2024 Hyundai Creta Facelift vs Volkswagen Taigun vs Skoda Kushaq: Compact SUVs Compared

The 2024 Hyundai Creta facelift recently joined the long list of compact SUVs in our market, including the Volkswagen Taigun and the Skoda Kushaq as well. It not only receives a refreshed look but also gets features upgrades, be it convenience-wise or safety-wise. If you are eyeing the Taigun, Kushaq, or the recently launched Creta, we have made it easier for you by comparing all three in terms of their design, features, specifications, and pricing. Take a look.

Design

If your preference leans towards a modern and futuristic design, the 2024 Creta might be the car for you among the three. It gets a boxy fascia with a large rectangular grille as well as modern design touches such as a full-width LED DRLs and connected LED taillights.

In the case of the Taigun and Kushaq, you get a more no-nonsense design that will stand the test of time. The Kushaq offers you a much more elegant design, while the Taigun gets a sportier design with a tinge of modernity, thanks to the connected LED tail lamps. 

You can take a closer look at all three cars by heading to their respective image galleries:

2024 Hyundai Creta Facelift Image Gallery

Volkswagen Taigun Image Gallery

Skoda Kushaq Image Gallery

Interior

Hyundai has refreshed the interior of the 2024 Creta with a new dual-screen setup for the infotainment system and digital driver’s display. Below this setup are sleek-looking AC vents that contribute to the minimalist aesthetic. The overall cabin is finished in lighter shades of grey in dual tone, enhancing the sense of roominess.

On the other hand, the Kushaq and Taigun have a more straightforward design layout that you can’t go wrong with. The Kushaq’s dashboard with its different textures and materials does offer a bit more flair, while the Taigun’s unit can be described as timeless.

Features

Convenience-wise, all three SUVs offer features that will keep you satisfied for most of the time. But the Creta does have an advantage over its European rivals by offering stand-out kit, such as ADAS, dual-zone climate control, a 360-degree camera, and a blind-spot view monitor. 

Engine Options

Both, the Taigun and Kushaq, do not offer a diesel engine. And if you compare the petrol powertrains of all three cars, the 1-litre turbocharged petrol engine in the Taigun/Kushaq delivers more torque than the Creta's 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol unit, while the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine in the Creta produces slightly more power than that of the VW and Skoda.

Price 

The starting price of the 2024 Creta is nearly one lakh lower than both the Taigun and Kushaq, but the top-spec variants of the latter two are priced lower than the Creta. A point to note over here is that the prices of the 2024 Creta are introductory and may increase in the future.

In conclusion, all three SUVs offer you a package that you can’t fault with. Choosing the Creta offers a well-established product in the compact SUV segment, featuring a refreshed look, updated interior, and safety upgrades. You also get a wide range of options with engine and transmission choices.

On the other hand, opting for either the Taigun or Kushaq does not leave you behind, with their only shortcoming being the absence of a diesel engine option and the nicer features. The choice between a VW or Skoda car, however, will depend solely on your preferences in terms of design and your brand preference.

In the end, whichever option you choose, you can't go wrong with any of them.