Imagine a mirror universe with two identical twins separated at birth. They will grow up in two different families, surrounded by different cultures and experiences. But when the two met, they discovered striking similarities: shared DNA.
Enter the Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq. Although the two compact SUVs are the same car, born on the same platform and have the same mechanical underpinnings, they have different styling and engineering to suit slightly different tastes.
Volkswagen Taigun Chrome
Price: Starting from Rs 11.70 Lakhs
Specification
| engine | 1.0TSI | 1.5 TSI Evo and ACT | ||
| spread | 6 speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6 speed manual | 7 speed DSG |
| Fuel type | gasoline | |||
| strength | 85 kW @ 5000-5500 rpm | 110 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm | ||
| Torque | 178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 50 liters | |||
| fuel efficiency | 19.87 km/l | 18.15 kilometers/liter | 18.61 kilometers/liter | 19.01km/L |
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Skoda Kushaq
Price: Starting from Rs 10.89 lakh
Specification
| engine | 1.0TSI | 1.5TSI | |
| spread | 6 speed MT | 6-speed automatic transmission | 7 speed DSG |
| Fuel type | gasoline | ||
| strength | 85 kW @ 5000-5500 rpm | 110 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm | |
| Torque | 178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 50 liters | ||
| fuel efficiency | 19.76 km/l | 18.09 kilometers/liter | 18.86 kilometers/liter |
Comfortable and convenient
| Skoda Kushaq (base) | Mass Army (Base) | |
| power steering system | ✓ | ✓ |
| Engine start/stop button | ✖ | ✖ |
| Rear air conditioning outlet | ✓ | ✓ |
| automatic climate control | ✖ | ✖ |
| ventilated seats | ✖ | ✖ |
| Additional features | Black fabric woven seats, front and rear door armrests with upholstered fabric upholstery, steering wheel with chrome roller (PU), footrest fixed pedals, SmartClip ticket holder | Adjustable dual rear air-conditioning vents, front seat back pockets (both sides), smart storage – bottle holder with easy-open pad, height-adjustable headrest, smart touch Climatronic air-conditioning, auto-dyeing IRVM |
external
| Skoda Kushaq (base) | Mass Army (Base) | |
| Adjustable headlight | ✓ | ✓ |
| wheel cover | ✓ | ✓ |
| alloy wheels | ✖ | ✖ |
| skylight | ✖ | ✖ |
| Additional features | Aerodynamic tailgate spoiler, Skoda piano black fender trim with chrome outline, Skoda signature grille with chrome surround, door handles in body color without chrome trim, black roof rails, load capacity for 50 | Signature trapezoidal chrome wing, front, upper chrome strip of grille, front diffuser silver painted, muscular elevated bonnet, chiseled, sharp shoulder line, functional roof rails, black, side cladding, Grainy, Body-Colored Door Mirror Housing LED Indicators |
internal
| Skoda Kushaq (base) | Mass Army (Base) | |
| Leather wrapped steering wheel | ✖ | ✖ |
| digital instrument cluster | ✖ | ✓ |
| startup space | 385 liters | 385 liters |
| Subwoofer | ✓ | ✖ |
| Anti-theft alarm | ✓ | ✖ |
| Additional features | Dashboard with grain and textured accents, premium honeycomb trim on dash, black plastic handbrake with gloss black handle buttons, chrome ring on gear knob, gloss black surround on side air conditioning vents | Premium two-tone interior, high-quality scratch-resistant instrument panel, 3D decoration on dashboard, chrome accents on vent sliders, driver’s side footrest, driver’s side sun visor with ticket holder, passenger’s side sun visor, Folding roof handle (front) |
Safety
| Skoda Kushaq (base) | Mass Army (Base) | |
| ABS (anti-lock braking system) | ✓ | ✓ |
| central locking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Day and night rearview mirror | ✖ | ✓ |
| NCAP rating | 5 stars | 5 stars |
aspect
| Skoda Kushaq | mass army | |
| length | 4225mm | 4221mm |
| width | 1760mm | 1760 mm |
| high | 1612 mm | 1612mm |
| Wheelbase | 2651mm | 2651mm |
| ground clearance | 155mm | 188mm |
Choose your statement
Ultimately, it’s a personal preference between the two. Both SUVs have very beautiful styling. The perfect combination of style, performance and practicality. The Volkswagen Taigun’s bold design is therefore ideal for those who want to make a statement. The Skoda Kushaq’s more refined and subtle appearance makes it the perfect choice for understated styling.
Finally, to decide which one is best for you, take both models for a test drive and see which one resonates with you best.
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