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MG Astor vs Volkswagen Taigun

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 25 Oct 2026.

MG Astor
Volkswagen Taigun

MG Motor

Astor

From ₹9.79 Lakh

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Volkswagen

Taigun

From ₹10.99 Lakh

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MG AstorSprint MT · ₹9.79 Lakh
Volkswagen TaigunComfortline 1.0L TSI MT · ₹10.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Astor: ₹9.79 Lakh (ahead) Taigun: ₹10.99 Lakh Astor ₹1.21 lakh cheaper
Safety Astor: Not rated yet Taigun: 5 stars (ahead) ASEAN NCAP and Global NCAP
Mileage Astor: 14.34–15.43 kmpl Taigun: 19.98 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Astor: 110 PS Taigun: 115 PS (ahead) Torque 144 vs 178 Nm
Boot Astor: 422 litres (ahead) Taigun: 385 litres Length 4,323 vs 4,221 mm
Versions Astor: 7 Taigun: 11 (ahead)

Pick the Astor for the lower price and the bigger boot.

Pick the Taigun for the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹9.79 Lakh
₹10.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹10.97 Lakh
₹12.57 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹18,438 a month
₹21,125 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
110 PS
115 PS
Torque
144 Nm
178 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
14.34–15.43 kmpl
19.98 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Compact Luxury SUV
Compact Performance SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Displacement
1,498 cc (1.5L NA Petrol, only engine currently offered)
999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,498 cc (1.5L TSI EVO with ACT)
Engine
1.5L VTi-TECH 4-Cylinder NA Petrol (110 PS & 144 Nm), only engine currently offered; the previously offered 1.3L Turbo has been discontinued
1.0L 3-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (115 PS & 178 Nm) / 1.5L 4-Cylinder TSI EVO Turbo Petrol (150 PS & 250 Nm)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with 3 Steering Modes (Urban, Normal, Dynamic)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Electronic Differential Lock (XDS)
0-100 km/h
Not officially published for the current 1.5L NA Petrol lineup (the previously quoted 10.2 sec was for the now-discontinued 1.3L Turbo)
8.9 sec (1.5L TSI DSG) / 10.6 sec (1.0L TSI)
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h

Transmission

Transmission
5-Speed Manual / 8-Speed Stepped CVT (1.5L NA Petrol, only engine currently offered)
6-Speed Manual / 8-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (1.0L TSI) / 7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic (1.5L TSI)
Gears
5 / 8-CVT
6 / 7-DSG
Paddles
No
Yes (7-speed DSG)
Hybrid
None
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Disc (Front 280 mm)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 276 mm with Red Calipers on GT)
Rear Brakes
Disc (Rear 270 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Drum Brakes (Rear)
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar & Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Twist Beam Axle with High-Performance Gas Shock Absorbers
Wheels
17-inch Turbine-Inspired Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels (with Red Calipers on Black Edition)
17-inch 'Cassino' / 'Manila' Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
215/55 R17 Tubeless Radial
205/55 R17 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
16-inch Steel Spare Wheel under luggage floor
16-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,323 mm
4,221 mm
Width
1,809 mm
1,760 mm
Height
1,650 mm (with roof rails)
1,612 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
2,585 mm
2,651 mm (Longest wheelbase in compact SUV segment)
Ground Clearance
180 mm
188 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance)
Kerb Weight
1,260 kg - 1,345 kg
1,230 kg - 1,310 kg
Boot Space
422 Litres
385 Litres (expandable to 1,405 L with 60:40 folded seats)
Fuel Tank
45 Litres
50 Litres
Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.05 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The Thai-built pre-facelift MG ZS scored 5 stars from ASEAN NCAP (2020). Euro NCAP gave the European ZS 3 stars in 2017.
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.
Airbags
6 Airbags on Savvy Pro and Sharp Pro (Dual front, side thorax, full curtain airbags) / Dual Front on base
6 Airbags Standard across all Topline / GT variants (Dual front on base)
Stability Control
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP with 14 Standard Safety Features: Traction Control, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold)
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC with 40+ Active Features: Multi-Collision Brakes MCB, Hill Hold Control, XDS Electronic Diff Lock, ABS with EBD)
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Autonomous Level 2 by Bosch with 14 Advanced Safety Features: Adaptive Cruise Control ACC, Forward Collision Warning FCW, Automatic Emergency Braking AEB, Lane Keep Assist LKA, Lane Departure Warning LDW, Blind Spot Detection BSD, Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA, Intelligent Headlamp Control IHC, Speed Assist System SAS)
None
Camera
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Approach View & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Camera with Static Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Deflation Warning TPMS)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.1-inch High-Definition Touchscreen Infotainment System with i-SMART 2.0 + Personal AI Robot Assistant on Dashboard with Human-Like Expressions & Voice Recognition
10.1-inch High-Definition VW Play Touchscreen Infotainment with Wireless App-Connect & Gaana/JioSaavn In-Built
Instrument Cluster
7.0-inch Full Digital Color TFT Instrument Display with ADAS Visualizer
8.0-inch Full Digital Color Virtual Cockpit Driver Display Cluster with Customizable Views
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Tech
MG i-SMART 2.0 with 80+ Connected Features, JioSaavn In-Built, Digital Key with Bluetooth, Remote AC Control, Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates
My Volkswagen Connect Plus with Live Vehicle Tracking, Geofencing, Speed Alerts
Audio System
6-Speaker Audio System with Sound Tuning
6-Speaker Sound System (Subwoofer & Amplifier on Sound Edition)
Sunroof
Dual-Pane Panoramic 'Skyroof' covering 90% of roof area with Power Roller Blind
Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch
Seat Features
6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat + Front Row Ventilated Seats in Dual-Tone Sangria Red & Black / Tuxedo Black Leatherette
Front Row Ventilated Seats in Perforated Leatherette + 6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver & Passenger Seats (GT Plus)
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 Air Quality Filter & Rear AC Vents
Climatronic Touch Automatic Climate Control with Air Care Allergen PM2.5 Filter & Rear AC Vents
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Front Console)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Full LED Hawkeye Projector Headlamps with Integrated LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Full LED Dual-Beam Headlamps with Integrated Signature 3D LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Full LED Split Tail Lamps with 3D Geometric Lightblade
Continuous Full-Width 'Infinity' 3D LED Tail Lightblade across entire rear tailgate
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Front Bumper LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function & Celestial Chrome Front Grille
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, GT Badging with Red Brake Calipers, Silver Anodized Roof Rails & Skid Plates

Warranty & Service

Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km (Extendable up to 5 Years / Unlimited km via MG Shield)
4 Years / 1,00,000 km 4EVER Care Comprehensive Warranty (Extendable up to 7 Years / 1,50,000 km)
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
7 versions
11 versions
Price range
₹9.79 Lakh – ₹15.3 Lakh
₹10.99 Lakh – ₹19.47 Lakh
Colours
6 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

Petrol, manual

Sprint MT₹9.79 Lakh Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT₹10.99 Lakh Taigun ₹1.21 lakh more

Petrol, automatic

Select CVT₹13.56 Lakh Highline 1.0L TSI AT₹14.1 Lakh Taigun ₹53,800 more

On-road price by city

Astor Sprint MT against Taigun Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT

CityAstorTaigunGap
Mumbai₹11.37 Lakh₹12.79 LakhAstor ₹1.43 lakh less
Pune₹11.37 Lakh₹12.79 LakhAstor ₹1.43 lakh less
New Delhi₹10.97 Lakh₹12.57 LakhAstor ₹1.60 lakh less
Bengaluru₹11.67 Lakh₹13.36 LakhAstor ₹1.68 lakh less
Chennai₹11.59 Lakh₹13.48 LakhAstor ₹1.89 lakh less
Hyderabad₹11.71 Lakh₹13.51 LakhAstor ₹1.79 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹10.88 Lakh₹12.13 LakhAstor ₹1.26 lakh less
Kolkata₹10.83 Lakh₹12.57 LakhAstor ₹1.75 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 Astor or the Taigun?

The Astor, by ₹1.21 lakh on the versions compared here: Astor Sprint MT at ₹9.79 Lakh against Taigun Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT at ₹10.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹10.97 Lakh against ₹12.57 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Taigun claims 19.98 kmpl against 14.34–15.43 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Astor: not tested in this form; the Thai-built pre-facelift MG ZS scored 5 stars (ASEAN NCAP 2020). The Taigun: 5 stars, Global NCAP 2022. The Astor has up to 6 airbags and the Taigun up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Astor Sprint MT makes 110 PS and 144 Nm and the Taigun Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT makes 115 PS and 178 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Astor is 102 mm longer. Boot space is 422 litres in the Astor and 385 litres in the Taigun.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹18,438 a month for the Astor and ₹21,125 for the Taigun, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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