KGM Rexton vs Volkswagen Tayron

The KGM Rexton starts from $50,000 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen Tayron opens at $48,290. That makes the Volkswagen Tayron the more affordable entry point by $1,710.

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 $55,000 and $53,119 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Volkswagen Tayron by roughly $1,570 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The KGM Rexton features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, 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 KGM Rexton stands out with ambient lighting that you will not find on the Volkswagen Tayron. The Volkswagen Tayron counters with wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The KGM Rexton uses a Turbo DDi Diesel producing 149kW and 441Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.5 seconds.

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

The KGM Rexton has the clear power advantage at 149kW vs 110kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The KGM Rexton measures 4,850mm long on a 2,865mm wheelbase, 58mm longer than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the KGM Rexton generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 236L in the KGM Rexton and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Volkswagen Tayron a 109L advantage.

For towing, the KGM Rexton leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,480/year for the KGM Rexton and $2,166/year for the Volkswagen Tayron. That is a $314 annual difference in favour of the Volkswagen Tayron.

Estimated annual total: $2,480 (KGM Rexton) vs $2,166 (Volkswagen Tayron). The Volkswagen Tayron saves you roughly $314 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Rexton) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen Tayron). The KGM Rexton has longer coverage.