Tata Nexon EV vs Volkswagen Virtus

Should you buy Tata Nexon 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 Nexon EV price starts at Rs 12.49 Lakh ex-showroom for Creative Plus MR (Electric) and Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 11.56 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol).

Nexon EV Vs Virtus

Key Highlights	Tata Nexon EV	Volkswagen Virtus
On Road Price	Rs.18,17,116^*	Rs.22,12,719^*
Range (km)	489	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Battery Capacity (kWh)	46.08	-
Charging Time	40Min-(10-100%)-60kW	-

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Tata Nexon EV
Rs17.19 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Virtus
Rs19.40 Lakh^*
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Variant

Tata Nexon EV
Empowered Plus 45 Red Dark
17.19 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Virtus
GT Plus Sport DSG
19.40 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Empowered Plus 45 Red Dark	GT Plus Sport DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.18,17,116^*	Rs.22,12,719^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.34,581/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.42,799/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.69,496	Rs.48,600
User Rating	4.4 Based on 202 Reviews	4.5 Based on 403 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,780.2
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹0.94/km	-

Basic Information

Empowered Plus 45 Red Dark

GT Plus Sport DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.18,17,116^*

Rs.22,12,719^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.34,581/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.42,799/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.69,496

Rs.48,600

User Rating

4.4

Based on 202 Reviews

4.5

Based on 403 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,780.2

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹0.94/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1498
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Time	40Min-(10-100%)-60kW	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	46.08	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent magnet synchronous AC motor	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	148bhp	147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	215Nm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
Range (km)	489 km	Not applicable
Battery Warranty	8 Years or 160000 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Not applicable
Charging Time (A.C)	6H 36Min-(10-100%)-7.2kW	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	40Min-(10-100%)-60kW	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking Levels	4	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charging Options	3.3 kW AC Wall Box, 7.2 kW AC Wall Box, 60kW DC Fast Charger	Not applicable
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	17H 36Min-(10-100%)	Not applicable
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	6H 36Min-(10-100%)	Not applicable
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1498

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19.62
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	45
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	190
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

19.62

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.3	5.05
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	190
0-100kmph (Seconds)	8.9 s	-
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	4561
Width (mm)	1802	1752
Height (mm)	1625	1507
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	145
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	190	179
Wheel Base (mm)	2498	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1496
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1269
Grossweight (kg)	-	1685
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	350	521
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Smart Digital Shifter,Smart Digital Steering Wheel,Paddle Shifter for Regen Modes,Express Cooling,Air purifier with AQI sensor & display,Arcade.ev – App Suite	Adjustable dual rear ac vent,Footwell Illumination, Front seats back pocket (both sides), Smart storage in center console, Height adjustable head restraint, Ventilated front seats with leather inserts
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	3	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-
Vechicle to Vehicle Charging	Yes	-
Vehicle to Load Charging	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Eco-City-Sport	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel,Charging Indicator in Front Centre Position Lamp	Premium dual tone interiors, High quality scratch-resistant dashboard, Rave Glossy/Dark Red Glossy and Glossy Black décor inserts, Chrome accent on air vents slider, Leather + Leatherette seat upholstery, Driver side foot rest, Driver side sunvisor with ticket holder, Passenger side sunvisor with vanity mirror, Foldable roof grab handles, front, Foldable roof grab handles with hooks, rear, Rear seat backrest split 60:40 foldable, Front center armrest in leatherette, sliding, with storage box, Rear center armrest with cup holders, Ambient light pack: LEDs for door panel switches, front and rear reading lamps, Luggage compartment illumination, 20.32 cm Digital cockpit (instrument cluster), 12V Plug front, Front 2x USB-C sockets (data+charging), Rear 2x USB-C socket module (charging only),Auto coming/leaving home lights, Seat upholstery GT - Leather/leatherette combination, Red ambient lighting, GT welcome message on infotainment
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Pristine White Dual ToneEmpowered Oxide Dual ToneOcean BluePurpalFlame Red Dual ToneDaytona Grey With Black RoofIntensi Teal With Dual Tone+2 MoreNexon EV Colours	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteRising Blue MetallicCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black PearlReflex SilverCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+3 MoreVirtus Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	No
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Smart Digital X Factor,Centre Position Lamp,Sequential Indicators,Frunk,Welcome & Goodbye Sequence in Front & rear DRLs	GT elements, GT branding at front grill, GT branding at rear, Front fender with GT branding, Red painted brake callipers in front, Black Alloys, Carbon Steel Grey coloured door mirrors housing, Glossy black rear spoiler, Dual tone exterior with roof painted in Carbon Steel Grey, Signature chrome wing - front, Chrome strip on grille - upper, Chrome strip on grille - lower, Lower grill in black glossy, Bonnet with chiseled lines , Sharp dual shoulder lines, Body coloured door handles, Chrome applique on door handles, , Chrome garnish on window bottom line, Signature LED Tail lamps, Signature chrome wing, rear, Auto headlights, Reflector sticker inside doors
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Pristine White Dual ToneEmpowered Oxide Dual ToneOcean BluePurpalFlame Red Dual Tone+2 MoreNexon EV Colours

Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteRising Blue MetallicCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black Pearl+3 MoreVirtus Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	5
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-
Inbuilt APPs	iRA.ev	-

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Google / Alexa Connectivity

Smartwatch App

Inbuilt APPs

iRA.ev

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.29	10.09
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	8
Additional Features	Multiple Voice Assistants (Hey Tata, Siri, Google Assistant),Navigation in Cockpit - Driver View Maps,JBL Cinematic Sound System	Valet mode, Apps- SygicTM navigation, GaanaTM, Booking.comTM, AudiobooksTM, BBC NewsTM, MyVolkswagen Connect - Live tracking, Geo fence, Time fence, Driving behaviour, SOS emergency call, Safety alerts, Trip analysis, Documents due date reminder, Sporty aluminum pedals
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	4	-
Subwoofer	1	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Tata Nexon EV
- Loaded with features: larger 12.3” touchscreen, digital driver’s display, vehicle-to-load charging
- Smoother drive experience: more new EV buyer friendly
- Multiple battery pack options: 30kWh and 40.5kWh
- Real world usable range of upto 300km
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 Nexon EV
- Cramped footwell, lack of storage spaces and cupholders in the glovebox — ergonomics issues persist.
- Rear seat underthigh support in compromised in Long Range variant
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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