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.22,91,213* | Rs.22,81,670* |
| Mileage (city) | 25.45 kmpl | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1490 | 1498 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Maruti Grand Vitara vs Volkswagen Taigun comparison
- Maruti Grand Vitara
- Alpha (Petrol) 15.76 Lakh*
- Alpha AT (Petrol) 17.16 Lakh*
- Alpha AT DT (Petrol) 17.07 Lakh*
- Alpha AWD (Petrol) 17.02 Lakh*
- Alpha AWD DT (Petrol) 17.17 Lakh*
- Alpha DT (Petrol) 15.67 Lakh*
- Alpha Plus Hybrid CVT (Petrol) 19.99 Lakh*
- Alpha Plus Hybrid CVT DT (Petrol) 20.09 Lakh*
- Delta (Petrol) 12.30 Lakh*
- Delta AT (Petrol) 13.70 Lakh*
- Top SellingSigma (Petrol) 11.19 Lakh*
- Zeta (Petrol) 14.26 Lakh*
- Zeta AT (Petrol) 15.66 Lakh*
- Zeta Plus Hybrid CVT (Petrol) 18.58 Lakh*
- Zeta Plus Hybrid CVT DT (Petrol) 18.59 Lakh*
- Top SellingDelta CNG (CNG) 13.25 Lakh*
- Zeta CNG (CNG) 15.21 Lakh*
Rs20.09 Lakh *VS - Volkswagen Taigun
- 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol) 11.70 Lakh*
- 1.0 Highline (Petrol) 13.88 Lakh*
- Top Selling1.0 Highline Plus (Petrol) 14.27 Lakh*
- 1.0 GT Line (Petrol) 14.67 Lakh*
- 1.0 Highline AT (Petrol) 15.43 Lakh*
- 1.0 GT Line AT (Petrol) 15.77 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline ES (Petrol) 16.48 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT (Petrol) 16.77 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT DSG (Petrol) 17.36 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline AT ES (Petrol) 17.88 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome ES (Petrol) 18.29 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Sports (Petrol) 18.54 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome DSG ES (Petrol) 19.49 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG (Petrol) 19.74 Lakh*
Rs19.74 Lakh *VS - Tata Curvv
- Smart Diesel (Diesel) 11.50 Lakh*
- Pure Plus Diesel (Diesel) 12.67 Lakh*
- Pure Plus S Diesel (Diesel) 13.37 Lakh*
- Creative Diesel (Diesel) 13.87 Lakh*
- Pure Plus Diesel DCA (Diesel) 14.17 Lakh*
- Top SellingCreative S Diesel (Diesel) 14.37 Lakh*
- Pure Plus S Diesel DCA (Diesel) 14.87 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Diesel (Diesel) 15.37 Lakh*
- Creative S Diesel DCA (Diesel) 15.87 Lakh*
- Accomplished S Diesel (Diesel) 16.37 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Diesel DCA (Diesel) 16.87 Lakh*
- Accomplished Plus A Diesel (Diesel) 17.70 Lakh*
- Accomplished S Diesel DCA (Diesel) 17.87 Lakh*
- Accomplished Plus A Diesel DCA (Diesel) 19.20 Lakh*
- Smart (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- Pure Plus (Petrol) 11.17 Lakh*
- Pure Plus S (Petrol) 11.87 Lakh*
- Creative (Petrol) 12.37 Lakh*
- Pure Plus DCA (Petrol) 12.67 Lakh*
- Top SellingCreative S (Petrol) 12.87 Lakh*
- Pure Plus S DCA (Petrol) 13.37 Lakh*
- Creative DCA (Petrol) 13.87 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S (Petrol) 13.87 Lakh*
- Creative S Hyperion (Petrol) 14.17 Lakh*
- Creative S DCA (Petrol) 14.37 Lakh*
- Accomplished S (Petrol) 14.87 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Hyperion (Petrol) 15.17 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S DCA (Petrol) 15.37 Lakh*
- Accomplished S Hyperion (Petrol) 16.17 Lakh*
- Accomplished S DCA (Petrol) 16.37 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Hyperion DCA (Petrol) 16.67 Lakh*
- Accomplished Plus A Hyperion (Petrol) 17.67 Lakh*
- Accomplished S Hyperion DCA (Petrol) 17.67 Lakh*
- Accomplished Plus A Hyperion DCA (Petrol) 19.17 Lakh*
Rs19.17 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.22,91,213* | Rs.22,81,670* | Rs.22,02,693* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.44,834/month | Rs.43,623/month | Rs.41,932/month |
| Insurance | Rs.55,892 | Rs.81,711 | Rs.67,234 |
| User Rating | Based on 544 Reviews | Based on 236 Reviews | Based on 340 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | Rs.5,130.8 | - | - |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | M15D With Strong Hybrid | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT | 1.2L HYPERION GASOLINE |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1490 | 1498 | 1199 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | 33 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.✕ | 91.18bhp@5500rpm | 147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm | 123bhp@5000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | 25.45 | - | 11 |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | 21.97 | - | 13 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 27.97 | 19.01 | - |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt & Telescopic | - | Tilt |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 4345 | 4221 | 4308 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1795 | 1760 | 1810 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1645 | 1612 | 1630 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | 210 | 188 | 208 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | Yes | - | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.✕ | - | - | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators.✕ | Yes | - | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | - | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | - | - | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | - | - | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Arctic White Opulent Red Opulent Red With Black Roof Chestnut Brown Splendid Silver With Black Roof +5 MoreGrand Vitara Colours | Lava Blue Carbon Steel Grey Matte Curcuma Yellow Deep Black Pearl Rising Blue +4 MoreTaigun Colours | Flame Red Pristine White Opera Blue Pure Grey Gold Essence +1 MoreCurvv Colours |
| Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | - | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | - | - | Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | - | - | Yes |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | - | - | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | - | - | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | Yes | - | Yes |
| Remote Immobiliser | Yes | - | - |
| Send POI to Vehicle From App | Yes | - | - |
| E-Call & I-Call | No | - | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | - | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | - | - |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | - | Yes |
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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 in New Delhi & The mileage of Taigun is 19.01 kmpl in New Delhi. Maruti Grand Vitara gives better mileage than Volkswagen Taigun.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi