Tata Harrier EV vs Volkswagen Virtus

Last Updated: October 11, 2026

Volkswagen Virtus price starts at Rs. 10.71 Lakh, which is Rs. 11.08 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Tata Harrier EV, priced at Rs. 21.79 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Virtus returns a claimed 20.8 kmpl, while the Harrier EV offers a claimed 538 km/charge. On the performance front, the Harrier EV uses a 65kWh battery producing 235bhp and the Virtus a 999cc engine producing 113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm. If you're deciding between the Harrier EV and Virtus, the Virtus is the better pick for affordability.

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Harrier EV vs Virtus Comparison Summary

Specification Tata Harrier EVVolkswagen Virtus
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 21.79 LakhRs. 10.71 Lakh
Mileage / Range 538 km/charge20.8 kmpl
Engine / Battery 65 kWh999 cc
Max power / Motor 235bhp113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm

Harrier EV vs Virtus Key Highlights

Basic Info Tata Harrier EV Adventure 65Volkswagen Virtus Comfortline
Rating
3 reviews
95 reviews
Brand Name Tata Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 21.79 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 235bhp 113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox Automatic 1 Gear 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Tata Harrier EV Colors
Volkswagen Virtus Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 20.8 Kmpl
Tyre Size 245/55 R18 205/55 R16
Boot Space 502 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. 42,152 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 20,716 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 29,395 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 88,817 Harrier EV 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
175 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
999 cc
Battery Capacity
65 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
1 Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Available
Max Power
235bhp
113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm
Range
538 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
315Nm
178Nm@1750-4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
Automatic 1 Gear
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1173 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
4
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
ECO | NORMAL | SPORTS
Not Available
Charging Time
20-80 % : 25 mins
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Charging Options
7.2 kW AC Wall Box
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (A.C)
10-100 % : 9.3 hrs
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
20-80 % : 25 mins
Not Available
Vechicle to Vehicle Charging
Yes
Not Available
Vehicle to Load Charging
Yes
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
0-100 kmph
6.3 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
45 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
20.8 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
Shock Absorbers Type
Stabilizer Bar
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.75 m
5.05 m
Tyre Size
245/55 R18
205/55 R16
Wheel Size
Not Available
16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
No
Additional Interior Features
Rear parcel tray
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
No
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
502 Liters
521 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
No
Wheel Covers
No
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
No
No
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
No
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
No
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
No
No
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
No
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
No
Antenna
Shark Fin
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
145 mm
Length*Width*Height
4607*1922*1740 mm3
4561*1752*1507 mm3
Wheelbase
2741 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
179 mm
No. Of Doors
5
4

Addtional Comfort Features
Parcel tray
Not Available
USB Charger
Not Available
No
Central Control Armrest
Yes
No
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Wireless Connect with Android Auto
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
No
Memory Functions For Seat
No
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
No
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
No
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
8
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
No
Additional Features
Rear parcel tray
Wireless Connect with Android Auto
No of Tweeter
2
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front Only
Front Only
Rear Window Sunblind
No
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
7 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
No
Memory Function Seats
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
No
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
No
No
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
No
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
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
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 )
No
Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
iRA.ev
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
No
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
No
Not Available
ECall And ICall
No
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
No
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
No
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
1630 kg
frontTread
Not Available
1511 mm
rearTread
Not Available
1496 mm

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Tata Harrier EV
  • Size, road presence and similar good looks as the ICE variant, Premium interiors and a feature rich experience, Comprehensive safety along with ABS, 6-airbags and 360 degree camera
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
Tata Harrier EV
  • Expect rear seat space and boot space to have reduced, Not too different looking than it’s ICE counterpart
Volkswagen Virtus
  • Interior quality should have been better
  • Mileage in bad traffic is low
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Which car is best between Tata Harrier EV vs Volkswagen Virtus?
Tata Harrier EV has out rated Volkswagen Virtus on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Tata Harrier EV vs Volkswagen Virtus?
The Volkswagen Virtus is cheaper than Tata Harrier EV by ₹11.08 Lakh.

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