VW Taigo
1.0 TSI petrol FWD automatic
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.
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Update February 2025 - Green NCAP awarded the 2024 Category Winner Petrol Car to VW Taigo
