VW Taigo vs Dacia Bigster – Differences & prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Taigo has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the Dacia Bigster costs 20600 £. That’s a price difference of around 938 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Dacia Bigster manages with 4.70 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.30 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Dacia Bigster has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 155 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Taigo is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8.20 s, while the Dacia Bigster takes 9.70 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Taigo performs a bit better – reaching 212 km/h, while the Dacia Bigster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 32 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Taigo pulls barely noticeable stronger with 250 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the VW Taigo is somewhat lighter – 1229 kg compared to 1425 kg. The difference is around 196 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Dacia Bigster offers noticeable more room – 667 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 227 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Bigster performs evident better – up to 1937 L, which is about 715 L more than the VW Taigo.

When it comes to payload, Dacia Bigster minimal takes the win – 467 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

All in all, the Dacia Bigster shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.