Mahindra XEV 9e vs Volkswagen Virtus

Last Updated: September 7, 2026

Volkswagen Virtus price starts at Rs. 19.20 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.70 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XEV 9e, priced at Rs. 21.90 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Virtus returns a claimed 19.62 kmpl, while the XEV 9e offers a claimed 542 km/charge. On the performance front, the XEV 9e uses a 59kWh battery producing 228bhp and the Virtus a 1498cc engine producing 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm. If you're deciding between the XEV 9e and Virtus, the Virtus is the better pick for affordability.

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XEV 9e vs Virtus Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra XEV 9eVolkswagen Virtus
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 21.90 LakhRs. 19.20 Lakh
Mileage / Range 542 km/charge19.62 kmpl
Engine / Battery 59 kWh1498 cc
Max power / Motor 228bhp147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

XEV 9e vs Virtus Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra XEV 9e Pack OneVolkswagen Virtus Anniversary Edition
Rating
4 reviews
94 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 21.90 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 XEV 9e Colors
Volkswagen Virtus Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 19.62 Kmpl
Tyre Size 245/55 R19 205/55 R16
Boot Space 663 Liters 521 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 145 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 42,364 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 37,140 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 29,395 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 89,211 XEV 9e Insurance Virtus Insurance
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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 Motor
Not Available
Max Power
228bhp
147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Range
542 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
Regenerative Braking Levels
4
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Default | Range | Everyday |Race | Snow Mode
Not Available
Charging Time
20Min with 140 kW DC
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (A.C)
6 / 8.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
20Min with 140 kW DC
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
Intelligent Semi Active
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
245/55 R19
205/55 R16
Wheel Size
19
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial & Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
8
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
4
Boot Space
663 Liters
521 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Yes
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Single Pane
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
145 mm
Length*Width*Height
4789*1907*1694 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
With Storage
With Storage
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Wireless Connect with Android Auto
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
5
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
8
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Wireless Connect with Android Auto
No of Tweeter
2
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Yes
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
Air Quality Control
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
3
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
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
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
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)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Active Cylinder Technology
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front & Rear
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
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
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
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 XEV 9e
  • Two battery pack options & estimated real world range of 400-500km
  • Superb infotainment experience: triple 12
  • 3” screens + Harman/Kardon with Dolby Atmos
  • Strong safety suite includes well-calibrated L2 ADAS & 5 Star BNCAP rated too
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 XEV 9e
  • High floorboard means you will have to watch your head when stepping in
Volkswagen Virtus
  • Interior quality should have been better
  • Mileage in bad traffic is low
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Difference between the 9e and 9s
  • The Mahindra XEV 9e and Mahindra XEV 9S differ mainly in design and practicality. The XEV 9e features a sporty coupe-style design with a focus on style and driving experience, while the XEV 9S offers a more traditional SUV design with better space and practicality, making it more suitable for family use. Additionally, the XEV 9S may offer more seating capacity and comfort-focused features compared to the 9e. For more detailed insights and a side-by-side comparison, we recommend checking the comparison link for better clarity. https://www.zigwheels.com/compare-cars/mahindra-xev-9e-vs-mahindra-xev-9s
Q. 1.0 GT or 1.0 Topline which is the best?
  • 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 XEV 9e Vs Volkswagen Virtus FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra XEV 9e vs Volkswagen Virtus?
Mahindra XEV 9e has out rated Volkswagen Virtus on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra XEV 9e vs Volkswagen Virtus?
The Volkswagen Virtus is cheaper than Mahindra XEV 9e by ₹2.70 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra XEV 9e vs Volkswagen Virtus?
As per the users experiences the Mahindra XEV 9e has better performance.

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