Maruti Grand Vitara vs Volkswagen Taigun

Should you buy Maruti Grand Vitara or Volkswagen Taigun? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Maruti Grand Vitara price starts at Rs 11.19 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol) and Volkswagen Taigun price starts Rs 11.70 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol). Grand Vitara has 1490 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Taigun has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Grand Vitara has a mileage of 27.97 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Taigun has a mileage of 19.87 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Grand Vitara Vs Taigun

Key Highlights	Maruti Grand Vitara	Volkswagen Taigun
On Road Price	Rs.23,16,681^*	Rs.22,81,670^*
Mileage (city)	25.45 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1490	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Maruti Grand Vitara
Rs20.09 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
Rs19.74 Lakh^*
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Maruti Grand Vitara
Alpha Plus Hybrid CVT DT
20.09 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
19.74 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Alpha Plus Hybrid CVT DT	1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.23,16,681^*	Rs.22,81,670^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.44,088/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.43,623/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.86,691	Rs.81,711
User Rating	4.5 Based on 555 Reviews	4.3 Based on 236 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	Rs.5,130.8	-
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Alpha Plus Hybrid CVT DT

1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.23,16,681^*

Rs.22,81,670^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.44,088/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.43,623/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.86,691

Rs.81,711

User Rating

4.5

Based on 555 Reviews

4.3

Based on 236 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,130.8

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	M15D With Strong Hybrid	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	1490	1498
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	91.18bhp@5500rpm	147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	122Nm@4400-4800rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	E-CVT	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

M15D With Strong Hybrid

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

1490

1498

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

91.18bhp@5500rpm

147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	25.45	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	21.97	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	27.97	19.01
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	50
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	135	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.4	5.05
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Solid Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	135	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	40.58	-
Tyre Size	215/60 R17	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	-
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	11.55	-
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	8.55	-
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	25.82	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	17	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	17	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4345	4221
Width (mm)	1795	1760
Height (mm)	1645	1612
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	210	188
Wheel Base (mm)	2600	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1531
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1516
Kerb Weight (kg)	1290-1295	1314
Grossweight (kg)	1755	1700
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	373	385
No. of Doors	5	-
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	No	-
USB Charger	Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Additional Features	Accessory Socket (Luggage room), Reclining Rear Seats, Vanity Mirror Lamp (Driver + Co-driver), Suzuki Connect TRIPS AND DRIVING BEHAVIOR (Trip Suary, Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance, Vehicle Location Sharing)	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Additional Features	Chrome Inside Door Handle, Spot Map Lamp (Roof front),Black PVC + Stitch Door Armrest, Front Footwell Light (Driver & Co-driver side), Ambient Lighting Door Spot & IP Line, Soft Touch IP with Premium Stitch, All Black Interior with Champagne Gold Accents, Suzuki Connect ALERTS AND NOTIFICATIONS (Overspeed, Seatbelt, AC Idling, Trip (Start &End), Low Fuel, Low Range, Dashboard View)	Black leatherette seat upholstery with Red stitching,Black headliner,New Glossy black dashboard decor,Sport Steering wheel with Red stitching,Embroidered GT logo on front seat back rest,Black styled grab handles, sunvisor,Alu pedals
Digital Cluster	Full	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Digital Odometer

Exterior
Available Colours	Arctic WhiteOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofChestnut BrownSplendid Silver With Black RoofGrandeur GreyArctic White Black RoofMidnight BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreGrand Vitara Colours	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteCurcuma YellowDeep Black PearlRising BlueReflex SilverCarban Steel GreyCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+4 MoreTaigun Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Additional Features	Chrome Belt Line Garnish, Front Variable Intermittent Wiper, LED Position Lamp, Dark Grey Skid Plate (Front & Rear), Suzuki Connect REMOTE FUNCTIONS (Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Alarm, Iobilizer Request, Battery Health)	Black glossy front grille, Signature Trapezoidal wing and diffuser,Darkened LED head lamps,Carbon Steel Grey roof,Red GT branding on the grille, fender and rear,Black roof rails, door mirror housing and window bar,Dark Chrome door handles,R17 ‘Cassino’ black alloy wheels,Red painted brake calipers in front,Black fender badges,Rear Signature Trapezoidal wing and diffuser in Black
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Tyre Size	215/60 R17	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Arctic WhiteOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofChestnut BrownSplendid Silver With Black Roof+5 MoreGrand Vitara Colours

Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteCurcuma YellowDeep Black PearlRising Blue+4 MoreTaigun Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver	Driver and Passenger
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	No	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Remote Immobiliser	Yes	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Tow Away Alert	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-
Valet Mode	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Send POI to Vehicle From App

E-Call & I-Call

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
Additional Features	SmartPlay Pro+, Arkamys Sound Tuning, Premium Sound System	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Tweeter	2	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Maruti Grand Vitara
- Gets an upright SUV stance
- LED light details help it look modern and premium
- Strong Hybrid variant claims a high efficiency of 27.97kmpl
- Fit, finish and quality of interiors are impressive. Certainly the best from Maruti yet.
- Comes loaded with premium feature like ventilated seats, heads-up display, digital instrument cluster, 360 degree camera and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Powertrain options include mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid, manual and automatic transmission options and all-wheel drive.
Volkswagen Taigun
- Classy Volkswagen family SUV look
- Punchy and refined 1.5-litre TSi engine
- Impressive infotainment experience
- Fun to drive
- Automatic transmission with both engine options.

Maruti Grand Vitara
- No diesel engine option
- A lot of premium features are reserved only for the Strong Hybrid variant
Volkswagen Taigun
- Sitting three people at the back is a squeeze
- Fit and finish levels are not as good as the Vento
- GT Line gets less features as compared to the Highline
- No diesel engine option

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Maruti Grand Vitara and Volkswagen Taigun?

A ) Maruti Grand Vitara price starts at ₹ 11.19 Lakh & Volkswagen Taigun price starts at ₹ 11.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Grand Vitara is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Maruti Grand Vitara and Volkswagen Taigun?

A ) The mileage of Grand Vitara is 27.97 kmpl & the mileage of Taigun is 19.01 kmpl. Maruti Grand Vitara gives better mileage than Volkswagen Taigun.

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