Volkswagen India recently launched the all-new Taigun compact SUV in India, priced at ₹ 10.50 Lakh to ₹ 17.50 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). With the launch of the Taigun, Volkswagen has finally entered the very attractive and highly competitive compact SUV space. This means, it will have to compete with segment leaders like Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos apart from its Czech cousin Skoda Kushak, which itself is quite new in the market. While we’ll be putting them to the test in real-world conditions soon, for now, let’s look at all the facts and figures to see where the new Taigun stacks up against its rivals on paper.
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The all-new Volkswagen Taigun compact SUV price in India ranges from ₹ 10.50 Lakh to ₹ 17.50 Lakh
Design and Dimensions
NS Volkswagen Taigun Definitely one to watch and there’s no denying that. However, looks are subjective, and all the SUVs that are a part of this comparison come with the traditional SUV design with bold lines and an aggressive stance. So, we will let you decide which one is the better looking SUV. On the other hand, the dimension chart will give us a better measure of comparison. Now both the Taigun and the Kushak are the same SUV under the skin, they have similar dimensions, and both are the smallest in this class in terms of proportions.
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Both the Taigun and the Kushak have similar dimensions, and they are the smallest in terms of overall proportions.
| Dimensions | Volkswagen Taigun | Skoda Kushaki | Hyundai Creta | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4221 mm | 4221 mm | 4300 mm | 4315 mm |
| Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1612 mm | 1612 mm | 1635 mm | 1645 mm |
| wheelbase | 2651 mm | 2635 mm | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| surface | 188 mm | 188 mm | 190 mm | 190 mm |
The Kia Seltos is the longest, widest and tallest of the four SUVs, while the Creta is only slightly smaller than its cousin.
However, both have the longest wheelbase. The Seltos is the longest, widest and tallest of the four SUVs, and the Creta is slightly smaller than its cousin. Both the Korean SUVs get marginally higher ground clearance at 190mm than their German/Czech rival pair.
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Engine Specifications
Idea Volkswagen Taigun, and Skoda Kushaki Whether both are petrol only SUVs, for the sake of this comparison, we will consider only petrol engines Creta And Seltos. This is interesting because like Taigun and Kushak which get the same set of 1.0-litre TSI and 1.5-litre TSI engines, Creta and Seltos, which also share their platform and engine, and both 1.5-litre naturally Comes with an aspirated motor and 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine. The Taigun and Kushaq also get similar transmission options – a 6-speed manual for both, an optional 6-speed AT for the 1.0-litre variant and an optional 7-speed DSG automatic for the more powerful 1.5-litre model.
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Both the Creta and Seltos come with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated motor and a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine.
| engine | Volkswagen Taigun | Skoda Kushaki | Hyundai Creta | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| displacement | 999 cc / 1495 cc | 999 cc / 1495 cc | 1497 cc / 1353 cc | 1497 cc / 1353 cc |
| max power | 113 BHP / 148 BHP | 113 BHP / 148 BHP | 113 bhp / 138 bhp | 113 bhp / 138 bhp |
| Maximum torque | 175nm / 250nm | 175nm / 250nm | 144nm / 242nm | 144nm / 242nm |
| transfer | 6 MT / 6 AT / 7 GDG | 6 MT / 6 AT / 7 GDG | 6 MT / 6 IVT / 7 DCT | 6MT / 6IMT / IVT / 7DCT |
The 1.5-litre petrol of the Creta is offered with either a 6-speed manual or intelligent variable transmission (iVT), while the 1.4 turbo petrol gets a 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission) as standard. However, Kia offers the Seltos 1.5 with a 6-speed manual, 6-speed intelligent manual transmission (iMT), and an iVT unit. While the Seltos 1.4 turbo petrol comes with the option of both a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT. Now, purely in terms of performance, it is Taigun and Kushak’s 1.5 TSI motor that churns out 148 bhp, and couple that with the optional DSG automatic and we can assure you that the fun will not be lacking. And if driving performance is your most important criterion, then this is the combination you need to go for.
The Taigun is the only SUV out of these four to come with a fully digital instrument cluster.
Properties
As far as features are concerned, all four SUVs are quite well equipped, and we can’t really say that it is bad. However, we can definitely say that some are better than others. Now, the base variants of these SUVs offer some decent features as well, but for the sake of this comparison, we are considering the top-end trims. So, all the four SUVs get features like full LED lighting (headlights, DRLs, taillights), electrically operable ORVMs, and sporty 17-inch alloy wheels, in fact, the new Seltos X Line trim gets 18-inch wheels. Huh.
The cabin of Kia Seltos feels more premium and attractive. The layout is clean and it gets that classic European feel
As for the cabin, the SUVs come with a touchscreen infotainment system, connected technology, wireless charging, ventilated seats and an electric sunroof. However, both the Creta and Seltos get fully connected car technologies with a panoramic sunroof as well as AI-based voice command functions. Moreover, both the Korean SUVs come with air purifiers and a power-adjustable driver seat as well to give them an upper hand over the Taigun. What’s more, the Taigun is the only SUV out of the four to come with a fully digital instrument cluster.
Both Creta and Seltos feature fully connected car technologies with panoramic sunroof as well as AI-based voice command functions.
In terms of safety, the top-spec variants of all the four SUVs get at least 6 airbags, ABS with ABD, electronic stability control, rear parking sensor with rear parking camera and more. However, so far none of them has received a crash test rating from the Global NCAP, so on paper, we have to say that all the four SUVs are on par with each other in terms of safety.
In terms of safety, all the four SUVs come with at least 6 airbags, ABS with ABD, ESC, rear parking sensor with rear parking camera and more.
Price and Conclusion
With regard to the pricing also, we are only considering the price of the petrol variants of all the four SUVs. The Taigun and Kushak are priced similarly, however, with some variants of the former undercutting the Kushak by a small margin. But, when we look at the pricing of the Creta or Seltos, the entry-level trims of both the Korean SUVs are quite cheap, but as you move up the list of variants, the higher variants become significantly more expensive than the Taigun. Huh. However, because both the Seltos and the Creta have better features, the premium is justified.
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| Prices (Ex-showroom, Delhi) | hand made | self drive |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Taigun | ₹10.50 Lakh to ₹15 Lakh | ₹14.10 Lakh to ₹17.50 Lakh |
| Skoda Kushaki | ₹10.50 Lakh to ₹16.20 Lakh | ₹14.20 Lakh to ₹17.60 Lakh |
| Hyundai Creta | ₹10.16 Lakh to ₹14.13 Lakh | ₹15.61 Lakh to ₹17.87 Lakh |
| Kia Seltos | ₹9.95 Lakh to ₹16.75 Lakh | ₹14.75 Lakh to ₹17.79 Lakh |
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Having said that, the features Taigun misses out on aren’t really deal-breakers in our books. So, if you want a well-built, relatively feature-rich SUV with great driving dynamics, the Taigun Certainty makes a strong case for itself, even better than the Kushak. But if you can compromise a bit on performance for better creature comforts, then Seltos or Creta might better suit your needs. However, we urge you to wait for our real-world comparison review before making a purchase decision. So, keep watching this space.
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