Volkswagen Taigun vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Autocar India
Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.30 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Strong Hybrid Alpha+ (O) AT

19.62 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1490 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol-Electric Hybrid

Gearbox Type

DCT
CVT

Number of Gears

7
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Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

150 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm
92.45hp at 5500rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm
122Nm at 3800-4800

Engine Type

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N/A

Motor Type

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AC Synchronous Motor

Number of Motors

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1

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Combined Max Power

–
116hp

Max Motor Power

–
80hp

Max Motor Torque

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141Nm

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

13 kmpl
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Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

18.85 kmpl
27.97 kmpl

E20 Compatibility

–

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
23.77 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
20.39 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

–
45 litres

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Twist beam axle
Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Turning Radius

5.05
5.4 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Discs

Wheel Size

17 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/60 R17

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
215/60 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

Steering Adjust

–
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

–

Spare Wheel

–
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4221 mm
4345 mm

Width

1760 mm
1795 mm

Height

1612 mm
1645 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2600 mm

Kerb Weight

1320 kg
1285 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

385 - 1405 litres
–

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Ambient Lighting

Front Seatback Pockets

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Driver Armrest Storage

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Push Button Start

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

Rear AC Vents

Rear Parcel Tray

Roof Grab Handles

Cooled Glovebox

–

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Vanity Mirror

UV Cut Glass

–

Trunk Light

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

Power Windows

–
Front and Rear

Powered Tailgate

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Cup Holders

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Door Pockets

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–
LED

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Interior Lamps

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Remote Locking

–

Keyless Entry

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Safety

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Curtain Airbag

Central Locking

Seat Belt Warning

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Side Airbag

Brake Assist (BA)

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only
With Display

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
6

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Hill Start Assist

Electronic Stability Control

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Overspeed Warning

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Passenger Airbag

Driver Airbag

Rear Defogger

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Rear Washer/Wiper

Dual Tone Horn

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Dashcam

–

Speed Assist System

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Heads Up Display

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

High Beam Assist

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Traction Control

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

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Auto

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Exterior

Sequential Turn Indicators

Scuff Plates

Roof Rails

Functional

ORVM turn indicators

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED DRLs

Illuminated Logo

Rub Strips

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Connected LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

LED fog lamps

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Stop Lamp

–

Spoiler

–

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Interior

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Seat Count

5
5

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

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

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Heated Seats

–

Massage Seats

–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–
Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Voice Commands

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Speakers

6
4

Display

10.09-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

–

CD Player

–

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

–
Phone-based

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

SOS Button

–

Driving Analytics

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Geo Fence

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Find My Car

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Phone App

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Questions you may find useful

•2w

Which of the three would be most suitable for cross-country trips involving a mix of smooth, average and bad roads: the Honda Elevate CVT, Maruti Grand Vitara Smart Hybrid AT, or Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 AT? My key criteria are reliability and safety, ride quality, and fatigue-free driving. I am also considering a few potential downsides: the NVH levels of the Elevate, the long-term reliability of the Smart Hybrid battery in the Grand Vitara, although this is not a deal-breaker, and the possibility of EPC-related faults in the Taigun. I would appreciate some expert advice on which of these three would be the best overall choice for my requirements.

•11w

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