Maruti Ciaz vs Volkswagen Taigun

Should you buy Maruti Ciaz 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. Maruti Ciaz price starts at Rs 9.41 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol) and Volkswagen Taigun price starts Rs 11.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol). Ciaz has 1462 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Taigun has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Ciaz has a mileage of 20.65 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Taigun has a mileage of 19.87 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Ciaz Vs Taigun

Key Highlights	Maruti Ciaz	Volkswagen Taigun
On Road Price	Rs.14,06,837^*	Rs.22,87,208^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1462	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Maruti Ciaz
Rs12.31 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
Rs19.83 Lakh^*
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Maruti Ciaz
Alpha AT
12.31 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
19.83 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Alpha AT	1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,06,837^*	Rs.22,87,208^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.27,135/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.43,529/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.34,797	Rs.85,745
User Rating	4.5 Based on 738 Reviews	4.3 Based on 241 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Alpha AT

1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,06,837^*

Rs.22,87,208^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.27,135/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.43,529/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.34,797

Rs.85,745

User Rating

4.5

Based on 738 Reviews

4.3

Based on 241 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	1462	1498
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	103.25bhp@6000rpm	147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	138Nm@4400rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	-
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	4 Speed	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

1462

1498

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

103.25bhp@6000rpm

147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	20.04	19.01
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	43	50
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

20.04

19.01

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

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	Power	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.4	5.05
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	195/55 R16	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Power

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4490	4221
Width (mm)	1730	1760
Height (mm)	1485	1612
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	188
Wheel Base (mm)	2650	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1531
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1516
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1314
Grossweight (kg)	1530	1700
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	510	385
No. of Doors	4	-
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
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
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Additional Features	Chrome Garnish (Steering Wheel, Inside Door Handles,AC Louvers Knob, Parking Brake Lever),Eco Illumination,Wooden Finish on I/P & Door Garnish,Satin Finish on AC Louvers (Front&Rear),Chrome Finish on Floor Console,Rear Centre Armrest (With Cup Holders),Footwell Lamps(Driver,Passenger),Sunglass Holder,	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 Cluster	Semi	-
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	Pearl Arctic WhitePearl Metallic Dignity BrownOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofPearl Midnight BlackGrandeur Grey With BlackGrandeur GreyPearl Metallic Dignity Brown With BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreCiaz Colours	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteDeep Black PearlRising BlueReflex SilverCarban Steel GreyCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+3 MoreTaigun Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Dual Tone Exterior,Split Rear Combination LampsLED Rear Combination Lamps,Chrome Accents on Front Grille,Trunk Lid Chrome Garnish,Door Beltline Garnish,Body Coloured ORVMs,Body Coloured Door Handles(Chrome),Front Fog Lamp Ornament(Chrome),Rear Reflector Ornament(Chrome),	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	-
Antenna	Glass	-
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	195/55 R16	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Pearl Arctic WhitePearl Metallic Dignity BrownOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofPearl Midnight Black+5 MoreCiaz Colours

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

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver	Driver and Passenger
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	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	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Tweeter	2	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Maruti Ciaz
- Space. A genuine 5-seater sedan; gobbles up the family happily
- Fuel efficiency. Mild-hybrid tech on petrol ensures the wallet remains fat
- Well-equipped lower variants. You don’t really have to buy the top-spec for a premium experience
- Value for money. Aggressive pricing undercuts most of its competition
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.

Maruti Ciaz
- Misses out on a few good to have features such as a sunroof, six airbags, etc
- Automatic is an old 4-speed torque converter.
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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Rs.9.41 - 12.31 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Maruti Ciaz and Volkswagen Taigun?

A ) The mileage of Ciaz is 20.04 kmpl & the mileage of Taigun is 19.01 kmpl. Maruti Ciaz gives better mileage than Volkswagen Taigun.

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