Maruti Dzire vs Volkswagen Virtus Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Maruti Dzire and Volkswagen Virtus comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Maruti Dzire LXi is priced at ₹6.26 Lakh, Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats) is priced at ₹15.11 Lakh.
Maruti Dzire LXi comes with 1197 cc, 3 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 Dzire vs Volkswagen Virtus Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Maruti Dzire	Volkswagen Virtus
Engine Capacity	1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	80 bhp @ 5700 rpm	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Maruti Dzire

₹ 6.26 Lakh

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Volkswagen Virtus

₹ 15.11 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

6.26 Lakh

15.11 Lakh

EMI

₹11,559

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹27,899

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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4.2

NCAP Rating

Colors

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Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres

45 litres

Doors

4 Doors

Bootspace

382 litres

521 litres

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Tank Capacity

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CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

—

AC Fast Charging

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Alternate Fuel

Mileage (ARAI)

24.79 kmpl

20.8 kmpl

City Mileage

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

111.7 Nm

178 Nm @ 1750-4500 Rpm

Engine

1197 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

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

Max Motor Performance

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Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

—

Battery

—

Engine Type

Z12E

1.0L TSI

Top Speed

—

Highway Mileage

—

Battery Charging

—

Drivetrain

FWD

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

80 Bhp @ 5700 Rpm

114 Bhp @ 5000-5500 Rpm

Range

—

Driving Range

917 km

936 km

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Electric Motor

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

111.7 Nm

178 Nm @ 1750-4500 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Manual - 6 Gears

Regenerative Braking

—

Idle Start/Stop

—

Acceleration

—

Kerb Weight

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1208 kg

Height

1525 mm

1507 mm

Width

1735 mm

1752 mm

Ground Clearance

163 mm

179 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

163 mm

179 mm

Wheelbase

2450 mm

2651 mm

Length

3995 mm

4561 mm

Length*Width*Height

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Spare Wheel

Steel

Wheels

Steel Rims

Alloy Wheels

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Front Suspension

Mac Pherson Strut

Mc-Pherson Suspension And Stabiliser Bar

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Tyres

165 / 80 R14

205 / 55 R16

Minimum Turning Radius

4.8 metres

5.05 metres

Rear Suspension

Torsion Beam

Twist Beam Axle

Front Brake Type

Disc

Four Wheel Steering

—

Rear Tyres

165 / 80 R14

205 / 55 R16

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Tyres

—

Steering

—

Additional Steering Features

—

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body-coloured Bumpers

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Electrically Adjustable

Rub-strips

—

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

—

Body Kit

—

Central Locking

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

Driver 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)

Folding Rear Seat

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Flat

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

—

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Interior Colours

Black & Beige

Beige/Black

Ventilated Seat Type

Cooled

Interiors

Dual Tone

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Front Seatback Pockets

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

—

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Driver Armrest

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Split Rear Seat

—

60:40

Headrests

Front & Rear

Massage Seats

—

Lane Departure Prevention

Child Seat Anchor Points

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Puncture Repair Kit

High-beam Assist

Airbags

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

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Global NCAP)

Seat Belt Warning

Rear Middle Head Rest

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Blind Spot Detection

—

Dashcam

—

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rain-sensing Wipers

One Touch Up

Driver

One Touch Down

Driver

Rear Windshield Blind

Optional

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

Chrome

Interior Door Handles

Painted

Silver

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Scuff Plates

Adjustable ORVMs

Internally Adjustable

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Chrome

Rear Defogger

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Side Window Blinds

Optional

Power Windows

Front & Rear

ORVM Colour

Black

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles Finish

Painted

Silver

Bootlid Opener

Internal

Electric Tailgate Release

Soft-close Door

—

AUX Compatibility

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Touchscreen Size

—

10 inch

USB Compatibility

Speakers

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Display

Touch-screen Display

Infotainment Screen Size

—

10 inch

Android Auto

Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Steering-mounted controls

Voice Command

Head Unit Size

iPod Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Wireless Charger

DVD Playback

—

Smart Connectivity

—

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

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Internal Hard Drive

—

Gesture Control

—

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Instantaneous Consumption

Average Fuel Consumption

Clock

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

Heads Up Display (HUD)

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

Cruise Control

Air Purifier

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Yes (Automatic Climate Control)

Rear AC

—

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Heater

12V Power Outlets

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Automatic Climate Control

Third Row AC Zone

—

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Electronic Parking Brake

Parking Sensors

Rear

Automatic Headlamps

Taillights

LED

Fog Lights

Halogen

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Rear Reading Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cabin Lamps

Centre

Front And Rear

Cabin Lamps Position

Centre

Front And Rear

Ambient Interior Lighting

Footwell Lamps

Headlights

Halogen Projector

LED

Reading Lamp

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Height Adjuster

Ambient Interior Count

—

Glovebox Lamp

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Puddle Lamps

—

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

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

—

Differential Lock

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

✓5-star safety rating at the GNCAP.
✓Smart-looking interior with a nice dashboard & fine ergonomics.
✓Manual transmission with short throws is very slick, and delightful to drive.
✓Availability in automatic transmission and also option within CNG fuel type gives ample variations.
✓A 3-cylinder engine yet fuel-efficient.