Maruti Jimny vs Volkswagen Taigun

Should you buy Maruti Jimny 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 Jimny price starts at Rs 12.76 Lakh ex-showroom for Zeta (Petrol) and Volkswagen Taigun price starts Rs 11.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol). Jimny has 1462 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Taigun has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Jimny has a mileage of 16.94 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Taigun has a mileage of 19.87 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Jimny Vs Taigun

Key Highlights	Maruti Jimny	Volkswagen Taigun
On Road Price	Rs.17,12,260^*	Rs.22,61,213^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1462	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Maruti Jimny
Rs14.96 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
Rs19.83 Lakh^*
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Maruti Jimny
Alpha Dual Tone AT
14.96 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
19.83 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Alpha Dual Tone AT	1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.17,12,260^*	Rs.22,61,213^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.33,156/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.43,702/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.41,515	Rs.48,920
User Rating	4.5 Based on 390 Reviews	4.3 Based on 242 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Alpha Dual Tone AT

1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.17,12,260^*

Rs.22,61,213^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.33,156/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.43,702/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.41,515

Rs.48,920

User Rating

4.5

Based on 390 Reviews

4.3

Based on 242 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	K15B	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	1462	1498
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	103bhp@6000rpm	147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	134.2Nm@4000rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Multipoint Injection	-
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	4-Speed	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

K15B

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

1462

1498

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

103bhp@6000rpm

147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	16.39	19.01
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40	50
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	155	-
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

16.39

19.01

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi link suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.7	5.05
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	155	-
Tyre Size	195/80 R15	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi link suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi link suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3985	4221
Width (mm)	1645	1760
Height (mm)	1720	1612
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	210	188
Wheel Base (mm)	2590	2651
Front Tread (mm)	1395	1531
Rear Tread (mm)	1405	1516
Kerb Weight (kg)	1205	1314
Grossweight (kg)	1545	1700
Approach Angle	36°	-
Break Over Angle	24°	-
Departure Angle	46°	-
Seating Capacity	4	5
Boot Space (Litres)	211	385
No. of Doors	5	-
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Additional Features	Near Flat Reclinable Front Seats,Scratch-resistant & Stain Removable IP Finish,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Rear x 2,Digital Clock,Center Console Tray,Floor Console Tray,Front & Rear Tow Hooks	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
Adjustable Steering	Height only	-
KeyLess Entry	-	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Rear Reading Lamp

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	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	Yes	-
Upholstery	-	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteSizzling Red/ Bluish Black RoofGranite GreyBluish BlackSizzling RedNexa BlueKinetic Yellow/Bluish Black Roof+2 MoreJimny 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
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Headlamp Washers	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Hard Top,Gunmetal Grey Grille with Chrome Plating,Drip Rails,Trapezoidal Wheel Arch Extensions,Clamshell Bonnet,Lumber Black Scratch-resistant Bumpers,Tailgate Mounted Spare Wheel,Dark Green Glass (Window)	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
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	195/80 R15	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteSizzling Red/ Bluish Black RoofGranite GreyBluish BlackSizzling Red+2 MoreJimny Colours

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

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	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
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
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	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 Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	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	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	9	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	4	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Maruti Jimny
- Looks quirky with its upright stance, compact dimensions and fun colours
- Spacious for four people
- Ride comfort is well-tuned for city duties despite being a capable off-roader
- Lightweight and amateur-friendly off-roader that'll keep seasoned off-road drivers happy too
- Boot space is usable for suitcases even with all seats up
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 Jimny
- Lacks cabin practicality like storage spaces and bottle holders
- Engine performance is underwhelming with a full load
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.12.76 - 14.96 Lakh^*
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Rs.11.50 - 17.62 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

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

A ) The mileage of Jimny is 16.39 kmpl & the mileage of Taigun is 19.01 kmpl. Volkswagen Taigun gives better mileage than Maruti Jimny.

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