Tata Nexon vs Volkswagen Virtus

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Tata Nexon

Tata Nexon

Diesel Fearless + PS Red #Dark AMT

14.40 lakh

Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Virtus

GT Plus Sport AT

19.20 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1497 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

AMT
DCT

Number of Gears

6
7

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

115 hp at 3750 rpm
150hp at 5000-6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

260 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
250Nm at 1600-3500 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

Fuel Tank Capacity

44 litres
45 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

Official Fuel Economy

–
19.62 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
9.3 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
15.6 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

–
17.63 kmpl

0-100kph

–
9.68 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
5.95 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
6.3 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

N/A

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

5.1 m
5.05 m

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Drums
Drums

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
205/55 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
205/55 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Full Size

4 Wheel Steer

–

Dimensions

Length

39952 mm
4561 mm

Width

1804 mm
1752 mm

Height

1620 mm
1507 mm

Wheelbase

2498 mm
2651 mm

Ground Clearance

208 mm
179 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

382 litres
521-1050 litres

Doors

5
4

Kerb Weight

–
1260 kg

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Cabin Boot Access

Trunk Light

–

Powered Tailgate

Interior Lamps

Acoustic Windshield

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Bluetooth Connectivity

Front Seatback Pockets

Door Pockets

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

Cup Holders

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Rear Window Sun Shades

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Roof Grab Handles

Electric Tailgate Release

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

12 Volt Port

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Glove Box

–

Cooled Storage

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5
5

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Seat Belt Warning

Boot Open Warning

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Side Airbag

Heads Up Display

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

High Beam Assist

Curtain Airbag

Airbags

6
6

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Driver Airbag

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

–

Door Ajar Warning

Overspeed Warning

Passenger Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
5

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

Illuminated Logo

–

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED taillights

Puddle Lamps

–

ORVM turn indicators

Headlight Height Adjuster

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Rub Strips

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Spoiler

–

Roof Rails

–

Cornering Headlights

Stop Lamp

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Scuff Plates

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

Branded Music System

JBL

CD Player

Speakers

4
8

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.25 -inch Touchscreen
10-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Onboard

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Connected Car Features

Geo Fence

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Emergency Call Button

Find My Car

Check Vehicle Status via App

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Alexa Compatibility

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

SOS Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•7w

I have a budget of Rs. 12 lakh and am currently driving a Tata Tiago, which I have owned for the past 10 years. I am now looking to upgrade and would appreciate suggestions in both the sedan and SUV segments. My biggest dilemma is deciding whether I should choose a sedan or an SUV. In the sedan category, I am considering the Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia. In the SUV segment, I am looking at the Tata Nexon. Please suggest if there are any better options than these as well. My driving is evenly split between city and highway usage, and I am a light user with an average monthly running of around 1,000 km. Considering my requirements, which type of vehicle would be the better choice, and which models should I shortlist?

Verified
•7w

The first thing to note is that with a Rs. 12 lakh budget, the Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia may be difficult to fit in unless you're looking at entry-level variants or stretching your budget. The Tata Nexon, on the other hand, sits much more comfortably within your range.Between a sedan car and an SUV, we'd lean towards a sedan for your usage pattern. With your driving split evenly between city and highway and a relatively modest monthly running of around 1,000km, a sedan generally offers better ride comfort, superior highway stability and a more engaging driving experience. Coming from a Tata Tiago, a Virtus or Slavia will feel like a substantial upgrade in terms of refinement, space and overall quality.If your budget is firm at Rs 12. lakh, we'd suggest looking at the Skoda Kylaq Automatic or Honda Amaze CVT as well. The Kylaq offers SUV practicality, strong safety credentials and a fun turbo-petrol engine, while the Amaze provides the smoothest automatic experience and excellent long-term ownership appeal.The Tata Nexon remains a good all-rounder with strong safety credentials and a practical cabin, but if your heart is set on a Volkswagen car or Skoda car and you can stretch the budget, they are the more rewarding cars to own and drive. You can expect the Volkswagen Virtus mileage to be around 9 to 12 kpl in the city and 15 to 18 kpl on the highway.

VehicleVolkswagen Virtus
VehicleSkoda Slavia
VehicleTata Nexon
VehicleTata Tiago
VehicleSkoda Kylaq
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