Mercedes-Benz EQA vs Volkswagen Virtus
EQA vs Virtus
Key Highlights | Mercedes-Benz EQA | Volkswagen Virtus |
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Price | Rs.67.20 Lakh | Rs.10.54 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | N/A | 999 cc |
Power | 188bhp | 113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 560 km/charge | 20.08 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
EQA specifications | Virtus specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 70.97 Lakh Price Breakup | 12.21 Lakh Price Breakup |
Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
User Rating | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Boot Space (Litres) | 340 Litres | 521 Litres |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Engine Displacement | - | 999 cc |
Max Power (bhp @rpm) | 188bhp | 113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm |
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Exterior
EQA Exterior | Virtus Exterior | |
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Sunroof Type | Panoramic | - |
Sunroof | Yes | No |
Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes |
Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | Yes |
Turn Indicators on ORVMs | - | Yes |
Rear Defogger | - | Yes |
Rain Sensing Wipers | - | No |
Daytime Running Lights | LED | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Projector headlight | Yes | - |
Automatic Headlamps | Yes | No |
Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | - |
Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
EQA Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Virtus Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Front Suspension | - | Mc-Pherson suspension and stabiliser bar |
Rear Suspension | - | Twist beam axle |
Front Brakes | - | Disc |
Rear Brakes | Disc | Drum |
Wheels | Alloy | Steel |
Spare Wheel | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Tyre Size | - | 205/55 R16 |
Rear Tyre Size | - | 205/55 R16 |
Turning Radius | 5.7 meters | 5.05 meters |
Tyre Size Spare | - | 195/65 R15 |
Wheels Size | - | R16 |
Instrumentation
EQA Instrumentation | Virtus Instrumentation | |
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Low Fuel Level Warning | Yes | Yes |
Adjustable Cluster Brightness | Yes | Yes |
Fuel level guage | - | Digital |
Tachometer | Digital | Analogue |
Speedometer | - | Digital |
Odometer | - | Digital |
Avg fuel economy display | Yes | - |
Infotainment & Communication
EQA Infotainment & Communication | Virtus Infotainment & Communication | |
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Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes |
Android Auto | Yes | Yes |
Voice Command | - | Yes |
Infotainment Screen | - | Yes |
Multifunction Display | - | Yes |
Touchscreen Size | - | 7 inches |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Integrated Music System | - | Yes |
Speakers | 12 | 8 |
AM/FM Radio | - | Yes |
USB Compatibility | Yes | - |
Wireless Charger | Yes | - |
Warranty
EQA Warranty | Virtus Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 8 Years / 160000 Km | 4 Years/100000 Kms |
Extended Warranty | - | Upto 6 Years/150000 kms |
Engine & Transmission
EQA Engine & Transmission | Virtus Engine & Transmission | |
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Engine Capacity | - | 999 cc |
Engine Type | - | 1.0L TSI |
No. of Cylinders | - | 3 |
No. of valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Gears | Automatic | 6 |
Power | 188bhp | 113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm |
Torque | 385Nm | 178 Nm @ 1750 rpm |
Battery Capacity | 70.5 kwh | - |
Fast Charging | Yes | - |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
ARAI Certified Economy | - | 20.08 kmpl |
Range | 560 km/charge | - |
Top Speed | 160 kmph | 190 kmph |
Comfort & Convenience
EQA Comfort & Convenience | Virtus Comfort & Convenience | |
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Ventilated Seats | - | No |
AC | Yes | Yes |
Automatic climate control | Yes | - |
Heater | Yes | Yes |
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Driver & Co-Driver | Yes |
Cruise Control | - | No |
Start / Stop Button | Yes | No |
Power Steering | - | Yes |
Adjustable steering | - | Yes |
Multifunction Steering Wheel | - | Yes |
Keyless Entry | Yes | No |
Parking Assist | 360 Degree Camera | No |
Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Yes |
Electronically Adjustable Seats | - | No |
Glove Box Cooling | - | No |
Safety
EQA Safety | Virtus Safety | |
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NCAP Rating | - | 5 Star(Global NCAP |
Airbags | 7 | 6 |
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount) | - | Yes |
Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph |
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | Yes | Yes |
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) | - | Yes |
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist) | - | Yes |
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) | - | Yes |
ASR / Traction Control | - | Yes |
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes | Yes |
Lane Departure Warning | - | No |
Emergency Brake Light Flashing | Yes | - |
Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | - | Yes |
Rear Middle Head Rest | - | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
EQA Dimensions & Capacity | Virtus Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 4463 mm | 4561 mm |
Width | 2020 mm | 1752 mm |
Height | 1608 mm | 1507 mm |
Wheelbase | - | 2651 mm |
Ground Clearance | - | 179 mm |
No. of Seats | 5 Person | 5 |
No. of Doors | 5 | 4 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | - | 45 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | - | 4 Litres |
Boot Space | 340 Litres | 521 Litres |
Kerb Weight | 2055 kg | 1173 kg |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Pros & Cons
EQA Pros & Cons | Virtus Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Mercedes-Benz EQA and Volkswagen Virtus
Safety
EQA comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, 360 degree camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, ADAS. Virtus has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.
Body
EQA has doors and seats. It is an with 340 Litres boot space, fuel tank capacity. It is 2020 mm wide, 1608 mm high and 4463 mm long. It has 2055 kg kerb weight and wheel base. Alternativelly, Virtus is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 521 Litres boot space, 179 mm ground clearance.It has 1507 mm height, 4561 mm length, 1752 mm width, and 1173 kgkerb weight.
Transmission
Mercedes-Benz EQA comes with FWD and Automatic Automatic transmission. And Virtus comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission.