Tata Aeris vs Volkswagen Virtus

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Tata Aeris
Volkswagen Virtus

Tata

Aeris

From ₹5.3 Lakh

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Volkswagen

Virtus

From ₹10.71 Lakh

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Tata AerisAccomplished Petrol MT · ₹8.2 Lakh
Volkswagen VirtusComfortline 1.0 TSI MT · ₹10.71 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Aeris: ₹8.2 Lakh (ahead) Virtus: ₹10.71 Lakh Aeris ₹2.51 lakh cheaper
Safety Aeris: Not rated yet Virtus: 5 stars (ahead) Global NCAP
Mileage Aeris: Not published Virtus: 20.19 kmpl Claimed
Power Aeris: 86 PS Virtus: 115 PS (ahead) Torque 113 vs 178 Nm
Boot Aeris: 419 litres Virtus: 521 litres (ahead)
Versions Aeris: 18 (ahead) Virtus: 11 Only Aeris: cng, manual

Pick the Aeris for the lower price and more versions.

Pick the Virtus for the 5-star safety rating, more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹8.2 Lakh
₹10.71 Lakh
On-road in
₹9.29 Lakh
₹12.29 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹15,602 a month
₹20,652 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
86 PS
115 PS
Torque
113 Nm
178 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
20.19 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Sub-compact sedan
Mid-Size Premium Sedan
Seating Capacity
5
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Engine
1.2L naturally aspirated 3-cylinder Revotron petrol
Not listed
Fuel Type
Petrol, iCNG (twin cylinder)
Petrol
Displacement
Not listed
999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,498 cc (1.5L TSI EVO with Active Cylinder Technology ACT)
Engine Config
Not listed
1.0L 3-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (115 PS & 178 Nm) / 1.5L 4-Cylinder TSI EVO Turbo Petrol (150 PS & 250 Nm)
Drivetrain
Not listed
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Electronic Differential Lock (XDS)
0-100
Not listed
9.0 sec (1.5L TSI DSG) / 10.4 sec (1.0L TSI)
Top Speed
Not listed
190 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
5-speed manual, 5-speed AMT
6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (1.0L TSI) / 7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic (1.5L TSI)
Drivetrain
FWD
Not listed
Gears
Not listed
6 / 7-DSG
Paddles
Not listed
Yes (Paddle Shifters on 7-Speed DSG & 6-AT)
Hybrid
Not listed
None

Dimensions & Capacities

Boot Space
419 litres (petrol), 227 litres (iCNG)
521 Litres (Massive luggage volume, expandable to 1,050 L with 60:40 folded seats)
Ground Clearance
170 mm
179 mm (High sedan ground clearance)
Length
Not listed
4,561 mm (Longest sedan in segment)
Width
Not listed
1,752 mm
Height
Not listed
1,507 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
2,651 mm (Longest wheelbase in segment)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,190 kg - 1,275 kg
Fuel Tank
Not listed
45 Litres
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.05 m

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
6 (standard)
6 Airbags Standard across all Topline / GT variants (Dual front on base)
360-degree Camera
Creative and above
Not listed
Blind-view Monitor
Creative and above
Not listed
Built-in Dashcam
Creative and above
Not listed
NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Global NCAP (2023): 5 stars for adult occupants (29.71/34) and 5 stars for children (42/49). Global NCAP tested it together with the Skoda Slavia.
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC with 40+ Active Safety Features: Multi-Collision Brakes MCB, Hill Hold Control, Electronic Differential Lock XDS, ABS with EBD)
ADAS
Not listed
None
Camera
Not listed
Rear Parking Camera with Static Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Tyre Pressure Deflation Warning TPMS)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Wireless Charging
Creative and above (dual pad on Accomplished)
Not listed
USB Type-C Fast Charging
65W
Not listed
Ventilated Front Seats
Accomplished
Not listed
Speakers
6
Not listed
Climate Control
Automatic, Creative and above
Climatronic Touch Automatic Climate Control with Air Care Allergen PM2.5 Filter & Rear AC Vents
Touchscreen
Not listed
10.1-inch High-Definition VW Play Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless App-Connect
Digital Cluster
Not listed
8.0-inch Full Digital Color Virtual Cockpit Driver Display Cluster with Customizable Views
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not listed
My Volkswagen Connect Plus with Live Tracking, Geofencing, Driving Analytics, SOS
Audio System
Not listed
8-Speaker Premium Sound System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters + Subwoofer & Amplifier on Sound Edition)
Sunroof
Not listed
Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch
Seat Features
Not listed
Front Row Ventilated Seats in Perforated Leatherette + 6-Way Height-Adjustable Driver Seat & Rear Center Armrest
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Cooling)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 276 mm with Red Calipers on GT)
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Drum Brakes (Rear)
Front Suspension
Not listed
MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar & Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Twist Beam Axle with High-Performance Gas Shock Absorbers
Wheel Type
Not listed
16-inch 'Razor' Dual-Tone / Gloss Black Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
Not listed
205/55 R16 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Not listed
15-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Not listed
Full LED Dual-Beam Headlamps with Integrated Signature L-Shaped LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Not listed
Full LED Split Tail Lamps with Smoked Dark Chrome Garnish
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, GT Badging with Red Brake Calipers, Dual-Tone Black Roof & Gloss Black Rear Lip Spoiler

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
Not listed
4 Years / 1,00,000 km 4EVER Care Comprehensive Warranty (Extendable up to 7 Years / 1,50,000 km)
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
18 versions
11 versions
Price range
₹5.3 Lakh – ₹9.75 Lakh
₹10.71 Lakh – ₹19.2 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
9 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Smart Petrol MT₹5.3 Lakh Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT₹10.71 Lakh Virtus ₹5.41 lakh more Accomplished Petrol MT₹8.2 Lakh Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT₹10.71 Lakh Virtus ₹2.51 lakh more

Petrol, automatic

Pure Petrol AMT₹6.7 Lakh Highline 1.0 TSI AT₹14.71 Lakh Virtus ₹8.01 lakh more

Only the Aeris sells a cng, manual version: 5 versions, from ₹6.3 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Aeris Accomplished Petrol MT against Virtus Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

CityAerisVirtusGap
Mumbai₹9.61 Lakh₹12.51 LakhAeris ₹2.89 lakh less
Pune₹9.61 Lakh₹12.51 LakhAeris ₹2.89 lakh less
New Delhi₹9.29 Lakh₹12.29 LakhAeris ₹3.01 lakh less
Bengaluru₹9.92 Lakh₹13.1 LakhAeris ₹3.18 lakh less
Chennai₹9.85 Lakh₹13.22 LakhAeris ₹3.37 lakh less
Hyderabad₹9.96 Lakh₹13.25 LakhAeris ₹3.29 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Aeris or the Virtus?

The Aeris, by ₹2.51 lakh on the versions compared here: Aeris Accomplished Petrol MT at ₹8.2 Lakh against Virtus Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT at ₹10.71 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹9.29 Lakh against ₹12.29 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The Aeris: not crash-tested yet. The Virtus: 5 stars, Global NCAP 2023. The Aeris has 6 airbags and the Virtus up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Aeris Accomplished Petrol MT makes 86 PS and 113 Nm and the Virtus Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT makes 115 PS and 178 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹15,602 a month for the Aeris and ₹20,652 for the Virtus, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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