Renault Kadjar vs Volkswagen Taigo
Renault Kadjar
Renault’s roomy, comfortable compact SUV.
VS
Volkswagen Taigo
Volkswagen’s compact coupé crossover.
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Pick this one if…
Renault Kadjar
Pick the Kadjar for a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with an affordable used supply.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel).
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Pick this one if…
Volkswagen Taigo
Pick the Taigo for a stylish coupé crossover with low running costs and city-friendly dimensions.
Best engine: The 1.0 TSI (110 hp) or 1.5 TSI (150 hp).
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Performance
1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol
| Renault Kadjar | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
140 hp
Winner
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110 hp
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| Torque |
240 Nm
Winner
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200 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
9,6 s
Winner
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10,5 s
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| Top speed |
205 km/h
Winner
|
191 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
100,0 hp/t
Winner
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93,6 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
125 g/km
|
123 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,6 L/100km
|
5,4 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| Renault Kadjar | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
472 L
Winner
|
440 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.478 L
Winner
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1.222 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,65 m
Winner
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2,57 m
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| Length |
4,45 m
|
4,27 m
|
| Width |
1,84 m
|
1,76 m
|
| Height |
1,61 m
|
1,49 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Renault Kadjar | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CMF-CD | MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/T-Cross) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi | EA211 1.0 TSI · EA211 Evo 1.5 TSI |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · X-tronic CVT | 5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 / 6d | Euro 6d (all engines) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6d petrol allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC/X-tronic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes
Volkswagen Taigo
- DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
- Infotainment glitches on early cars
- Plastic water pump/thermostat module
Pros
Renault Kadjar
- Roomy boot and comfortable ride
- Affordable and plentiful used
- Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel
Volkswagen Taigo
- Coupé design stands apart from the T-Cross
- Thrifty 1.0 TSI engines with low CO2
- Compact and agile in town
Cons
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Interior less modern than newer rivals
Volkswagen Taigo
- Less rear headroom due to the sloping roof
- No all-wheel drive available
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Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
Renault Kadjar
5 for sale · from € 6.999
Volkswagen Taigo
27 for sale · from € 16.450
Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI · R-Line · CarPlay · LED · Keyless
€ 20.990
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Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI · R-Line · Camera · CarPlay · Navigation
€ 27.490
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Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI · R-Line · 360° camera · CarPlay · Navigation
€ 23.990
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