VW Taigo 1.0 TSI petrol FWD automatic

2024
53%

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Euro NCAP

See the safety results of the VW Taigo by Euro NCAP

Results
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7.0 10 Clean Air Index
5.2 10 Energy Efficiency Index
3.8 10 Greenhouse Gas Index
Laboratory Tests NMHC NOX NH3 CO PN
7.310 Cold Test
8.910 Warm Test
7.510 Highway
5.510 Cold Ambient Test
Road Test
7.410 On-Road Drive
3.45 On-Road Short Trip
3.58 On-Road Heavy Load
4.05 On-Road Light Load
2.02 Congestion
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

In terms of Clean Air, the Taigo performs well under moderate conditions, but also in the challenging Highway Test, where it demonstrates respectable pollutant output levels. The small VW keeps its composure and shows consistent performance both in lab and on the road, and impresses with particle emissions which in most tests are unusually low compared to other petrol powertrains. In the dynamic Heavy Load On-Road trip, the CO emissions come close to the gross exceedance threshold, but this small weakness doesn't prevent the Taigo from scoring 7/10.

Laboratory Tests Energy
5.910 Cold Test
6.110 Warm Test
4.110 Highway
4.810 Cold Ambient Test
Consumption Driving Range
Average 6.1kWh100 km 668km
Worst-Case 10.5kWh100 km 382km
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

The Volkswagen Taigo offers mixed performance in terms of energy efficiency. In the standard WLTC+ Lab Tests, it consumes about 5.5 l/100 km and the figures increases to 7 l/100 km in the Highway Test. In the -7°C a Cold Ambient Test, the car needs 6.5 l/100 km. 5.7 l/100 km were required in the real-world On-Road Drive. The best value was recorded in the Light Load Test – 4.5 l/100 km - and the worst in the dynamic Heavy Load Test with a disappointing 10.5 l/100 km, which is probably due to the limited suitability of downsized petrol engines for sporty high load driving.

Greenhouse Gases CO2 N2O CH4
4.610 Cold Test
4.910 Warm Test
2.410 Highway
3.310 Cold Ambient Test
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

This Index is based on a Well-to-Wheel+ approach. The Taigo's score benefits from the bonus points for the close-to-zero values of the non-regulated N2O and CH4 emissions. In the standard Cold WLTC+ Lab Test, 128 g CO2/km are measured at the tailpipe. With the addition of some 33 g/km from petrol fuel production and supply, the total CO2 equivalent emissions rise to approx. 161 g/km. In the Highway Test, the total figure is 201 g CO2 eq./km, due to higher consumption.

Our verdict

The Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI, a petrol-powered compact crossover SUV with automatic transmission and a power of 81 kW, demonstrates an environmental behaviour which allows it to access Green NCAP's additional robustness test stage. The vehicle convinces with good pollutant emission level and pleasantly surprises with particle emissions lower than those of many competitors. In terms of energy efficiency, the Taigo scores 5.2/10, which is good but not outstanding. While it performs well under normal conditions, fuel consumption increases significantly under more challenging conditions like Highway driving or dynamic Heavy Load trips. The results in the Greenhouse Gas Index are marginal due to the usage of fossil petrol to provide the propulsion energy, where both the direct emissions on the tailpipe and the upstream emissions for the production and supply of the fuel determine the score. Like other conventional vehicles, this part of the assessment presents the biggest challenge in Green NCAP's rating. Despite these challenges, the Taigo, supported by its compact body and low weight, managed to score well enough to achieve an Average Score of 53% and collect 3 Green Stars, presenting a viable option for audience targeting a small petrol SUV.

Specifications

  • Tested Car WVGZZZCS8RY02XXXX
  • Publication Date 09 2024
  • Vehicle Class Small SUV
  • Emissions Class Euro 6d AP
  • Tyres 205/60 R16 92V
  • Mass 1,207 kg
  • Engine Size 999 cc
  • Power/Torque 81 kW/200 Nm
  • Declared CO2 133 g/km
  • Declared Consumption 5.8 l/100 km
  • Heating Concept Waste heat