After being on sale since 2021, both the Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq have received their mid-cycle updates in 2026. The facelifts have equipped these midsize SUVs with new features, right from their base-spec trims. So, between the Taigun Comfortline and Kushaq Classic+, which entry-level trim is a better proposition on paper? Let’s find out.
Volkswagen Taigun vs Skoda Kushaq: Base variant engine specifications
Unlike the base-spec Taigun, the Kushaq offers an automatic transmission
The base-spec variants of the Taigun and Kushaq pack the same 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine. The 8-speed automatic transmission option, however, is available right from the entry-level Classic+ trim in the Kushaq, while the Taigun offers it from the one-over-base Highline trim. Notably, the Taigun is 0.32kpl more frugal than its Skoda cousin, which could be attributed to its 19kg lighter kerb weight.
Volkswagen Taigun vs Skoda Kushaq: Base variant exterior
Both SUVs get all-LED lighting, but the Kushaq features alloy wheels
Both the Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq offer an all-LED lighting setup, electrically adjustable outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs) and black roof rails in their base trims. The difference is that the Kushaq Classic+, with its automatic headlights and alloy wheels, appears more premium than the Taigun Comfortline, which comes with steel wheels with plastic covers.
Volkswagen Taigun vs Skoda Kushaq: Base variant interior, features
The base-spec Kushaq gets a single-pane sunroof, which the Taigun lacks
While a single-pane sunroof is available on the Kushaq’s base-spec Classic+ trim, the Taigun offers it with the midspec Highline Plus and GT Line trims. Other than this distinction, both midsize SUVs share the same suite of features, including a 7-inch infotainment system, an analogue instrument cluster with a monotone MID, 6 speakers, auto AC with rear vents and a sliding front armrest.
Volkswagen Taigun vs Skoda Kushaq: Base variant safety features
The base-spec Kushaq gets a couple more features than the Taigun Comfortline
Except for rain-sensing wipers and an auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (IRVM), which are available in the Kushaq Classic+ but lacking in the Taigun Comfortline, both models are decently equipped on the safety front. These include six airbags, rear parking sensors, a tyre-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and a rear wiper and washer. However, a rear parking camera – a basic safety feature – is missing on both the Taigun Comfortline and Kushaq Classic+.
Volkswagen Taigun vs Skoda Kushaq: Base variant price
The Volkswagen Taigun prices are yet to be revealed
The Skoda Kushaq Classic+ is priced between Rs 10.69 lakh and Rs 12.69 lakh, and the manual-only Taigun Comfortline is expected to start at a similar price tag. Interestingly, the base-spec Kushaq is a better option on paper, as it offers everything that the entry-level Taigun trim has to offer, but adds a single-pane sunroof, alloy wheels, automatic headlights, auto-dimming IRVM and rain-sensing wipers. The Czech carmaker's base-spec mid-size SUV is also available with an automatic transmission option, missing on the Taigun Comfortlinn, which would definitely be more appealing to a customer on a strict budget.
Prices are ex-showroom, India.
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