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Volkswagen Virtus vs Tata Nexon

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Volkswagen Virtus or Tata Nexon? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Virtus and Nexon. Volkswagen Virtus Price starts at Rs.11.56 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Comfortline MT and Tata Nexon Price starts at Rs.8.15 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart. Volkswagen Virtus is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm power whereas Tata Nexon is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 118.27bhp @ 5500rpm power. In terms of mileage, Virtus provides a mileage of 21 kmpl (base model), and Nexon has a mileage of 17.44 kmpl (base model).

Virtus vs Nexon

Key HighlightsVolkswagen VirtusTata Nexon
PriceRs.11.56 LakhRs.8.15 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc1199 cc
Power147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm118.27bhp @ 5500rpm
Mileage/Range21 kmpl17.44 kmpl
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Volkswagen Virtus Comfortline MT car
Comfortline MT
Rs. 11.56 Lakh
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Tata Nexon Smart car
Smart
Rs. 8.15 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
13.39 Lakh
Price Breakup
9.12 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.0
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
521 Litres
382 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
118.27bhp @ 5500rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Mc-Pherson suspension and stabiliser bar
Independent& Lower Wishbone& McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Twist beam axle
Semi-independent& Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar& Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
-
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
-
Steel
Front Tyre Size
205/55 R16
195/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
205/55 R16
195/60 R16
Turning Radius
5.5 meters
5.1 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205/55 R 16
195/60 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs
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Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
-
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Rear Wiper
-
Rear Defogger
-
Bootlid Opener
-
Internal with Key
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
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LED
LED headlight
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Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
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Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
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Dynamic
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
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Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Touchscreen Size
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10.24 inch
Bluetooth Compatibility
-
Integrated Music System
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Speakers
-
AM/FM Radio
-
USB Compatibility
-
Wireless Charger
-
Basic Warranty
4 Year/ 100000 Km Warranty
3 Years or 100000 KMS
Extended Warranty
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3 years or 125000 KMS

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
999 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
1.0L TSI
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
SOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Speed
5 Gears
Power
147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
118.27bhp @ 5500rpm
Torque
178 Nm @ 1750 rpm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Fast Charging
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
21 kmpl
17.44 kmpl
Top Speed
190 kmph
150 kmph
Emission Norm
BS VI
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
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Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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Co-Driver Only
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
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Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
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Drive Modes
4
3
Keyless Entry
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Electronic Parking Brake
-
Parking Assist
-

Safety

NCAP Rating
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5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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check
Overspeed Warning
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1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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check
ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
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Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4561 mm
3995 mm
Width
1752 mm
1804 mm
Height
4561 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2498 mm
Ground Clearance
179 mm
208 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
44 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 Litres
5.5 Litres
Boot Space
521 Litres
382 Litres
Kerb Weight
1100 kg
1295 kg
Body Type
Sedan
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Cabin has good legroom on offer, supportive seats, perfect ergonomics & enough storage
  • Two different petrol turbocharged engines on offer
  • GT version looks smashing
  • The new design makes the car look premium.
  • The base variant gets a good number of features.
  • It offers better safety with 6-Airbags, ESP, and Hill-hold standard in all variants.
  • The interior boasts a 10.2-inch touchscreen & some segment-first features.
  • The car offers comfortable ride quality.
  • The car comes with multiple engine options.
Cons
  • No MT option available with the 1.5 TSI
  • No Diesel engine on offer
  • Reliability issues of the DQ 200 Dual Clutch transmission
  • Lack of clarity in the variant lineup.
  • Tata could have improved the quality, fit & finish of the cabin.
  • Tata's after-sales experience could be better.
  • The base variant only gets an option of a 5-speed manual transmission.
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Detailed Comparison of Volkswagen Virtus and Tata Nexon

Safety

Virtus comes loaded with 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, Hill Assist, Central Locking, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Nexon 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, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Transmission

Volkswagen Virtus comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 6 Speed Manual transmission. And Nexon comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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Volkswagen Virtus and Tata Nexon Owner Reviews

  • Virtus Review
  • Nexon Review
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      ram
      5 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Virtus
      4.4
      It comes with a range of features including advanced safety technologies, a spacious interior, modern infotainment system, and efficient engine options. It offers features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and a digital cockpit display.
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    • K
      Krishnakumar
      5 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Virtus
      4.4
      The car is an excellent choice for those looking for a comfortable and feature-packed compact sedan.
      Likes (6)
    • DS
      David Sujin
      8 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Virtus
      4.7
      Buying Myself Dr.David sujin. Buying Virtus GT is really happy. Good looking sedan Driving experience High performance open cylinder.. 2 cylinder high mileage . My Virtus. GT has been completed 25000 km . I have been facing AC HEATER .informed to the sales and service department . Heater got repaired . Recently got accident . They have taken one month to repair. But after the repair this issue started. Then my side mirror paint is wrongly placed by showrooms. I have approached the service team Thiruvella EVM MOTOR KERALA. No proper response . Bad experience. My GT IS YELLOW COLOUR EASY IDENTIFICATION LIKE A SPORTS CAR. PERFORMANCE VERY GOOD BREAKING. I have driven the speed of 196 km in Chennai to Kanyakumari highway . I have reached Chennnai to Kanyakumari 9 hours time .mileage average in D—-/ 14-18 km I got the maximum 19. 06 while driving early morning . Sports. .. I got 11km Manual padel shift- with high RPM 6-8km only But performance is awesome. Incredible. Engine sounds awesome. Over all it’s like my dream car. I have love it.
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    • RR
      Rami Reddy
      9 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Virtus
      4.0
      Commanding Design. Delight Performance. German-engineered, inside-out. Hassle-free ownership experience from the day one.
      Likes (6)
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      ayyappan
      9 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Virtus
      3.5
      Drives well, looks smashing, the ride and handling package is sorted for every kind of driver. Spacious and practical with generous boot capacity and split-folding rear seats. Ride is very accomplished.
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