Tata Safari vs Volkswagen Virtus

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Tata Safari

Tata Safari

Accomplished Ultra Stealth 6 seat 2.0 Diesel AT

26.76 lakh

Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Virtus

GT Plus Sport AT

19.20 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1956 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
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

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

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Max Engine Torque

–
250Nm at 1600-3500 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Terrain Modes

–

Official Fuel Economy

14.1 kmpl
19.62 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
45 litres

0-100kph

12.09 s
9.68 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

7.36 s
5.95 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

10 s
6.3 s

E20 Compatibility

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
9.3 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
15.6 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

–
17.63 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Semi Independent Twist Blade
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drums

Wheel Size

19 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

245/55 R19
205/55 R16

Rear Tyre Size

245/55 R19
205/55 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Full Size

Turning Radius

–
5.05 m

Dimensions

Length

4668 mm
4561 mm

Width

1922 mm
1752 mm

Height

1795 mm
1507 mm

Wheelbase

2741 mm
2651 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

420 litres
521-1050 litres

Doors

5
4

Ground Clearance

–
179 mm

Kerb Weight

–
1260 kg

Comfort

Roof Grab Handles

Rear Power Outlet

Electric Tailgate Release

Rear Reading Lamp

Rear Window Sun Shades

Driving Modes

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Remote Locking

Removable Third-Row Seat

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

Cup Holders

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Cooled Storage

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Climate Control

2-zone
1-zone

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Launch Control

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Interior Lamps

Heated ORVM

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Hands-free Boot Opening

Glove Box

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Door Pockets

Front Seatback Pockets

Powered Tailgate

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Push Button Start

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Rear AC Vents

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Sunroof

Panoramic
Single Pane

Third Row AC Vents

Auto Parking

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light
Front Passenger Only

Bottle Holder in Doors

Ambient Lighting

Accessory Power Outlet

–

12 Volt Port

Cabin Boot Access

Sunglass Holder

–

Safety

Seat Belt Warning

Brake Assist (BA)

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Side Airbag

Video Recording

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

Curtain Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Airbags

7
6

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

Speed Assist System

–

Automatic Wipers

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
–

Boot Open Warning

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Blind Spot Monitor

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Traction Control

Automatic Headlamps

Overspeed Warning

Rear Defogger

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Front Collision Avoidance

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Heads Up Display

Passenger Airbag

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Driver Airbag

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

High Beam Assist

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Hill Descent Control

Hill Start Assist

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

–

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Control

Rear Washer/Wiper

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Attention Warning

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor

Dual Tone Horn

–

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Dashcam

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

NCAP Rating

–
5

Exterior

Illuminated Logo

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

ORVM turn indicators

Stop Lamp

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Rub Strips

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Roof Rails

–

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

Connected LED

–

LED headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Front Fog Lamps

Puddle Lamps

–

Spoiler

–

Projector Headlamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

LED taillights

Scuff Plates

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Distance to Empty

Instantaneous Consumption

Trip Meter

Low Fuel Level Warning

Ottoman Seats

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Seat Count

6
5

Massage Seats

Driver's Seat Memory

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear
Front Only

Individual Chairs at Rear

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Adjustable Front Headrests

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Heated Seats

Third Row Seats Split

50:50
–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Sliding Middle Row

–

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–
60:40

Entertainment

Second Row USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Third Row USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Voice Commands

Alexa

Steering Audio Controls

Video Player

Speakers

10
8

Wireless Phone Charging

USB Input

Satellite Navigation

On-board

Rear Entertainment Screens

Touchpad

Front Passenger Screen

–

AUX Input

Gesture Controls

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Audio System

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Inbuilt Music App

–

Branded Music System

JBL

CD Player

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

14.5-inch Touchscreen
10-inch Touchscreen

Connected Car Features

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

Summon Mode

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Location Based Services

–

Emergency Call Button

Low Battery Warning

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Phone App

–

App Details

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Find My Car

Geo Fence

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

Alexa Compatibility

Driving Analytics

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Smart Drive Information

–

SOS Button

Digital Key

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•5d

Comparing VW Virtus Highline Plus 1.0 TSI Automatic with the Tata Safari Pure X turbo petrol manual. I understand segments are different. I am not confused about which car to buy. I need advice about "Should I push for the Tata Safari as I'll get a big SUV with just 2 lakhs extra" User case: I have a Tata Tiago, which I'm going to keep as 2nd car. Daily running is 15km with moderate traffic (Manual is not a problem) and monthly 1 highway trip of 200-300 kms. Family of 4 adults and a kid. Looking for best value proposition, longterm ownership, Family comfort with driving pleasure.

Verified
•36m

Given your usage and priorities, the Volkswagen Virtus Highline Plus 1.0 TSI automatic is the better fit. Your daily running is low, and the occasional highway trips do not justify the additional size and complexity of the Tata Safari. The Virtus offers a more refined driving experience, better fuel efficiency and a more manageable ownership proposition over the long term. It is also a more comfortable car for a family of four plus a child, with a spacious rear seat and a large boot. The Safari Pure X turbo petrol manual is a good value proposition for those who need the extra space and road presence, but it is not the best choice for your usage pattern. The manual gearbox will become tiresome in traffic, and the larger size will make it less convenient to live with on a daily basis. The Virtus is the more sensible and enjoyable choice for your needs.

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