Comparison - SsangYong Rexton Ultimate 2021 - vs - Volkswagen Taigo 2022

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Model: 
Average Price: 
£
40,665
Updated: 
14 Apr 2021
£
25,860
Updated: 
31 Dec 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Automatic
6-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
no
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
18.40gals
10.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Elemental Grey
#454A4E
Atlantic Blue
#607799
Grand White
#D3D4D6
Fine Silver
#A9B3BC
Space Black
#0D0E11
Color: 
Deep Black Pearl
#1F2125
Kings Red Metallic
#BC0A2F
Reef Blue Metallic
#2A4280
Reflex Silver Metallic
#EAEEEF
Visual Green Metallic
#A0A23F
Smokey Grey Metallic
#53545C

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Great value
Good looks
Well built

Cons
Compromised ride
Limited badge appeal
Pricier than before

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

Pros
Good off road
Excellent for towing
Plenty of space for five

Cons
Slow
Poor fuel economy
Drives like a truck

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Well equipped
Relatively cheap for its size and capability
Excellent towing capacity

Cons
Overly firm ride
Poor handling
Not as spacious as you might think

By: 
whatcar.com

Pros
Surprisingly spacious.
Decent enough to drive

Cons
Some cheap interior plastics.
Sluggish and noisy three-cylinder

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Well-equipped
Reasonable boot
Quite economical

Cons
Feels derivative
Petrol only
Auto gearbox isn't the smoothest

By: 
carbuyer.co.uk

Pros
Excellent engines shared with T-Cross
Comfortable ride
Spacious rear seats

Cons
Slightly smaller boot than T-Cross
Frustrating touch-sensitive controls
No more exciting to drive

By: 
parkers.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Diesel
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
low mpg - 24.1 / high mpg - 38.9
Engine type: 
Diesel
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
12
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
3
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.20L
1.00L
Torque: 
325ft-lbs
at 2 600rpm
147ft-lbs
at 3 000rpm
Horsepower: 
199hp
at 3 800rpm
110hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
36.00Feet
34.78Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
no
Front view Camera: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Multi-function steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Electronic cruise control
Lower windscreen wiper de-icer
Illuminated ignition
3D around view camera monitoring system
Leather Steering Wheel
Edging of the instrument cluster, the outflow, door opener and the gear lever backdrop in chrome

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
190.90in
168.15in
Width: 
77.10in
69.17in
Height: 
71.80in
59.60in
Front Track: 
64.50in
60.28in
Rear Track: 
64.50in
59.69in
Wheel Base: 
112.70in
101.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
63.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
8.40cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
20.00degrees
16.60degrees
Angle of Departure: 
22.50degrees
16.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
4806.00lbs
2612.40lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
no
yes
More Power Features: 
One-touch triple-flash indicators
Keyless push button start
Smart-key system with window control & auto closing function
Electric, folding, heated door mirrors
Electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar
6-way power-adjustable front passanger seat
Easy access mode for passenger seat
Height adjustable front headrests
Heated front seats
Ventilated front seats
Lumbar support in front seats
Driver's and front passenger's seat height adjustment
Sports comfort seats in front
Rear Seats Features: 
50:50 split-folding 3rd-row seats
60:40 split & double folding 2nd-row seats with folding centre armrest
Heated seats rear
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Double wishbone with coil spring
Independent type McPherson
Rear Suspension: 
Independent multi link
Torsion beam

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Automatic dual-zone air conditioning
Automatic internal air recirculation mode (Tunnel mode)
Automatic de-misting system
Cabin air quality control system
Air vents for rear seat passengers
Air Care Climatronic
air conditioning system with active combination filter and 2-zone temperature control
Luggage compartment light
Interior ambient lighting and surround lighting
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
HD 9.2" screen, TomTom navigation & rear-view camera
Apple Car Play & Google Android Auto
Bluetooth telephone connectivity with streamed audio
Six speakers
USB & Aux Connection
MP3, M4A, APE, OGG, WMA, FLAC & WAV file format play
6 speakers
Discover Media" Navigation including Streaming and Internet
Digital Cockpit Pro - Multi-coloured digital cockpit with various selectable information profiles
External, USB type C data socket(s) and charging socket(s)
Wireless App-Connect
Wireless Charging incl. Bluetooth

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Shark fin antenna
Black & silver roof rails
Aero-blade wipers
Rear wash/wipe with intermittent wipe
Ambient lighting with logo projection
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18"
17 in
Wheels more: 
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
205.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Disc
Rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Anti-theft alarm
High-strength-steel construction
Ultra-rigid Quad Frame for greater strength
Door impact beams for added protection from side collisions
4-channel anti-lock braking system
Hill descent control
Hill start assist
Active roll-over protection
Autonomous emergency braking
Lane departure warning
Front vehicle start warning
Lane change collision warning
Blind spot detection warning
Smart high beam
Driver attention warning
Anti-theft alarm system
e-call' Emergency call service
Central locking system with SAFELOCK
front passenger airbag deactivation
Tyre mobility kit including compressor and sealing foam
Hill start assist
Lane keeping system and traffic jam assist