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 (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.16,94,289* | Rs.22,44,698* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1199 | 1498 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Tata Nexon vs Volkswagen Virtus comparison
- Tata Nexon
- Smart Plus Diesel (Diesel) 10 Lakh*
- Smart Plus S Diesel (Diesel) 10.30 Lakh*
- Pure Plus Diesel (Diesel) 11 Lakh*
- Pure Plus S Diesel (Diesel) 11.30 Lakh*
- Pure Plus Diesel AMT (Diesel) 11.70 Lakh*
- Creative Diesel (Diesel) 12.40 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Diesel (Diesel) 12.70 Lakh*
- Creative Diesel AMT (Diesel) 13.10 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark Diesel (Diesel) 13.10 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Diesel AMT (Diesel) 13.40 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS DT Diesel (Diesel) 13.70 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS Dark Diesel (Diesel) 14.10 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.40 Lakh*
- Top SellingFearless Plus PS DT Diesel (Diesel) 14.70 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.80 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus PS Dark Diesel (Diesel) 14.90 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus PS DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.40 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus PS Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.60 Lakh*
- Smart (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- Smart Plus (Petrol) 8.90 Lakh*
- Smart Plus S (Petrol) 9.20 Lakh*
- Smart Plus AMT (Petrol) 9.60 Lakh*
- Pure Plus (Petrol) 9.70 Lakh*
- Pure Plus S (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- Pure Plus AMT (Petrol) 10.40 Lakh*
- Pure Plus S AMT (Petrol) 10.70 Lakh*
- Creative (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S (Petrol) 11.30 Lakh*
- Creative AMT (Petrol) 11.70 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark (Petrol) 11.70 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S AMT (Petrol) 12 Lakh*
- Creative DCA (Petrol) 12.20 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS DT (Petrol) 12.30 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark AMT (Petrol) 12.60 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS Dark (Petrol) 12.70 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus PS DT (Petrol) 13.30 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS DT DCA (Petrol) 13.50 Lakh*
- Top SellingFearless Plus PS Dark (Petrol) 13.50 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS Dark DCA (Petrol) 13.90 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus DT DCA (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus PS DT DCA (Petrol) 14.50 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus PS Dark DCA (Petrol) 14.70 Lakh*
- Smart CNG (CNG) 9 Lakh*
- Smart Plus CNG (CNG) 10 Lakh*
- Smart Plus S CNG (CNG) 10.30 Lakh*
- Pure Plus CNG (CNG) 10.70 Lakh*
- Pure Plus S CNG (CNG) 11 Lakh*
- Creative CNG (CNG) 12 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S CNG (CNG) 12.30 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark CNG (CNG) 12.70 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS DT CNG (CNG) 13.30 Lakh*
- Creative Plus PS Dark CNG (CNG) 13.70 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus PS DT CNG (CNG) 14.30 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus PS Dark CNG (CNG) 14.50 Lakh*
Rs14.70 Lakh *VS - Volkswagen Virtus
- Comfortline (Petrol) 11.56 Lakh*
- GT Line (Petrol) 14.08 Lakh*
- GT Line AT (Petrol) 15.18 Lakh*
- Top SellingGT Plus DSG ES (Petrol) 19.15 Lakh*
- GT Plus ES (Petrol) 17.60 Lakh*
- GT Plus Sport (Petrol) 17.85 Lakh*
- GT Plus Sport DSG (Petrol) 19.40 Lakh*
- Highline (Petrol) 13.58 Lakh*
- Highline AT (Petrol) 14.88 Lakh*
- Highline Plus (Petrol) 13.88 Lakh*
- Topline AT ES (Petrol) 16.86 Lakh*
- Topline ES (Petrol) 15.60 Lakh*
Rs19.40 Lakh *VS - Renault Kiger
- RXE (Petrol) 6.10 Lakh*
- RXL (Petrol) 6.85 Lakh*
- RXL AMT (Petrol) 7.35 Lakh*
- RXT Opt (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- RXT Opt DT (Petrol) 8.23 Lakh*
- RXT Opt AMT (Petrol) 8.50 Lakh*
- RXT Opt AMT DT (Petrol) 8.73 Lakh*
- Top SellingRXZ (Petrol) 8.80 Lakh*
- RXZ DT (Petrol) 9.03 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 10.23 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo DT (Petrol) 10.23 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT (Petrol) 10.30 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 11.23 Lakh*
Rs11.23 Lakh *VS - Mahindra XUV 3XO
- MX2 diesel (Diesel) 9.99 Lakh*
- MX2 Pro Diesel (Diesel) 10.49 Lakh*
- MX3 Diesel (Diesel) 10.99 Lakh*
- MX3 Pro Diesel (Diesel) 11.39 Lakh*
- MX3 Diesel AMT (Diesel) 11.79 Lakh*
- AX5 Diesel (Diesel) 12.19 Lakh*
- AX5 Diesel AMT (Diesel) 12.99 Lakh*
- AX7 Diesel (Diesel) 13.69 Lakh*
- AX7 Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.49 Lakh*
- AX7 L Diesel (Diesel) 14.99 Lakh*
- MX1 (Petrol) 7.99 Lakh*
- MX2 Pro (Petrol) 9.39 Lakh*
- MX3 (Petrol) 9.74 Lakh*
- MX3 Pro (Petrol) 9.99 Lakh*
- MX2 Pro AT (Petrol) 10.39 Lakh*
- Top SellingAX5 (Petrol) 11.19 Lakh*
- MX3 AT (Petrol) 11.40 Lakh*
- MX3 Pro AT (Petrol) 11.69 Lakh*
- AX5 L Turbo (Petrol) 12.44 Lakh*
- AX7 Turbo (Petrol) 12.56 Lakh*
- AX5 AT (Petrol) 12.69 Lakh*
- AX5 L Turbo AT (Petrol) 13.94 Lakh*
- AX7 L Turbo (Petrol) 13.99 Lakh*
- AX7 Turbo AT (Petrol) 13.99 Lakh*
- AX7 L Turbo AT (Petrol) 15.56 Lakh*
Rs13.99 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.16,94,289* | Rs.22,44,698* | Rs.12,93,782* | Rs.16,29,378* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.32,258/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.42,936/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.24,634/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.31,728/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.55,000 | Rs.80,479 | Rs.47,259 | Rs.69,858 |
| User Rating | Based on 669 Reviews | Based on 377 Reviews | Based on 500 Reviews | Based on 255 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | - | Rs.5,780.2 | - | - |
| Brochure | Brochure not available | 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 | mStallion (TGDi) engine |
| 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 | 1197 |
| 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.✕ | 33 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars | 33 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 | 128.73bhp@5000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | - | 14 | - |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | - | - | 17 | - |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 17.01 | 19.62 | 18.24 | 20.1 |
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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.✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| 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.✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| 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 | 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 | 3990 |
| 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 | 1821 |
| 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 | 1647 |
| 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 | 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 | 2 Zone |
| 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 | 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 | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | - | - | - | Yes |
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Exterior
| Headlight | ||||
| Taillight | ||||
| Front Left Side | ||||
| Available Colours | Carbon Black Grassland Beige Ocean Blue With White Roof Pure Grey Black Roof Ocean Blue +7 MoreNexon Colours | Lava Blue Carbon Steel Grey Matte Rising Blue Metallic Curcuma Yellow Carbon Steel Grey +4 MoreVirtus Colours | Ice Cool White Stealth Black Moonlight Silver Radiant Red Caspian Blue Kiger Colours | Dune Beige Everest White Stealth Black Plus Galvano Grey Stealth Black Dune Beige Plus Stealth Black +11 MoreXUV 3XO Colours |
| Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SedanAll Sedan Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | 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 | 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 | 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 | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | - | - | - | Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | - | - | - | Yes |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | - | - | - | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | - | - | - | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | - | - | Yes |
| Remote Immobiliser | - | - | - | Yes |
| Unauthorised Vehicle Entry | - | - | - | Yes |
| Engine Start Alarm | - | - | - | 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 | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Tata Nexon
- 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
Volkswagen Virtus
- 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
- Ergonomic issues still persist
- Iffy fit and finish around certain interior panels
- Tech package glitches time to time
Volkswagen Virtus
- 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
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Questions & answers
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 & the mileage of Virtus is 19.62 kmpl. Volkswagen Virtus gives better mileage than Tata Nexon.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi