In the mid-size SUV segment of the Indian auto market, a direct competition is being seen between Maruti Suzuki’s Victoris and Volkswagen’s Taigun facelift. If you are thinking of buying a new SUV for yourself, then a complete analysis of which of the two vehicles will be right for you in terms of engine performance, features, safety and price is given below.
Engine and Power: Whose performance is more powerful?
Maruti’s Victoris has a 1.5-litre capacity engine, which generates 75.8 kW power and 139 Newton meter torque. For customers who want low expenses in daily use, it also has the option of strong hybrid and CNG technology.
On the other hand, in the Volkswagen Taigun facelift, the focus has been on strong turbo-petrol performance. It has two TSI engine options. The first is a 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine which produces 115 PS of power and 178 Nm of torque. The second 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine which gives power of 150 PS and torque of 250 Nm. For transmission, it has options of 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, 7-speed DSG and 8-speed automatic.
Cabin Features and Safety: Which is More Advanced?
Maruti Victoris is equipped with many modern features in terms of cabin comfort. It has a 26.03 cm digital instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, gesture control tailgate, ambient lighting, Alexa auto voice assistant, Dolby Atmos sound system and more than 35 connected features. To improve the boot space in the CNG variant, under-body CNG kit has been used.
Whereas, Volkswagen Taigun facelift is known for its sporty look and safety features. It gets 17-inch alloy wheels, illuminated logo, connected LED tail light, sequential indicators, new interior, ventilated seats and better infotainment system. In terms of safety, it has been provided with 6 airbags (standard), hill hold assist and more than 40 safety features.
Price and variants comparison
Talking about the price, Maruti Victoris starts at ₹ 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom), while the ex-showroom price of its top-end variant goes up to ₹ 19.99 lakh.
On the other hand, the starting ex-showroom price of Volkswagen Taigun facelift is ₹ 11.00 lakh and its top variant has been priced at ₹ 19.30 lakh (ex-showroom).
Which SUV is best for you?
If your priority is better mileage, a stronger hybrid or CNG option and more cabin features, then the Maruti Victoris is a viable option. But if you prefer a more powerful turbo engine, excellent driving dynamics and a strong safety package, then the Volkswagen Taigun facelift will be the right choice for you.