Volkswagen Taigun vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Taigun and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.39 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara price is Rs. 10.77 Lakh. The Volkswagen Taigun is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is available in 1462 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Taigun provides the mileage of 19.89 kmpl and Grand Vitara provides the mileage of 21.11 kmpl.

Taigun vs Grand Vitara Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Taigun	Grand Vitara
Price	Rs. 11.39 Lakh	Rs. 10.77 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1462 cc
Power	114 bhp	102 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 11.39 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

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Rs. 10.77 Lakh

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	K15C
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	102 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	139 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 11.3 seconds (claimed)
Mileage	ARAI: 19.89 kmpl \| User Reported: 16 kmpl	ARAI: 21.11 kmpl \| User Reported: 19 kmpl
Fuel Change Over Switch
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	995	950
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Torsion Beam
Chassis Type		Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver	Steel, Located Underbody
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05	5.4
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	215 / 60 R17
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts		Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)
Speed Assist System
Hands-off Detection
Perimetric alarm system
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Ingress Protection(IP) for Motor & Battery Pack
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Multi-collision Brake
Park Distance Control
Skid Plate		Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		Front
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier		PM 2.5
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles		Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid		Manual
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Video Recording
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Charge Port Status Light
Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights		LED
Connected LED
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp		LED
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,	Button Controlled Front and Rear Halogen Cabin lamps,
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo
Charging Indicator On Light Bar
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brake Fade Support
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist
Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front), Disc (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured Finish with handle type	Black Finish with Pull handle type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Painted
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade
Rear Windshield Blind
Side Window Blinds
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Anti-glare Mirrors		Manual - Internal Only
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Manual
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	7" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6 Speakers	4 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
iPod Compatibility
USB Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Input Methods	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Smart Watch Connectivity
GPS Navigation System
Infotainment Languages		English
Wireless Charger
Summon Mode

Seats & Upholstery

Foldable Seatback Table
Comfort Headrest
Seat Upholstery		Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Interior	Dual Tone	Dual Tone (Black + Bordeaux with Silver Accents)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat		60:40
Folding Rear Seat		Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
App Details
Tow Away Alert
Auto Crash Alert
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Phone app
Check Vehicle Status via App
Live Location Sharing
Service Reminder Via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	4.2" TFT Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer		Analog
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
Eco-Drive Illumination
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Kings Red Metallic	Arctic White
	Candy White
	Reflex Silver
	Carbon Steel Grey
	Rising Blue Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.1/5

23 Ratings

4.6/5

22 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.4Comfort	4.6Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.3Performance
	3.8Fuel Economy	3.4Fuel Economy
	4.3Value for Money	4.4Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Worst car to Purchase

I had bought the VW Taigun car last Year in November 2024 out of sheer joy of buying a VW car. The car broke down in 8 months and was stranded in the middle of the road and was not moving. They said that this is a clutch plate issue and occurs mainly due to the driver's behaviour. I have been driving for the past 15 years, and never have I faced this issue. Later, I had no option but to change it by shelling out around 30K . It is almost 1.5 months old, and again I am facing the same issue. My car is stranded on the day of Diwali, and i had to block a tow truck in the middle of all the hassles, and I am also stranded with my Family middle of the road rather than enjoying the occasion. I have never had such a lousy car in my life. I am scared to even take my car out now, and I think I need to maintain it like a museum car. They need to stop producing cars and start doing something business.

Incredibly cozy vehicle for sedated drivers

The greatest benefit is fuel efficiency... the incredibly cozy vehicle for sedated drivers...dual tone cabin is stylish... handles bad roads with poise...the dashboard and steering are marvelous.

Used Cars in India

302 Used Taigun

Rs. 6.8 Lakhonwards

528 Used Grand Vitara

Rs. 4 Lakhonwards

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By Abhishek Nigam26 Mar 2023

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Taigun comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4221 mm * 1760 mm * 1612 mm	4345 mm * 1795 mm * 1645 mm
Ground Clearance	188 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2600
Kerb Weight Range		1140 - 1185 kg
Kerb Weight (kg)	1208
Gross Weight (kg)		1645

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	385 L (standard)	373 L (standard)
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	45

Smart Grille Shutter
Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design		Premium Crafted Chrome Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Diffuser
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors		All Doors
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage

Vehicle Warranty	4 Years / 100000 Kms	3 Years / 100000 Kms
Battery Warranty	Not Applicable	5 Years / 100000 Km