Tata Nexon vs Volkswagen Virtus
Should you buy Tata Nexon 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 price starts at Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for Smart Opt (Petrol) and Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 11.56 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol). Nexon has 1497 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Virtus has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Nexon has a mileage of 24.08 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the Virtus has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).
Nexon Vs Virtus
| Key Highlights | Tata Nexon | Volkswagen Virtus |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.17,25,362* | Rs.22,38,584* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1199 | 1498 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
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Tata Nexon vs Volkswagen Virtus comparison
- Tata Nexon
- Smart Plus Diesel (Diesel) 10 Lakh*
- Smart Plus S Diesel (Diesel) 10.50 Lakh*
- Pure Diesel (Diesel) 11.10 Lakh*
- Pure S Diesel (Diesel) 11.60 Lakh*
- Pure Diesel AMT (Diesel) 11.80 Lakh*
- Pure S Diesel AMT (Diesel) 12.30 Lakh*
- Creative Diesel (Diesel) 12.50 Lakh*
- Creative DT Diesel (Diesel) 12.60 Lakh*
- Creative Dark Diesel (Diesel) 12.85 Lakh*
- Creative Diesel AMT (Diesel) 13.10 Lakh*
- Creative DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 13.20 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Diesel (Diesel) 13.20 Lakh*
- Creative Plus DT Diesel (Diesel) 13.30 Lakh*
- Creative Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 13.45 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Dark Diesel (Diesel) 13.55 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Diesel (Diesel) 13.70 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S DT Diesel (Diesel) 13.80 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Diesel AMT (Diesel) 13.90 Lakh*
- Creative Plus DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14 Lakh*
- Fearless DT Diesel (Diesel) 14 Lakh*
- FearlessPR DT Diesel (Diesel) 14 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark Diesel (Diesel) 14.05 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.25 Lakh*
- Fearless Dark Diesel (Diesel) 14.35 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.40 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.50 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus DT Diesel (Diesel) 14.50 Lakh*
- Fearless S DT Diesel (Diesel) 14.50 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus DT Diesel (Diesel) 14.50 Lakh*
- FearlessPR S DT Diesel (Diesel) 14.50 Lakh*
- Fearless DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.70 Lakh*
- FearlessPR DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.70 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.75 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S DT Diesel (Diesel) 15 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus S DT Diesel (Diesel) 15 Lakh*
- Fearless Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.05 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.10 Lakh*
- Fearless S DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.10 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.10 Lakh*
- FearlessPR S DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.10 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S Dark Diesel (Diesel) 15.20 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.60 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus S DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.60 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.80 Lakh*
- Smart Opt (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- Smart (Petrol) 8.15 Lakh*
- Smart Plus (Petrol) 8.90 Lakh*
- Smart Plus S (Petrol) 9.40 Lakh*
- Smart Plus AMT (Petrol) 9.70 Lakh*
- Pure (Petrol) 9.80 Lakh*
- Pure S (Petrol) 10.30 Lakh*
- Pure AMT (Petrol) 10.50 Lakh*
- Pure S AMT (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- Creative (Petrol) 11.10 Lakh*
- Creative DT (Petrol) 11.20 Lakh*
- Creative Dark (Petrol) 11.45 Lakh*
- Creative AMT (Petrol) 11.80 Lakh*
- Creative Plus (Petrol) 11.80 Lakh*
- Creative DT AMT (Petrol) 11.90 Lakh*
- Creative Plus DT (Petrol) 11.90 Lakh*
- Creative Dark AMT (Petrol) 12.15 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Dark (Petrol) 12.15 Lakh*
- Creative DCA (Petrol) 12.30 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S (Petrol) 12.30 Lakh*
- Creative DT DCA (Petrol) 12.40 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S DT (Petrol) 12.40 Lakh*
- Creative Plus AMT (Petrol) 12.50 Lakh*
- Creative Plus DT AMT (Petrol) 12.60 Lakh*
- Fearless DT (Petrol) 12.60 Lakh*
- FearlessPR DT (Petrol) 12.60 Lakh*
- Creative Dark DCA (Petrol) 12.65 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark (Petrol) 12.65 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Dark AMT (Petrol) 12.85 Lakh*
- Fearless Dark (Petrol) 12.95 Lakh*
- Creative Plus DCA (Petrol) 13 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S AMT (Petrol) 13 Lakh*
- Creative Plus DT DCA (Petrol) 13.10 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S DT AMT (Petrol) 13.10 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus DT (Petrol) 13.10 Lakh*
- Fearless S DT (Petrol) 13.10 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus DT (Petrol) 13.10 Lakh*
- FearlessPR S DT (Petrol) 13.10 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Dark DCA (Petrol) 13.35 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark AMT (Petrol) 13.35 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S DCA (Petrol) 13.50 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S DT DCA (Petrol) 13.60 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S DT (Petrol) 13.60 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus S DT (Petrol) 13.60 Lakh*
- Fearless DT DCA (Petrol) 13.80 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S Dark (Petrol) 13.80 Lakh*
- FearlessPR DT DCA (Petrol) 13.80 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark DCA (Petrol) 13.85 Lakh*
- Fearless Dark DCA (Petrol) 14.15 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus DT DCA (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- Fearless S DT DCA (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus DT DCA (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- FearlessPR S DT DCA (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S DT DCA (Petrol) 14.80 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus S DT DCA (Petrol) 14.80 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S Dark DCA (Petrol) 15 Lakh*
Rs15 LakhVS - Volkswagen Virtus
- Comfortline (Petrol) 11.56 Lakh*
- GT DSG (Petrol) 16.62 Lakh*
- GT Plus DSG ES (Petrol) 19.15 Lakh*
- GT Plus ES (Petrol) 17.60 Lakh*
- GT Plus Edge DSG ES (Petrol) 19.35 Lakh*
- GT Plus Edge ES (Petrol) 17.80 Lakh*
- GT Plus Edge Matte (Petrol) 17.86 Lakh*
- GT Plus Edge Matte DSG (Petrol) 19.41 Lakh*
- Highline (Petrol) 13.58 Lakh*
- Highline AT (Petrol) 14.88 Lakh*
- Topline AT ES (Petrol) 16.85 Lakh*
- Topline ES (Petrol) 15.60 Lakh*
- Topline Sound Edition (Petrol) 15.80 Lakh*
- Topline Sound Edition AT (Petrol) 17.05 Lakh*
Rs19.41 LakhVS - Renault Kiger
- RXE (Petrol) 6 Lakh*
- RXL (Petrol) 6.60 Lakh*
- RXL AMT (Petrol) 7.10 Lakh*
- RXT (Petrol) 7.50 Lakh*
- RXT AMT (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- RXT Opt (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- RXT Opt DT (Petrol) 8.23 Lakh*
- RXT AMT Opt (Petrol) 8.50 Lakh*
- RXT AMT Opt DT (Petrol) 8.73 Lakh*
- RXZ (Petrol) 8.80 Lakh*
- RXZ DT (Petrol) 9.03 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo (Petrol) 9.30 Lakh*
- RXZ AMT (Petrol) 9.30 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo DT (Petrol) 9.53 Lakh*
- RXZ AMT DT (Petrol) 9.53 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo DT (Petrol) 10.23 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT (Petrol) 10.30 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 10.53 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 11.23 Lakh*
Rs11.23 Lakh
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.17,25,362* | Rs.22,38,584* | Rs.13,03,441* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.34,068/month | Rs.42,606/month | Rs.25,850/month |
| Insurance | Rs.51,543 Nexon Insurance | Rs.84,185 Virtus Insurance | Rs.50,092 Kiger Insurance |
| User Rating | Based on 491 Reviews | Based on 313 Reviews | Based on 462 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | - | Rs.5,780.2 | - |
| Brochure | Brochure not available |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT | 1.0L Turbo |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1199 | 1498 | 999 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | 3 3 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | 3 3 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.✕ | 118.27bhp@5500rpm | 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm | 98.63bhp@5000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | - | 14 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 17.01 | 19.62 | 18.24 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | - | 45 | 40 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | Mc-Pherson suspension and stabiliser bar | MacPherson strut with lower transverse link |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber | Twist beam axle | Twist beam suspension with coil spring |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt and Collapsible | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 3995 | 4561 | 3991 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1804 | 1752 | 1750 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1620 | 1507 | 1605 |
| Ground Clearance Laden (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when it is fully loaded. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | - | 145 | - |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.✕ | Yes | - | - |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | - | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Tripmeter Measures the distance a vehicle has travelled for a particular trip. A multi-tripmeter can keep track of multiple distances. For example kilometres since the last fuel up and kilometres travelled since the last service. The different tripmeters can be reset by the user as and when needed.✕ | - | Yes | - |
| Leather Seats | - | Yes | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Creative Ocean Pristine White Dual Tone Flame Red Calgary White Pure Grey Fearless Purple Dual Tone Flame Red Dual Tone Daytona Grey Dual Tone Daytona Grey Atlas Black Nexon Colors | Lava Blue Rising Blue Metallic Curcuma Yellow Carbon Steel Grey Deep Black Pearl Rising Blue Reflex Silver Candy White Wild Cherry Red Virtus Colors | Ice Cool White Radiant Red With Black Roof Stealth Black Caspian Blue With Black Roof Mahogany Brown Moonlight Silver Kiger Colors |
| Body Type | SUV All SUV Cars | Sedan All Sedan Cars | SUV All SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes | - |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | - | Yes | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | Yes | - | - |
| Live Weather | Yes | - | - |
| E-Call & I-Call | Yes | - | - |
| Over the Air (OTA) Updates | Yes | - | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes | No |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Loaded with features: sunroof, front seat ventilation, dual displays
- Comfortable ride quality: tackles bad roads with ease
- Choice of petrol and diesel engines. New 7-speed DCT available with petrol
- Updated interior features better design and quality
- 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
Volkswagen Virtus
- Ergonomic issues still persist
- Iffy fit and finish around certain interior panels
- 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
Tata Nexon
Volkswagen Virtus
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Q ) Which car is cheaper between Tata Nexon and Volkswagen Virtus?
A ) Tata Nexon price starts at ₹ 8 Lakh & Volkswagen Virtus price starts at ₹ 11.56 Lakh in New Delhi. Tata Nexon is cheaper between these two cars.
Q ) Which car has good mileage Tata Nexon and Volkswagen Virtus?
A ) The mileage of Nexon is 17.01 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Virtus is 19.62 kmpl in New Delhi. Volkswagen Virtus gives better mileage than Tata Nexon.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi