Tata Sierra EV vs Volkswagen Virtus

Last Updated: September 7, 2026

Tata Sierra EV price starts at Rs. 18.79 Lakh, which is Rs. 40,900 cheaper than the base variant of Volkswagen Virtus, priced at Rs. 19.20 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Virtus returns a claimed 19.62 kmpl, while the Sierra EV offers a claimed 624 km/charge. On the performance front, the Sierra EV uses a 75kWh battery and the Virtus a 1498cc engine producing 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Sierra EV and Virtus, the Sierra EV is the better pick for affordability.

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Sierra EV vs Virtus Comparison Summary

Specification Tata Sierra EVVolkswagen Virtus
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 18.79 LakhRs. 19.20 Lakh
Mileage / Range 624 km/charge19.62 kmpl
Engine / Battery 75 kWh1498 cc
Max power / Motor Not Available147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

Sierra EV vs Virtus Key Highlights

Basic Info Tata Sierra EV Empowered A 75 AWD ACFCVolkswagen Virtus Anniversary Edition
Rating
12 reviews
94 reviews
Brand Name Tata Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 26.48 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 Not Available 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed 7-Speed DSG
Drive Type AWD FWD
Colors
Tata Sierra EV Colors
Volkswagen Virtus Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 19.62 Kmpl
Tyre Size 225/55 R19 205/55 R16
Boot Space 622 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 Not Available
Rs. 37,140 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 29,395 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 1.24 Lakh Sierra EV Insurance Virtus Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1 cc
1498 cc
Battery Type
Lithium ion
Not Available
Engine Type
Electic
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1498 cc
Battery Capacity
75 kWh
Not Available
Max Power
Not Available
147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Range
624 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
Not Available
250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
7-Speed DSG
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1269 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
4
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
26Min-120kW-(20-80%)
Not Available
Vechicle to Vehicle Charging
Yes
Not Available
Vehicle to Load Charging
Yes
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
Suspension Rear
Not Available
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.32
5.05 m
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
205/55 R16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial & Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
8
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Boot Lamp
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
4
Boot Space
622 Liters
521 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
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
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
145 mm
Length*Width*Height
4340*1841*1750 mm3
4561*1752*1507 mm3
Wheelbase
2730 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
205 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
2 Zone
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Full
Not Available
Drive Modes
4
Not Available
No of Speakers
12
8
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Wireless Connect with Android Auto
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Dolby Atmos
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
12.30 inch
10.09 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
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
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
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
Front & 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
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
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
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
Not Available
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 )
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
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

Automatic Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
iRA.ev
Apps Store
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Not Available
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
Tata Sierra EV
  • Brings back iconic nameplate in a greener avatar, will be a compact SUV and hence more affordable, the design stays true to the original
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 Sierra EV
  • Just a design study as of now, no plans of production for the next two years, will be a smaller SUV than the original
Volkswagen Virtus
  • Interior quality should have been better
  • Mileage in bad traffic is low
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Tata Sierra EV Vs Volkswagen Virtus FAQs

Which car is best between Tata Sierra EV vs Volkswagen Virtus?
Volkswagen Virtus is better on the grounds of comfort and safety. On the basis of features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Tata Sierra EV vs Volkswagen Virtus?
The Tata Sierra EV is cheaper than Volkswagen Virtus by ₹40,900.

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