Volkswagen Virtus Specifications

Volkswagen's latest offering, aimed at the popular midsize sedan segment in India, comes in the sporty form of Virtus. With striking European design lines, efficient petrol powertrains fusing performance and economy judiciously, and contemporary in-car features defining practicality and comfort - the Virtus makes its case strongly for the discerning Indian buyer. Here are the features and specifications of Volkswagen Virtus:

• Cylinder Deactivation Tech: The 1.5L TSI engine variant features advanced cylinder deactivation technology, which intelligently shuts off 2 cylinders when power demands remain low for enhanced fuel efficiency without compromising smooth drivability.
• Ventilated Seat Comfort: The top-trim Virtus variants treat drivers to extra comforts via ventilated front seats, allowing cool air circulation through perforations and countering sweatiness during hot summer drives.
• Digital Driver’s Display: Essential driving data gets smartly presented on the interactive digital display, spanning multi-info trip readings to efficiency figures and phone integration in vivid colours and reconfigurable layouts.
• Ground Clearance of 179mm: With a sufficient 179mm ground clearance for Indian roads, the Virtus promises sure-footed stability over speed humps and elevation changes without underbelly scrapes for confident daily commuting.
• Length of 4561mm / Width of 1752mm: The Virtus measures 4561mm long and 1752mm wide, lending it a poised sedan stance, blending dynamic style with executive sophistication for discerning buyers. The balanced footprint eases parking.
• Fuel-Efficient Engine Options: Peppy petrol engines range from 115PS to 150PS, alongside 6-speed manual and 6/7-speed auto options, which aid drive preferences. Impressive mileage of 18 to 21kmpl adds to the ownership economy.

Specs & Features: Volkswagen Virtus vs Rivals

The Volkswagen Virtus is a midsize sedan competing with the Skoda Slavia, Honda City, and Hyundai Verna in India. Key parameters to be compared include engine power and fuel efficiency, dimensions, safety ratings, comfort and convenience features, infotainment systems, pricing, and equipment variants.

Volkswagen Virtus vs Skoda Slavia

• Design: The Volkswagen Virtus has a more elegant and premium design with sleek lines, LED headlamps, and tail lamps. The Skoda Slavia has an appealing design but is more understated than the Virtus. 
• Interior and Features: The Volkswagen Virtus comes equipped with a digital instrument cluster, electric sunroof, wireless charger, ventilated front seats, and connected car technology. The Skoda Slavia also offers a similar set of features. On top of that, the Slavia offers excellent overall space and comfort.
• Engine and Transmission Options: The Virtus offers 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre TSI petrol engines mated to manual and automatic transmissions. The Slavia is petrol-only, with 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre TSI engines and manual and automatic gearbox options. Performance is strong on both models.
• Ride and Handling: The Volkswagen edges ahead regarding ride quality and stability at high speeds. The Slavia has predictable handling, but the suspension setup is tuned more for comfort. 

Volkswagen Virtus vs Honda City

• Design & Styling: The Virtus follows the minimalist German design philosophy marked by clean lines and elegant styling, while the City has a sporty and aggressive exterior design with a bold chrome grille, sculpted lines, and LED lighting. Both the Virtus and City have premium appeal, but the former scores slightly higher for its European aesthetics.

• Cabin Space & Comfort: The Honda City offers a more spacious and airy cabin with ample legroom for rear passengers. The Virtus isn't cramped, but the City takes the edge as a better 5-seater sedan. Both sedans are equipped with a sunroof, automatic climate control, and an 8-inch touchscreen system. However, the Virtus cabin looks more modern and upmarket.

• Engine & Performance: The Volkswagen Virtus comes with 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre TSI turbo-petrol engines mated to manual and automatic transmission options. The engine deliver excellent power and torque output for spirited performance. The City has a 1.5-litre petrol engine option with smooth acceleration and driveability. The Virtus is more powerful, but the City offers better fuel efficiency.

• Features: Both sedans come loaded with features like auto headlamps, a sunroof, a touchscreen system with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, multiple airbags, ABS, EBD, and a rear parking camera. Additionally, the Virtus offers features like wireless charging, ventilated front seats, a digital driver display, and an electric sunblind for the rear windscreen. The City doesn't have some of these premium features.

• Safety: On the safety front, the Virtus and City scored 5-star and 4-star, respectively, in Global NCAP crash tests. They offer up to 6 airbags, vehicle stability control, hill hold control, and ISOFIX child seat mounts as standard. The Virtus and City are very closely matched when it comes to safety equipment and performance.

Volkswagen Virtus vs Hyundai Verna

• Features: Both the Virtus and Verna come loaded with features like an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, ambient lighting, and automatic climate control. However, the Verna edges ahead in terms of comfort and convenience features. It has ventilated front seats, an electric sunroof, a wireless charger, a smart trunk with a hands-free opening, etc., which are unavailable in the Virtus.

• Engine and Transmission options: The Virtus has two powerful TSI engine options - 1.0-litre turbo petrol (115 PS/175 Nm) and 1.5-litre turbo petrol (150 PS/250 Nm). Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and automatic gearbox. The Verna offers two engine options: 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre turbo petrol. Gearbox options include a 6-speed manual, IVT automatic and 7-speed DCT. The Virtus offers more enthusiastic performance, while the Verna has more comprehensive engine and gearbox options.

• Mileage: The Hyundai Verna delivers the best-in-segment fuel efficiency. The 1.5L petrol manual and IVT auto return 20 kmpl, and the 1.5 Turbo DCT returns over 20.6 kmpl. In the Virtus, the 1.0 TSI 6MT delivers 19.4 kmpl, while the 1.5 TSI 6MT and AT deliver 18.3 kmpl and 18.2 kmpl, respectively.

• Safety: Both models are very closely matched regarding safety with up to 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, parking sensors and camera, electronic stability control, and ISOFIX child seat anchors as standard across the range.