The Tata Curvv EV came before the Tata Curvv into the Indian market, and as far as electric car sales are concerned, the Indian electric coupe SUV has found decent success. It looks eye-catching and offers almost everything an electric SUV of its price should. So far, the Curvv EV has been competing with some capable electric SUVs, such as the Hyundai Creta Electric, MG Windsor EV, Mahindra BE 6, and MG ZS EV. Recently, the competition for the Curvv EV has increased with the arrival of the first Vietnamese electric SUV in India, VinFast VF6. Like Chinese electric cars, the VinFast VF6 is high on tech and offers a lot for not a lot of money. So, how does the Curvv EV look when it is pitted against the VinFast VF6? Here is a comparison of VinFast VF6 vs Tata Curvv EV, to find out what advantages they offer each other.
VinFast VF6 vs Tata Curvv EV: Dimensions & Design
| VinFast VF6 | Tata Curvv EV | |
| Length | 4,241 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,637 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 190 mm (45 kWh battery) and 186 mm (55 kWh battery) |
| Boot Space | 423 litres | 500 litres |
If we go by the measurements, the Tata Curvv EV is 69 mm longer and 22 mm taller than the VinFast VF6, while the VinFast VF6 is 24 mm wider and has a 170 mm longer wheelbase compared to the Curvv EV. Overall, the VF6 is more spacious for the rear seat passengers than the Curvv EV, while the Curvv EV offers a larger 500-litre boot space for their luggage. A key drawback of the Curvv is its sloping roofline, which eats up the headroom for rear passengers.
With its crossover design, the VinFast VF6 is an attractive electric SUV. It comes with VinFast’s signature ‘V Face,’ which is two LED DRLs running the width of the bonnet and slightly dipping at the nose with a ‘V’ logo in between them. The main headlamp cluster sits lower down on the bumper, which also houses a honeycomb-patterned air dam. Its side profile highlights 18-inch alloy wheels, and due to the angular bonnet, slightly sloping roofline, clean panels, and raked rear windshield, the VF6 almost looks like a Maruti Baleno from the side angle. At the rear, the VF6 has an eye-catching design with long horizontal LED tail lamps, which simulate the design of front DRLs, and due to the stepped tailgate and chunky bumper, it looks very sporty.
On the other hand, coupe SUVs are still not as common in India, and are eye-catching when seen on the road. Since the Tata Curvv EV is a beautiful coupe SUV, its design is one of its biggest strengths. Its face is much like that of the Tata Nexon EV and Tata Punch, especially due to their traditional LED light bar running the width of the bonnet. There is a closed-off grille, which houses the charging port behind the Tata logo, and a chrome-treated lower air dam. The main headlamp setup is positioned at the outer edges of the chiselled bumper. It impresses the most when viewed from the front or rear quarter, thanks to the coupe SUV silhouette that has a sloping roof line till the boot lid and rising belt line. Like the front end, the Curvv EV features a full-width LED light bar at the rear too; however, like all coupe SUVs, the Curvv EV lacks a rear wiper, and the raked rear end also means that rear visibility is not great from the inside.
The VinFast VF6 is more spacious than the Tata Curvv EV as far as accommodation of the rear seat passengers is concerned. Whereas the Curvv EV offers a larger boot than the VF6.
VinFast VF6 vs Tata Curvv EV: Battery & Range
| VinFast VF6 | Tata Curvv EV | |
| Battery | 59.6 kWh | 45 kWh 55 kWh |
| Power | 178 PS (Earth variant) 204 PS (Wind & Wind Infinity variants) | 150 PS (45 kWh) 167 PS (55 kWh) |
| Torque | 250 Nm (Earth variant) 310 Nm (Wind & Wind Infinity variants) | 215 Nm (45 kWh) 215 Nm (55 kWh) |
| Range | 468 km (Earth variant) 463 km (Wind & Wind Infinity variants) | 430 km (45 kWh) 502 km (55 kWh) |
The VinFast VF6 is more powerful than the Tata Curvv EV, and as can be felt while driving the two back-to-back. However, a more important factor is the driving range, wherein the Tata Curvv EV variants equipped with the 55-kWh battery pack have a significant lead. Except for the base Creative variant, all variants of the Curvv EV are offered with the options of both battery packs.
In terms of ride quality, usually Tata cars are unbeatable. However, in this case, the VinFast VF6 delivers almost as good ride quality as the Tata Curvv EV. A key point to note here is that the VF6 weighs 2,028 kg and the Tata Curvv EV weighs 1,583 kg. Since the VF6 is heavier, its suspension has been tuned to withstand more weight.
Because of the options of two battery packs, the Tata Curvv EV offers more versatility. Moreover, in terms of range, the Curvv EV, with its larger battery pack, delivers a significantly longer range than the VF6.
VinFast VF6 vs Tata Curvv EV: Features & Comfort
| VinFast VF6 | Tata Curvv EV | |
| Infotainment system | 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system | 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
| Music system | 8-speaker sound system | 9-speaker JBL sound system |
| Climate control | Dual-zone Automatic | Automatic |
| Ventilated seats | Front ventilated seats | Front ventilated seats |
| Adjustable steering | Tilt and Telescopic adjust | Tilt and Telescopic adjust |
| Drive modes | Eco, Normal, Sport | Eco, City, Sport |
| Instrument cluster | Not available | 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass roof | Panoramic sunroof |
| Adjustable seats (manual or electric) | 8-way powered driver seat | 6-way powered driver and front passenger seats |
| Rear AC vents | Available | Available |
| 60:40 rear seat split | Available | Available |
| Cruise control | Available | Available |
On the inside, both VinFast VF6 and Tata Curvv EV look and feel premium; however, it is fair to say that the VF6’s interior simulates the ambience of a segment above. It is a minimalist interior setup, consisting of a clean dashboard that has a layered effect with leatherette treatment and brushed aluminium finish. A unique point of the VF6 is that it does not have an instrument cluster, and it features a heads-up display instead. The lack of an instrument cluster makes the dashboard look neat and uncluttered and gives a nice view of the road ahead. The head-up display projects the essential instrumentation information on the windshield, and the same information can be accessed on the right corner of the touchscreen infotainment system, which is oriented towards the driver’s seat and has most controls integrated into it, including the adjustment of ORVMs. Although there are some toggle switches under the touchscreens for a few controls, including the drive selection.
On the other hand, on the inside, the Tata Curvv EV is pretty much like most other Tata cars. Its clean dashboard is sharper-edged than that of the VF6. Moreover, it gets a textured trim at the bottom and two large screens on top. The Curvv EV shares its four-spoke steering wheel with larger Tata cars like the Tata Safari and Tata Harrier, and like most modern Tata cars, it features a gloss-black HVAC panel, which can be easily soiled. While the Curvv EV is less spacious than the VF6, its panoramic sunroof helps a lot in accentuating the sense of spaciousness. Moreover, since it is a sunroof, it can be completely slid open, while the VF6 has a fixed glass roof.
In terms of features, both VinFast VF6 and Tata Curvv EV are well-laden. Both are equipped with most modern-day amenities such as a powered driver seat, ventilated front seats, and more. However, the Curvv EV is a few steps ahead of the VF6 due to a powered front passenger seat, a powered tail gate with gesture control, and a panoramic sunroof that can be completely slid open. The advantages that the VF6 has are the dual-zone climate control and head-up display, which add to the modernity.
On the inside, the VinFast VF6 feels more premium than the Tata Curvv EV. Moreover, while both VF6 and Curvv EV offer many upmarket features, the Curvv EV scores higher on functionality due to the availability of the powered front passenger seat and powered tail gate with gesture control.
VinFast VF6 vs Tata Curvv EV: Safety Features
| VinFast VF6 | Tata Curvv EV | |
| NCAP Safety Rating | Not tested | 5-star in Bharat NCAP |
| Airbags | Seven | Six |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | Yes | Yes |
| Hill hold assist | Yes | Yes |
| Hill descent control | Yes | No |
| Rear sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Rear parking camera | 360-degree camera | 360-degree camera |
| ISOFIX Child seat anchor points | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS | Level-2 ADAS features | Level-2 ADAS features |
The VinFast VF6 has not been tested by any NCAP; however, it is built quite tough and is expected to score high when it takes any NCAP test. Meanwhile, the Tata Curvv EV is also built strongly, and the Indian SUV has scored a 5-star rating in Bharat NCAP car crashworthiness test, proving it as one of the safest cars in India. As far as safety features are concerned, both VF6 and Curvv EV are equipped with more than enough safety features for active and passive safety. Moreover, both VF6 and Curvv EV offer a Level-2 ADAS safety suite in their top variants.
VinFast VF6 vs Tata Curvv EV: Price comparison
| VinFast VF6 | Tata Curvv EV | |
| Base variants (Ex-Showroom) | Rs 16.49 lakh | Rs 17.49 lakh |
| Mid variants (Ex-Showroom) | Rs 17.79 lakh | Rs 18.49 – 19.25 lakh |
| Upper mid variants (Ex-Showroom) | Rs 19.29 – 19.99 lakh | |
| Top variant | Rs 18.29 lakh | Rs 21.25 – 22.24 lakh |
Considering their prices, the VinFast VF6 comes across as the better value-for-money deal than the Tata Curvv EV, especially in lower variants. Interestingly, it was the Curvv EV which had set the value standards when it came onto the scene, and now, the Vietnamese VF6 has beaten the Curvv EV at its own game.
VinFast VF6 vs Tata Curvv EV: Which one should you buy
In the VinFast VF6, the Vietnamese carmaker has packed in almost everything one expects of an electric SUV of its price, and a few more perks to make it the most value-for-money car in its segment. It offers more space than its rivals, and as far as driving range is concerned, it delivers enough for day-to-day driving in the urban areas. However, if you plan to take it outside the city, you might need some forethought. While the claimed driving range of the VF6 is 463 to 468 km, it is expected to drop to 350 km in real-world driving conditions. All the same, for its feature package, a cabin that is more spacious than that of the Tata Curvv EV, and its driving range, the VF6 can easily fit your bill if you are not afraid of going with a new and unfamiliar car brand.
All the same, the Tata Curvv EV comes from one of the largest car brands in India. This means it benefits from a wider service network and the affinity that buyers have for the Indian carmaker. Another advantage of the Curvv EV is the attractive coupe SUV design and longer range for its larger battery. However, even with its larger battery, you will need to plan how you will charge it if needed on a longer route outside the city area.
VinFast VF6 vs Tata Curvv EV: FAQs
Which is larger between the VinFast VF6 or the Tata Curvv EV?
The VinFast VF6 is 4,241 mm long, 1,834 mm wide, 1,615 mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2,730 mm. Tata Curvv EV is 4,310 mm long, 1,810 mm wide, 1,637 mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2,560 mm. Therefore, the Tata Curvv EV is 69 mm longer and 22 mm taller than the VinFast VF6, while the VinFast VF6 is 24 mm wider and has a 170 mm longer wheelbase compared to the Curvv EV.
Between the VinFast VF6 and Tata Curvv EV, which car offers a longer range?
The VinFast VF6 has a 59.6 kWh battery pack, which offers a claimed range of 468 km (Earth variant) and 463 km (Wind and Wind Infinity variants). Whereas the Tata Curvv EV has two battery packs on offer: 45 kWh and 55 kWh, which deliver claimed ranges of 430 km and 502 km, respectively. So, the base variant of the V6 delivers a longer driving range than the base variant of the Curvv EV, and as far as top variants are concerned, the Curvv EV offers a longer driving range than the VF6.
Between the VinFast VF6 and the Tata Curvv EV, which has better sound quality?
The 9-speaker JBL sound system of the Tata Curvv EV delivers better sound quality than that of the 8-speaker in-built music system in the VinFast VF6.
