McLaren GT vs Volkswagen Virtus Comparison
Carbike360 comprehensive McLaren GT and Volkswagen Virtus comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
McLaren GT Coupe is priced at ₹3.52 Cr, Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats) is priced at ₹15.16 Lakh.
McLaren GT Coupe comes with 3994 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 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.
McLaren GT vs Volkswagen Virtus Comparison Overview
| Key Highlights | McLaren GT | Volkswagen Virtus |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Capacity | 3994 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
| Power | 612 bhp @ 7500 rpm | 114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm |
| Transmission | Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | Manual - 6 Gears |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
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Ex-Showroom Price
3.52 Cr
15.16 Lakh
EMI
₹6,49,764
@ 8.5% for 5 years
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₹27,991
@ 8.5% for 5 years
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User Rating
4.2
4.2
NCAP Rating
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5
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 litres
45 litres
Doors
2 Doors
4 Doors
Bootspace
420 litres
521 litres
Seating Capacity
2 Person
5 Person
Frunk Storage
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—
No of Rows
1 Rows
2 Rows
Tank Capacity
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—
CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)
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—
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
3.2 seconds
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AC Fast Charging
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—
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Alternate Fuel
Mileage (ARAI)
7 kmpl
20.8 kmpl
City Mileage
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—
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
630 Nm @ 5500 Rpm
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 Rpm
Engine
3994 Cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
999 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Motor Performance
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Emission Standard
BS 6
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Twin Turbo
Turbocharged
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed
3.2 seconds
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Battery
—
—
Engine Type
M840TE 4.0L
1.0L TSI
Top Speed
326 kmph
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Highway Mileage
—
—
Battery Charging
—
—
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
Performance on Alternate Fuel
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—
Electric Motor Assist
—
—
AC Regular Charging
—
—
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
612 Bhp @ 7500 Rpm
114 Bhp @ 5000-5500 Rpm
Range
—
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Driving Range
504 km
936 km
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Electric Motor
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—
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)
630 Nm @ 5500 Rpm
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 Rpm
DC Fast Charging
—
—
Pure Electric Driving Mode
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Transmission
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Manual - 6 Gears
Regenerative Braking
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Idle Start/Stop
—
Acceleration
—
—
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1208 kg
Height
1213 mm
1507 mm
Width
2045 mm
1752 mm
Ground Clearance
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179 mm
Ground Clearance (unladen)
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179 mm
Wheelbase
2675 mm
2651 mm
Length
4683 mm
4561 mm
Length*Width*Height
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—
Spare Wheel
Steel
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Steering Type
Power Assisted (Electric)
Power Assisted (Electric)
Front Suspension
Independent Adaptive Dampers With Proactive Damping Control,
Mc-Pherson Suspension And Stabiliser Bar
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Tyre Construction
Radial - Tubeless
Radial - Tubeless
Front Tyres
225 / 35 R20
205 / 55 R16
Minimum Turning Radius
6.05 metres
5.05 metres
Rear Suspension
Independent Adaptive Dampers With Proactive Damping Control,
Twist Beam Axle
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Four Wheel Steering
Rear Tyres
225 / 35 R20
205 / 55 R16
Spare Wheel & Tyre
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—
Tyres
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—
Steering
—
—
Additional Steering Features
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—
Antenna
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Shark Fin Antenna
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electrically Adjustable
Rub-strips
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Roof-mounted Antenna
—
Central Locking
Keyless
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back)
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
4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back)
6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
Seat Upholstery
Leather
Leatherette
Interior Colours
Tortora / Black, Charcoal / Black, Carta Da Zucchero / Black, Blu Medio / Black, Blu Sterling / Black, Nero / Black, Terra Bruciata / Black, Iroko / Black, Cioccolato / Black, Bordeaux / Black, Rosso Ferrari / Black, Cuoio / Black, Beige Tradizione / Black, Sabbia / Black, Crema / Black
Beige/Black
Front Seatback Pockets
Ventilated Seat Type
Cooled
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Ventilated Seats
Front Only
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Massage Seats
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Headrests
Front
Front & Rear
Second Row Seat Adjustment
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2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
Rear Armrest
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Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat
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Flat
Split Rear Seat
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60:40
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
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2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
Rear Passenger Seat Type
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Bench
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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
4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Seat Belt Warning
Overspeed Warning
1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph
1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph
Rear Middle Head Rest
—
Dashcam
—
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
—
Child Seat Anchor Points
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Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
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Lane Departure Prevention
—
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Interior Door Handles
Chrome
Silver
One Touch Up
Front
Driver
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Both Sides
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One Touch Down
Front
Driver
Scuff Plates
Optional
Door Pockets
Front
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Interior Door Handles Finish
Chrome
Silver
Rain-sensing Wipers
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Chrome
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Exterior Door Handles Finish
Body Coloured
Chrome
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Power Windows Position
Front Only
Front & Rear
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
Internal With Remote
Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind
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Optional
Side Window Blinds
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Optional
Rear Wiper
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Soft-close Door
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—
AUX Compatibility
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
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
LCD Display
Touch-screen Display
Infotainment Screen Size
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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
—
Touchscreen Size
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10 inch
Internal Hard Drive
—
Gesture Control
—
Door Ajar Warning
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Dynamic
Instantaneous Consumption
Average Fuel Consumption
Clock
Digital
Digital
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
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
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)
3
4
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
100000
Battery Warranty (In Years)
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Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Cup Holders Position
Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Cup Holders
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Front & Rear
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera With Guidance
Reverse Camera
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Co-Driver
Cruise Control
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Heater
12V Power Outlets
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
Automatic Climate Control
Third Row AC Zone
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—
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - All
Electronic - Internal Only
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Electronic Parking Brake
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Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Cabin Boot Access
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Air Purifier
—
Rear AC
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Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights
LED
LED
Fog Lights
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Halogen
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Glovebox Lamp
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps
Front
Front And Rear
Cabin Lamps Position
Front
Front And Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Footwell Lamps
Headlights
LED Projector
LED
Cornering Headlights
Active
Headlight Height Adjuster
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Driver & Co-Driver
Ambient Interior Count
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—
Reading Lamp
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Rear Reading Lamp
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Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Hill Hold Control
Ride Height Adjustment
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive
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Differential Lock
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Hill Descent Control
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Pros And Cons
McLaren GT
- ✓Great Acceleration
- ✓Superb Ride Quality & Handling
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.





