Tata Safari vs Volkswagen Virtus
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Overview
| Specs Score | 51 / 100 Better Specs | 42 / 100 |
General
| Country of Origin | India | Germany |
| Model | Safari | Virtus GT Plus Edge Matte DSG |
| Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Colors | Cosmic Gold, Stellar Frost, Stardust Ash, Galactic Sapphire | Carbon Steel Grey, Lava Blue |
| Warranty Details | 3 years, Upto 1 Lakh Kms | 4 years, Upto 1 Lakh Kms |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | Kryotec 2.0 L Turbocharged Engine | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT |
| Engine Displacement | 1956 cc | 1498 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Maximum Power | 167.67 bhp @ 3750rpm | 147.95 bhp @ 5000-6000rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 350 Nm @1750-2500rpm | 250 Nm @ 1600-3500rpm |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic, DSG |
| Manual Mode In Automatic | Yes | |
| Turbo Charger | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Supply System | Turbocharged Stratified Injection (TSI) | |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed Automatic Gear Box | 7 Speed Automatic Gear Box |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
Performance Details
| Top Speed | 175 km/h | |
| Acceleration Details | 0 to 100 in 9.03 Sec | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| ARAI Certified Mileage | 19.62 km/L | |
| E20 Fuel Compliant | Yes | |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
| Extra Features | Bejeweled Terrain Response Mode Selector with Display |
Suspension and Handling Details
| Front Suspension | Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar | McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar |
| Rear Suspension | Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring | Twist Beam Axle |
| Steering Type | Electric | Electric, Electromechanical |
| Adjustable Steering | Yes, Tilt, Telescopic | Yes, Tilt, Telescopic |
| Brake Type | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) | Disc (Front), Drum (Rear) |
| Turning Radius | 5.05 m |
Body Design Details
| Gross Weight | 1685 kg | |
| Kerb Weight | 1269 kg | |
| Length | 4668 mm | 4561 mm |
| Width | 1922 mm | 1752 mm |
| Height | 1795 mm | 1507 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Unladen) | 179 mm | |
| Wheel Base | 2741 mm | 2651 mm |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Tyre Size | 245/55/R19 | 205/55 R16 |
| Spare Wheel | Yes, 235/70 R16, Steel Wheel | Yes, 205/55 R16 |
| Number Of Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 Seater | 5 Seater |
| Boot Space | 420 L | 521 L |
| Front Tread | 1551 mm | |
| Rear Tread | 1496 mm |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Engine Start/Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | Yes | |
| Idle Start/Stop System | Yes | |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes, 3rd Row AC | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control | Yes, Voice-Assisted Dual-Zone Fully | Yes, Smart Touch Climatronic AC |
| Air Purifier | Yes, with AQI Display | |
| Power Windows Front | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear | Yes | Yes |
| One Touch Power Windows | Driver Only | Driver Only |
| Electric Boot Opener | Yes | |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | Yes | Yes |
| Boot Light | Yes | |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Inbuilt Navigation System | Yes | |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Modes | Eco, City, Sport | |
| Glove Box Cooling | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Control Features | Alexa Voice Commands including Car to Home Functionality | |
| Central Console Armrest | Yes, with Cooled Storage | Yes |
| Tailgate Ajar Warning | Yes | |
| Lane Change Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Power Outlet 12V | Front | Front |
| USB Charging Port Front | Yes, Front 45W C-Type Fast Charger | Yes, 2x USB-C sockets (Data + Charging) |
| USB Charging Port Rear | Yes | Yes, 2x USB-C socket module (Charging only) |
| Foldable Rear Seat | Yes, 60:40 Foldable Seat | Yes, 60:40 Foldable Seat |
| Seat Features | Memory Functions For Seat | Seat Lumbar Support |
| Vanity Mirror | Yes | |
| Passenger Accessories | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Reclining Rear Seats, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest |
| Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM) | Yes | |
| Adjustable Headrest | Front, Rear | Front, Rear, Rear-Middle |
| Cup Holder | Front Centre, Rear | Front Centre, Rear |
| Steering Features | Leather Wrapped, with Illuminated Logo | 3-Spoke, Paddle Shifters |
| Extra Features | Gesture Controlled Power Tailgate, Boss Mode, 3rd Row Seats with 50:50 Split |
Styling Features
| ORVM Color | Black | Body Colored |
| Bumper Color | Body Colored | |
| Flush Door Handles | No | |
| Door Handle Color | Body Colored | Chrome |
| Interior Door Handle Finish | Chrome | |
| Gear Knob Finish | Leather Wrapped | |
| Front Grille Design | Parametric Grill | Signature Chrome Strip Grill |
| Exterior Style | Dual Tone | |
| Dashboard Style | Dual Tone | Dual Tone |
Features
| Steering Mounted Controls | Audio, Voice | Audio, Voice, Cruise |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) | Yes | Yes, Hydraulic Brake Boosters |
| Speed-Sense Auto Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) | Yes | |
| Impact-Sense Auto Door Unlock | Yes | |
| Brake Assist | Yes | |
| Anti-Theft Alarm | Yes | |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes, ELR for All Passengers | Yes |
| Rear Seat Belt Warning | Yes | |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Overspeed Warning | Yes | |
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Adult) Global NCAP Rating, 5 Star (Child) Global NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Adult) Global NCAP Rating, 5 Star (Child) Global NCAP Rating |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mount | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes |
| Crash Sensor | Yes, Crash warning signal - hazard lights on | |
| Anti-Pinch Power Windows | Yes, Driver side pinch guard window | |
| IRVM Type | Auto Dimming | Auto Dimming |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Rear, Front | Rear |
| Number Of Airbags | 7 | 6 |
| Airbags | Passenger, Driver, Side, Knee, Curtain | Driver, Passenger, Side |
| Seat Belts | Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts, Rear Middle Seat Belt |
| Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelt | Front | |
| Vehicle Control | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control, Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control, Hill Start Assist |
| Brake Disc Wiping | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | Yes, with Auto Hold | Yes |
| Door Lock | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks |
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps |
| Projector Headlamps | Yes | |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes | Yes, LED DRLs |
| High Beam Assist | Yes | |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| 360° View Camera | Yes | |
| Advanced Safety Features | Emergency Call & Breakdown Call Assist, Roll Over Mitigation, Corner Stability Control, After Impact Braking, Panic Brake Alert | |
| Extra Features | Perimetric Alarm System | Active Cylinder Technology, Multi-Collison brakes (MCB), Brake disc wiping, Anti-slip regulation (ASR), Electronic differential lock system, All seats with 3-point seat belts, Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror |
Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Features
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | |
| Blind Spot Monitor | Yes | |
| Cross Traffic Alert | Yes | |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | |
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Yes | |
| Additional ADAS Features | Rear Collision Warning, Lane Change Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition |
Interior Features
| Air Conditioner | Yes, Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic | Yes |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | 10.25 inches, Digital | 8 inches, Digital |
| Multi Information Display (MID) | Digital cockpit (instrument cluster) | |
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Odometer | Yes | |
| Electronic Multi Trip Meter | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Compartment | Yes, with Cooling | Yes, with Cooling |
| Lighting | Multi Mood lights on Sunroof, Door | Red Ambient Lighting, Footwell Illumination |
| Adjustable Seats | Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Height Adjustable Driving Seat | Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Height Adjustable Driving Seat |
| Seats Features | Ventilated Front Seats, Ventilated Rear Seats | Ventilated Front Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette, Leather + Leatherette Seat Upholstery |
| Extra Features | Blackstone Interior Theme, Winged Comfort Head Restraints on 2nd Row Seats, 4-Way Powered Co-Driver Seat with Electric Boss Mode, Rear Window Sunshade, Multi Mood Lights on Door Trims, Floor Console & Dashboard, Soft Touch Dashboard with Anti-Reflective ‘Nappa’ Grain Top Layer | High quality scratch-resistant dashboard, Chrome accent on air vents slider, Driver side foot rest, Driver side sun visor with ticket holder, Passenger side sun visor with vanity mirror, Foldable roof grab handles, Rear center armrest with cup holders, Auto coming/leaving home lights |
Exterior Features
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Fog Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lights | LED | LED |
| Brake Lights | LED | |
| Cornering Foglamps | Yes | Yes |
| High Mount Stop Lamp | Yes | |
| Wheel Design | Alloy, Blackstone with Aero Inserts | Alloy, Razor |
| Lighting | Connected LED Tail Lamp, Connected LED DRLs in Front | Signature LED Tail lamps, Auto headlights, Reflector sticker inside doors |
| Defoggers | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Window Wiper | Yes, with Washer | Yes, with Washer |
| Electric Folding ORVM | Yes | Yes |
| Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM |
| Roof Features | Roof Rail | Moon Roof |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Voice Assisted | Yes, Electric |
| Body Design | Rear Spoiler | Chrome Garnish, Rear Spoiler |
| Extra Features | Welcome & Goodbye Animation on Front & Rear LED DRL, Sequential Turn Indicators on Front & Rear LED DRL | GT Branding on Front Grills, GT Branding on rear, Front fender with GT branding |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB Input Port | Yes | Yes |
| Android Auto | Yes, Wireless | Yes, Wireless |
| Apple Carplay | Yes, Wireless | Yes, Wireless |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Connected Car Technology
| Connected Car Tech | Yes, iRA 2.0 | Yes, My Volkswagen Connect |
| Remote Vehicle Tracking | Yes | |
| Remote Vehicle Status | Yes | |
| Remote AC Start | Yes | |
| App To Car Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Door Lock Via APP | Yes | |
| Door Unlock Via APP | Yes | |
| Emergency SOS Alert | Yes | |
| Other Connected Car Features | Over The Air Upadates | My Volkswagen Connect |
Infotainment Features
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Size | 12.3 inches | 10.1 inches |
| Speakers Brand | JBL | |
| Front Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Count | 5 | 8 |
| Number Of Tweeters | 4 | |
| Number Of Subwoofers | 1 | 1 |
| Media Player | Radio, Integrated 2Din Audio | Radio, Integrated 2Din Audio |
| Infotainment Features | Harman AudioworX Advanced with JBL Audio Modes, Harman Touchscreen Infotainment System | Amplifier |
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