Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Volkswagen Virtus Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Volkswagen Golf GTI and Volkswagen Virtus comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L TSI is priced at ₹50.91 Lakh, Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats) is priced at ₹15.11 Lakh.
Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L TSI comes with 1984 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.

Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Volkswagen Virtus Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Volkswagen Golf GTI	Volkswagen Virtus
Engine Capacity	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Volkswagen Golf GTI

₹ 50.91 Lakh

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Volkswagen Virtus

₹ 15.11 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

50.91 Lakh

15.11 Lakh

EMI

₹94,005

@ 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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Seating Capacity

5 Person

Bootspace

380 litres

521 litres

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

Doors

5 Doors

4 Doors

No of Rows

2 Rows

Tank Capacity

—

Frunk Storage

—

Idle Start/Stop

Fuel Type

Petrol

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

5.9 seconds

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Top Speed

250 kmph

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Mileage (ARAI)

—

20.8 kmpl

Engine Type

2.0L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)

1.0L TSI

Regenerative Braking

Electric Motor Assist

—

Battery

—

Transmission

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Manual - 6 Gears

Battery Charging

—

Max Motor Performance

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Acceleration

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

261 Bhp @ 5250-6500 Rpm

114 Bhp @ 5000-5500 Rpm

Engine

1984 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

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

AC Fast Charging

—

Driving Range

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936 km

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Range

—

Drivetrain

—

FWD

Electric Motor

—

DC Fast Charging

—

Alternate Fuel

City Mileage

—

Highway Mileage

—

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

370 Nm @ 1600-4500 Rpm

178 Nm @ 1750-4500 Rpm

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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178 Nm @ 1750-4500 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

—

Wheelbase

2627 mm

2651 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

179 mm

Length

4289 mm

4561 mm

Kerb Weight

1454 kg

1208 kg

Height

1471 mm

1507 mm

Length*Width*Height

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Ground Clearance

136 mm

179 mm

Width

1789 mm

1752 mm

Additional Steering Features

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

5.45 metres

5.05 metres

Wheels

Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Front Tyres

225 / 40 R18

205 / 55 R16

Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Suspension

Independent Suspension By Four-link Axle

Twist Beam Axle

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Drum

Rear Tyres

225 / 40 R18

205 / 55 R16

Tyres

—

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Spare Wheel

—

Steel

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Steering

—

Front Suspension

Independent Suspension With McPherson Struct

Mc-Pherson Suspension And Stabiliser Bar

Four Wheel Steering

—

Roof Rails

—

Body-coloured Bumpers

Rub-strips

—

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body Kit

—

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Electrically Adjustable

Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Interiors

—

Dual Tone

Seat Upholstery

Fabric + Leatherette

Leatherette

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Driver Seat Adjustment

12 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: 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 Armrest

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated

Cooled

Interior Colours

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Beige/Black

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

12 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back)

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

Headrests

Front & Rear

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Front Seatback Pockets

—

Massage Seats

—

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

—

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Airbags

7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)

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

Puncture Repair Kit

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

High-beam Assist

Seat Belt Warning

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

5 Star (Global NCAP)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Blind Spot Detection

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Child Seat Anchor Points

Dashcam

—

Lane Departure Prevention

—

Lane Departure Warning

—

One Touch Down

Driver

Power Windows Position

All

Front & Rear

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Rain-sensing Wipers

One Touch Up

Driver

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Chrome

Bootlid Opener

—

Electric Tailgate Release

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Defogger

—

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Scuff Plates

—

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Silver

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Power Windows

—

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles

—

Silver

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Optional

Side Window Blinds

—

Optional

Exterior Door Handles

—

Chrome

Soft-close Door

—

ORVM Colour

—

Body Coloured

AM/FM Radio

Infotainment Screen Size

12.9 inch

10 inch

Apple CarPlay

Wired + Wireless

Wireless

iPod Compatibility

Speakers

Voice Command

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Wireless Charger

USB Compatibility

Head Unit Size

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Steering-mounted controls

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Subwoofer

—

AUX Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Android Auto

Wired + Wireless

Wireless

Internal Hard Drive

Tweeters

—

DVD Playback

—

Smart Connectivity

—

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

Touchscreen Size

—

10 inch

Gesture Control

—

Display

—

Touch-screen Display

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Clock

Digital

Shift Indicator

Trip Meter

2 Trips

2 Trips Electronic

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

—

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

—

Instrument Cluster

—

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Kilometres)

—

100000

Cup Holders Position

—

Front & Second Row

Cooled Glovebox

—

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

—

Cup Holders

—

Front & Rear

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Automatic Climate Control

Steering Adjustment

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Air Purifier

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear (with Visual Display)

Rear

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

—

Co-Driver

Rear AC

Single Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Front AC

Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Third Row AC Zone

—

12V Power Outlets

Cabin Boot Access

—

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Heater

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Air Conditioner

—

Yes (Automatic Climate Control)

Cabin Lamps Position

—

Front And Rear

Reading Lamp

—

Taillights

LED

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Footwell Lamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Puddle Lamps

—

Cornering Headlights

Glovebox Lamp

—

Fog Lights

LED

Halogen

Automatic Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlights

LED

Cabin Lamps

—

Front And Rear

Ambient Interior Count

—

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Hill Hold Control

Brake Assist (BA)

—

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

Four-Wheel-Drive

—

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Differential Lock

—

Hill Descent Control

—

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Volkswagen Golf GTI

✓2.0L turbocharged engine with 262 hp
✓Improved infotainment responsiveness
✓Spacious interior with ample cargo space
✓Return of physical buttons on the steering wheel

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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Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Volkswagen Virtus Comparison

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Engine And Transmission

Dimensions And Weight

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Exterior

Locks And Security

Seats And Upholstery

Safety

Doors Windows Mirrors And Wipers

Entertainment Information And Communication

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Storage

Comfort And Convenience

Lighting

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