Volkswagen Group’s MQB-A0-IN platform kick-started a new era in India. With the Taigun and Kushaq, it finally entered the mid-size SUV segment. Both these cars have shared the same features and powertrains since their launch. However, with the recent launches of the Kushaq and Taigun facelift, things have changed. So, if you are choosing between these two European SUVs, here’s what you should know.
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Skoda Kushaq Vs Volkswagen Taigun: Base Trims
The biggest differences lie in the base trims for both these SUVs. While Skoda has loaded its base Classic+ trim with features, the Taigun is quite bare-bones. The Kushaq offers the following features over the Taigun:
- Electric sunroof
- 16-inch alloys
- Front fog lamps (Taigun doesn’t offer these even on the top variants)
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- Cruise control (AT only)
These features are usually offered on mid- to top-end variants, and Skoda is offering them from the base trim itself. But more importantly, the Kushaq gets the 8-speed torque-converter gearbox from the base trim itself.
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Top Variants
Both cars are offered with the same 1.5-litre TSI engine and a 7-speed DSG on the top trim. Even the feature lists are nearly identical, as both offer the same-size infotainment screen, a digital driver’s display, and other comfort features like ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a wireless charger.
However, the Kushaq gets two key additions over the Taigun: Rear massage seats and front fog lamps. If you buy the Kushaq, you will pay less and still enjoy these amenities.
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Skoda Kushaq Vs Volkswagen Taigun: Pricing
| (On-road, Mumbai) | Skoda Kushaq | Volkswagen Taigun |
| Base Variant | Rs. 12.80 lakh | Rs. 13.02 lakh |
| Top Variant | Rs. 22.67 lakh | Rs. 22.83 lakh |
Despite offering fewer features, the Volkswagen Taigun’s pricing starts Rs. 22,000 higher than the Kushaq’s. Even the top trims of the Taigun are costlier, despite it offering the exact same equipment list and powertrain. If you are going for the Taigun, you are paying this premium for the coveted Volkswagen badge.
Also, because the AT gearbox is offered on the base variant, the AT range starts almost Rs. 1 lakh lower for the Kushaq. All in all, the Kushaq seems the better pick between the two.
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