Hyundai Creta vs Volkswagen Virtus

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Hyundai Creta

Hyundai Creta

Diesel King Knight AT

20.11 lakh

Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Virtus

GT Plus Sport AT

19.20 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1498 cc

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
150hp at 5000-6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
250Nm at 1600-3500 rpm

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
DCT

Number of Gears

6
7

Lockable Differential/s

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
45 litres

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Terrain Modes

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

19.1 kmpl
19.62 kmpl

Auto Start/Stop

User Reported Mileage

17.32 kmpl
17.63 kmpl

E20 Compatibility

–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
15.6 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
9.3 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
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Drums

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

4 Wheel Steer

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Wheel Size

18 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
205/55 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
205/55 R16

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Full Size

Turning Radius

–
5.05 m

Dimensions

Length

4330 mm
4561 mm

Width

1790 mm
1752 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Height

1635 mm
1507 mm

Wheelbase

2610 mm
2651 mm

Boot Capacity

433 litres
521-1050 litres

Doors

5
4

Ground Clearance

–
179 mm

Kerb Weight

–
1260 kg

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Door Pockets

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Cabin Boot Access

Comfort Headrest

–

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Acoustic Windshield

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Roof Grab Handles

Electric Tailgate Release

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Powered Tailgate

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Interior Lamps

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Trunk Light

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Sunglass Holder

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

Climate Control

2-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

12 Volt Port

–

Glove Box

–

Cooled Storage

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dual Tone Horn

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Driver Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

Seat Belt Warning

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Side Airbag

Dashcam

Curtain Airbag

Speed Assist System

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Passenger Airbag

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

High Beam Assist

Heads Up Display

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Video Recording

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Overspeed Warning

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Front Collision Avoidance

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

NCAP Rating

–
5

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED DRLs

Projector Headlamps

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

LED headlamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

LED fog lamps

LED taillights

Illuminated Logo

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

ORVM turn indicators

Puddle Lamps

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Stop Lamp

–

Spoiler

–

Connected LED

–

Cornering Headlights

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Scuff Plates

Rub Strips

–

Roof Rails

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Third Row Seats Split

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

Branded Music System

Bose

Front USB port

Type C
–

Inbuilt Music App

–

CD Player

Speakers

8
8

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
10-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wired
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wired
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Connected Car Features

Geo Fence

–

Alexa Compatibility

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Emergency Call Button

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Find My Car

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Summon Mode

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Smart Drive Information

–

Phone App

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Digital Key

–

SOS Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•12w

Hello Autocar team, I am planning to buy a new car, and I am very much confused between the VW Virtus GT and the Hyundai Creta Auto petrol. I am a proud owner of the Hyundai Creta 1.5 SX petrol 2023. But I feel I need a more punchy car. So, can you please clear my doubts on both of these cars?

Verified
•12w

If your goal is a stronger, more exciting drive than the 2023 Creta 1.5, you should opt for the Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus. It is a lower, lighter car with a strong turbo-petrol engine and a quick-shifting DSG gearbox. The Creta's turbo-petrol engine option may have a 10hp advantage on paper, but this one feels far stronger in practice. The steering also feels more direct, so on a fast road, the car goes where you point it with less delay. Coming from your current Hyundai Creta, you will immediately feel the extra shove in the mid-range and the sharper response. There are a couple of trade-offs. You will feel bumps a bit more than in your Creta, and though ground clearance is good, it's not as good as that of an SUV.So, for pure driving fun and a real step-up in how it pulls, go Virtus GT Plus DSG. Apart from everything else, it will also feel like a different car, while another Creta will feel too similar to your 2023 model. Do note, there is a facelift for the Vento coming later in the year, so if you can wait a few months, consider doing that.

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•29w

I currently drive a Kia Seltos HTE (base variant) and get around 8 to 9 kmpl in city conditions in Kolkata. Are there any hybrid options expected in the Seltos segment in the next 8 to 9 months? Will sedans like the Virtus or Verna get hybrid options? Are there plans for a Honda Elevate hybrid, MG Hector hybrid, or a Creta hybrid?

Verified
•29w

Unfortunately, there are no new hybrid midsize SUVs launching in the next 8-9 months; however, they will come later. The new Kia Seltos hybrid is coming, but not before late 2026 or early 2027, as Kia is working on localising the hybrid system to lower the price before the launch. The Honda Elevate will not receive a hybrid powertrain until its next generation, which is unlikely before 2028.The Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia could eventually get hybrid technology, but that too is still a few years away. The Hyundai Verna is unlikely to receive a hybrid even with its upcoming facelift. The MG Hector Hybrid is in limbo and was not launched with the recent update, which proved to be just a minor facelift.The Hyundai Creta will likely get a hybrid, but only when the next-generation model launches, likely around 2027. Tata and Mahindra are both said to be working on hybrid powertrains, but again, with launches only in the distant future.

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