Volkswagen is gearing up for the launch of the Volkswagen Virtus sedan in India, but Volkswagen recently launched the Volkswagen Taigun in the country. So, which Volkswagen 5-seater is the right 5-seater for you?
In this comparison, we shall compare both cars on various parameters such as Design, Space, Features, Safety, and Powertrain.
Design
The upcoming Volkswagen Virtus and the Volkswagen Taigun both have a very understated design language vehicles will be built on the MQB A0-IN platform. However, the upcoming Volkswagen Virtus is a sedan, whereas the Volkswagen Taigun is an SUV.
Thanks to the SUV body style, the Volkswagen Taigun may appeal to more consumers – Thanks to the recent craze for SUVs. Apart from that, more people in India prefer the brawnier SUV styling over the more elegant looking sedan silhouette.
That being said, it is always better to choose an option that appeals to you than what others think.
Space
Since both the Volkswagen Virtus and Volkswagen Taigun are built on the same MQB-A0 IN platform, both vehicles are likely to sport an identical wheelbase. However, being a sedan, the Volkswagen Virtus is will be longer than the Volkswagen Taigun, just like the Skoda Slavia and Skoda Kushaq.
The Volkswagen Taigun being an SUV will offer more space inside and it will be more suitable for taller and elderly people – Thanks to its taller seating position, making ingress and egress more convenient.
Features
As mentioned earlier, the upcoming Volkswagen Virtus and the Volkswagen Taigun use the same platform and it is safe to expect the upcoming Volkswagen Virtus to mimic the feature list on the Volkswagen Taigun.
This means, booth vehicles will sport features such as a large 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, reverse camera, LED headlamps, cooled seats, wireless charging pad, touch-sensitive air-con controls, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a few more.
Safety
As the feature list, the safety list on the Volkswagen Virtus is likely to mimic the safety features on the Volkswagen Taigun SUV with the inclusion of safety systems such as multiple airbags, hill-hold control, ABS with EBD, TCS, Brake Disc Wiping, Roll Over Protection, TPMS, multi-collision braking system, hill start assist, Anti-Slip Regulation and Motor Slip Regulation, ISOFIX points and a few more.
Powertrain
The upcoming Volkswagen Virtus will come with two engine options as the Volkswagen Taigun SUV – The frugal 1.0-litre TSI engine and a more potent 1.5-litre TSI engine.
The 1.0-litre TSI engine produces 113bhp of peak power and 178Nm of peak torque and comes mated either to a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic. Whereas the 1.5-litre TSI unit produces 150bhp of peak power and 250Nm of peak torque. This engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual unit or a more advanced 7-speed DSG transmission.
However, expect Volkswagen Virtus to offer better performance and fuel economy, thanks to its lighter kerb weight and better aerodynamics.
Thoughts About Volkswagen Virtus & Volkswagen Taigun
The launch of the Volkswagen Taigun significantly improved the sales figures of Volkswagen in India and with the launch of Volkswagen Virtus, we expect more overall sales for Volkswagen in the coming months.
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