Mahindra XUV400 EV vs Volkswagen Taigun

Should you buy Mahindra XUV400 EV 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. Mahindra XUV400 EV price starts at Rs 15.49 Lakh ex-showroom for EC Pro 345 kWh (Electric) and Volkswagen Taigun price starts Rs 11.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol).

XUV400 EV Vs Taigun

Key Highlights	Mahindra XUV400 EV	Volkswagen Taigun
On Road Price	Rs.18,64,841^*	Rs.22,61,213^*
Range (km)	456	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Battery Capacity (kWh)	39.4	-
Charging Time	6H 30 Min-AC-7.2 kW (0-100%)	-

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Mahindra XUV400 EV
Rs17.69 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
Rs19.83 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV400 EV
EL Pro DT 394 kWh
17.69 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
19.83 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	EL Pro DT 394 kWh	1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.18,64,841^*	Rs.22,61,213^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.35,505/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.43,702/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.74,151	Rs.48,920
User Rating	4.5 Based on 259 Reviews	4.3 Based on 242 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹0.86/km	-

Basic Information

EL Pro DT 394 kWh

1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.18,64,841^*

Rs.22,61,213^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.35,505/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.43,702/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.74,151

Rs.48,920

User Rating

4.5

Based on 259 Reviews

4.3

Based on 242 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹0.86/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1498
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Time	6H 30 Min-AC-7.2 kW (0-100%)	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	39.4	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	147.51bhp	147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	310Nm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
Range (km)	456 km	Not applicable
Range - Tested	289.5	Not applicable
Battery Warranty	8 Years or 160000 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Not applicable
Charging Time (A.C)	6H 30 Min-7.2 kW-(0-100%)	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	50 min-50 kW-(0-80%)	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	Shift-by-wire AT	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charging Options	3.3 kW AC \| 7.2 kW AC \| 50 kW DC	Not applicable
Charger Type	7.2 kW Wall Box Charger	Not applicable
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	13H (0-100%)	Not applicable
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	6H 30 Min (0-100%)	Not applicable
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	50 Min (0-80%)	Not applicable
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1498

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19.01
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	50
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	150	-
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

19.01

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.05
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	150	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	8.3 s	-
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Turning Radius (Metres)

5.05

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4200	4221
Width (mm)	1821	1760
Height (mm)	1634	1612
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	188
Wheel Base (mm)	2445	2651
Front Tread (mm)	1511	1531
Rear Tread (mm)	1563	1516
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1314
Grossweight (kg)	-	1700
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	368	385
No. of Doors	5	-
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Rear Reading Lamp

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Fabric Upholstery	No	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Additional Features	All Black Interiors, Illuminated Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors (Co-driver side), Console Roof Lamp, Padded Front Armrest with Storage, Bungee Strap for Stowage, Sunglass Holder, Supervision Cluster with 8.89 cm Screen, Instrument Cluster with Multi-colour Illumination	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
Upholstery	-	Leatherette
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Interior

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Fabric Upholstery

Exterior
Available Colours	Everest White DualtoneNebula Blue DualtoneNapoli Black Dual ToneGalaxy Grey DualtoneArctic Blue DualtoneXUV400 EV Colours	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteDeep Black PearlRising BlueReflex SilverCarban Steel GreyCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+3 MoreTaigun Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Additional Features	Black ORVMs, Sill & Wheel Arch Cladding, Satin Inserts in Door Cladding, High Mounted Stop Lamp, Electric Sunroof with Anti-pinch, Intelligent Light-sensing Headlamps, Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels, Front & Rear Skid Plate	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
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Everest White DualtoneNebula Blue DualtoneNapoli Black Dual ToneGalaxy Grey DualtoneArctic Blue DualtoneXUV400 EV Colours

Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteDeep Black PearlRising BlueReflex Silver+3 MoreTaigun Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Rain Sensing Wiper

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver and Passenger
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	7	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	4	-
Additional Features	17.78 cm Touch Screen Infotainment System with Navigation & 4 Speakers, Bluesense+ (Exclusive app with 60+class leading connectivity features), Smart Watch Connectivity, Smart Steering System, Voice Coands & SMS Read Out	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Tweeter	2	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Mahindra XUV400 EV
- Real-world range is suitable for use beyond city borders
- Cabin ergonomics are on point
- Dual digital 10.25-inch screens are crisp and lag-free
- Effortless performance
- Based on a global NCAP 5-star crash safety rated platform
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.

Mahindra XUV400 EV
- Copper contrast panels may not be to everyone’s taste, especially if you prefer subtle styling
- Still no OTA update for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Misses out on a few feel-good features like ventilated seats
- Rear view camera’s execution could be better
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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