Last Updated on: 03 Jun 2026
Volkswagen Virtus highlights
Volkswagen Virtus key specifications
The Volkswagen Virtus specifications include a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 115hp and 178Nm, and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 150hp and 250Nm. The 1.0 TSI engine is available with manual and automatic gearbox options, while the 1.5 TSI gets a DCT only.
Volkswagen Virtus dimensions are 4,561mm x 1,752mm x 1,507mm (length x width x height). Volkswagen Virtus ground clearance is 179mm. Volkswagen Virtus seating capacity is 5 passengers.
Here are the wheel sizes of all the Volkswagen Virtus variants:
- Comfortline: 205/55 R16 steel
- Highline: 205/55 R16 alloy
- Highline Plus: 205/55 R16 alloy
- GT Line: 205/55 R16 black alloy
- Topline: 205/55 R16 alloy
- GT Plus Chrome: 205/55 R16 alloy
- GT Plus Sport: 205/55 R16 black alloy
Mileage 18.7 kmpl - 20.19 kmpl | Engine 999 cc - 1498 cc |
Fuel Type Petrol | Transmission Manual, Torque Converter, DCT |
Body Style Sedan | Seats 5 |
Volkswagen Virtus specifications
Engine & Transmission
Fuel Type/ Propulsion | Petrol |
Pure Electric Driving Mode | No |
Engine Installation | Front |
Number of Cylinders | 4 |
Engine Displacement | 1498 cc |
Engine Type | Turbocharged |
Max Engine Power | 150hp at 5000-6000 rpm |
Max Engine Torque | 250Nm at 1600-3500 rpm |
Drive Layout | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox Type | DCT |
Number of Gears | 7 |
Lockable Differential/s | Yes |
Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox | No |
Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox | Yes |
Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox | Yes |
Fuel & Performance
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 litres |
E20 Compatibility | Yes |
Official Fuel Economy | 19.62 kmpl |
Highway Fuel Economy as Tested | 15.6 kmpl |
City Fuel Economy as Tested | 9.3 kmpl |
Fuel Supply System | Direct Injection |
Emission Standard | Bharat Stage VI |
Auto Start/Stop | Yes |
User Reported Mileage | 17.63 kmpl |
0-100kph | 9.68 s |
20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown) | 5.95 s |
40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown) | 6.3 s |
Suspension & Steering
Front Brakes | Discs |
Rear Brakes | Drums |
Type of Power Assist | Electric |
4 Wheel Steer | No |
Steering Adjust | Tilt and Telescopic |
Steering Adjust type | Manual |
Turning Radius | 5.05 m |
Front Suspension Type | Independent, MacPherson Strut |
Front Springs | Coil Springs |
Rear Suspension Type | Non-independent, Torsion Beam |
Rear Springs | Coil Springs |
Damper Control | No |
Ride Height Adjust | No |
Wheels | Alloys |
Wheel Size | 16 inches |
Front Tyre Size | 205/55 R16 |
Rear Tyre Size | 205/55 R16 |
Spare Wheel | Full Size |
Dimensions
Length | 4561 mm |
Width | 1752 mm |
Chassis Type | Monocoque |
Height | 1507 mm |
Wheelbase | 2651 mm |
Ground Clearance | 179 mm |
Doors | 4 |
Kerb Weight | 1260 kg |
Boot Capacity | 521-1050 litres |
Volkswagen Virtus features
Comfort
| Power Windows | Front and Rear |
| 12 Volt Port | |
| Cabin Boot Access | |
| Door Pockets | |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Fully Digital |
| Bottle Holder in Doors |
Safety
| Crash Test Rating | 5 |
| Driver Airbag | |
| Door Ajar Warning | |
| Lane Departure Avoidance | |
| Day Night Interior Mirror | Automatic |
| Dashcam |
Exterior
| Body Coloured Bumpers | |
| Cornering Headlights | |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | |
| ORVM turn indicators | |
| Scuff Plates | |
| Antenna | Shark Fin |
Interior
| Speedometer | Digital |
| Tachometer | Digital |
| Trip Meter | |
| Average Fuel Consumption | |
| Average Speed | |
| Distance to Empty |
Entertainment
| Audio System | |
| CD Player | |
| Speakers | 8 |
| Branded Music System | |
| USB Input | |
| AUX Input |
Connected Car Features
| Alexa Compatibility | |
| Over the air (OTA) updates | |
| Find My Car | |
| Emergency Call Button | |
| Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App | |
| Remote AC On / Off via App |
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Volkswagen Virtus FAQs
The Virtus is offered only with 115hp 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbo-petrol and 150hp 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol engines. These are quite competitive by segment standards.
In terms of overall dimensions, the Virtus slots between its rivals. It's longer overall than the Slavia, but shorter than the City and Verna. However, the Virtus is the tallest midsize sedan, and has the highest ground clearance too.
















