First car dilemma: Unable to decide between MG Astor & VW Taigun

We liked the interiors of the Kia Seltos & Hyundai Creta but eventually ruled them out because of safety concerns.

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Dear BHPians,

A friend needs advice regarding his new car purchase. Please guide him.

"Seek your guidance in choosing a car for my family. We're planning to buy our first car, from the compact SUV segment which will mostly be driven in the city and occasionally on highways. After test drives, have narrowed down my search to 2 cars: Taigun 1.5 DSG and MG Astor 1.3 Turbo (TC). Liked the interiors of Seltos and Creta as well but ruled them out because of safety concerns.

While Taigun is definitely more fun to drive, it is a big step down interior and features-wise as compared to MG. I am also worried about VAG DSG gearbox reliability. Have read multiple stories online of DQ200 breakdowns. Don't want that fear at the back of my mind every time I drive.

Wife is more inclined towards Astor because of its interiors and lovely sunroof. Also, it comes with a reliable Torque Converter. Two worries I have with it are the low mileage (have seen it as low as 5-6 in some reviews) and also not sure about the brand MG as it is relatively new in India, and therefore no long-term owner reviews are available.

If anyone has experience with any of the 2 cars or has any suggestions, would greatly appreciate it. Thanks."

Here's what BHPian Col Mehta had to say about the matter:

MG Astor, any day!

For those high-quality interiors (far better than those disappointing ones in VW/Skoda twins), a more reliable TC gearbox and better road presence. The 1.5 TSI DSG is an amazing car to drive though (of course reliability is a big concern with DSG). The recent safety rating of 5 stars is a big plus, but then the Astor is an international product with a good safety rating and by the look and feel of it, it does feel like one.

Here's what BHPian agambhandari had to say about the matter:

Since you will be driving mostly in the city and lesser on the highway, I believe the best choice is in fact the 1.0 TSI AT Taigun. It is faster and smoother in the city than the 1.5 DSG and is yet cheaper and more reliable (at least the gearbox). Astor is more show than go and even the 1.0 TSI is faster than its 1.3 Turbo.

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