning
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          YesYes
          Door Ajar Warning
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          Yes
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          Traction Control
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          Yes
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          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
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          Speed Alert
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          YesYes
          Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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          Yes
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          Knee Airbags
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          No
          -
          Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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          YesYes
          Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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          No
          -
          Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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          Driver and Passenger
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          Sos Emergency Assistance
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          Yes
          Blind Spot Monitor
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          Yes
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          Geo Fence Alert
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          Yes
          Hill Descent Control
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          No
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          Hill Assist
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          YesYes
          Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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          Yes
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          360 View Camera
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          Yes
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          Curtain Airbag
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          YesYes
          Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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          YesYes
          ADAS
          Forward Collision Warning
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          Yes
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          Lane Departure Warning
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          Yes
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          Lane Keep Assist
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          Yes
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          Driver Attention Warning
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          Yes
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          Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
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          Yes
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          Adaptive High Beam Assist
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          Yes
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          Advance Internet
          Live Location
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          Yes
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          Remote Vehicle Status Check
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          Yes
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          Inbuilt Assistant
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          Yes
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          Hinglish Voice Commands
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          Yes
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          Navigation With Live Traffic
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          Yes
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          Send POI to Vehicle From App
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          Yes
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          Live Weather
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          Yes
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          E-Call & I-Call
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          Yes
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          Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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          Yes
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          Google / Alexa Connectivity
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          Yes
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          Save Route/Place
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          Yes
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          SOS Button
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          Yes
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          RSA
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          Yes
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          Remote AC On/Off
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          Yes
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          Remote Door Lock/Unlock
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          Yes
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          Entertainment & Communication
          Radio
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          YesYes
          Integrated 2DIN Audio
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          YesYes
          Wireless Phone Charging
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          YesYes
          USB And Auxiliary Input
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          Yes
          Bluetooth Connectivity
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen Size
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          10.25
          10.09
          Connectivity
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          Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
          Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
          Android Auto
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          YesYes
          Apple Car Play
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          YesYes
          No. of Speakers
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          4
          6
          Additional Features
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          HD Touchscreen Navigation with Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, AI Voice Recognition System, BOSE premium 7 speaker system with dynamic speed compensation, Bluetooth multi connection
          Valet mode,ygicTM navigation, offline, GaanaTM, Booking.comTM, AudiobooksTM, 25.65 cm VW Play Touchscreen infotainment with Apps
          Usb Ports
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          YesYes
          Tweeter
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          2
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          Subwoofer
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          1
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          Speakers
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
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          Pros & Cons

          • Pros
          • Cons

            Kia Sonet

            • Looks better than before with a better lighting setup.
            • Added features, borrowed from a segment above, make it one of the most loaded SUV in its segment.
            • Most number of powertrain options in the segment, with 3 engines and 5 transmission options to choose from.
            • One of the best all rounders in the 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.

            Kia Sonet

            • Borrowing powertrains and features from a segment above has made it pretty expensive.
            • Cabin insulation could have been better.
            • Turbo-petrol engine option, in Sport mode, feels jerky to drive in traffic.
            • Rear seats could have had better cushioning and better space

            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 Sonet and Volkswagen Taigun?
          A ) Kia Sonet price starts at ₹ 8 Lakh & Volkswagen Taigun price starts at ₹ 11.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Sonet is cheaper between these two cars.
          Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Sonet and Volkswagen Taigun?
          A ) The mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Taigun is 19.01 kmpl in New Delhi. Volkswagen Taigun gives better mileage than Kia Sonet.
          *Ex-showroom price in New Delhi
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