Honda City vs Volkswagen Virtus Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Honda City and Volkswagen Virtus comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Honda City SV Petrol Manual is priced at ₹12 Lakh, Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats) is priced at ₹15.11 Lakh.
Honda City SV Petrol Manual comes with 1498 cc engine, Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats) comes with 999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Honda City vs Volkswagen Virtus Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Honda City	Volkswagen Virtus
Engine Capacity	1498 cc	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	119.3 bhp @ 6,600 rpm	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Honda City

₹ 12.00 Lakh

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Volkswagen Virtus

₹ 15.11 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

12.00 Lakh

15.11 Lakh

EMI

₹22,156

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹27,899

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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4.2

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Doors

4 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Number of Seating Rows

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Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

Tank Capacity

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Frunk Storage

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CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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No of Rows

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2 Rows

Bootspace

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521 litres

Engine

1498 Cc

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

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Top Speed

180 Kmph

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Fuel Type

Petrol

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Mileage (ARAI)

17.77 Kmpl

20.8 kmpl

Drivetrain

FWD

Engine Type

1.5L I-VTEC DOHC Inline 4-Cylinder With VTC

1.0L TSI

Hybrid System

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Displacement

1498

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No. of Cylinders

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No. of Valves

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Fuel Supply System

Multipoint Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

119.3 Bhp @ 6,600 Rpm

114 Bhp @ 5000-5500 Rpm

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

145 Nm @ 4,300 Rpm

178 Nm @ 1750-4500 Rpm

Drive Modes

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Paddle Shifters

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Highway Mileage

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Others

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Idle Start/Stop

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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178 Nm @ 1750-4500 Rpm

AC Regular Charging

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Range

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Max Motor Performance

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DC Fast Charging

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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Alternate Fuel

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Emission Standard

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BS6 Phase 2

Battery Charging

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Driving Range

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936 km

Battery

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City Mileage

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Electric Motor Assist

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Regenerative Braking

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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Idle Start/Stop

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Electric Motor

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

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Turbocharged

AC Fast Charging

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Acceleration

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Fuel Type

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Petrol

Wheelbase

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2651 mm

Ground Clearance

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179 mm

Length*Width*Height

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Height

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1507 mm

Kerb Weight

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1208 kg

Length

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4561 mm

Width

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1752 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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179 mm

Front Brake Type

Disc Brakes

Disc

Rear Brake Type

Disc Brakes

Drum

Spare Wheel

Alloy Wheel

Steel

Steering Type

Power Assisted: Tilt & Telescopic With 3 Spokes

Power Assisted (Electric)

Wheels

Alloy Wheel

Alloy Wheels

Minimum Turning Radius

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5.05 metres

Tyre Construction

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Radial - Tubeless

Front Tyres

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205 / 55 R16

Spare Wheel & Tyre

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Tyres

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Four Wheel Steering

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Front Suspension

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Mc-Pherson Suspension And Stabiliser Bar

Rear Tyres

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205 / 55 R16

Steering

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Additional Steering Features

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Rear Suspension

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Twist Beam Axle

Rub-strips

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Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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Body Kit

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Sunroof / Moonroof

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Electrically Adjustable

Antenna

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Shark Fin Antenna

Body-coloured Bumpers

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Roof-mounted Antenna

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Child Safety Lock

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Central Locking

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Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

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Engine Immobiliser

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Second Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

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Rear Armrest

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Cup Holder

Driver Armrest

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Folding Rear Seat

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Flat

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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

Driver Seat Adjustment

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

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Ventilated Seat Type

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Cooled

Interiors

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Dual Tone

Headrests

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Front & Rear

Split Rear Seat

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60:40

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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Massage Seats

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Interior Colours

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Beige/Black

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

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Bench

Ventilated Seats

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Front Only

Seat Upholstery

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Leatherette

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

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Airbags

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

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

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Overspeed Warning

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1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Middle Head Rest

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NCAP Rating

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5 Star (Global NCAP)

Blind Spot Detection

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Dashcam

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Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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Child Seat Anchor Points

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Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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Lane Departure Prevention

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High-beam Assist

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Lane Departure Warning

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Seat Belt Warning

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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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Puncture Repair Kit

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ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Interior Door Handles Finish

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Silver

Power Windows

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Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles

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Silver

Scuff Plates

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Exterior Door Handles Finish

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Chrome

One Touch Down

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Driver

Rear Windshield Blind

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Optional

Side Window Blinds

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Optional

Rear Defogger

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Bootlid Opener

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Electric Tailgate Release

One Touch Up

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Driver

Adjustable ORVMs

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Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Exterior Door Handles

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Chrome

Rear Wiper

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Power Windows Position

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Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

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Door Pockets

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Front & Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

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Rain-sensing Wipers

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ORVM Colour

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Body Coloured

DVD Playback

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Integrated (in-dash) Music System

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GPS Navigation System

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AM/FM Radio

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AUX Compatibility

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Steering-mounted controls

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Voice Command

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Android Auto

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Wireless

Smart Connectivity

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

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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Speakers

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Apple CarPlay

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Wireless

USB Compatibility

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Bluetooth Compatibility

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Phone & Audio Streaming

Touchscreen Size

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10 inch

Head Unit Size

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Internal Hard Drive

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Infotainment Screen Size

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10 inch

Gesture Control

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Display

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Touch-screen Display

Wireless Charger

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iPod Compatibility

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Instrument Cluster

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Digital

Heads Up Display (HUD)

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Door Ajar Warning

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Low Fuel Level Warning

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Tachometer

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Digital

Distance to Empty

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Average Speed

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Gear Indicator

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Trip Meter

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2 Trips Electronic

Average Fuel Consumption

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Clock

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Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

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Instantaneous Consumption

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Instrument Cluster Screen Type

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Digital

Shift Indicator

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Adjustable Cluster Brightness

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Warranty (In Kilometres)

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100000

Warranty (In Years)

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Battery Warranty (In Years)

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Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Cooled Glovebox

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Cup Holders Position

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Front & Second Row

Sunglass Holder

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Driver Armrest Storage

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Cup Holders

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Front & Rear

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

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Automatic Climate Control

Cabin Boot Access

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Keyless Start/ Button Start

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Front AC

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Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Heater

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Parking Assist

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Reverse Camera

Electronic Parking Brake

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Air Purifier

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Anti-glare Mirrors

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Electronic - Internal Only

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

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Co-Driver

Rear AC

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Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Parking Sensors

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Rear

Steering Adjustment

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Manual Tilt & Telescopic

12V Power Outlets

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Air Conditioner

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Yes (Automatic Climate Control)

Third Row AC Zone

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Cruise Control

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Fog Lights

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Halogen

Ambient Interior Lighting

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Footwell Lamps

Cabin Lamps

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Front And Rear

Cornering Headlights

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Cabin Lamps Position

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Front And Rear

Ambient Interior Count

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Glovebox Lamp

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Light on Vanity Mirrors

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Taillights

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LED

Daytime Running Lights

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LED

Automatic Headlamps

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Headlights

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LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

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Reading Lamp

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Puddle Lamps

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Rear Reading Lamp

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Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

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Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Brake Assist (BA)

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Hill Hold Control

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Four-Wheel-Drive

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Ride Height Adjustment

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Differential Lock

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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

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Hill Descent Control

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Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

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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.

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