Comparing the Tata Harrier and the Volkswagen Golf GTI side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Tata Harrier is available at ₹1,289,000, while the Volkswagen Golf GTI is priced at ₹5,199,000. On the engine front, the Tata Harrier comes with a 1498 cc unit compared to the Volkswagen Golf GTI's 1984 cc, producing 170 PS @ 5000 rpm and 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16.80 kmpl for the Tata Harrier versus 15.44 kmpl (est.) for the Volkswagen Golf GTI. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 12V High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery | — |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | 1984 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with XDS+ |
| Engine Type | 1.5L Hyperion Petrol | 2.0L TSI Turbocharged Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 l | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Petrol | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic | 7-Speed DSG |
| Mileage | 16.80 kmpl | 15.44 kmpl (est.) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm | 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 280 Nm @ 1750–3000 rpm | 370 Nm @ 1600-4300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic (DSG) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 445 l | 374 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1930 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 143 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 1430 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4605 x 1922 x 1718 mm | 4287 mm / 1789 mm / 1456 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2741mm | 2637 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with voice command integration | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Adaptive |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 36.9 cm Cinematic Infotainment Screen by Harman™ powered by Samsung Neo QLED | 10-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down functionality on the driver's layout | Yes |
| Push Start | Proximity Smart Key with Engine Start/Stop push-button logic | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Pillar-mounted or console-mounted dedicated rear ventilation ports | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Central rear armrest carrying dual integrated cup holder mounts | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium perforated dual-tone or monochromatic leatherette upholstery layouts | Clark Plaid + Leather Sport Seats |
| Sound System | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array | Harman Kardon 8-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient mood light borders | — |
| USB Ports | Multiple high-output ports (including front 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with rear Type-A and Type-C sockets | Yes |
| Voice Command | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct controls for climate, sunroof, and media operations | — |
| Wireless Charger | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Integrated rugged bumpers accented by deep wheel-arch lower body cladding | Yes - GTI-specific |
| DRLs | End-to-end connected front LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated sequential turning signals | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination logic | Yes |
| Headlight | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures | LED IQ.Light Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED indicators and puddle projection lamps | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Standard rear windscreen wiper, integrated washer jet, and defogger lines | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Sporty, aerodynamic integrated roof strips | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-width Connected LED Tail Lamps with dynamic animation tracking | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/65 R17 | 225/40 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 18-inch Alloy Wheels (Ricardo design) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - XDS+ eDiff |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Outboard rear seat anchors standard | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera System | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Front and rear parking radar sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active display | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Pure GreyDaytona GreyFearless RedPristine WhiteSeaweed GreenSunlit Yellow#DARKRed #DARKNitro Crimson | Grenadilla BlackOryx WhiteKings Red MetallicMoonstone Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.5 |
