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Volkswagen Virtus vs Tata Safari

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Volkswagen Virtus or Tata Safari? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Virtus and Safari. Volkswagen Virtus Price starts at Rs.10.54 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT and Tata Safari Price starts at Rs.15.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart . Volkswagen Virtus is 3 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm power whereas Tata Safari is a 4 cylinder, 1956 cc Engine can generate 167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Virtus provides a mileage of 20.08 kmpl (base model), and Safari has a mileage of 16.3 kmpl (base model).

Virtus vs Safari

Key HighlightsVolkswagen VirtusTata Safari
PriceRs.10.54 LakhRs.15.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc1956 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Mileage/Range20.08 kmpl16.3 kmpl
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Volkswagen Virtus Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT car
Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT
Rs. 10.54 Lakh
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Rs. 15.50 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.21 Lakh
Price Breakup
18.44 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
User Rating
4.1
4.5
Boot Space (Litres)
521 Litres
420 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1956 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Colors
Images
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Safari Images
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
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Rear Defogger
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Bootlid Opener
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
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LED headlight
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Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Brakes, Suspension & 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
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Disc
Wheels
Steel
Alloy
Spare Wheel
195/65 R15
Steel
Front Tyre Size
205/55 R16
235/65 R17
Rear Tyre Size
205/55 R16
235/65 R17
Turning Radius
5.05 meters
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Tyre Size Spare
195/65 R15
235/70 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R17

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
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Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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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
10 Inches
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Bluetooth Compatibility
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Integrated Music System
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Speakers
8
AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
4 Year/100000 Kms
3 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 6 Years/150000 kms
Upto 5 Years/125000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
999 cc
1956 cc
Engine Type
1.0L TSI
Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine
No. of Cylinders
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
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DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
6
Power
113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Torque
178 Nm @ 1750 rpm
350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
20.08 kmpl
16.3 kmpl
Top Speed
190 kmph
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Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
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Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
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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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Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
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
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4
Keyless Entry
Electronic Parking Brake
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Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star(Global NCAP
5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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Overspeed Warning
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1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
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
4668 mm
Width
1752 mm
1922 mm
Height
1507 mm
1795 mm
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2741 mm
Ground Clearance
179 mm
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No. of Seats
5
7
No. of Doors
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 Litres
5 Litres
Boot Space
521 Litres
420 Litres
Kerb Weight
1173 kg
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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
  • More modern looks with the new LED DRLs and other design changes with the facelift
  • It now offers more features such as 12-inch infotainment, dual-zone climate control, surround-view camera, and more
  • The safety features have been increased with ADAS level 2. The car now has up to 7 airbags and a 5-star GNCAP safety rating, among other improvements.
  • The inclusion of electric power steering improved the ride quality and handling.
  • The automatic transmission now comes with an e-Shifter to ensure smooth gearshifts
  • Big design gives a solid road presence
  • The Safari is the only SUV in the segment to offer rear-seat ventilation
  • Tata Safari now comes with a good level of NVH
Cons
  • No MT option available with the 1.5 TSI
  • No Diesel engine on offer
  • Reliability issues of the DQ 200 Dual Clutch transmission
  • The only available powertrain is diesel; there is no petrol or turbo-petrol engine.
  • The Safari does not come with a 4WD drivetrain while some competitors offer 4WD as an option
  • Occasionally, the infotainment software exhibits lag and may cease functioning
  • The dimensions remain mostly unchanged from the pre-facelift model. This leads to a cramped feel in the last row.
  • Tata's after-sales support falls short of expectations
  • The top models seem overpriced, reaching an on-road price approaching Rs 30 lakh
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Detailed Comparison of Volkswagen Virtus and Tata Safari

Safety

Virtus comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), Overspeed Warning, 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. Safari 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, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Virtus has doors and seats. It is an with 521 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 179 mm. It is 1752 mm wide, 1507 mm high and 4561 mm long. It has 1173 kg kerb weight and 2651 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Safari is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 420 Litres boot space, It has 1795 mm height, 4668 mm length, 1922 mm width, .

Transmission

Volkswagen Virtus comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Safari comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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Volkswagen Virtus and Tata Safari Owner Reviews

  • Virtus Review
  • Safari Review
    • r
      rajakumar
      06 Jun 2025
      4.8
      Every thing is good, very happy to have this car. Comfortable, affordable and safe. Maintenance cost is little heavy. Other then every thing is good.
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      Veeresh Pandey
      2 Month ago
      4.5
      I am a big fan of this car. Its look and performance is a royal. I love so much Volkswagen, I have driven it's up to 40k Kms .
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    • R
      Renu
      5 Month ago
      5.0
      Excellent car amazing features of this car. Fully family car, amazing looks of this car and boot space is also very good.
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    • DR
      Dr Ram Pujari
      10 Month ago
      4.7
      Great car for safety and the feeling of driving pleasure. A look at the European standard and quality of a super breed. I really enjoyed driving the car. Marvelous experience indeed always
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      ram
      2 Year ago
      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.
      Likes (14)
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