Volkswagen Virtus: What’s the Most Value for Money Variant?

The Volkswagen Virtus is a subcompact sedan manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen since 2018. It is based on the Polo Mk6 with an extended wheelbase and the same Volkswagen Group MQB A0 platform. The vehicle was introduced in India in 2022 to replace the Vento and uses the MQB A0 IN platform adapted for India. Let’s find out what variants does the Virtus have, and which one is the most value for money variant.

 

Volkswagen Virtus: Top Competitors

The top competitors for the Volkswagen Virtus include the Skoda Slavia, Honda City, Hyundai Verna, and the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz.

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Volkswagen Virtus Variants

The Volkswagen Virtus has 6 variants, which are listed below along with their prices (ex-showroom, Delhi):

Variant	Price
Virtus Comfortline	Rs 11.48 lakhs
Virtus Highline	Rs 13.38 lakhs
Virtus Highline AT	Rs 14.68 lakhs
Virtus Topline	Rs 14.90 lakhs
Virtus Topline AT	Rs 16.20 lakhs
Virtus GT Plus	Rs 18.57 lakhs

Volkswagen Virtus: Quick Review

Design and features: The Volkswagen Virtus has a sleek design that is both elegant and sporty. The car’s look has been likened to a Jetta, and its front features L-shaped LED strips that merge into the grille, a 3D Volkswagen logo, and smooth bonnet. The Virtus has a good stance and distinct lines across its body, which give it a muscular look.

Among its features, the Virtus has a sunroof, 10-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and an 8-inch virtual cockpit MID, wireless phone charging, ventilated seats, ambient lighting, rear AC vents, and two USB-C charging sockets at the rear.

Engine and performance: The Volkswagen Virtus comes with 2 engine types: 1.0L TSI with 6-speed each of manual and automatic transmission, and 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT and 7-speed DSG. The 1.0L engine produces 113.98 BHP of power and 178 Nm of torque, while the 1.5L engine produces 147.51 BHP of power and 250 Nm torque.

The throttle response is satisfactory, and the engine is tractable. The city driveability is good and the power delivery is linear. The mid-range and the top-end of the engine make their presence felt on the highway. The engine pulls cleanly beyond the 2,000 rpm mark, all the way till 5,500. Highway cruising is comfortable and the Virtus can do triple-digit speeds easily. All in all, the engine is fast and smooth.

Ride and handling: The Volkswagen Virtus offers a comfortable and smooth ride, thanks to its well-tuned suspension system and responsive handling. The car’s suspension is designed to absorb bumps and road imperfections. The car’s steering is also precise and well-weighted.

The Virtus’ body movement is well controlled, and its road manners are sorted. The straight-line stability is good and the car feels steady cruising at speeds of 100-120 km/h. Long road trips should be pretty comfortable in this sedan. The light front end makes it easy to tackle corners, although there is a bit of body roll. The ride feels compliant and even on bad roads, it doesn’t get uncomfortable. It gets better as the speed increases.

Comfort and space: The Volkswagen Virtus offers ample comfort and space, both for the driver and passengers. Starting with the front seats, the Virtus offers good headroom and legroom, allowing for a comfortable driving position. The seats are supportive, even during long journeys. The driver’s seat is adjustable, allowing for a custom fit.

In the rear, the Virtus offers plenty of legroom, even for taller passengers. The car’s roofline is gently sloping, which means that headroom is not compromised. One of the standout features of the Virtus is its spacious trunk, which offers up to 521 litres of cargo space.

Safety: The Volkswagen Virtus has safety features such as 6 airbags, ESC, ABS, multi-collision brake, brake disc wiping, tyre pressure deflation warning, hill hold control, and ISOFIX child seat anchors.

Mileage: The overall mileage of the Virtus ranges from 18.12 km/l to 19.4 km/l depending upon the variant.

Concluding remarks: The Volkswagen Virtus combines style, comfort, and performance in a well-rounded package. The car boasts a sporty yet elegant design, with an aerodynamic profile that enhances its looks and fuel efficiency. Besides being great in terms of performance, ride, and handling, the Virtus also has some impressive advanced safety features.

Volkswagen Virtus: Most Value for Money Variant

The most value for money (VFM) variant of the Volkswagen Virtus is the Virtus Highline, which is priced at Rs 13.38 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Most VFM Variant in Comparison with Base Variant

The base variant of the Volkswagen Virtus is the Virtus Comfortline, priced at Rs 11.48 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). As compared to the base variant, the most VFM variant has some additional features on offer. These are rear parking camera, cruise control, and fog lights as driver assistance features. The extra convenience features are climate control, glove box cooling, and push button start.

The Virtus Highline also has wireless charging, which the base variant lacks. Besides, the VFM variant’s exterior has 16-inch alloy wheels as against steel wheels in the base variant.

Most VFM Variant in Comparison with Top-end Variant

The top-end variant of the Volkswagen Virtus is the Virtus GT Plus, priced at Rs 18.57 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The Virtus GT Plus has some extra features as compared to the Virtus Highline. In terms of safety, the top-end variant has 6 airbags (including knee/curtain airbags), as against 2 in the VFM variant.

For driver assistance, the top-end variant has hill hold assist as the additional feature. In terms of convenience, the Virtus GT Plus has a sunroof as an added feature.

The top-end variant has synthetic leather upholstery as against cloth upholstery in the VFM variant. In gadgets, the top-end has a 10.09-inch LCD touchscreen in place of a 7-inch LCD touchscreen in the VFM variant. However, it only has 6 speakers for its OEM audio system whereas the VFM variant has 8 speakers.

Key Take-outs from the Comparative Analysis of the Base, VFM, and Top-end Variants

The base variant of the Volkswagen Virtus does not offer as many features as the most value for money variant. The top-end variant, on the other hand, has a handful of extra features over the most VFM, but there’s a huge price difference between the two.

In the end, the most value for money variant of the Volkswagen Virtus, the Virtus Highline, comes with some key features that are missing in the base variant. But apart from the sunroof, and a couple of extra features, it has the same benefits that the top-end variant offers, that too at a lower cost.

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