Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Taigun (2026)
Kia Seltos (₹11.00 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh) and Volkswagen Taigun (₹11.00 Lakh – ₹19.30 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other).
- The Kia Seltos is the more powerful car, with 158 bhp against 148 bhp.
- The Kia Seltos is more efficient on paper — up to 2026 kmpl vs 19.9 kmpl.
- The Kia Seltos has the bigger boot: 447 litres vs 385 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Kia Seltos in short
The second-generation Seltos arrived in July 2026 as Kia India's most consequential launch of the year: bolder styling, dual 12.3-inch displays, up to Level 2+ ADAS with a built-in dashcam on the new GTX(O)/X-Line(O) trims, and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating whose 31.70/32 adult score is the highest yet for an ICE car. The three familiar engines carry over — 115bhp petrol, 158bhp turbo-petrol, 116bhp diesel — across a restructured 12-trim walk. It renews its rivalry with the Hyundai Creta, and now also the Renault Duster and Nissan Tekton.
Full Seltos prices & variants →Volkswagen Taigun in short
The Volkswagen Taigun is the driver-focused pick among midsize SUVs, pitching German engineering against the feature-loaded Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. Its GT variants with the 150 PS 1.5 TSI and DSG remain the quickest way to hustle through a set of corners in this class. Five stars at Global NCAP make it as safe as it is fun.
Full Taigun prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Seltos or Taigun?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Seltos vs Taigun — which is safer?
The Kia Seltos scores 5 stars and the Volkswagen Taigun scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the Seltos or the Taigun?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). The Kia Seltos is the more powerful car, with 158 bhp against 148 bhp. The Kia Seltos is more efficient on paper — up to 2026 kmpl vs 19.9 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.