Tata Xpres T EV vs Volkswagen Virtus

Last Updated: October 13, 2026

Tata Xpres T EV price starts at Rs. 13.04 Lakh, which is Rs. 6.16 Lakh 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 Xpres T EV offers a claimed 391 km/charge. On the performance front, the Xpres T EV uses a 32kWh battery producing 35.79bhp@5000rpm and the Virtus a 1498cc engine producing 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Xpres T EV and Virtus, the Xpres T EV is the better pick for affordability.

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Xpres T EV vs Virtus Comparison Summary

Specification Tata Xpres T EVVolkswagen Virtus
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 13.04 LakhRs. 19.20 Lakh
Mileage / Range 391 km/charge19.62 kmpl
Engine / Battery 32 kWh1498 cc
Max power / Motor 35.79bhp@5000rpm147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Top speed 80 Km/hNot Available

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Basic Info Tata Xpres T EV XMVolkswagen Virtus GT Plus Sport DSG
Rating
2 reviews
95 reviews
Brand Name Tata Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.04 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 19.20 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1498 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 35.79bhp@5000rpm 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Single Speed, Automatic 7-Speed DSG
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Tata Xpres T EV Colors
Volkswagen Virtus Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 19.62 Kmpl
Tyre Size R14 175/65 86T 205/55 R16
Boot Space 293 Liters 521 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 145 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Not Available Yes
Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 25,225 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 37,140 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 29,395 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 57,517 Xpres T EV 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
30 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1498 cc
Battery Capacity
32 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Available
Max Power
35.79bhp@5000rpm
147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Range
391 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
114Nm
250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Single Speed, Automatic
7-Speed DSG
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1269 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
DRIVE | SPORT
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (A.C)
4.6 h (11.2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
30Min with 50 kW / 358A Charger Input
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
45 Liters
Top Speed
80 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
19.62 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
16
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.1 m
5.05 m
Tyre Size
R14 175/65 86T
205/55 R16
Wheel Size
14
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Radial & Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
3.5
8
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
293 Liters
521 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Manual
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Not Available
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Single Pane
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Optional
Not Available
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
145 mm
Length*Width*Height
3993*1677*1529 mm3
4561*1752*1507 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
170 mm
179 mm
No. Of Doors
5
4

USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Connect with Android Auto
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
Yes
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
2
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
8
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
Wireless Connect with Android Auto
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders
Front Only
Front & Rear
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Not Available
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
10.09 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Not Available
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
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

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Driver
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Driver and Passenger
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front & Rear
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Apps Store
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
1620 kg
1685 kg
frontTread
Not Available
1511 mm
rearTread
Not Available
1496 mm

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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Tata Xpres T EV Vs Volkswagen Virtus FAQs

Which car is best between Tata Xpres T EV vs Volkswagen Virtus?
As per the users experiences Tata Xpres T EV is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your car. But Volkswagen Virtus is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and safety.
Which car is cheaper Tata Xpres T EV vs Volkswagen Virtus?
The Tata Xpres T EV is cheaper than Volkswagen Virtus by ₹6.16 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Tata Xpres T EV vs Volkswagen Virtus?
As per the users experiences the Tata Xpres T EV has better performance.

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