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Kia Syros vs Volkswagen Taigun

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 23 Oct 2026.

Kia Syros
Volkswagen Taigun

Kia

Syros

From ₹8.42 Lakh

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Volkswagen

Taigun

From ₹10.99 Lakh

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Kia SyrosHTE Turbo Petrol MT · ₹8.42 Lakh
Volkswagen TaigunComfortline 1.0L TSI MT · ₹10.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Syros: ₹8.42 Lakh (ahead) Taigun: ₹10.99 Lakh Syros ₹2.58 lakh cheaper
Safety Syros: 5 stars Taigun: 5 stars Different crash tests
Mileage Syros: 18.2 kmpl Taigun: 19.98 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Syros: 120 PS (ahead) Taigun: 115 PS Different engines
Boot Syros: 465 litres (ahead) Taigun: 385 litres Length 3,995 vs 4,221 mm
Versions Syros: 17 (ahead) Taigun: 11 Only Syros: turbo petrol, manual

Pick the Syros for the lower price, more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Pick the Taigun for better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹8.42 Lakh
₹10.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹9.39 Lakh
₹12.57 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹15,781 a month
₹21,125 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Turbo petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
120 PS
115 PS
Torque
172 Nm
178 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
18.2 kmpl
19.98 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Compact SUV
Compact Performance SUV
Seating Capacity
5
5 Seats
Fuel Type
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol

Engine & Performance

Engine Options
1.0L Turbo-Petrol, 1.5L CRDi Diesel
Not listed
Fuel Tank
45 litres
50 Litres
Displacement
Not listed
999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,498 cc (1.5L TSI EVO with ACT)
Engine
Not listed
1.0L 3-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (115 PS & 178 Nm) / 1.5L 4-Cylinder TSI EVO Turbo Petrol (150 PS & 250 Nm)
0-100 km/h
Not listed
8.9 sec (1.5L TSI DSG) / 10.6 sec (1.0L TSI)
Top Speed
Not listed
185 km/h

Transmission

Transmission Options
6-Speed Manual (Petrol/Diesel), 7-Speed DCT (Petrol), 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (Diesel)
Not listed
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Electronic Differential Lock (XDS)
Transmission
Not listed
6-Speed Manual / 8-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (1.0L TSI) / 7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic (1.5L TSI)
Gears
Not listed
6 / 7-DSG
Paddles
Not listed
Yes (7-speed DSG)
Hybrid
Not listed
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar & Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Twist Beam Axle with High-Performance Gas Shock Absorbers
Front Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 276 mm with Red Calipers on GT)
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum Brakes (Rear)
Tyre Size
215/55 R17
205/55 R17 Tubeless Radial
Wheels
16-inch and 17-inch Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels (by variant)
17-inch 'Cassino' / 'Manila' Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel
Not listed
16-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
3995 mm
4,221 mm
Width
1805 mm
1,760 mm
Height
1680 mm
1,612 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
2550 mm
2,651 mm (Longest wheelbase in compact SUV segment)
Ground Clearance
190 mm
188 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance)
Boot Space
465 litres
385 Litres (expandable to 1,405 L with 60:40 folded seats)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,230 kg - 1,310 kg
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.05 m

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
6 (Driver, Passenger, Side, and Rear Side)
6 Airbags Standard across all Topline / GT variants (Dual front on base)
NCAP Rating
Bharat NCAP (2025): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.21/32) and 5 stars for children (44.42/49). It covers the turbo-petrol Syros; the diesel is not on Bharat NCAP's list.
Global NCAP (2022): 5 stars for adult occupants (29.64/34) and 5 stars for children (42/49). Global NCAP tested it together with the Skoda Kushaq, before the 2026 facelift.
Stability Control
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC with 40+ Active Features: Multi-Collision Brakes MCB, Hill Hold Control, XDS Electronic Diff Lock, ABS with EBD)
Hill Assist
Yes
Not listed
ADAS
Removed in the MY2026 variant rejig; not offered on the current petrol/diesel Syros lineup (was offered at original launch)
None
Camera
Not listed
Rear Parking Camera with Static Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Tyre Pressure Deflation Warning TPMS)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.25-inch (base variants), 12.3-inch (HTX variants)
10.1-inch High-Definition VW Play Touchscreen Infotainment with Wireless App-Connect & Gaana/JioSaavn In-Built
Connectivity
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Not listed
Audio System
8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system (premium variants)
6-Speaker Sound System (Subwoofer & Amplifier on Sound Edition)
Sunroof
Single-pane (HTE Opt), Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof (HTK+ and above)
Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch
Rear View Camera
Rear camera with dynamic guidelines from HTK(EX) upward
Not listed
Instrument Cluster
Not listed
8.0-inch Full Digital Color Virtual Cockpit Driver Display Cluster with Customizable Views
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Tech
Not listed
My Volkswagen Connect Plus with Live Vehicle Tracking, Geofencing, Speed Alerts
Seat Features
Not listed
Front Row Ventilated Seats in Perforated Leatherette + 6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver & Passenger Seats (GT Plus)
Climate Control
Not listed
Climatronic Touch Automatic Climate Control with Air Care Allergen PM2.5 Filter & Rear AC Vents
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps
Full LED Dual-Beam Headlamps with Integrated Signature 3D LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
DRLs
LED DRLs
Not listed
Tail Lights
Not listed
Continuous Full-Width 'Infinity' 3D LED Tail Lightblade across entire rear tailgate
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Not listed
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, GT Badging with Red Brake Calipers, Silver Anodized Roof Rails & Skid Plates

Warranty & Service

Standard Warranty
Standard Kia India factory warranty, extendable via paid Kia Shield Extended Warranty program
4 Years / 1,00,000 km 4EVER Care Comprehensive Warranty (Extendable up to 7 Years / 1,50,000 km)
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
17 versions
11 versions
Price range
₹8.42 Lakh – ₹15.82 Lakh
₹10.99 Lakh – ₹19.47 Lakh
Colours
9 colours
9 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the Syros sells a turbo petrol, manual version: 5 versions, from ₹8.42 Lakh.

Only the Taigun sells a petrol, manual version: 5 versions, from ₹10.99 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Syros HTE Turbo Petrol MT against Taigun Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT

CitySyrosTaigunGap
Mumbai₹9.73 Lakh₹12.79 LakhSyros ₹3.06 lakh less
Pune₹9.73 Lakh₹12.79 LakhSyros ₹3.06 lakh less
New Delhi₹9.39 Lakh₹12.57 LakhSyros ₹3.18 lakh less
Bengaluru₹9.99 Lakh₹13.36 LakhSyros ₹3.36 lakh less
Chennai₹9.92 Lakh₹13.48 LakhSyros ₹3.56 lakh less
Hyderabad₹10.03 Lakh₹13.51 LakhSyros ₹3.47 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹9.31 Lakh₹12.13 LakhSyros ₹2.83 lakh less
Kolkata₹9.27 Lakh₹12.57 LakhSyros ₹3.31 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Syros or the Taigun?

The Syros, by ₹2.58 lakh on the versions compared here: Syros HTE Turbo Petrol MT at ₹8.42 Lakh against Taigun Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT at ₹10.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹9.39 Lakh against ₹12.57 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Taigun claims 19.98 kmpl against 18.2 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Syros: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2025. The Taigun: 5 stars, Global NCAP 2022. The Syros has 6 airbags and the Taigun up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Syros HTE Turbo Petrol MT makes 120 PS and 172 Nm and the Taigun Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT makes 115 PS and 178 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Taigun is 226 mm longer. Boot space is 465 litres in the Syros and 385 litres in the Taigun.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹15,781 a month for the Syros and ₹21,125 for the Taigun, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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