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Maruti Ciaz vs Volkswagen Virtus Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Maruti Ciaz and Volkswagen Virtus comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Maruti Ciaz Zeta 1.5 AT is priced at ₹11.12 Lakh, Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats) is priced at ₹15.11 Lakh.
Maruti Ciaz Zeta 1.5 AT comes with 1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats) comes with 999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Maruti Ciaz vs Volkswagen Virtus Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsMaruti CiazVolkswagen Virtus
Engine Capacity1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power103 bhp @ 6000 rpm114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
TransmissionAutomatic (TC) - 4 GearsManual - 6 Gears
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
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Maruti Ciaz Zeta 1.5 AT
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11.12 Lakh

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Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats)
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15.11 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price
11.12 Lakh
15.11 Lakh
EMI
₹20,529

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹27,899

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating
4.2
4.2
NCAP Rating
4
5

Fuel Tank Capacity
43 litres
45 litres
Doors
4 Doors
4 Doors
Bootspace
510 litres
521 litres
Seating Capacity
5 Person
5 Person
Frunk Storage
No of Rows
2 Rows
2 Rows
Tank Capacity
CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
AC Fast Charging
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Alternate Fuel
Mileage (ARAI)
20.04 kmpl
20.8 kmpl
City Mileage
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
138 Nm @ 4400 Rpm
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 Rpm
Engine
1462 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
999 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Motor Performance
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed
Battery
Engine Type
K15 Smart Hybrid
1.0L TSI
Top Speed
Highway Mileage
Battery Charging
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Performance on Alternate Fuel
Electric Motor Assist
AC Regular Charging
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
103 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm
114 Bhp @ 5000-5500 Rpm
Range
Driving Range
862 km
936 km
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Electric Motor
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)
138 Nm @ 4400 Rpm
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 Rpm
DC Fast Charging
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Transmission
Automatic (TC) - 4 Gears
Manual - 6 Gears
Regenerative Braking
Idle Start/Stop
Acceleration

Kerb Weight
1065 kg
1208 kg
Height
1485 mm
1507 mm
Width
1730 mm
1752 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
179 mm
Ground Clearance (unladen)
170 mm
179 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2651 mm
Length
4490 mm
4561 mm
Length*Width*Height

Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Steering Type
Power Assisted (Electric)
Power Assisted (Electric)
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
Mc-Pherson Suspension And Stabiliser Bar
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Tyre Construction
Radial - Tubeless
Radial - Tubeless
Front Tyres
185 / 65 R15
205 / 55 R16
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 metres
5.05 metres
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Twist Beam Axle
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Four Wheel Steering
Rear Tyres
185 / 65 R15
205 / 55 R16
Spare Wheel & Tyre
Tyres
Steering
Additional Steering Features

Antenna
Yes (Roof-mounted)
Shark Fin Antenna
Roof-mounted Antenna
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body-coloured Bumpers
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electrically Adjustable
Rub-strips
Body Kit

Central Locking
Keyless
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)
6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Cup Holder
Driver Seat Adjustment
8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down)
6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Seat Upholstery
Fabric
Leatherette
Second Row Seat Adjustment
2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
Interior Colours
Beige And Black
Beige/Black
Ventilated Seat Type
Cooled
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Ventilated Seats
Front Only
Front Seatback Pockets
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
Driver Armrest
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Split Rear Seat
60:40
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Massage Seats

Lane Departure Prevention
Child Seat Anchor Points
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Lane Departure Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Blind Spot Detection
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Puncture Repair Kit
High-beam Assist
Airbags
2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
NCAP Rating
4 Star (ASEAN NCAP)
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Seat Belt Warning
Rear Middle Head Rest
Overspeed Warning
1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph
1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph
Dashcam

Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rain-sensing Wipers
One Touch Up
Driver
Driver
One Touch Down
Driver
Driver
Rear Windshield Blind
Manual
Optional
Exterior Door Handles Finish
Chrome
Chrome
Interior Door Handles
Chrome
Silver
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Both Sides
Scuff Plates
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Exterior Door Handles
Chrome
Chrome
Rear Defogger
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Wiper
Side Window Blinds
Optional
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Power Windows Position
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Interior Door Handles Finish
Chrome
Silver
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Soft-close Door

AUX Compatibility
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Touchscreen Size
7 inch
10 inch
USB Compatibility
Speakers
6
8
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
AM/FM Radio
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Infotainment Screen Size
7 inch
10 inch
Android Auto
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
Head Unit Size
Not Available
iPod Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger
DVD Playback
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Internal Hard Drive
Gesture Control

Door Ajar Warning
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Instantaneous Consumption
Average Fuel Consumption
Clock
Digital
Digital
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - Digital
Digital
Instrument Cluster Screen Type
Analogue - Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Distance to Empty
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips Electronic
Heads Up Display (HUD)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)
3
4
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000
100000

Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Cup Holders Position
Front & Second Row
Front & Second Row

Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Cabin Boot Access
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera
Reverse Camera
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver
Co-Driver
Cruise Control
Air Purifier
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Rear AC
Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
12V Power Outlets
2
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
Automatic Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Third Row AC Zone
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Electronic - Internal Only
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Electronic Parking Brake
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear

Automatic Headlamps
Taillights
LED
LED
Fog Lights
LED On Front
Halogen
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Rear Reading Lamp
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Ambient Interior Count
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps
Front And Rear
Front And Rear
Cabin Lamps Position
Front And Rear
Front And Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Footwell Lamps
Footwell Lamps
Headlights
LED Projector
LED
Reading Lamp
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Glovebox Lamp
Light on Vanity Mirrors

Hill Descent Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Differential Lock
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Hill Hold Control
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Four-Wheel-Drive
Ride Height Adjustment

Ciaz Comparison with similar cars

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Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

  • A genuine 5-seater sedan; gobbles up the family happily
  • Mild-hybrid tech on petrol ensures the wallet remains fat
  • You don’t really have to buy the top-spec for a premium experience

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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