Volkswagen Virtus vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Volkswagen Virtus and Volkswagen Golf GTI comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats) is priced at ₹15.11 Lakh, Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L TSI is priced at ₹50.91 Lakh.
Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats) comes with 999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L TSI comes with 1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Volkswagen Virtus vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison Overview

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

Volkswagen Virtus

₹ 15.11 Lakh

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

₹ 50.91 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

15.11 Lakh

50.91 Lakh

EMI

₹27,899

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹94,005

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.2

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NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Tank Capacity

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Doors

4 Doors

5 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Frunk Storage

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Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

—

No of Rows

2 Rows

Bootspace

521 litres

380 litres

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

114 Bhp @ 5000-5500 Rpm

261 Bhp @ 5250-6500 Rpm

Highway Mileage

—

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

178 Nm @ 1750-4500 Rpm

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AC Regular Charging

—

Range

—

Max Motor Performance

—

DC Fast Charging

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

—

Alternate Fuel

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Battery Charging

—

Driving Range

936 km

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Drivetrain

FWD

—

Battery

—

City Mileage

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

Regenerative Braking

Engine Type

1.0L TSI

2.0L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

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

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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5.9 seconds

Idle Start/Stop

Electric Motor

—

Mileage (ARAI)

20.8 kmpl

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

AC Fast Charging

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Engine

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

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

Top Speed

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250 kmph

Acceleration

—

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

178 Nm @ 1750-4500 Rpm

370 Nm @ 1600-4500 Rpm

Fuel Type

Petrol

Wheelbase

2651 mm

2627 mm

Ground Clearance

179 mm

136 mm

Length*Width*Height

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Height

1507 mm

1471 mm

Kerb Weight

1208 kg

1454 kg

Length

4561 mm

4289 mm

Width

1752 mm

1789 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

179 mm

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Minimum Turning Radius

5.05 metres

5.45 metres

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Disc

Front Tyres

205 / 55 R16

225 / 40 R18

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Tyres

—

Four Wheel Steering

—

Front Suspension

Mc-Pherson Suspension And Stabiliser Bar

Independent Suspension With McPherson Struct

Rear Tyres

205 / 55 R16

225 / 40 R18

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Steering

—

Spare Wheel

Steel

—

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

Additional Steering Features

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Rear Suspension

Twist Beam Axle

Independent Suspension By Four-link Axle

Rub-strips

—

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body Kit

—

Sunroof / Moonroof

Electrically Adjustable

Panoramic

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Roof Rails

—

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

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Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Driver Armrest

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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

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

Driver Seat Adjustment

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

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

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Ventilated Seat Type

Cooled

Heated

Interiors

Dual Tone

—

Headrests

Front & Rear

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Massage Seats

—

Interior Colours

Beige/Black

—

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Seat Upholstery

Leatherette

Fabric + Leatherette

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Airbags

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

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

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Global NCAP)

Not Tested

Blind Spot Detection

Dashcam

—

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

Lane Departure Prevention

—

High-beam Assist

Lane Departure Warning

—

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Seat Belt Warning

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Puncture Repair Kit

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

Chrome

Power Windows

Front & Rear

—

Interior Door Handles

Silver

—

Scuff Plates

—

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Body Coloured

One Touch Down

Driver

Rear Windshield Blind

Optional

—

Side Window Blinds

Optional

—

Rear Defogger

—

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

—

One Touch Up

Driver

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Exterior Door Handles

Chrome

—

Rear Wiper

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

All

Soft-close Door

—

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rain-sensing Wipers

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

—

DVD Playback

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

GPS Navigation System

AM/FM Radio

AUX Compatibility

Steering-mounted controls

Voice Command

Android Auto

Wireless

Wired + Wireless

Smart Connectivity

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

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Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Speakers

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Wired + Wireless

USB Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Touchscreen Size

10 inch

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Head Unit Size

—

Internal Hard Drive

Infotainment Screen Size

10 inch

12.9 inch

Gesture Control

—

Display

Touch-screen Display

—

Wireless Charger

iPod Compatibility

Subwoofer

—

Tweeters

—

Instrument Cluster

Digital

—

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Door Ajar Warning

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Digital

Distance to Empty

Average Speed

Gear Indicator

—

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

2 Trips

Average Fuel Consumption

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Instantaneous Consumption

—

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Shift Indicator

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

—

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

—

Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Cooled Glovebox

—

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

—

Sunglass Holder

—

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

—

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Cabin Boot Access

—

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Heater

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Air Purifier

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

—

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

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

Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear (with Visual Display)

Steering Adjustment

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

12V Power Outlets

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Climate Control)

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Third Row AC Zone

—

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Fog Lights

Halogen

LED

Ambient Interior Lighting

Footwell Lamps

Multi-colour

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

—

Cornering Headlights

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

—

Ambient Interior Count

—

Glovebox Lamp

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Taillights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Automatic Headlamps

Headlights

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Reading Lamp

—

Puddle Lamps

—

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

Brake Assist (BA)

—

Hill Hold Control

Four-Wheel-Drive

—

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Differential Lock

—

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Hill Descent Control

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Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

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.

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

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Volkswagen Virtus vs Volkswagen Golf GTI 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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