Tata Harrier EV vs Volkswagen Virtus
Should you buy Tata Harrier EV or Volkswagen Virtus? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Tata Harrier EV price starts at Rs 21.49 Lakh ex-showroom for Adventure (Electric) and Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 11.56 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol).
Harrier EV Vs Virtus
| Key Highlights | Tata Harrier EV | Volkswagen Virtus |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.22,62,234* | Rs.22,50,676* |
| Range (km) | 622 | - |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 65 | - |
| Charging Time | 25Min-120 kW(20-80%) | - |
Tata Harrier EV vs Volkswagen Virtus comparison
- VS
- Volkswagen Virtus
- Comfortline (Petrol) 11.56 Lakh*
- GT Line (Petrol) 14.08 Lakh*
- GT Line AT (Petrol) 15.18 Lakh*
- Top SellingGT Plus DSG ES (Petrol) 19.15 Lakh*
- GT Plus ES (Petrol) 17.60 Lakh*
- GT Plus Sport (Petrol) 17.85 Lakh*
- GT Plus Sport DSG (Petrol) 19.40 Lakh*
- Highline (Petrol) 13.58 Lakh*
- Highline AT (Petrol) 14.88 Lakh*
- Highline Plus (Petrol) 13.88 Lakh*
- Topline AT ES (Petrol) 16.86 Lakh*
- Topline ES (Petrol) 15.60 Lakh*
Rs19.40 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.22,62,234* | Rs.22,50,676* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.43,064/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.43,090/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.87,744 | Rs.86,587 |
| User Rating | Based on 13 Reviews | Based on 393 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | - | Rs.5,780.2 |
| Running Cost Running cost per km measures the expense of driving your EV per kilometer. Running Cost/Km = (Battery Capacity of EV * Per Unit Electricity Cost ) / Range on full charge. ✕ | ₹1.05/km | - |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | Not applicable | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | Not applicable | 1498 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | Not applicable | 44 Cylinder Cars |
| Fast Charging Fast charging typically refers to direct current (DC) charging from an EV charge station, and is generally quicker than AC charging. Not all fast chargers are equal, though, and this depends on their rated output. ✕ | Yes | Not applicable |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | - | 19.62 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | - | 45 |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations. ✕ | ZEV | BS VI 2.0 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Multi-link suspension | Rear twist beam |
| Shock Absorbers Type The kind of shock absorbers that come in a car. They help reduce jerks when the car goes over bumps and uneven roads. They can be hydraulic or gas-filled. ✕ | Stabilizer Bar | - |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 4607 | 4561 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 2132 | 1752 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1740 | 1507 |
| Ground Clearance Laden (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when it is fully loaded. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | 145 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Trunk Light Lighting for the boot area. It usually turns on automatically when the boot is opened. ✕ | - | Yes |
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Interior
| Glove Box It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Odometer A meter that keeps track of the total kilometres a vehicle has travelled. This cannot be reset by an owner and serves as a record for tracking service intervals and waranty validity, and also is important when selling the vehicle. ✕ | - | Yes |
| Dual Tone Dashboard When the dashboard has two colours of trim it's called a dual tone dashboard. ✕ | - | Yes |
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Exterior
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| Available Colours | Nainital Nocturne Pristine White Pure Grey Empowered Oxide Harrier EV Colours | Lava Blue Carbon Steel Grey Matte Rising Blue Metallic Carbon Steel Grey Deep Black Pearl +3 MoreVirtus Colours |
| Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SedanAll Sedan Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| Live Weather | Yes | - |
| E-Call & I-Call | Yes | - |
| Over the Air (OTA) Updates | Yes | - |
| Google / Alexa Connectivity | Yes | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | - | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Tata Harrier EV
- Great road presence and pleasing design as the ICE variant
- Classy interior design that’s feature loaded and well built
- Comprehensive safety along with ABS, 6-airbags and 360 degree camera
- Great road presence and pleasing design as the ICE variant
- Classy interior design that’s feature loaded and well built
- Comprehensive safety along with ABS, 6-airbags and 360 degree camera
Volkswagen Virtus
- Classy, understated styling. Sporty GT variant on offer too
- Feature-loaded: 8-inch digital driver’s display, 10.1-inch touchscreen, ventilated seats, electric sunroof are among the highlights
- 521 litre boot is segment leading. 60:40 split rear seats bumps up practicality
- Strong engine options: 1- and 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engines promise excitement
Tata Harrier EV
- Like other adapted EVs we expect there to be a light loss of rear seat comfort and boot space on account of the batteries being added to the floor
- Like other adapted EVs we expect there to be a light loss of rear seat comfort and boot space on account of the batteries being added to the floor
Volkswagen Virtus
- Lack of width and strong seat contouring means the Virtus is best used as a four seater
- No diesel engine option. Verna and City offer a diesel
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