Pravaig DEFY vs Volkswagen Virtus

Last Updated: October 26, 2026

Volkswagen Virtus price starts at Rs. 10.71 Lakh, which is Rs. 28.79 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Pravaig DEFY, priced at Rs. 39.50 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Virtus returns a claimed 20.8 kmpl, while the DEFY offers a claimed 500 km/charge. On the performance front, the DEFY uses a 90.9 battery producing 402bhp and the Virtus a 999cc engine producing 113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm. If you're deciding between the DEFY and Virtus, the Virtus is the better pick for affordability.

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DEFY vs Virtus Comparison Summary

Specification Pravaig DEFYVolkswagen Virtus
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 39.50 LakhRs. 10.71 Lakh
Mileage / Range 500 km/charge20.8 kmpl
Engine / Battery 90.9999 cc
Max power / Motor 402bhp113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm
Top speed 210 Km/hNot Available

DEFY vs Virtus Key Highlights

Basic Info Pravaig DEFY Hacker EditionVolkswagen Virtus Comfortline
Rating
2 reviews
95 reviews
Brand Name Pravaig Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 39.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.71 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 402bhp 113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 1-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type AWD FWD
Colors
Pravaig DEFY Colors
Volkswagen Virtus Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 20.8 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available 205/55 R16
Boot Space 680 Liters 521 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 145 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 76,411 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 20,716 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 29,395 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 1.73 Lakh DEFY Insurance Rs. 45,434 Virtus Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
Not Available
999 cc
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
1.0L TSI
Motor Power
300
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
999 cc
Battery Capacity
90.9
Not Available
Motor Type
PMSM dual high efficiency motors
Not Available
Max Power
402bhp
113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm
Range
500 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
620Nm
178Nm@1750-4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
1-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1173 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-I
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
30mins
Not Available

Drag Coefficient
0.33
Not Available
Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.9 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
45 Liters
Top Speed
210 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
20.8 Kmpl

Suspension Front
Double wishbone suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Double wishbone suspension
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Not Available
Disc
Brakes Rear
Not Available
Drum
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.05 m
Tyre Size
Not Available
205/55 R16
Wheel Size
Not Available
16
Tyre Type
Not Available
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Upcycled premium upholstery, HEPA Air-filter
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
No
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Not Available
Yes
Cargo Volume
680
Not Available
Seating Capacity
4
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
680 Liters
521 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Additional Exterior Features
Panoramic moon roof, Split tailgate
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Not Available
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Tinted Glass
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
No
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
No
Antenna
Yes
Pole Type
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
145 mm
Length*Width*Height
4940*1940*1650 mm3
4561*1752*1507 mm3
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
234 mm
179 mm
No. Of Doors
5
4

Addtional Comfort Features
A world first(From the makers of the Phantom Opera, comes the first automotive audio system. Legendary French acoustics for the best audio experience.), Glass Roof, 6-way power adjustable seats
Not Available
USB Charger
Not Available
No
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
No
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Devialet Premium Sound, In-car 5G Internet, streaming music & media
Wireless Connect with Android Auto
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
8
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
No
Additional Features
Panoramic moon roof, Split tailgate
Wireless Connect with Android Auto
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
7 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
Touchscreen
Not Available
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
No
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
No
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Not Available
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
No
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lights Front
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)
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Water Wading Capability 900mm, Tinted glass with UV & infrared protection
Not Available
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
Rear
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
No

grossWeight
2061
1630 kg
frontTread
1520 mm
1511 mm
rearTread
Not Available
1496 mm
frontLegroom
1215 mm
Not Available
frontHeadroom
1050 mm
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
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
Volkswagen Virtus
  • Interior quality should have been better
  • Mileage in bad traffic is low
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Pravaig DEFY Vs Volkswagen Virtus FAQs

Which car is best between Pravaig DEFY vs Volkswagen Virtus?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Pravaig DEFY vs Volkswagen Virtus?
The Volkswagen Virtus is cheaper than Pravaig DEFY by ₹28.79 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Pravaig DEFY vs Volkswagen Virtus?
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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