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KIA Seltos vs Skoda Kushaq vs Volkswagen Taigun

KIA Seltos 1.5 Petrol HTE MT car
1.5 Petrol HTE MT
Rs. 10.90 Lakh
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Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI Active car
1.0 TSI Active
Rs. 11.89 Lakh
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Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI Comfortline MT car
1.0 TSI Comfortline MT
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Specifications Overview

Seltos specificationsKushaq specificationsTaigun specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
12.63 Lakh
13.77 Lakh
13.55 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.0
Boot Space (Litres)
433 Litres
385 Litres
385 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
999 cc
999 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm
113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Seltos Brakes, Suspension & TyresKushaq Brakes, Suspension & TyresTaigun Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Suspension with Lower Triangular Links and Stabiliser Bar
McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Twist Beam Axle
Twist beam axle
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
-
Front Tyre Size
205 / 65 R16
205/60 R16
205/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
205 / 65 R16
205/60 R16
205/60 R16
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
5.3 meters
5.05 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205 / 65 R16
205/60 R16
205 / 55 R17
Wheels Size
R16
R16
R16

Exterior

Seltos ExteriorKushaq ExteriorTaigun Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
checkYes
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
checkYes
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Internally Adjustable
-
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
No
checkYes
-
Rear Wiper
No
No
-
Rear Defogger
No
No
-
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
checkYes
Daytime Running Lights
No
Halogen
-
LED headlight
No
No
-
Projector headlight
checkYes
checkYes
-
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
checkYes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
No
-

Instrumentation

Seltos InstrumentationKushaq InstrumentationTaigun Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
-
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
checkYes
-
Fuel level guage
Digital
Analogue
Digital
Gear Indicator
checkYes
checkYes
-
Shift Indicator
checkYes
checkYes
-
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
No
-

Infotainment & Communication

Seltos Infotainment & CommunicationKushaq Infotainment & CommunicationTaigun Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
checkYes
checkYes
Android Auto
No
checkYes
checkYes
Voice Command
No
checkYes
checkYes
Infotainment Screen
No
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Display
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Touchscreen Size
-
7 Inch
-
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
No
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
checkYes
-
Gesture Control
-
No
-
Integrated Music System
checkYes
checkYes
-
Speakers
4
6
-
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
checkYes
-
USB Compatibility
checkYes
checkYes
-
Wireless Charger
No
No
-
Basic Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited KMS
4 Years/100000 Kms
4 Years/ 100000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Seltos Engine & TransmissionKushaq Engine & TransmissionTaigun Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1497 cc
999 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
G1.5 MPi
1.0 TSI
1.0L TSI
No. of Cylinders
4
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Gears
6 Speed
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm
113.98 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
No
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
ARAI Certified Economy
17 kmpl
19.76 kmpl
20 kmpl
Top Speed
167 kmph
170 kmph
150 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
BS VI

Comfort & Convenience

Seltos Comfort & ConvenienceKushaq Comfort & ConvenienceTaigun Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
-
Automatic climate control
No
No
-
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
-
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Co-Driver Only
-
Cruise Control
No
No
checkYes
Start / Stop Button
No
No
checkYes
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Leather streering wheels
No
No
-
Drive Modes
3
3
-
Keyless Entry
No
No
checkYes
Electronic Parking Brake
No
No
-
Parking Assist
No
No
-

Safety

Seltos SafetyKushaq SafetyTaigun Safety
NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (Global NCAP)
-
Airbags
6
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
-
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
No
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
No
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
checkYes
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
checkYes
-
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
-
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
checkYes
-
Rear Middle Head Rest
No
checkYes
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Seltos Dimensions & CapacityKushaq Dimensions & CapacityTaigun Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4365 mm
4225 mm
4221 mm
Width
1800 mm
1760 mm
1760 mm
Height
1620 mm
1612 mm
1612 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2651 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance
190 mm
188 mm
188 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
50 Litres
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.8 Litres
4 Litres
0.8 Litres
Boot Space
433 Litres
385 Litres
385 Litres
Kerb Weight
1222 kg
1185 kg
1208 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Seltos Pros & ConsKushaq Pros & ConsTaigun Pros & Cons
Pros
  • It offers an appealing design with aggressive front profile and offers segment best dimensions with enough legroom at the rear
  • One of the most feature rich SUV in the segment with some segment first features such as dual-zone climate control, BOSE sound system, electrically-adjustable driver seat, dual 10.25-inch screens, and more
  • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof is available from HTK+ variant
  • It is available with three engine options a NA petrol, a turbocharged petrol and a diesel
  • The interior quality, fit and finish of material makes the cabin more premium
  • Good number of available interior colour options
  • The suspension with 17-inch tyres is soft but not bouncy
  • Fun to drive turbo petrol engine with 160PS of power
  • The DCT and CVT gearbox options are smooth and easy to drive
  • Loaded with good number of safety features such as ADAS Level 2, 6-airbags, TPMS and more
  • Simple yet stylish exterior design with signature Skoda design language
  • Powerful 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with 148 bhp of power and an option of smooth DSG transmission
  • The 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine is sporty with an engaging 6-speed MT & a smooth AT gearbox
  • The interior is simple and practical with good storage space
  • The cabin offers good ergonomics, comfortable seats, ample legroom
  • The feature offering is good which includes an electric sunroof, electrically adjustable front seats, and a big touchscreen infotainment, among others
  • A good number of safety features such as 6-airbags, ESC, brake disc wiping, and others
  • It boasts a 5-star GNCAP crash test safety rating
  • Great driving experience with German-styled dynamics and handling.
  • Has top-class safety standards with 6 airbags and 5-star GLOBAL NCAP ratings.
  • Comes with strong build quality and brilliant driving dynamics
  • It has almost every feature in the segment. These include ventilated seats, wireless charging, and connectivity.
  • Both engines are powerful and have decent fuel economy.
  • The 1.5L TSI EVO motor gets cylinder de-activation technology for enhanced fuel efficiency.
  • The boot space is decent in numbers but has great space and practicality.
Cons
  • The base variants misses on features such as LED DRL, telescopic steering, keyless entry and some more
  • The higher variants with 10.25-inch touchscreen misses on wireless connectivity
  • The mid-variants lacks some features such as LED headlamp, electrically adjustable ORVMs and more
  • No automatic transmission in first three variants i.e. HTE, HTK, & HTK+
  • The top-spec GTX+ variant goes over Rs 20 lakh on-road price tag
  • The variants with 18-inch tyres have a stiffer suspension as compared to the one with 17-inch wheels
  • The rivals offer more value for money
  • The interior width is not that good fitting 3 adults in the rear seat might be difficult
  • It misses on some features as compared to its rivals such as a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, ADAS, USB charging ports
  • No diesel engine is available in the lineup
  • The DSG gearbox has reliability issues and it has faced breakdowns previously
  • The top-spec variants cost over Rs 20 lakh on-road which is quite expensive considering the feature offering
  • Turbo petrol engines are not much fuel-efficient
  • Skoda’s after-sales service is not that great as compared to rivals like Hyundai, KIA and Maruti Suzuki
  • The boot space is quite less as compared to other cars in the segment
  • The cabin space could have been improved and seating 3 passengers in the rear can be a tight fit.
  • The plastic quality could have been improved on some panels.
  • The suspension setup is on the stiffer side which filters in potholes and bumps at slow speeds.
  • There is no diesel or hybrid option on offer.
  • It misses on Highline TPMS.
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Seltos and Skoda Kushaq

Safety

Seltos comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Kushaq has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

Seltos has doors and seats. It is an with 433 Litres boot space, 50 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 190 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1620 mm high and 4365 mm long. It has 1222 kg kerb weight and 2610 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Kushaq is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 385 Litres boot space, 188 mm ground clearance.It has 1612 mm height, 4225 mm length, 1760 mm width, and 1185 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Seltos comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Kushaq comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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KIA Seltos and Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun Owner Reviews

  • Seltos Review
  • Kushaq Review
  • Taigun Review
    • DK
      Deepak K
      31 Mar 2024
      Review for KIA Seltos
      5.0
      Have good experience over all deign, features, compact. Every thing is perfect. Automatic gear is excellent. no zerk at all. Very smooth pickup and excellent in mileage. Overall experience is good with KIA.
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    • Rp
      Rajendra paonikar
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.7
      Simply suitable for logdrives, Best car for the family. The mileage is satisfactory. very good features. Service maintenance cost is high.
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    • AS
      Arshad Sharfi
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Seltos
      5.0
      Seltos petrol automatic is the ultimate car for driving in our city. Smart looking and easy to drive fantastic interior .I love and fly satisfied with seltos.
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    • Sp
      Swapnil patil
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.3
      Its all about good car for any purpose. I use this car for family purpose and going to office 3 to 4 days in a week. I think this car is best in that segment
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    • nr
      nigro riyang
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.3
      This new car is my first Experience car. Maintenance is very good. Long drive journey is very comfortable. Petrol mileage is minimum. KIA Seltos is a family car and a very good car
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    • PN
      POOJA NEGI
      4 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      5.0
      smooth design , the features which , hill hold assist which really helped me in mountains , music system favourite part , steering design which make it unique, i am getting 13-15 milage. Issue i felt those touch bar when i try to change gear it always started ac or blower.
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    • R
      Rakhi
      5 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      4.4
      It offers a competitive mileage in its segment, with the petrol variant delivering around 17-18 km/l in real-world conditions. The diesel variant is expected to offer even better mileage, averaging around 20-21 km/l.
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    • J
      James
      5 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      4.4
      It features sharp lines, a bold front grille, sleek LED headlights, and a sculpted hood, giving it a strong and dynamic presence on the road. The design exudes a sense of sophistication and elegance, making it stand out in its segment.
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    • SA
      Sanjay Agrawal
      5 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      4.3
      It's a wonderful car. Gives pretty good mileage. Assures comfort. Driving experience is also amazing. Assures good safety features. Has 5 star safety rating and the brand itself assures pride to the owner. If you want good safety features in a car then you must definitely consider this car as one of your options.
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    • TA
      Tariq Anna
      6 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      5.0
      Comfortable seat is good and everywhere everything very very good this car drive is easy and very beautiful and mileage is good and everything is good but I am not nice condition is low by with next month
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    • SM
      Sushil Mishra
      19 Apr 2024
      Review for Volkswagen Taigun
      2.7
      It's an ideal option that combines power and comfort, boasting high-security features and a striking appearance. The addition of new features brings a touch of modernity, making it a next-generation SUV.
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    • SR
      Sridhar Reddy
      4 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Taigun
      4.3
      Very safest car also driving dynamic is good, features and build quality very well design touch Infotainment system response with quality also very well overall. i am satisfied with this car suspension setup also compare to previous car this car is better specially Highway driving good experience. excellent car.
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    • A
      Anonymous
      6 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Taigun
      5.0
      Built quality and safety. Every car safety is most important taigun is giving more safety and smooth in driving mode that is the biggest advantage of the people who is looking in their driving on the roads while driving on the highways and Normal roads in Indian. That is what my opinion.
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    • A
      Anonymous
      7 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Taigun
      1.0
      enough to feel comfort
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    • A
      Anonymous
      7 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Taigun
      5.0
      Very excellent and comfortable product easy to drive with confidence
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KIA Seltos and Skoda Kushaq FAQs

What is the on-road price of KIA Seltos?
The on-road price of KIA Seltos is Rs. 12.63 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Skoda Kushaq?
The on-road price of Skoda Kushaq is Rs. 13.77 Lakh in New Delhi.