Skoda Kushaq vs Volkswagen Taigun

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Skoda Kushaq

Skoda Kushaq

Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DCT

18.99 lakh

Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.30 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
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Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

DCT
DCT

Number of Gears

7
7

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

N/A
–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

N/A
–

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

149.55 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm
150 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm
250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

N/A
–

Official Fuel Economy

18.72 kmpl
18.85 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.9 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

15.4 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
–

Autocar Tested Mileage

12.15 kmpl
–

0-100kph

9.62 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

5.18 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

6.37 s
–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson suspension
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
–

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

17 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
205/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
205/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
–

Turning Radius

–
5.05

Dimensions

Length

4229 mm
4221 mm

Width

1760 mm
1760 mm

Height

1612 mm
1612 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2651 mm

Ground Clearance

188 mm
–

Kerb Weight

1321 - 1322 kg
1320 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

491 - 1405 litres
385 - 1405 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Bottle Holder in Doors

Rear Parcel Tray

Cooled Glovebox

Bluetooth Connectivity

Cup Holders

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Door Pockets

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Glove Box

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

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

1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Trunk Light

–

Steering Mounted Controls

–
Audio and Phone

Safety

Crash Test Rating

–

Airbags

6
6

GNCAP Rating

5
–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

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

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

NCAP Rating

5
–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Curtain Airbag

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Side Airbag

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Driver Airbag

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

–
Automatic

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Roof Rails

Functional
Functional

Projector Headlamps

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

Front Fog Lamps

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Scuff Plates

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

LED taillights

–

LED headlamps

–

LED DRLs

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Rub Strips

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

Connected LED

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

–

Tachometer

–

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Seats

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

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

Rear Only
–

Front Seat Armrest

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
60:40

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

–
Leatherette

Entertainment

Audio System

–

Speakers

6
6

CD Player

–

USB Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

–

Display

10.01-inch Touchscreen
10.09-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

–

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

SOS Button

–

Driving Analytics

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Geo Fence

–

Questions you may find useful

•1w

I need a suggestion. I travel around 30 km daily and am confused between two models: the Skoda Kushaq 1.5 and the Volkswagen Taigun 1.5. Please suggest which one is the better buy in terms of overall ownership.

Verified
•6d

Both the Kushaq and Taigun are mechanically identical, sharing the same 1.5 TSI engine + dual-clutch automatic gearbox options and chassis, so the driving experience is essentially the same. The decision comes down to brand preference, dealership experience and minor differences in interior design and feature packaging. The Volkswagen Taigun's design and interior feel slightly more premium, but the difference is marginal. At the end, besides aesthetics, see which brand is getting you a better deal. You won't go wrong with either. The Taigun price starts at Rs 11 lakh for the base variant (ex-showroom).

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•3w

Planning to buy my first car with a budget of around ₹18 lakh. It will be my daily-use vehicle for Kerala roads, with occasional long trips. I've shortlisted the 2026 Renault Duster, Škoda Kushaq, and Volkswagen Taigun. My highest priority is crash safety, especially structural integrity and occupant protection, rather than features or ADAS. Which one would you choose, and why?

•4w

How is the taigun highline automatic. Between, Honda elevate , Skoda kushaq and Grand vitara . Looking for automatic option

•4w

I am planning to buy a second car for me and my grandfather. I already have a santo at home. The car should be automatic and petrol. features that we like are 360 degree camera and panoramic sunroof. mainly a good fuel efficient car. Cars which we have short listed- 1. Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 T 2. Kia Seltos GTX (A) 3. Maruti Victoris ZXi Plus (O) 4. Hyundai Creta N Line 5. Tata Sierra Adventure 6. Kushaq/Taigun

•4w

Hello Autocar family, I am planning to buy a new car for me and my grandfather. I already have a Hyundai Santro at home, so this will be my second car. The mandatory requirements are a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, and decent mileage. My daily commute is around 30 km, including 20 km on the highway and 10 km in the city. The cars we are considering are the Kia Seltos GTX A, Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7T, Maruti Suzuki Victoris ZXI Plus (O), Hyundai Creta N Line, and Tata Sierra Adventure. I am also open to considering the Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq. We are both confused and haven't been able to agree on one option. Please help us out, guys!

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•3w

Go for the Kia Seltos GTX A. It is the most balanced choice for your requirements. Your daily usage of 30 km, with a mix of highway and city driving, does not justify a diesel, so a strong turbo-petrol with a reliable automatic gearbox is the better choice.This Kia car offers the panoramic sunroof and 360-degree camera you want, along with a well-rounded ownership experience, a wide service network, and a comfortable ride for your grandfather. The Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 T is also a good option, but it is a much larger vehicle and not as easy to live with in the city.The Maruti Suzuki Victoris ZXI Plus (O) is a strong value-for-money proposition, but the Seltos feels more premium and better finished. The Hyundai Creta N Line is a good alternative if you prefer Hyundai cars, but the Seltos feels like the more complete package. The Tata Sierra Adventure is interesting, but its turbo-petrol engine still needs a longer ownership track record. The Tata Sierra price starts at Rs 11.49 lakh and goes up to Rs 21.29 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).The Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq are excellent driver's cars, but the Seltos offers a better overall ownership experience. Overall, the Kia Seltos GTX A is the car you are most likely to be happiest with over the next five years.

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