{"id":536743,"date":"2026-08-24T11:49:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T06:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/?p=536743"},"modified":"2026-08-24T11:50:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T06:20:24","slug":"skoda-kushaq-vs-volkswagen-taigun-real-world-mileage-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/skoda-kushaq-vs-volkswagen-taigun-real-world-mileage-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Skoda Kushaq vs Volkswagen Taigun: Real-World Mileage Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun are two very similar mid-size SUVs sold in the Indian market. Both vehicles share the same MQB-A0-IN platform and are powered by the same TSI petrol engines, which combine performance, stability, and practicality. While their exterior design is different, so is their interior styling; the vehicles share many common mechanical features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For 2026, both models now use an 8-speed torque-converter automatic with the 1.0-litre TSI engine, replacing the earlier 6-speed automatic. Their 1.5-litre TSI versions continue with a 7-speed DSG and Active Cylinder Technology. Their claimed mileage is therefore very similar, although real-world economy still varies with traffic, driving style, tyres, and test routes. Here, we compare their claimed and real-world mileage and see how the difference affects running costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#skoda-kushaq-vs-volkswagen-taigun-specs\">Skoda Kushaq vs Volkswagen Taigun Specs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#skoda-kushaq-vs-volkswagen-taigun-arai-mileage-figures\">Skoda Kushaq vs Volkswagen Taigun: ARAI Mileage Figures<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#skoda-kushaq-vs-volkswagen-taigun-real-world-fuel-efficiency\">Skoda Kushaq vs Volkswagen Taigun: Real World Fuel-Efficiency<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#skoda-kushaq-vs-volkswagen-taigun-fuel-cost-comparison\">Skoda Kushaq vs Volkswagen Taigun: Fuel Cost Comparison<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#skoda-kushaq-vs-volkswagen-taigun-price\">Skoda Kushaq vs Volkswagen Taigun Price<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fa-qs\">FAQs About Skoda Kushaq vs Volkswagen Taigun Mileage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"skoda-kushaq-vs-volkswagen-taigun-specs\">Skoda Kushaq vs Volkswagen Taigun Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below highlights the important specifications of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/cars\/skoda\/kushaq\/\">Skoda Kushaq<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/cars\/volkswagen\/taigun\/\">Volkswagen Taigun<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Specification<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Skoda Kushaq<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Volkswagen Taigun<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engine 1<\/td><td>1.0-litre TSI petrol<\/td><td>1.0-litre TSI petrol<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Displacement<\/td><td>999 cc<\/td><td>999 cc<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Power<\/td><td>115 PS<\/td><td>115 PS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Torque<\/td><td>178 Nm<\/td><td>178 Nm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transmission<\/td><td>6-speed MT, 8-speed AT<\/td><td>6-speed MT, 8-speed AT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engine 2<\/td><td>1.5-litre TSI EVO petrol<\/td><td>1.5-litre TSI EVO petrol<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Displacement<\/td><td>1498 cc<\/td><td>1498 cc<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Power<\/td><td>150 PS<\/td><td>150 PS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Torque<\/td><td>250 Nm<\/td><td>250 Nm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transmission<\/td><td>7-speed DSG<\/td><td>7-speed DSG<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Drive layout<\/td><td>Front Wheel Drive<\/td><td>Front Wheel Drive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel tank capacity<\/td><td>50 litres<\/td><td>50 litres<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wheelbase<\/td><td>2651 mm<\/td><td>2651 mm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no real differences between the SUVs in terms of engines. The former&#8217;s 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI has 115 PS with 178 Nm of torque and the latter&#8217;s larger 1.5-litre four-cylinder TSI has 150 PS and 250 Nm respectively. Furthermore, both 1.5-litre engines are equipped with Active Cylinder Technology that allows them to switch off two cylinders during less demanding trips to improve fuel economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest change for 2026 is the new 8-speed torque-converter automatic paired with the 1.0 TSI. It has also improved the certified mileage of the automatic versions. Since both SUVs use essentially the same hardware, their efficiency should remain close under similar conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n    <style>\r\n        .sp-card-wrapper { \r\n            margin: 40px auto; \r\n            border-radius: 20px; \r\n            overflow: hidden; \r\n            font-family: sans-serif; \r\n            background: #fff; \r\n            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18); \r\n            max-width: 700px; \/* Narrower width makes the stack feel tighter *\/\r\n            text-decoration: none;\r\n            display: block;\r\n            width: 100%;\r\n        }\r\n        .sp-img-container { \r\n            width: 100%; \r\n            position: relative;\r\n            padding-top: 56.25%; \/* Fixed 16:9 ratio for a cinematic feel *\/\r\n            background: #f4f4f4;\r\n        }\r\n        .sp-img-container img {\r\n            position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;\r\n        }\r\n        .sp-footer { \r\n            padding: 30px; \r\n            background: #2e054e; \r\n            color: #fff !important; \r\n            text-align: center; \/* Centered layout for the stack *\/\r\n            display: flex;\r\n            flex-direction: column;\r\n            align-items: center;\r\n            gap: 15px;\r\n        }\r\n        .sp-card-title { \r\n            font-size: clamp(28px, 5vw, 42px); \/* Much larger, prominent name *\/\r\n            margin: 0; \r\n            font-weight: 800; \r\n            color: #fff !important; \r\n            line-height: 1.1;\r\n            letter-spacing: -1px;\r\n        }\r\n        .sp-btn { \r\n            background: #ed264f; \r\n            padding: 18px 40px; \r\n            border-radius: 10px; \r\n            font-weight: 900; \r\n            color: #fff !important; \r\n            font-size: 16px; \r\n            text-transform: uppercase; \r\n            letter-spacing: 1px; \r\n            width: 100%;\r\n            max-width: 300px; \/* Prevents button from being too wide on desktop *\/\r\n            box-sizing: border-box;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(237, 38, 79, 0.3);\r\n        }\r\n    <\/style>\r\n\r\n    <a href='https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/used-kushaq-cars\/s\/?utm_source=TaigunvskushaqMileage&utm_medium=BlogCard' target='_blank' class='sp-card-wrapper'>\r\n        <div class='sp-img-container'>\r\n            <img src='https:\/\/mda.spinny.com\/sp-file-system\/public\/2026-01-20\/0b7a57423b354b56aaf16a5fff38479b\/raw\/file.JPG?q=85' alt='Used Skoda Kushaq Cars'>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class='sp-footer'>\r\n            <h3 class='sp-card-title'>Used Skoda Kushaq Cars<\/h3>\r\n            <div style='margin-bottom: 5px;'>\r\n                        <div style='font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.8; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;'>Starting From<\/div>\r\n                        <div style='font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 32px); font-weight: 800;'>\u20b9 9 Lakh<\/div>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n            <div class='sp-btn'>Explore Pre-Owned Cars<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"skoda-kushaq-vs-volkswagen-taigun-arai-mileage-figures\">Skoda Kushaq vs Volkswagen Taigun: ARAI Mileage Figures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at the fuel economy figures, it is clear that the SUVs are virtually the same. The Taigun has a slight edge in all three powertrain combinations, yet the difference is not significant enough to make any difference in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Engine &amp; Transmission<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Skoda Kushaq &#8211; ARAI Mileage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Volkswagen Taigun &#8211; ARAI Mileage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.0 TSI 6-speed Manual<\/td><td>19.66 km\/l<\/td><td>19.98 km\/l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.0 TSI 8-speed Automatic<\/td><td>19.09 km\/l<\/td><td>19.54 km\/l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.5 TSI 7-speed DSG<\/td><td>18.72 km\/l<\/td><td>18.85 km\/l<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of fuel economy, the 1.0 TSI manual model has the best figures on paper. Skoda&#8217;s SUV records 19.66 km\/l while the Volkswagen model rates at 19.98 km\/l. Using a new 8-speed automatic gearbox, the vehicles have 19.09 km\/l and 19.54 km\/l respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference becomes even smaller with the 1.5 TSI DSG. The Kushaq claims 18.72 km\/l and the Taigun 18.85 km\/l, a gap of only 0.13 km\/l. Buyers should therefore not expect a major fuel-cost difference between equivalent variants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"skoda-kushaq-vs-volkswagen-taigun-real-world-fuel-efficiency\">Skoda Kushaq vs Volkswagen Taigun: Real World Fuel-Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel economy is not that straightforward in the real world, as conditions like the level of traffic, the weather conditions, temperature, etc. significantly influence the efficiency. Moreover, turbo-petrol engines are quite sensitive to the driver\u2019s driving style, meaning that calm driving will allow for excellent fuel economy while an aggressive driving style will adversely affect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Independent testing of the updated Kushaq 1.0 TSI 8-speed automatic returned 8.93 km\/l in city conditions and 16.83 km\/l on the highway. This shows how wide the difference can be between dense urban use and open-road cruising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Driving Condition<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI AT<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI AT<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>City<\/td><td>8.93 km\/l in an instrumented test<\/td><td>Around 9-11 km\/l in typical urban use<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Highway<\/td><td>16.83 km\/l in an instrumented test<\/td><td>13.94 km\/l in a 448.8 km highway test<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Typical combined range<\/td><td>Around 11-14 km\/l depending on route<\/td><td>Around 11-14 km\/l depending on route<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tank capacity<\/td><td>50 litres<\/td><td>50 litres<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Taigun 1.0 TSI 8-speed automatic recorded a fuel economy of 13.94 km\/l during a long drive, with two people on board along with luggage and the AC on. This figure cannot be directly compared to that of Kushaq\u2019s 16.83 km\/l because of differences in the routes taken, temperatures during the test, average speeds of travel, and the data for the tests. What it illustrates is the fact that both vehicles do allow for engine performance well beyond their mileage numbers achieved in city driving conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1.5 TSI DSG versions follow a similar pattern. In a recent test, the updated Kushaq 1.5 DSG returned 9.55 km\/l in the city and 15.29 km\/l on the highway. Real-world Taigun 1.5 DSG figures commonly fall in a broadly similar band, although owner and road-test results vary considerably depending on traffic and driving style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Driving Condition<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Skoda Kushaq 1.5 TSI DSG<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Volkswagen Taigun 1.5 TSI DSG<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>City<\/td><td>9.55 km\/l<\/td><td>Around 8-12 km\/l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Highway<\/td><td>15.29 km\/l<\/td><td>Around 13-16 km\/l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Typical mixed use<\/td><td>Around 11-13 km\/l<\/td><td>Around 11-14 km\/l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tank capacity<\/td><td>50 litres<\/td><td>50 litres<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1.5 TSI\u2019s Active Cylinder Technology allows the engine to operate on only two cylinders under low power needs, which can be an advantage on the highway. However, it is less of a benefit in a stop-and-go traffic situation because continuous acceleration will have the engine using all four cylinders more frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, there is no decisive real-world mileage winner. The Taigun has marginally better ARAI figures, while individual real-world tests can favour either SUV depending on the route. For most buyers, driving style and the chosen engine will have a larger impact on fuel consumption than the difference between the Kushaq and Taigun themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/volkswagen-taigun-mileage-comparison\/\">Volkswagen Taigun Mileage Comparison: 1.0L TSI vs 1.5L TSI<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"skoda-kushaq-vs-volkswagen-taigun-fuel-cost-comparison\">Skoda Kushaq vs Volkswagen Taigun: Fuel Cost Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For comparison\u2019s sake, let\u2019s assume both SUVs will be driven for 1500 km in one month. Prices for petrol in Pune would be roughly \u20b9112.40 per litre. As various independent tests have returned different figures from various routes and conditions, a simple comparison may not be particularly fair and can serve to favour one model over the other. That is why we will use the certified consumption numbers available at present for the 1.0 TSI variants of the current generation in a comparison below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cost Parameter<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Kushaq 1.0 TSI AT<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Taigun 1.0 TSI AT<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monthly Running<\/td><td>1500 km<\/td><td>1500 km<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reference Mileage<\/td><td>19.09 km\/l<\/td><td>19.54 km\/l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monthly Fuel Use<\/td><td>78.58 litres<\/td><td>76.77 litres<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average Monthly Fuel Cost<\/td><td>\u20b98,832<\/td><td>\u20b98,628<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average Yearly Fuel Cost<\/td><td>\u20b91.06 lakh<\/td><td>\u20b91.04 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5-Year Fuel Cost<\/td><td>\u20b95.30 lakh<\/td><td>\u20b95.18 lakh<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the certified figures, Taigun will consume about 2 litres less petrol in a month at a distance of 1,500 km, which translates into approximately \u20b9200 per month or about \u20b912,000 in five years, at the given petrol price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actual costs will be higher if the cars return lower real-world mileage. However, because the engines and gearboxes are shared, the long-term difference between equivalent Kushaq and Taigun variants should remain relatively small. Traffic and driving style can easily have a bigger effect on the fuel bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/skoda-kushaq-mileage-comparison\/\">Skoda Kushaq Mileage Comparison: 1.0L Petrol vs 1.5L Petrol<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"skoda-kushaq-vs-volkswagen-taigun-price\">Skoda Kushaq vs Volkswagen Taigun Price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Model<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Variant Range<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Approx. Ex-Showroom Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Skoda Kushaq<\/td><td>Classic Plus to Monte Carlo<\/td><td>\u20b910.69 lakh to \u20b918.99 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Volkswagen Taigun<\/td><td>Comfortline to GT Plus<\/td><td>\u20b910.99 lakh to \u20b919.30 lakh<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices for the Kushaq might be lower now in terms of both starting and highest-end prices. However, equivalent variants might vary in terms of available features and options offered, so the final price on the road might be quite different from the ex-showroom price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the two cars are mechanically so similar, buyers should compare the specific variants rather than choosing purely on the model\u2019s starting price. A better discount, preferred dealership, feature combination, or service experience can easily be more relevant than a small difference in fuel economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n    <style>\r\n        .sp-card-wrapper { \r\n            margin: 40px auto; \r\n            border-radius: 20px; \r\n            overflow: hidden; \r\n            font-family: sans-serif; \r\n            background: #fff; \r\n            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18); \r\n            max-width: 700px; \/* Narrower width makes the stack feel tighter *\/\r\n            text-decoration: none;\r\n            display: block;\r\n            width: 100%;\r\n        }\r\n        .sp-img-container { \r\n            width: 100%; \r\n            position: relative;\r\n            padding-top: 56.25%; \/* Fixed 16:9 ratio for a cinematic feel *\/\r\n            background: #f4f4f4;\r\n        }\r\n        .sp-img-container img {\r\n            position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;\r\n        }\r\n        .sp-footer { \r\n            padding: 30px; \r\n            background: #2e054e; \r\n            color: #fff !important; \r\n            text-align: center; \/* Centered layout for the stack *\/\r\n            display: flex;\r\n            flex-direction: column;\r\n            align-items: center;\r\n            gap: 15px;\r\n        }\r\n        .sp-card-title { \r\n            font-size: clamp(28px, 5vw, 42px); \/* Much larger, prominent name *\/\r\n            margin: 0; \r\n            font-weight: 800; \r\n            color: #fff !important; \r\n            line-height: 1.1;\r\n            letter-spacing: -1px;\r\n        }\r\n        .sp-btn { \r\n            background: #ed264f; \r\n            padding: 18px 40px; \r\n            border-radius: 10px; \r\n            font-weight: 900; \r\n            color: #fff !important; \r\n            font-size: 16px; \r\n            text-transform: uppercase; \r\n            letter-spacing: 1px; \r\n            width: 100%;\r\n            max-width: 300px; \/* Prevents button from being too wide on desktop *\/\r\n            box-sizing: border-box;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(237, 38, 79, 0.3);\r\n        }\r\n    <\/style>\r\n\r\n    <a href='https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/used-taigun-cars\/s\/?utm_source=TaigunvskushaqMileage&utm_medium=BlogCard' target='_blank' class='sp-card-wrapper'>\r\n        <div class='sp-img-container'>\r\n            <img src='https:\/\/mda.spinny.com\/sp-file-system\/public\/2026-03-14\/f869f3e6f9ff47f591ce323808558a41\/raw\/file.JPG?q=85&#038;w=900&#038;dpr=0.8' alt='Used VW Taigun Cars'>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class='sp-footer'>\r\n            <h3 class='sp-card-title'>Used VW Taigun Cars<\/h3>\r\n            <div style='margin-bottom: 5px;'>\r\n                        <div style='font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.8; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;'>Starting From<\/div>\r\n                        <div style='font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 32px); font-weight: 800;'>\u20b9 9 Lakh<\/div>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n            <div class='sp-btn'>Explore Pre-Owned Cars<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summary\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When comparing the Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun, we should note that both models use the same platform, TSI engines, and gearboxes, and have similar fuel tank capacities. The Taigun is slightly ahead in consumption figures, rated at 19.98 km\/l for the 1.0 TSI manual, 19.54 km\/l for the 1.0 automatic, and 18.85 km\/l for the 1.5 DSG, whereas the Kushaq records 19.66 km\/l, 19.09 km\/l, and 18.72 km\/l, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In real-world driving, however, the difference becomes much less predictable. Both SUVs can return single-digit mileage in dense traffic and substantially better figures on highways. The 1.0 TSI is the more sensible choice for buyers focused on fuel economy, while the 1.5 TSI DSG offers stronger performance without a dramatic mileage penalty during steady highway use. Purely from the perspective of mileage, the Taigun has a slight on-paper edge, but the difference is too small to make it the automatic winner. For most buyers, variant price, features, design preference, dealership experience, and driving style will matter more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Reads:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/honda-city-vs-volkswagen-virtus-real-world-mileage-comparison\/\">Honda City vs Volkswagen Virtus Real World Mileage Comparison<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/tata-safari-vs-mahindra-xuv700-real-world-mileage-comparison\/\">Tata Safari vs Mahindra XUV700: Real World Mileage Comparison<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/maruti-dzire-vs-honda-amaze-real-world-mileage-comparison\/\">Maruti Dzire vs Honda Amaze: Real World Mileage Comparison<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fa-qs\">FAQs About <strong>Skoda Kushaq vs Volkswagen Taigun<\/strong> Mileage<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"saswp-faq-block-section\"><ol style=\"list-style-type:none\"><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong><strong>Q. Skoda Kushaq vs Volkswagen Taigun: Which car gives better mileage?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">The Volkswagen Taigun has slightly better claimed mileage across the current 1.0 TSI manual, 1.0 TSI automatic, and 1.5 TSI DSG variants. In real-world driving, however, the difference is small and can change depending on traffic, route, and driving style.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong><strong>Q. What is the claimed mileage of the Skoda Kushaq?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">The Taigun 1.0 TSI manual is rated at 19.98 km\/l, while the 1.0 TSI 8-speed automatic claims 19.54 km\/l. The 1.5 TSI DSG delivers a claimed 18.85 km\/l.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong><strong>Q. What is the claimed mileage of the Volkswagen Taigun?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">The Taigun 1.0 TSI manual is rated at 19.98 km\/l, while the 1.0 TSI 8-speed automatic claims 19.54 km\/l. The 1.5 TSI DSG delivers a claimed 18.85 km\/l.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong>Q. Which engine is better for mileage, 1.0 TSI or 1.5 TSI?<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">The 1.0 TSI is the better option if maximum fuel economy is the priority. The 1.5 TSI consumes slightly more fuel but provides considerably stronger performance and can remain reasonably efficient during relaxed highway cruising because of Active Cylinder Technology.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong><strong>Q. Do the Kushaq and Taigun use the same engines?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Yes. Both SUVs use the same 115 PS 1.0-litre TSI and 150 PS 1.5-litre TSI petrol engines. Their current automatic options are also similar, with an 8-speed torque converter for the 1.0 TSI and a 7-speed DSG for the 1.5 TSI.<\/p><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun are two very similar mid-size SUVs sold in the Indian market. 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