Volkswagen Virtus vs Tata Harrier

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Virtus and Tata Harrier. The Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 11.56 Lakh and Tata Harrier price is Rs. 14.99 Lakh. The Volkswagen Virtus is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Tata Harrier is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Virtus provides the mileage of 20.8 kmpl and Harrier provides the mileage of 16.8 kmpl.

Virtus vs Harrier Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Virtus	Harrier
Price	Rs. 11.56 Lakh	Rs. 14.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1956 cc
Power	114 bhp	168 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 11.56 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Tata Harrier

Smart

Rs. 14.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)			11.98
Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine	2.0 Multijet II
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	172 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	20.8View Mileage Details	16.8View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	936	840
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop		Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	Independent,Lower Wishbone,McPherson Strut with coil spring & Anti Roll Bar	McPherson Strut with Lower Control Arm
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring	Multi Link Suspension with Strut Assembly
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05		5.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel		Space Saver
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R16	235 / 65 R17	225 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R16	235 / 65 R17	225 / 60 R17

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake
Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC		Blower, Vents on Pillars	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only		Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist			Reverse Camera
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black	Black
Scuff Plates
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down			Front
One Touch Up			Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wired	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	7	8.4
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	8	4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Beige/Black		Black and Grey
Rear Armrest			With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat		Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Rising Blue Metallic	Ash Grey	Brilliant Black
Carbon Steel Grey	Lunar White	Techno Metallic Green
Wild Cherry Red		Galaxy Blue
Reflex Silver		Grigio Magnesio Grey
Curcuma Yellow		Exotica Red
Candy White		Silvery Moon
Candy White		Pearl White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

55 Ratings

4.2/5

29 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.7Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.7Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Do or Die

I liked the budget of the car, looks, mileage and servicing and maintenance, also the interior and speed of the car, when I went for bye they were taking care of me and carefully they delivered my car.

Wonderful experience

A great driving experience I had with the Jeep Compass. Either off-road or smooth road, you will feel great comfort next to luxury. Smooth drive even on rough stretches. Loaded with a variety of features.

More Expert Reviews on Virtus and Harrier

2023 Tata Harrier Facelift First Drive Review

By Jay Shah14 Oct 2023

We have finally driven the new Tata Harrier to tell you about our driving impressions.

Length (mm)	4561	4605	4405
Width (mm)	1752	1922	1818
Height (mm)	1507	1718	1640
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2741	2636
Ground Clearance (mm)	179
Kerb Weight (kg)	1173

Doors (Doors)	4	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	521	445
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	50	60

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit			Cladding - Black/Grey

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Headlights	LED	LED Projector	LED
Taillights	LED	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors			Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	No Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	4	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	100000	100000