Volkswagen Virtus vs Tata Harrier

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Virtus and Tata Harrier. The Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 10.50 Lakh and Tata Harrier price is Rs. 12.89 Lakh. The Volkswagen Virtus is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Tata Harrier is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Virtus provides the mileage of 20.8 kmpl.

Virtus Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT vs Harrier Smart 1.5 Turbo Hyperion Petrol MT Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Virtus	Harrier
Price	Rs. 10.50 Lakh	Rs. 12.89 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1498 cc
Power	114 bhp	168 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 10.50 Lakh

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Tata Harrier

Smart 1.5 Turbo Hyperion Petrol MT

Rs. 12.89 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Tata Harrier

Smart 1.5 Turbo Hyperion Petrol MT

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	168 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	280 Nm @ 1750-3500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage	ARAI: 20.8 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	936
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Off-road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel	Steel
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R16	235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R16	235 / 65 R17
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Hands-off Detection
Perimetric alarm system
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Clutch Lock
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Collapsible Steering Column
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors		Rear Bumper
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System		Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock & Emergency Fuel Cutoff
Park Distance Control
Skid Plate		Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents on Pillars)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles		Rear Only (Fixed)
In-Car Remote
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver
Acoustic Windshield
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid		Capless
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Video Recording
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Noise Levels
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED Projector
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Connected LED
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,	Switch Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Boot Lamp
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo		Steering Wheel
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	7" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	8 Speakers
Speed Dependent Volume
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity
GPS Navigation System
Call Reject with SMS
SIM Service Provider
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Beige/Black)	Dual Tone
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat		60:40
Folding Rear Seat		Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
Tow Away Alert
Auto Crash Alert
Live Traffic Updates On App
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Phone app
Find and Book Parking Slot
Location Based Services
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Live Location Sharing
Digital Key
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Air Purifier Operation
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer		Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Wild Cherry Red	Daytona Grey
	Candy White	Fearless Red
	Reflex Silver	Pure Grey
	Carbon Steel Grey	Pristine White
	Rising Blue Metallic
	Lava Blue

Used Cars in India

198 Used Virtus

Rs. 68,622onwards

609 Used Harrier

Rs. 3 Lakhonwards

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Virtus vs Harrier Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Virtus and Tata Harrier?

Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 10.50 Lakh and Tata Harrier price is Rs. 12.89 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Virtus is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Virtus compared to Harrier?

For the Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT variant, 999 cc Petrol engine of Virtus produces 114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm of power and 178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm of torque. For the Smart 1.5 Turbo Hyperion Petrol MT variant, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Harrier produces 168 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 280 Nm @ 1750-3500 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Virtus vs Tata Harrier

Length Width Height	4561 mm * 1752 mm * 1507 mm	4605 mm * 1922 mm * 1718 mm
Ground Clearance	179 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2741
Kerb Weight (kg)	1173

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	5
Bootspace	521 L	445 L (measured up to the roof) – 815 L (rear seats folded)
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	50

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Exhaust
Diffuser
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors		All Doors
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front Only
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage

Regenerative Braking
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V)