Tata Tigor EV vs Volkswagen Virtus

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

Tata Tigor EV
Volkswagen Virtus

Tata

Tigor EV

From ₹12.49 Lakh

Volkswagen

Virtus

From ₹10.71 Lakh

Tata Tigor EVXE · ₹12.49 Lakh
Volkswagen VirtusComfortline 1.0 TSI MT · ₹10.71 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Tigor EV: ₹12.49 Lakh Virtus: ₹10.71 Lakh (ahead) Virtus ₹1.78 lakh cheaper
Safety Tigor EV: 4 stars Virtus: 5 stars (ahead) Global NCAP
Mileage or range Tigor EV: 315 km Virtus: 20.19 kmpl Different fuels
Power Tigor EV: 73.76 bhp Virtus: 115 PS (ahead) Different engines
Boot Tigor EV: 316 litres Virtus: 521 litres (ahead) Length 3,993 vs 4,561 mm
Versions Tigor EV: 4 Virtus: 11 (ahead) Only Tigor EV: electric

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

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹12.49 Lakh
₹10.71 Lakh
On-road in
₹13 Lakh
₹12.29 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹21,845 a month
₹20,652 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Petrol, manual
Power
73.76 bhp
115 PS
Torque
170 Nm
178 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Manual
Mileage or range
315 km
20.19 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Electric Compact Sedan
Mid-Size Premium Sedan
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type & Placement
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Front-Axle Mounted
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (Drive & Sport)
Not listed
Battery Pack Capacity
26.0 kWh Liquid-Cooled High-Density IP67 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Not listed
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating
LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate, IP67 Waterproof Battery Enclosure & Motor)
Not listed
Top Speed
120 km/h (Electronically Limited)
Not listed
0-100 km/h (sec)
5.7 sec (0-60 km/h) / 12.2 sec (0-100 km/h)
Not listed

Range & Charging

AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)
3.3 kW AC Wallbox: 0-100% in 7.5 hours / 7.2 kW AC Charger: 0-100% in 4.0 hours
Not listed
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)
50 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 59 mins (CCS2 Fast Charger)
Not listed
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
No
Not listed
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive
4-Stage Multi-Level Regenerative Braking (Levels 0, 1, 2, 3)
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc Brakes (Front)
Not listed
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum Brakes (Rear)
Not listed
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar & Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Twist Beam with Dual Path Strut & Gas Shock Absorbers
Twist Beam Axle with High-Performance Gas Shock Absorbers
Wheel Type & Size
14-inch Sonic Silver Hyperstyle Wheels with Teal Blue Rim Accents
Not listed
Tyre Size
175/65 R14 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
205/55 R16 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel Type
Puncture Repair Kit with 12V Air Compressor
Not listed
Front Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 276 mm with Red Calipers on GT)
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Drum Brakes (Rear)
Wheel Type
Not listed
16-inch 'Razor' Dual-Tone / Gloss Black Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel
Not listed
15-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm)
3,993 mm
Not listed
Width (mm)
1,677 mm
Not listed
Height (mm)
1,532 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase (mm)
2,450 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance (mm)
172 mm (Unladen EV ground clearance)
Not listed
Kerb Weight (kg)
1,235 kg
Not listed
Boot Space (Litres)
316 Litres (expandable by folding rear bench)
Not listed
Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres)
0 Litres (No Frunk)
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Global NCAP (2021): 4 stars for adult occupants (12/17) and 4 stars for children (37.24/49). The test car had 2 airbags. It was tested under Global NCAP's older, less demanding rules.
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.
Airbags Count & Configuration
Dual Front Airbags Standard across all variants
Not listed
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control
Yes (ESP, i-VBAC Vacuum-less Braking, ABS with EBD, Corner Stability Control CSC, Speed Alert)
Not listed
ADAS Level & Key Features
None
Not listed
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist
Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Deflation Warning TPMS)
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Not listed
Airbags
Not listed
6 Airbags Standard across all Topline / GT variants (Dual front on base)
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
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS
7.0-inch Touchscreen Infotainment by Harman with Smartphone Connectivity
Not listed
Digital Instrument Cluster Size
Full Digital Instrument Cluster with Speedometer, Battery SOC % & Remaining Range
Not listed
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates
Tata ZConnect Connected Car Suite with 35+ EV Features, Remote Diagnostics, SOS Alert
Not listed
Audio System & Speaker Count
Harman 8-Speaker Audio System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters)
Not listed
Sunroof Type
None
Not listed
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats
Height-Adjustable Driver Seat in Dual-Tone Black & Grey Fabric / Leatherette with Rear Center Armrest
Not listed
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)
Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with Digital Controls
Not listed
Wireless Phone Charger
No (Fast USB-A Ports front & rear)
Not listed

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Projector Headlamps with Tri-Arrow Chrome/Teal Accents & Signature LED DRLs
Full LED Dual-Beam Headlamps with Integrated Signature L-Shaped LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)
Crystal-Clear LED High-Mounted Stop Lamp & LED Tail Lamps
Not listed
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Front Bumper-Mounted Fog Lamps & Signature Humanity Line with Teal Blue Strip
Not listed
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, Charging & Warranty

Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Left Quarter, 320V Architecture)
Not listed
Standard Vehicle Warranty
3 Years / 1,25,000 km on Vehicle
Not listed
Battery & Motor Warranty
8 Years / 1,60,000 km on High-Voltage Battery Pack & Electric Motor
Not listed
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
Not listed

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Not listed
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
Not listed
6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (1.0L TSI) / 7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic (1.5L TSI)
Gears
Not listed
6 / 7-DSG
Paddles
Not listed
Yes (Paddle Shifters on 7-Speed DSG & 6-AT)
Hybrid
Not listed
None

Dimensions & Capacities

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)
Ground Clearance
Not listed
179 mm (High sedan ground clearance)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,190 kg - 1,275 kg
Boot Space
Not listed
521 Litres (Massive luggage volume, expandable to 1,050 L with 60:40 folded seats)
Fuel Tank
Not listed
45 Litres
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.05 m

Interior & Infotainment

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
Climate Control
Not listed
Climatronic Touch Automatic Climate Control with Air Care Allergen PM2.5 Filter & Rear AC Vents
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Cooling)

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
4 versions
11 versions
Price range
₹12.49 Lakh – ₹13.75 Lakh
₹10.71 Lakh – ₹19.2 Lakh
Colours
3 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

Only the Tigor EV sells a electric version: 4 versions, from ₹12.49 Lakh.

Only the Virtus sells a petrol, manual version: 5 versions, from ₹10.71 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Tigor EV XE against Virtus Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

CityTigor EVVirtusGap
Mumbai₹13 Lakh₹12.51 LakhVirtus ₹49,592 less
Pune₹13 Lakh₹12.51 LakhVirtus ₹49,592 less
New Delhi₹13 Lakh₹12.29 LakhVirtus ₹71,010 less
Bengaluru₹14.06 Lakh₹13.1 LakhVirtus ₹95,967 less
Chennai₹13.08 Lakh₹13.22 LakhTigor EV ₹14,662 less
Hyderabad₹13.11 Lakh₹13.25 LakhTigor EV ₹14,662 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 Tigor EV or the Virtus?

The Virtus, by ₹1.78 lakh on the versions compared here: Tigor EV XE at ₹12.49 Lakh against Virtus Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT at ₹10.71 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹13 Lakh against ₹12.29 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The Tigor EV: 4 stars, Global NCAP 2021. The Virtus: 5 stars, Global NCAP 2023. The Tigor EV has 2 airbags and the Virtus up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Tigor EV XE makes 73.76 bhp and 170 Nm and the Virtus Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT makes 115 PS and 178 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Virtus is 568 mm longer. Boot space is 316 litres in the Tigor EV and 521 litres in the Virtus.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹21,845 a month for the Tigor EV and ₹20,652 for the Virtus, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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