The Volkswagen Virtus is slightly more expensive when compared to the Skoda Slavia.
Volkswagen launched the new Virtus sedan in India at a starting price of Rs 11.21 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The top-spec, 1.5L TSI GT variant, is priced at 17.91 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). While the bookings for the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus are already underway, here are the top 5 things you should know about this new sedan in India.
Volkswagen Virtus Price List And Variants
The Volkswagen Virtus price in India starts from Rs 11.21 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The automatic iterations of the sedan are priced from Rs 14.27 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The 1.5L TSI engine is only available in a single trim option that is priced from Rs 17.91 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). A detailed price list is given below in the table:
| 1.0L TSI MT | 1.0L TSI AT | 1.5L TSI DSG | |
| Comfortline | Rs 11.21 lakh | – | – |
| Highline | Rs 12.97 lakh | Rs 14.27 lakh | – |
| Topline | Rs 14.41 lakh | Rs 15.71 lakh | |
| GT | – | – | Rs 17.91 lakh |
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Volkswagen Virtus Design And Dimensions
Unlike the Skoda Slavia, the Volkswagen Virtus boasts a more elegant and mature exterior design that should appeal to a wider range of buyers in the market. While the dimensions are similar to the Slavia, the styling cues will surely remind you of the Volkswagen Jetta. Having said this, the Virtus is available with R-16 machine-finished alloy wheels that complement the overall character of this sedan.
| Volkswagen Virtus | Skoda Slavia | Honda City | Hyundai Verna | |
| Length | 4561mm | 4541mm | 4549mm | 4490mm |
| Width | 1752mm | 1752mm | 1748mm | 1730mm |
| Height | 1507mm | 1507mm | 1489mm | 1485mm |
| Wheelbase | 2651mm | 2651mm | 2600mm | 2650mm |
| Boot Space | 521L | 521L | 506L | 510L |
| Tyre Size | 16-inch | 16-inch | 16-inch | 16-inch |
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Engine and Gearbox
The newly introduced 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is available with two engine options:
- 1.0L TSI, Three-Cylinder– 115hp/175Nm
- 1.5L TSI, Four-Cylinder– 150hp/250Nm
Three gearbox options are on offer with this new sedan in India:
- 6-Speed Manual (1.0L TSI)
- 6-Speed Torque Converter (1.0L TSI)
- 7-Speed DCT (1.5L TSI)
A detailed Volkswagen Virtus Vs Skoda Slavia Vs Honda City Vs Hyundai Verna spec comparison is given below in the table:
| Volkswagen Virtus | Skoda Slavia | Honda City | Hyundai Verna | |
| Type | -1.0L TSI Turbo Petrol -1.5L TSI Turbo Petrol | -1.0L TSI Turbo Petrol -1.5L TSI Turbo Petrol | -1.5L NA Petrol -1.5L NA Hybrid | -1.5L NA Petrol -1.0L Turbo Petrol |
| Power | -115hp -150hp | -115hp -150hp | -121hp -126hp | -115hp -120hp |
| Torque | -175Nm -250Nm | -175Nm -250Nm | -145Nm -253Nm | -144Nm -172Nm |
| Gearbox | -6 Speed Manual/TC -7 Speed DCT | – 6 Speed Manual/TC -7 Speed DCT | -6 Speed Manual/7 Step CVT -eCVT | -6 Speed Manual/8 Step CVT -7 Speed DCT |
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Interiors And Features
The Volkswagen Virtus is one of the most feature-loaded sedans in the segment and is offered with a long list of features. The cabin too not only looks great but also boasts impressive quality levels and fit-finish levels. Mentioned below are some of the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus features that you should check out:
- Wireless Mobile Charger
- Automatic Climate Control
- Aluminium Pedals
- 10-inch Touchscreen-Infotainment System
- 8-inch Instrument Console
- Connected Car Tech
- Ventilated Seats
- Sunroof
- Cooled Glovebox
- Auto Headlamps And Wipers
- Six Airbags
- Hill-Hold COntrol
- ESC
- Tyre Pressure Monitor
- 60:40 Split-Rear Seats
- Steering Mounted Controls
- Cruise Control
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2022 Volkswagen Virtus Warranty And Service Package
Volkswagen is offering a 4-year/1,00,000km standard warranty for the Virtus. The warranty period can be further extended up to 7-year/1,50,000km for only INR11,525 only. The brand is also offering different service packages for Virtus.
2022 Volkswagen Virtus Service Packages:
- INR 20,388 for 1.0L TSI
- INR 22,881 for the 1.5L TSI
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