Deepal S07 vs Volkswagen Tayron

The Deepal S07 starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen Tayron opens at $48,290. That makes the Volkswagen Tayron the more affordable entry point by $1,700.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $54,989 and $53,119 respectively.

The Deepal S07 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Volkswagen Tayron, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Deepal S07 and Volkswagen Tayron hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 95% for the Deepal S07 and 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Deepal S07, against 6 on the Volkswagen Tayron.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Deepal S07 and 9 in the Volkswagen Tayron.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Deepal S07 features a 15.6-inch touchscreen, while the Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Deepal S07 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L, Sony audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Volkswagen Tayron. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Deepal S07 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Volkswagen Tayron offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Deepal S07 and 3-zone in the Volkswagen Tayron.

The Deepal S07 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Deepal S07 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 110kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Deepal S07 measures 4,750mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 42mm shorter than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal S07 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 445L in the Deepal S07 and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Deepal S07 a 100L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1385L vs 1905L. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volkswagen Tayron leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 160,000km (Deepal S07) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen Tayron). The Deepal S07 has longer coverage.