Mahindra BE 6 vs Volkswagen Virtus

Last Updated: September 7, 2026

Volkswagen Virtus price starts at Rs. 19.20 Lakh, which is Rs. 25,100 cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra BE 6, priced at Rs. 19.45 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Virtus returns a claimed 19.62 kmpl, while the BE 6 offers a claimed 548 km/charge. On the performance front, the BE 6 uses a 59kWh battery producing 228bhp and the Virtus a 1498cc engine producing 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm. If you're deciding between the BE 6 and Virtus, the Virtus is the better pick for affordability.

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BE 6 vs Virtus Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra BE 6Volkswagen Virtus
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 19.45 LakhRs. 19.20 Lakh
Mileage / Range 548 km/charge19.62 kmpl
Engine / Battery 59 kWh1498 cc
Max power / Motor 228bhp147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

BE 6 vs Virtus Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq One 59kWhVolkswagen Virtus Anniversary Edition
Rating
6 reviews
94 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.45 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 19.20 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 228bhp 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Single Speed 7-Speed DSG
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra BE 6 Colors
Volkswagen Virtus Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 19.62 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available 205/55 R16
Boot Space 455 Liters 521 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 145 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags 6 Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 37,625 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 37,140 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 29,395 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 80,447 BE 6 Insurance Virtus Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
Not Available
1498 cc
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Motor Power
170 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1498 cc
Battery Capacity
59 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Available
Max Power
228bhp
147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Range
548 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
380Nm
250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Single Speed
7-Speed DSG
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1269 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Default | Range | Everyday| Race |Custom | Snow
Not Available
Charging Time
6 / 8.7 h (11.2 kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
45 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
19.62 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
16
Shock Absorbers Type
FDD & MTV-CL tech
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Not Available
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5
5.05 m
Tyre Size
Not Available
205/55 R16
Wheel Size
18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial & Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Dual Super HD Screens
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
8
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
4
Boot Space
455 Liters
521 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Frunk volume 45 litres
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
No
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
No
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Single Pane
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
145 mm
Length*Width*Height
4371*1907*1627 mm3
4561*1752*1507 mm3
Wheelbase
2775 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
207 mm
179 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
4

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Connect with Android Auto
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
6
Not Available
No of Speakers
6
8
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
3
Yes
Apple CarPlay
3
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Frunk volume 45 litres
Wireless Connect with Android Auto
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Dolby Atmos
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
10.09 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
No
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
6
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Active Cylinder Technology
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front & Rear
Day Night IRVM
No
Yes
Keyless Entry
No
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
Me4U App
Apps Store
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
1685 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mahindra BE 6
  • A compact crossover that looks like a supercar!
  • Two battery pack options with around 400-500km of real range
  • Powerful and with rear wheel drive too!
  • Insane infotainment package with Dolby Atoms and ambient lighting + ORMS + door handles and exterior lighting that all dance to your tunes
  • Strong safety suite includes well-calibrated L2 ADAS and 5 Star BNCAP rating
Volkswagen Virtus
  • Clean styling that will not feel outdated quickly
  • Spacious interior for 4 adults
  • Features like a sunroof and easy to use touchscreen
  • Both engine options offer good performance
Mahindra BE 6
  • Rear headroom will be a problem for those over 6ft
  • Rear visibility is also not great
  • Styling could be a little over the top for many
Volkswagen Virtus
  • Interior quality should have been better
  • Mileage in bad traffic is low

Is Mahindra BE 6 Better Than Volkswagen Virtus?

100% users have chosen Mahindra BE 6 over Volkswagen Virtus in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 158 users have also rated Mahindra BE 6 and Volkswagen Virtus on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Mahindra BE 6 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance in your car. But Volkswagen Virtus is better on the grounds of safety and features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor BE 6 Virtus
Mileage 4.7 4.2
Performance 5.0 4.7
Comfort 5.0 4.9
Maintenance 4.9 4.0
Safety 4.7 4.9
Features 3.6 4.7
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  • The Volkswagen Virtus is a distinguished sedan, offered in both the 1.0 Topline and 1.0 GT variants. The Topline variant provides a premium experience, with features designed to enhance comfort and convenience, while the GT/GT‑line delivers a sportier appeal through dynamic styling elements, blacked-out accents, and a more performance-oriented design. As multiple options are available under both variants, we recommend comparing them to select the model that best aligns with your preferences in terms of features, styling, and overall driving experience: https://www.zigwheels.com/compare-cars/volkswagen-virtus-gt-line-vs-volkswagen-virtus-topline-es

Mahindra BE 6 Vs Volkswagen Virtus FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra BE 6 vs Volkswagen Virtus?
As per the users experiences Mahindra BE 6 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance in your car. But Volkswagen Virtus is better on the grounds of safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra BE 6 vs Volkswagen Virtus?
The Volkswagen Virtus is cheaper than Mahindra BE 6 by ₹25,100.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra BE 6 vs Volkswagen Virtus?
As per the users experiences the Mahindra BE 6 has better performance.

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