Skoda Kushaq vs Volkswagen Taigun

Should you buy Skoda Kushaq 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. Skoda Kushaq price starts at Rs 10.89 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0L Classic (Petrol) and Volkswagen Taigun price starts Rs 11.70 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol). Kushaq has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Taigun has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Kushaq has a mileage of 19.76 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Taigun has a mileage of 19.87 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Kushaq Vs Taigun

Key Highlights	Skoda Kushaq	Volkswagen Taigun
On Road Price	Rs.21,73,748^*	Rs.22,81,670^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1498	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Skoda Kushaq
Rs18.79 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
Rs19.74 Lakh^*
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Skoda Kushaq
1.5L Prestige DSG
18.79 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
19.74 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	1.5L Prestige DSG	1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.21,73,748^*	Rs.22,81,670^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.41,548/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.43,623/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.81,228	Rs.81,711
User Rating	4.3 Based on 442 Reviews	4.3 Based on 236 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

1.5L Prestige DSG

1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.21,73,748^*

Rs.22,81,670^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.41,548/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.43,623/month

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Insurance

Rs.81,228

Rs.81,711

User Rating

4.3

Based on 442 Reviews

4.3

Based on 236 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.5 TSI Petrol	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	1498	1498
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm	147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm@1600-3500rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.5 TSI Petrol

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

1498

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.86	19.01
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50	50
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

18.86

19.01

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

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	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.05
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	205/55 R17	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	17	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	17	17
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	1405	-
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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)	4225	4221
Width (mm)	1760	1760
Height (mm)	1612	1612
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	155	-
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	188
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1531
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1516
Kerb Weight (kg)	1278-1309	1314
Grossweight (kg)	1696	1700
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	385	385
No. of Doors	5	-
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Optional	-
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	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Additional Features	Ventilated Black Leatherette Front seats with perforated grey design, Ventilated Red and Black Front Leatherette Seats with Monte Carlo Embossing on Front Headrests, Front & Rear Door armrest with cushioned leatherette upholstery, Steering Wheel (Leather) with chrome scroller, Dead Pedal for Foot Rest, SmartClip ticket holder, Utility Recess on the Dashboard, Reflective Tape on all four Doors, Smart Grip Mat for one hand bottle operation, Electric Sunroof with Bounce Back System, Front Seat back Pockets (Driver & Co-Driver)	-
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Glove Box Light	No	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Cigarette Lighter	No	-
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Additional Features	Dashboard with Painted decor insert, Premium Honeycomb Decor on Dashboard, Chrome dashboard line, Chrome decor for interior door handles, Chrome ring on the gear shift knob, Black Plastic handbrake with Chrome handle button, Chrome insert under gear-shift knob, Chrome trim surround on side air conditioning vents & insert on Steering Wheel, Chrome trim on air conditioning duct sliders, Front Scuff plates with Kushaq inscription, LED Reading Lamps - Front&Rear, Rear LED Number Plate Illumination, Ambient Interior lighting - Dashboard & Door Handles, Footwell Illumination	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	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	Brilliant SilverLava BlueCarbon SteelTornado RedBrilliant Silver With Carbon Steel RoofCandy White+1 MoreKushaq 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	-
Headlamp Washers	No	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	No	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Smoke Headlamps	No	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Additional Features	Door handles in body color with chrome accents, Roof rails silver with load capacity of 50 , , Aerodynamic Tailgate Spoiler, Skoda Piano Black Fender Garnish with Chrome outline, Skoda Signature Grill With Chrome Surround, Chrome highlights on front bumper air intake, Rear Bumper Reflectors, Silver Armoured front and rear diffuser, Black side armoured cladding, Glossy Black Plastic cover on B-Pillar & C-Pillar, Window Chrome Garnish, Trunk Chrome Garnish	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
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Tyre Size	205/55 R17	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Brilliant SilverLava BlueCarbon SteelTornado RedBrilliant Silver With Carbon Steel Roof+1 MoreKushaq 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
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
Xenon Headlamps	No	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	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
Knee Airbags	No	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	No	-
Hill Descent Control	No	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	5	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	5	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	10	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	6	-
Additional Features	Infotainment System with SKODA Play Apps, Wireless Smartlink-Apple Carplay & Android Auto, SKODA Sound System with 6 High Performance Speakers & Subwoofer	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Inbuilt Apps	MySKODA Connect	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Skoda Kushaq
- SUV-like ride quality
- Impressive cabin design and build
- Excellent infotainment and sound experience
- Offers impressive handling which appeals to an enthusiast
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.

Skoda Kushaq
- Quality of materials in certain areas isn’t Skoda level
- Lack of premium features
- No diesel engine option
- Narrow cabin, especially at the back
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 Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun?

A ) Skoda Kushaq price starts at ₹ 10.89 Lakh & Volkswagen Taigun price starts at ₹ 11.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Skoda Kushaq is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun?

A ) The mileage of Kushaq is 18.86 kmpl & the mileage of Taigun is 19.01 kmpl. Volkswagen Taigun gives better mileage than Skoda Kushaq.

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