Head to head
VW Taigun vs Skoda Kushaq
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Skoda Kushaq is the cheapest of these to run at ₹6.49 per kilometre.

VW Taigun
Midsize SUV
₹11.70 – ₹19.61 Lakh

Skoda Kushaq
Midsize SUV
₹10.89 – ₹19.29 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | VW Taigun | Skoda Kushaq |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹11.70 – ₹19.61 Lakh | ₹10.89 – ₹19.29 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Midsize SUV | Midsize SUV |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 19.2km/l | 19.1km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 14.5km/l | 14.6km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹6.54 | ₹6.49 |
| Fuel options | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 999 cc · 114 bhp | 999 cc · 114 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, DCT | Manual, DCT |
| Tank / battery | 50 L | 50 L |
| Kerb weight | 1233 kg | 1226 kg |
| Boot space | 385 L | 385 L |
| Launched | 2022 | 2022 |
Variant-wise mileage
VW Taigun
| Comfortline 1.0 TSI MTPetrol · Manual | 19.2 ARAI | 14.5km/l |
| GT Plus 1.5 TSI DSGPetrol · DCT | 18.5 ARAI | 13.4km/l |
Skoda Kushaq
| Active / Ambition 1.0 TSI MTPetrol · Manual | 19.1 ARAI | 14.6km/l |
| Style 1.5 TSI DSGPetrol · DCT | 18.1 ARAI | 13.2km/l |
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VW Taigun vs Skoda Kushaq — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the VW Taigun or the Skoda Kushaq?
The Skoda Kushaq is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 14.6 km/l in real-world conditions versus 14.5 km/l for the Taigun.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Skoda Kushaq costs about ₹6.49 per kilometre in its most efficient form, which is the lowest of this group. Over 15,000 km a year the difference compounds into a meaningful number, so run your own distance through the fuel cost calculator.
VW Taigun vs Skoda Kushaq — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Skoda Kushaq wins. If you weigh space, price and segment differently, compare the full specification table on this page and then read each car's individual mileage page for variant-level detail.