Last Updated on: 25 Sep 2025
Volkswagen Virtus highlights
Mid size sedan of the year: Autocar Awards 2023
Volkswagen Virtus key specifications
Mileage 18.7 kmpl - 20.19 kmpl | Engine 999 cc - 1498 cc |
Fuel Type Petrol | Transmission Manual, Torque Converter Auto, Dual-Clutch Auto |
Body Style Sedan | Seats 5 |
Volkswagen Virtus specifications
VariantGT Plus Sport AT
Engine & Transmission
Fuel Type/ Propulsion | Petrol |
Engine Installation | Front |
Engine Displacement | 1498 cc |
Engine Type | 4 cyls, Turbocharged |
Max Engine Power | 150hp at 5000-6000 rpm |
Max Engine Torque | 250Nm at 1600-3500 rpm |
Drive Layout | Front-Wheel Drive |
Gearbox Type | Dual-Clutch Auto |
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 |
Official Fuel Economy | 19.62 kmpl |
Highway Fuel Economy as Tested | 15.6 kmpl |
City Fuel Economy as Tested | 9.3 kmpl |
Auto Start/Stop | Yes |
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 | Electro-Mechanical |
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 |
Height | 1507 mm |
Wheelbase | 2651 mm |
Doors | 4 |
Ground Clearance | 179 mm |
Kerb Weight | 1260 kg |
Boot Capacity | 521-1050 litres |
Volkswagen Virtus features
VariantGT Plus Sport AT
Comfort
| Power Windows | Front and Rear |
| Power Windows with One Touch-Down | Driver's Window Only |
| Power Windows with One Touch-Up | Driver's Window Only |
| Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust | |
| Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold | |
| Remote Locking |
Safety
| Crash Test Rating | 5 |
| Airbags | 6 |
| Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) | |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | |
| Brake Assist (BA) | |
| Electronic Parking Brake |
Exterior
| Body Coloured Bumpers | |
| Projector Headlamps | |
| Headlight Type | LED |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED |
| Front Fog Lamps |
Interior
| Speedometer | Digital |
| Tachometer | Digital |
| Trip Meter | |
| Average Fuel Consumption | |
| Average Speed | |
| Distance to Empty |
Entertainment
| Audio System | |
| CD Player | |
| USB Input | |
| AUX Input | |
| Bluetooth Audio Streaming | |
| Bluetooth Telephone Function |
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