Volkswagen Virtus vs Tata Sierra Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Volkswagen Virtus and Tata Sierra comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats) is priced at ₹15.11 Lakh, Tata Sierra Accomplished 1.5 Kryojet AT is priced at ₹19.99 Lakh.
Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats) comes with 999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Tata Sierra Accomplished 1.5 Kryojet AT comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline engine.

Volkswagen Virtus vs Tata Sierra Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Volkswagen Virtus	Tata Sierra
Engine Capacity	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline
Power	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	118 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 6 Gears, Paddle Shift
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

Volkswagen Virtus

₹ 15.11 Lakh

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Tata Sierra

₹ 19.99 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

15.11 Lakh

19.99 Lakh

EMI

₹27,899

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹36,911

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.2

4.7

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Tank Capacity

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Doors

4 Doors

5 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Frunk Storage

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Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

50 Liters

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Bootspace

521 litres

622 Litres

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

114 Bhp @ 5000-5500 Rpm

118 Bhp @ 4000 Rpm

Highway Mileage

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Others

Idle Start/Stop

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Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

178 Nm @ 1750-4500 Rpm

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AC Regular Charging

—

Range

—

Max Motor Performance

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DC Fast Charging

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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Alternate Fuel

—

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Battery Charging

—

Driving Range

936 km

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Drivetrain

FWD

Battery

—

City Mileage

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Engine Type

1.0L TSI

1.5L Kryojet

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Automatic (TC) - 6 Gears, Paddle Shift

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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Idle Start/Stop

Electric Motor

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Mileage (ARAI)

20.8 kmpl

20.8 Kmpl

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

AC Fast Charging

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Engine

999 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1497 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline

Top Speed

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Acceleration

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

178 Nm @ 1750-4500 Rpm

260 Nm @ 1500-2750 Rpm

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

—

E20 Compatibility

—

Engine Capacity (cc)

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1497 Cc

Wheelbase

2651 mm

2730 Mm

Ground Clearance

179 mm

205 Mm

Length*Width*Height

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Height

1507 mm

1715 Mm

Kerb Weight

1208 kg

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Length

4561 mm

4340 Mm

Width

1752 mm

1841 Mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

179 mm

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Minimum Turning Radius

—

5.3 M

Minimum Turning Radius

5.05 metres

5.3 M

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Brake Type

Disc

Disc Brakes

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Disc Brakes

Front Tyres

205 / 55 R16

225/55R-19

Spare Wheel & Tyre

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Tyres

—

Four Wheel Steering

—

Front Suspension

Mc-Pherson Suspension And Stabiliser Bar

Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut With Coil Spring With FSD

Rear Tyres

205 / 55 R16

225/55R-19

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Steering

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Spare Wheel

Steel

215/65 R17

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Additional Steering Features

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Rear Suspension

Twist Beam Axle

Semi-independent Twist Beam With Coil Spring And Shock Absorber With FSD

Rub-strips

—

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

—

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Sunroof / Moonroof

Electrically Adjustable

Panoramic Sunroof, Voice Controlled

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

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Body-coloured Bumpers

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Roof-mounted Antenna

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Body-Coloured Bumpers

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Rub - Strips

—

Roof Rails

—

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

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Engine Immobilizer

—

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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Front Seatback Pockets

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Driver Armrest

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)

Driver Seat Adjustment

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

4 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down) + 6 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Ventilated Seat Type

Cooled

Interiors

Dual Tone

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Headrests

Front & Rear

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Massage Seats

—

Interior Colours

Beige/Black

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Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

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Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Seat Upholstery

Leatherette

Wrappings

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Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob & Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

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Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Global NCAP)

Not Tested

Blind Spot Detection

—

Dashcam

—

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

Lane Departure Prevention

—

High-beam Assist

—

Lane Departure Warning

—

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Seat Belt Warning

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Puncture Repair Kit

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

—

Reflectors

—

Rollover & Protection System

—

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock & Emergency Fuel Cutoff

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

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Power Windows

Front & Rear

Driver (With Pinch Guard) And All Power Windows, Driver One-touch Up/down

Interior Door Handles

Silver

Scuff Plates

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

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One Touch Down

Driver

—

Rear Windshield Blind

Optional

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Side Window Blinds

Optional

—

Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

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One Touch Up

Driver

—

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

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Exterior Door Handles

Chrome

Body Coloured Finish With Flush Fit Handle Type

Rear Wiper

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

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Soft-close Door

—

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

—

Rain-sensing Wipers

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

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Turn Indicators on ORVM

—

One Touch - Up

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Boot-lid Opener

—

Electric Tailgate Release

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

—

Piano Black Finish, Turn Indicators On ORVMs

One Touch-Down

—

Adjustable ORVM

—

Auto Folding

DVD Playback

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

GPS Navigation System

AM/FM Radio

AUX Compatibility

Steering-mounted controls

—

Voice Command

Android Auto

Wireless

—

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)

Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Speakers

8 JBL With Dolby Atmos & Soundbar Speakers, 4 Tweeters

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

—

USB Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Phone Calls & Audio Streaming

Touchscreen Size

10 inch

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Head Unit Size

—

Internal Hard Drive

—

Infotainment Screen Size

10 inch

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Gesture Control

—

Display

Touch-screen Display

12.29 Touch-screen Display

Wireless Charger

iPod Compatibility

—

Touch Screen Size

—

12.29 Inch

Instrument Cluster

Digital

10.24 Digital Instrument Cluster With Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Heads Up Display (HUD)

—

Door Ajar Warning

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Digital

Distance to Empty

Average Speed

Gear Indicator

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Fuel Consumption

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Instantaneous Consumption

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

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Shift Indicator

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Head Up Display (HUD)

—

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

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Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

—

Cooled Glovebox

—

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

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Sunglass Holder

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

4 Cupholders In Front & Second Row

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control

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Cabin Boot Access

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

—

Heater

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

360 Degree Camera

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Air Purifier

—

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Manual - Internal Only

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

Driver (with Light)

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

Steering Adjustment

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt & Telescopic

12V Power Outlets

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Climate Control)

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones With Fan Speed Control, Second Row AC: Blower With Vents Behind Front Armrest)

Third Row AC Zone

—

Cruise Control

Adaptive With Stop And Go

Headlight & Ignition On Reminder

—

Fog Lights

Halogen

LED - Front

Ambient Interior Lighting

Footwell Lamps

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Cornering Headlights

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

—

Ambient Interior Count

—

Glovebox Lamp

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Taillights

LED

—

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Automatic Headlamps

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Headlights

LED

Bi-LED Projector

Headlight Height Adjuster

Reading Lamp

—

Puddle Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

—

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Follow me home headlamps

—

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Hold Control

Four-Wheel-Drive

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Ride Height Adjustment

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Differential Lock

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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Virtus Comparison with similar cars

Sierra Comparison with similar cars

Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Volkswagen Virtus

✓Classy exterior design that will age well.
✓1.5L TSI petrol engine is fun to drive.
✓DSG gearbox is sleek, smooth and quick in shifting.
✓Active cylinder tech improves fuel efficiency to a good extent.
✓180 mm of ground clearance is segment best.
✓Driving dynamics & handling is segment best.

Tata Sierra

✓It benefits from the added safety and convenience of ADAS features.
✓It features a panoramic sunroof and a dashboard equipped with three screens.
✓It retains the signature large side window design inspired by the original Sierra.