Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Volkswagen Taigun (2026)
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (₹10.77 Lakh – ₹19.77 Lakh) and Volkswagen Taigun (₹11.00 Lakh – ₹19.30 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.23 Lakh of each other).
- The Volkswagen Taigun is the more powerful car, with 148 bhp against 115 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more efficient on paper — up to 27.97 kmpl vs 19.9 kmpl.
- Only the Volkswagen Taigun has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Volkswagen Taigun has the bigger boot: 385 litres vs 373 litres.
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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara in short
The Grand Vitara is Maruti's Nexa flagship midsize SUV, co-developed with Toyota (which sells it as the Urban Cruiser Hyryder). Its headline act is the 1.5L strong-hybrid powertrain claiming 27.97 kmpl, unique in the segment alongside its Toyota twin, and it also offers mild-hybrid petrol, CNG and an AllGrip AWD manual. It takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate and VW Taigun.
Full Grand Vitara prices & variants →Volkswagen Taigun in short
The Volkswagen Taigun is the driver-focused pick among midsize SUVs, pitching German engineering against the feature-loaded Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. Its GT variants with the 150 PS 1.5 TSI and DSG remain the quickest way to hustle through a set of corners in this class. Five stars at Global NCAP make it as safe as it is fun.
Full Taigun prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Grand Vitara or Taigun?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.23 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Grand Vitara vs Taigun — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara — not yet tested; Volkswagen Taigun — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Grand Vitara or the Taigun?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.23 Lakh of each other). The Volkswagen Taigun is the more powerful car, with 148 bhp against 115 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more efficient on paper — up to 27.97 kmpl vs 19.9 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.