Compare Volkswagen Taigun vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara [2003-2007] vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara [2009-2015]

Taigun vs Grand Vitara [2003-2007] vs Grand Vitara [2009-2015] Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Global NCAP)	-	-
  Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	-	-
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-	-
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Central Locking

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue - Digital	-	-
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	-	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	-	-
  Parking Sensors	Rear	-	-
  Clock	Digital	-	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Analogue	-	-

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	Not Applicable	-	2 Din
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	-	-
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	-	-
  Steering Mounted Controls
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	6	-	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  CD Player
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
  Heater
  Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	-	-
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	-	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	-	Co-Driver Only
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Drum	Drum	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Differential Lock	Electronic	-	Centre

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather	Genuine Leather
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	-	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)	-	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	-	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	-	-
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front & Rear
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	-	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Painted	-	Chrome
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	-	-
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable	-	Electrically Adjustable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	-	Internal

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	Halogen	-	Halogen Projector
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Fog Lamps	-	-	Halogen on rear
  Tail Light	LED	-	-
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	-	-
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	-	-
  Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only	Front & Rear
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers

• Exterior

  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	-	-

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	4	-	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	100000	-	40000
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	-	-

Taigun vs Grand Vitara [2003-2007] vs Grand Vitara [2009-2015] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	11.3	-	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	19.87	7.6	10.4
  Driving Range (km)	994	-	-
  Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2736 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder	2393 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	1.0L TSI	H27A V6 Type	inline 4 cylinder petrol engine
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	168@6000	163.5 bhp @ 6000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	236@4500	225 Nm @ 4000 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	-	-
  Drivetrain	FWD	4WD / AWD	4WD / AWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	-	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	-	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	-	-
  Minimum Turning Radius	5.05	5.9	5.5
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	MacPherson struts, with toe link control stabiliser	MacPherson Strut
  Suspension - Rear	Twist Beam Axle	5 link type, with coil spring	Multi-Link
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	-	-
  Tyres Size - Front	205 / 60 R16	235 / 60 R16	225 / 65 R17
  Tyres Size - Rear	205 / 60 R16	235 / 60 R16	225 / 65 R17
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	-	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	385	-	398
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	50	66	66
  Passenger Capacity	5	7	5
  Length (mm)	4221	4760	4500
  Width (mm)	1760	1780	1810
  Height (mm)	1612	1740	1695
  Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2800	2640
  Ground Clearance (mm)	188	-	200
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1208	-	1614
  No of Seating Rows	2	-	2
  No of Doors	5	5	5

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