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- Wild Cherry Red
- Star Dust Blue
- Pure White
- Carbon Grey
Swatches are indicative.
Volkswagen Car
Volkswagen Virtus
The 521-litre statement of intent: a five-star turbo sedan for buyers who do their homework in km/h, not kmpl.
On sale ₹11.44 lakh – ₹19.19 lakh Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Price
- ₹11.44 lakh – ₹19.19 lakh
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Mileage
- 17 kmpl
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Power
- 115 bhp
- Torque
- 178 Nm
- Top speed
- 195 kmph
- Kerb weight
- 1245 kg
- Height
- 1472 mm
- Ground clearance
- 179 mm
- Seats
- 5
- Boot space
- 521 L
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Gearbox
- Manual / Automatic
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹11.44 lakh - ₹19.19 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched March 2025
Range spread ₹11.44 lakh – ₹19.19 lakh
Volkswagen Virtus variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| Trendline MT petrol manual Six airbags · ESC standard | ₹11.44 lakh |
| Comfortline MT petrol manual Touchscreen infotainment · Alloy wheels | ₹13.5 lakh |
| Highline MT petrol manual Sunroof · Digital cockpit | ₹15.5 lakh |
| Highline AT petrol automatic Six-speed automatic · Cruise control | ₹17 lakh |
| GT AT petrol automatic Sport styling pack · Ventilated seats · Top of the estimated ladder | ₹19.19 lakh |
Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates — not official or live quotations. Confirm current prices with the manufacturer and a dealer.
Mileage and fuel use
Published mileage
17 km/l
Fuel economy varies with traffic, speed, load, road conditions and maintenance. A published figure is not a promise of real-world consumption.
Performance and powertrain
Engine
999 cc · 3 cylinders
- Maximum power
- 115 bhp at 5500 rpm
- Maximum torque
- 178 Nm at 1750-4500 rpm
- Top speed
- 195 km/h
Specifications
Engine and performance
| Engine | 999 cc, 3-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Max power | 115 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| Max torque | 178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm |
| Mileage | 17 kmpl |
| Top speed | 195 kmph |
| Gearbox | Manual / Automatic |
Chassis and safety
| Kerb weight | 1245 kg |
|---|---|
| Seat capacity | 5 persons |
| Boot space | 521 litres |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut front, torsion beam rear |
| Brakes | Ventilated discs front and rear |
| Tyres | 195/55 R16 |
| Safety equipment | Five-star GNCAP adult, six airbags, ESC standard |
Dimensions
| Length | 4561 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1750 mm |
| Height | 1472 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2651 mm |
| Ground clearance | 179 mm |
Figures without a named source document are unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates, not official specifications. Confirm current numbers with the manufacturer.
What to know about the Virtus
The Virtus is the sedan that its buyers keep for nine years, and the reason is written into the sheet metal: a five-star GNCAP structure, six airbags and electronic stability control as standard equipment rather than a top-trim reward, and 521 litres of boot — the largest among the cars in this catalogue — behind a rear seat that is wide enough for three and shaped for two. It is the car for the reader who reads the crash report before the features list.
The 1.0-litre TSI three-cylinder turbo, with 115 bhp and 178 Nm across a broad plateau, is a genuinely good small engine: strong off the line, unhurried at 120 km/h in sixth, and capable of the kind of overtaking on a two-lane road that makes diesel drivers check their mirrors. The chassis matches it; the steering has weight, the ride soaks up expansion joints, and at a steady highway pace the Virtus is one of the most relaxing places under ₹20 lakh in this listing to spend a Sunday.
The cons are the price of the engineering. Even the sensible 1.0 asks for premium maintenance as it ages, the city mileage is the number nobody quotes at dinner parties, and the interior — while solid as a tool chest — is drawn from a parts bin the marque has used since this segment’s last war. The ladder climbs steeply, too: a well-specified automatic sits well past ₹18 lakh in this estimated range, squarely in compact-SUV money the market no longer wants to spend on a sedan. The Virtus will not convert anyone who wants a crossover. It is for the buyer who already owns the argument.
- 521-litre boot, the largest car trunk listed here
- Five-star GNCAP adult with six airbags standard
- 1.0 TSI: 115 bhp, 178 Nm, 195 km/h top speed
Features
Convenience
- Cruise control
- Rear AC vents with separate dial
- Keyless entry and start
- Rear parking camera
Interior
- 10-inch touchscreen
- Digital cockpit option
- Ventilated sunroof
- Soft-touch upper dash with ambient lighting
Safety
- Six airbags standard
- Electronic stability control standard
- ABS with brake assist
- ISOFIX child-seat anchors
Pros and cons
What we like
- Crash protection and boot space lead the segment
- Chassis composure at highway speed is unmatched here
- Equipment floor is high on every variant
What we would change
- City economy is the listing’s honest asterisk
- Cabin design lags the outside world
- Automatic trims push into SUV-priced territory
Our review
Our verdict
4.1/5
Overall score across 7 rated dimensions
MotoSutra editorial rating: 4.1 out of 5
Lowest rated
Efficiency
3.8/5
Mileage / range & running costs
- Performance Power, acceleration & driving dynamics 4.0/5 Very strong
- Features Tech, convenience & equipment 4.0/5 Very strong
- Design Looks, presence & styling 4.0/5 Very strong
- Safety Build quality, safety features & ratings 4.8/5 Excellent
- Interior Space, materials & practicality 4.2/5 Very strong
- Efficiency Mileage / range & running costs 3.8/5 Good
- Comfort Ride quality & long-drive comfort 4.3/5 Very strong
The Virtus is the last car in India selling a complete logical argument for the sedan, and the logic is worth respecting: five stars, 521 litres, the best highway ride at this money, and equipment standards the showier rivals phase out at mid-trim. What it asks in return is real — a city fuel bill, a dated cabin, and a price ladder that meets SUV money before it meets SUV practicality. The GT automatic buyer is buying conviction at ₹19.19 lakh; the Highline MT at ₹15.50 lakh is buying the same engineering at the sane price.
MotoSutra editorial rating on a 5-point scale. Rated across 7 dimensions; unscored dimensions are omitted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Volkswagen Virtus price?
MotoSutra’s unverified catalogue lists the Virtus from ₹11.44 lakh to ₹19.19 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, with the GT automatic at the top of the ladder.
How much boot space does the Virtus have?
521 litres, the largest boot among the cars in this catalogue — it takes a full family trip’s luggage with the rear bench in use.
Is the Virtus safe?
The structure carries a five-star GNCAP adult score in this listing, and six airbags with electronic stability control are standard equipment on every variant.
What mileage does the TSI engine give?
The claimed figure is 17 kmpl. MotoSutra’s estimate is direct: expect 10-12 kmpl in city traffic and 14-16 kmpl on an expressway, which is where the car wants to live.
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