Dear Gautham,
Greetings !!
Honda City
Honda City 4th Generation although yes
> Feels more stylish in terms of Front Grille, alloy wheels which are diamond cut as against silver alloys of 5th Gen
> Chrome Door Handles
> Touch Panel on AC Vents
> Suspension is on stiffened side so highway dynamics are superior
> Proven and Time tested in 4th Generation Model
But as product with
> Improved safety of ESP, Side Airbags, Vehicle Stability Control
> Latest Generation Series as product from Honda with improved dual overhead cam shaft engine
> Better Touchscreen as against 4th Gen City (although 5th Gen city touchscreen is not class leading, still marginally better than 4th Gen)
> Suspension on Soft note which offers more comfort and luxury experience on good city roads
> 5th Gen City has annual service schedule as against 4th Gen city having bi-annual service interval
With difference which just account under 1.5 Lakh - Honda City 5th Generation V Model basis fact of Superior Safety, After Sales, More Comfort Oriented Ride and Lower Service cost - if budget is not an issue then City 5th Gen is a better pick over 4th Gen and recommended buy
VW Taigun
There are considerable differences in between Taigun and Honda city. Pls test drive
1. Clutch travel range is longer and feels more stiffer
2. Suspension is exact opposite. While Taigun suspension is on stiff side which offer superior highway dynamics, Honda city suspension is on soft side which offer comfort in city - so depending on usage preference - if maximum on city then City is better and on highway Taigun is pick
3. Headroom space front and Ingress, Egress front - where Taigun Leads but in legroom space - City leads (both cars are essentially 4 seater)
4. Power Delivery. Taigun has Turbo Charged Petrol engine as against City which comes naturally aspirated. Superior Mid range of Taigun is differentiating
5. Interior aesthetics where Honda city feels more premium against Taigun
6. Somehow in resale market - Honda commands a lot more premium and demand as against VW Cars
Although both City 5th Gen and Taigun as sold in India are not specific crash tested but with fine engineering expect build comparable, but additional side airbags makes city more superior
Overall Taigun can be pick for Highway and Fun to drive experience
But Honda city for comfort, plush experience and resale
Basis requirement as specified: Honda City 5th Gen V MT Model is what recommended buy for need requirement
Hope should help !!