After being on sale since 2021, the Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq have received their mid-cycle updates in 2026. While both SUVs continue with the same 115hp 1.0-litre and 150hp 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines, the smaller unit’s 6-speed automatic has been replaced by an 8-speed unit; the 6-speed manual remains unchanged. The 1.5-litre also retains its 7-speed DCT. However, claimed fuel-efficiency figures have been revised across the board.
Let us compare the claimed mileage figures of the Volkswagen Taigun facelift with the pre-facelift model and the Skoda Kushaq facelift to see how they stack up.
Explore full specs, features, and a price breakdown in our Taigun vs Kushaq comparison.
Volkswagen Taigun new vs old: Claimed mileage comparison
1.0-litre TSI’s claimed mileage has improved, while the 1.5-litre TSI’s has dropped
*The facelifted Taigun gets a new 8-speed AT, while the older model came with a 6-speed AT.
The claimed fuel efficiency of the Taigun’s 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine has increased with both manual and automatic transmissions. The larger jump in claimed mileage for the 8-speed AT over the older 6-speed unit is due to closer gear ratios that help keep the engine in a more efficient RPM range even at higher speeds, improving both mileage and smoothness of shifts.
However, the claimed mileage of the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine has slightly dropped. This could be linked to a small increase in kerb weight to 1,320 kg, up by 6 kg, likely due to additions such as the panoramic sunroof and rear disc brakes.
Taigun facelift vs Kushaq facelift: Claimed mileage comparison
The Taigun facelift is more fuel-efficient than the Kushaq with all powertrain options
While the Volkswagen Taigun facelift is more fuel-efficient than the Skoda Kushaq across all powertrain options, the biggest gap is seen in the new 8-speed AT versions, followed by the 6-speed manual variants.
Volkswagen is yet to reveal the prices of the Taigun facelift, but it is expected to cost slightly more than the outgoing model, which ranges from Rs 10.58 lakh to Rs 19.19 lakh. In comparison, the Skoda Kushaq facelift is priced from Rs 10.69 lakh to Rs 18.99 lakh. Both rival other midsize SUVs such as the Hyundai Creta, Tata Sierra, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Honda Elevate, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Hyryder.
Prices are ex-showroom, India.
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