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Volkswagen Virtus Vs Volkswagen Vento – The Battle of Siblings

Volkswagen Virtus Vs Volkswagen Vento

The Virtus will boast of larger dimensions and additional equipment, what else it will get over Vento, we find out in this comparison.

Volkswagen’s upcoming mid-size sedan Virtus will be launched as a replacement for Vento in several overseas markets and there is a strong possibility that it could replace Vento in Indian market as well. The sedan will first launch in the Brazilian market next January followed by others. Coming in as a replacement for Vento, the Virtus will boast of larger dimensions and additional equipment, what else it will get over Vento, we find out in this comparison.

Volkswagen Virtus Vs Volkswagen Vento Price

Name of the Car Price (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Volkswagen Virtus Rs 10 lakh to Rs 15 lakh (expected)
Volkswagen Vento Rs 8.19 lakh to Rs 13.87 lakh

-The Volkswagen Vento range falls between Rs 8.19 lakh to Rs 13.87 lakh in India.

-Volkswagen’s upcoming mid-size sedan is set for launch in Brazil early next year in January.

-If Volkswagen decides to launch it in India, expect it to be priced between Rs 10 lakh to Rs 15 lakh.

Volkswagen Virtus India Rear

Volkswagen Virtus Vs Volkswagen Vento Specifications

Specifications Volkswagen Virtus Volkswagen Vento
Petrol Engines 1.4L and 1.2L 1.5L & 1.2L
Power (Bhp) 125 &103 104 & 104
Torque (Nm) 200& 175 153 & 175
Diesel 1.5L 1.5L
Power (Bhp) 108 108
Torque (Nm) 250 250
Transmission 6-speed MT & 7-speed DSG AT 5-speed MT & 7-speed DSG AT

Volkswagen Vento-

-The Volkswagen Vento is currently available with two petrol and one diesel engines.

-Transmission duties are carried out by a manual and automatic gearbox.

Volkswagen Virtus-

-Information regarding engine set up for the Virtus is yet not clear, though it is expected to receive 125bhp, 1.4-litre petrol and 108bhp and 1.5-litre oil burner.

-The 103bhp, 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol unit is likely to power the performance oriented version.

-The Virtus carline is likely to use the 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DSG AT unit.

Volkswagen Virtus Vs Volkswagen Vento Mileage

Model Name Petrol Mileage (Km/l) Diesel Mileage (km/l)
Volkswagen Virtus 16-18 19-22
Volkswagen Vento 18.19 21.5

-In terms of mileage, the petrol manual Vento delivers 16.09km/l opposed to the automatic unit that returns 18.19km/l.

-Diesel powered Vento with manual engine is rated at 20.64km/l and its automatic counterpart delivers slightly more at 21.5km/l.

Volkswagen Virtus Revealed Side

Volkswagen Virtus Vs Volkswagen Vento Dimensions

Dimensions Volkswagen Virtus Volkswagen Vento
Length (mm) 4,840 4,390
Breadth (mm) 1,751 1,699
Height (mm) 1,468 1,467
Wheelbase (mm) 2,650 2,553
Seating Capacity 5 5
Boot Space (Litres) 521 494

-The Virtus will be built on a new MQB-AO platform that will allow making proportional changes.

-Dimensionally, Virtus will be larger than the model it replaces. That said, it will be substantially longer and wider, through the difference in height will be minimal.

-As for the wheelbase, Virtus will sit on a longer wheelbase and offer 27L additional space for storing luggage against Vento.

Volkswagen Virtus Revealed Interior

Volkswagen Virtus Vs Volkswagen Vento Features 

Key Features Volkswagen Virtus Volkswagen Vento
Rear AC Vents Yes Yes
Touchscreen Infotainment system Yes Yes
Height adj. driver seat Yes Yes
Power-operated ORVMs Yes Yes
Bluetooth connectivity Yes Yes
Steering mounted audio & calling controls Yes Yes
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Yes Yes
Navigation system Yes Yes
Rear wiper & washer Yes Yes
Push start/stop Yes Yes

-Expect Virtus to pack in automatic climate control, rain sensing wipers and a bunch of other comfort bits.

-Additionally, there will be an 8.0-inch infotainment system with three ports, Mirror Link, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

-There will also be a 10.25-inch Active Info Display.

Volkswagen Virtus Vs Volkswagen Vento Safety Features

Key Features Volkswagen Virtus Volkswagen Vento
Dual front airbags Yes Yes
ABS with EBD Yes Yes
Rear parking camera Yes Yes
Rear Defogger Yes Yes
Speed sensing auto door lock Yes Yes
ISOFIX Yes Yes
Reverse parking sensor Yes Yes
Day/Night IRVM Yes Yes
All Disc brakes Not Known No
NCAP Rating NA 4-Star (Global NCAP 2014)

-In terms of safety, Virtus will receive equipment such as electronic stability control, Hydraulic brake assist, electronic differential lock, tire pressure monitoring etc.

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