Compare Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Taigun vs Kia Carens [2022-2023]

Seltos vs Taigun vs Carens [2022-2023] Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	3 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Global NCAP)	3 Star (Global NCAP)
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Central Locking	With Key	Remote	With Key

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Digital

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	2 Din	Not Applicable	2 Din
  Infotainment Display	Digital Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android Auto Support
  Apple Car Play Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
  Heater
  Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
  AC for Third Row	-	-	Vents on Roof
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Drum	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Differential Lock

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric + Leatherette
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	-	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Third Row Seat	-	-	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat
  Third Row Seats Type
  Split Third Row Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Exterior Door Handles	Silver	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted	Silver
  Blinds - Side Window
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Internally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	Halogen Projector	Halogen	Halogen
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Tail Light	Halogen	LED	Halogen

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Black	-	Black and Beige
  Lights inside Cabin
  Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only	Front, Second & Third
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Third Row Cup Holders
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	4	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Seltos vs Taigun vs Carens [2022-2023] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	-	11.3	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	17	19.87	15.7
  Driving Range (km)	850	994	707
  Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	1.0L TSI	Smartstream G 1.5
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
  Electric Motor	No	-	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	No	Turbocharged	No
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	5.05	-
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
  Suspension - Rear	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Twist Beam Axle	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
  Tyres Size - Front	205 / 65 R16	205 / 60 R16	195 / 65 R15
  Tyres Size - Rear	205 / 65 R16	205 / 60 R16	195 / 65 R15
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver	Steel

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	433	385	216
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	50	50	45
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	7
  Length (mm)	4365	4221	4540
  Width (mm)	1800	1760	1800
  Height (mm)	1620	1612	1708
  Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2651	2780
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	188	195
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1208	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	3
  No of Doors	5	5	5

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Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings 0 Reviews	5/5 1 Ratings 1 Reviews	4.4/5 7 Ratings 7 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	-	4.3 Exterior
	-	-	4.4 Interior
	-	-	4.6 Ride Quality