VW Taigun vs Hyundai Creta- Features, Specs, Safety And Prices Comparison!

Here is a detailed features, specs comparison between the newly launched VW Taigun and the segment leader Hyundai Creta The Taigun is the most important for the German automaker in India at the moment and they are leaving no stone unturned to make sure that this product clicks for them. They have built the Taigun on the MQB A0 IN platform, which has been specifically engineered for our market. On top of that, VW has been able to achieve 95% localization with the Taigun which will help to keep the costs in check and the prices of the Taigun are therefore expected to be very competitive. On all the other fronts, how does the Taigun fair against the segment leader in Hyundai Creta, we will find out?

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VW Taigun vs Hyundai Creta – Exteriors and Dimensions

The exteriors of the Taigun are very much in line with the latest VW products globally. Taigun has a bold front look with LED Headlamps with DRLs. The front also looks kind of shiny with chrome on the front grille. The front bumpers are designed to give the SUV a sporty look. The sides are accentuated by 17-inch alloy wheels, sharp creases and a boxy stance. The rear looks very modern with continuous LED tail lamps by a blacked-out glass bar that runs across the width of the car and there is a chrome bar on the rear bumper as well. This is in line with the design language that one can find in the European versions of T-Roc and T-Cross. The wheelbase is 2651mm which will be the largest in the segment, which translates into plenty of rear cabin space for the passengers.

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This generation of the Creta has adopted some new methods to really go for the uniqueness in terms of looks. The front end looks modern and broad with large chrome Cascading grille, Split LED Trio Beam Headlights, Fog Lamps and Skid Plates on the bumper down below. When you move on to the sides, the 17-inch Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels and uniquely design C-Pillar extend a distinctive look to the Creta. Moving to the rear, you are greeted by the split LED Tail lamp unit along with Shark Fin Antenna, Aerodynamic Rear Spoiler, Skid Plates and Red Light Strip on the centre of the rear. All-in-all the Creta is definitely a bold car with a muscular stance which makes it look modern compared to the traditional SUVs.

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VW Taigun vs Hyundai Creta – Interior and Features Comparison

The interior of the Taigun looks modern and premium and have features like a 10-inch latest Digital Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Digital Virtual Cockpit Style Instrument Cluster with a customizable display, Automatic Climate Control, Leather Upholstery, Ventilated Front Seats, Type C USB charging port, My Volkswagen Connect Connected Tech, Ventilated Leather Front Seats, Ambient Lighting, Flat-bottom Steering Wheel with Audio Controls and Voice Recognition, Electric Sunroof and much more. The rear cabin space is huge because of the large wheelbase.

The Hyundai Creta has as long a feature list as it gets. When you enter the inside of the Creta, you are greeted by either of the two interior colour schemes; Sporty All black interiors with Orange inserts or Modern and sophisticated Black & Greige Interiors. The features list includes a 10.25-inch Digital Infotainment System with all the modern connectivity like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Advanced Blue Link Connected Car Tech, a 7-inch Digital infotainment System for Driver’s information, Wireless Phone Charging, Driver Centric Console with Automatic Climate Control, Ventilated Front Seats, Steering Mounted Audio Controls with Voice Recognition, Panoramic Sunroof, BOSE Premium Sound System, Rear Window Sunshade, Soothing Blue Ambient Lighting, Leather-wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel and much more.

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VW Taigun vs Hyundai Creta – Safety

On the safety front, the Taigun comes with features like 6 Airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control, Tyre Pressure Deflation Warning, Multi Collision Brakes, Rear Parking Distance Control, Hill Hold Control, 3-head Restraints at the rear, Child Seat Mounts, 3-point Seatbelts for the third passenger at the rear too and much more.

In the case of Hyundai Creta, the safety features include 6 Airbags, ABS with EBD, Vehicle Stability Management, ESC, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Rear Parking Sensors with Camera, Hill Assist Control, All-four Disc Brakes, Burglar Alarm, Emergency Stop Signal and much more.

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VW Taigun vs Hyundai Creta – Specs Comparison

The VW Taigun comes with the legendary 1.0-litre TSI turbo petrol engine, making 115 PS and 175 Nm and its bigger sibling, the 1.5-litre TSI turbo petrol unit making 150 PS and 250 Nm. Complementing the 1.0-litre engine will be a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The larger 1.5-litre unit will come mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DSG (DCT) gearbox. 

The Hyundai Creta, on the other hand, comes with a plethora of engine-gearbox combinations including a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol making 115 PS and 144 Nm, a 1.5-litre diesel making 115 PS and 250 Nm and a 1.4-litre Turbo petrol with direct injection making 140 PS and 242 Nm. These engines can be had with either a 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, 7-speed DCT or CVT transmission option. The Creta ranges between Rs 10.16 lakh and Rs 17.87 lakh, ex-showroom.

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VW Taigun vs Hyundai Creta – Verdict

Now, we shall try to help you decide after this thorough features, prices, specs comparison of Taigun and Creta. Firstly, if you are someone who is looking for a diesel-powered SUV, then you only have one choice in front of you, to go for the Creta. However, if it’s the petrol engine you are looking for, then things get a bit interesting. If you love driving and are will be spending a lot of time driving yourself, then the VW Taigun might suit you better. The reason is simple that VW engineers its products in such a way that they are a treat to drive. Secondly, if you want an SUV with more practicality and a ton of features, then you should opt for the Creta, which comes with a plethora of features.

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