Hyundai Creta vs Volkswagen Taigun

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Hyundai Creta

Hyundai Creta

Diesel King Knight AT

20.14 lakh

Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.47 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
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Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
DCT

Number of Gears

6
7

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
150 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

19.1 kmpl
18.85 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
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User Reported Mileage

17.32 kmpl
13 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Twist beam axle

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
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4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
205/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
205/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
–

Turning Radius

–
5.05

Dimensions

Length

4330 mm
4221 mm

Width

1790 mm
1760 mm

Height

1635 mm
1612 mm

Wheelbase

2610 mm
2651 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

433 litres
385 - 1405 litres

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
1320 kg

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
–

Door Pockets

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Cabin Boot Access

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Roof Grab Handles

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Rear Parcel Tray

Front Seatback Pockets

Interior Lamps

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Trunk Light

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

–

Keyless Entry

–

Push Button Start

Climate Control

2-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dual Tone Horn

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Driver Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

–

Seat Belt Warning

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Side Airbag

Dashcam

–

Curtain Airbag

Speed Assist System

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Passenger Airbag

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

High Beam Assist

–

Heads Up Display

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Video Recording

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Overspeed Warning

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Traction Control

–

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

–

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
–

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
Warning Only

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

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LED DRLs

Projector Headlamps

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

LED headlamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

LED fog lamps

–

LED taillights

Illuminated Logo

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

ORVM turn indicators

Puddle Lamps

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Stop Lamp

–

Spoiler

–

Connected LED

Cornering Headlights

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

Scuff Plates

Rub Strips

Roof Rails

Functional

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
–

Tachometer

Digital
–

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

–

Massage Seats

–

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

–

Branded Music System

Bose
–

Front USB port

Type C
–

Inbuilt Music App

–

CD Player

–

Speakers

8
6

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

–

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
10.09-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wired
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wired
Wireless

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

On-board
–

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Geo Fence

Alexa Compatibility

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

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Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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Find My Car

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Live Location Sharing

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Summon Mode

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

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Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Phone App

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Digital Key

–

SOS Button

–

Driving Analytics

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Questions you may find useful

•1w

I’m planning to buy the new VW Taigun Topline MT as my first car. I’m a first-time buyer with no driving experience, but I’m genuinely interested in learning to drive and want a manual transmission rather than an automatic. My annual usage will be around 5,000–7,000km, mostly a mix of city and highway driving, and I intend to keep the car for 10–12 years. Safety is one of my biggest priorities, followed by looks, driving enjoyment and long-term ownership costs. Would you recommend the Taigun Topline MT over alternatives like the Hyundai Creta SX MT, Kia Seltos HTX MT or Duster Adventure? I’m choosing the Taigun because I like its looks, features and driving experience, but I want an honest assessment rather than a recommendation based solely on performance or enthusiast appeal. Would you go ahead with this choice in my situation?

•2w

I want a foreign-made SUV. I currently own an Elevate and now, I want another one. Can you guide me whether I should go with Skoda Kushaq, Hyundai Creta or Volkswagen Taigun?

•9w

Should safety rating a major consideration for buying a car? I drive a 5 star rated car and I feel safe knowing the car I drive is sturdy and well built. Is it really safe or 5 star rating keeps my mind at peace. I feel it is not emphasized enough. Let's take Creta for example. It is the single most dominant mid size SUVs for a decade now but safety is not there as compared to seltos, Victoris, Elevate, Kushaq or Taigun. Creta still dominates. I understand it is going through a major facelift next year but why wait a decade and still do not have a 5 star rating, not even 4. Low safety rating is then but never tested is not an option. Shouldnt it be made mandatory? What are your thoughts? Thanks in advance.

•14w

I'm a Female, 5'1", small built, currently drive a Venue (Turbo) automatic, and a Wagon R. I'm looking for a mid size Petrol SUV, 1.5 L turbo, automatic for highway drives, safety (gncap) being my first priority (will retain venue for city driving). Some days I tend to drive 4-5 hrs without a break on Highways. 20-21L on road is my budget. ADAS 2, ambient lighting, illuminated buttons, hill assist, a great music system and seat and seatbelt height adjustments are a must too apart from all other features that I've got in my Venue. (My amazing Venue has never failed me, even in steep hilly terrains of HP and Uttarakhand or dry, scorching highways of Haryana, UP, 200-250 km nonstop with absolutely no engine heating, and that's what I expect from my new car too- never get me stranded ever; ) Love Harrier, hate tata dealerships; love xuv 7xo, hate Mahindra; Love Victoris, hate its rear styling; At present I'm left with Taigun, Seltos and Creta. Is there any SUV that fits my requirements? Thank you. P.S (some other cars I've driven long term are Indica, Indigo XL, Fiat Palio, Ford Figo, Grand Vitara 2010 (imported) etc.) No.of passengers-3- all small built.)

•15w

Dear Sir/Madam, I would appreciate your advice regarding the purchase of a compact SUV for my parents, who are around 65+ years old. The vehicle will mainly be used for commuting within a rural town, with occasional city drives and around 2 airport trips per year. My requirements are: Petrol automatic transmission Good interior space and comfortable seating for 5 passengers Good fuel efficiency Easy and stress-free ownership with long-term reliability Comfortable ride quality suitable for elderly passengers Good after-sales support (service centres of major brands are available within 20 km) I am considering models such as the Honda Elevate, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Toyota Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun/Kushaq, and similar compact SUVs. Could you please advise which would be the best choice considering space, efficiency, comfort, reliability, and long-term maintenance? Is the Honda Elevate still a good buy compared with the newer competitors? Currently using Dzire