Hyundai I20 vs Volkswagen Virtus

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Hyundai i20

Hyundai I20

1.0 Turbo Petrol N-Line N8 DCT

11.64 lakh

Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Virtus

GT Plus Sport AT

19.20 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

998 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

DCT
DCT

Number of Gears

7
7

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

120 hp at 6000 rpm
150hp at 5000-6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

172 Nm at 1500 - 4000 rpm
250Nm at 1600-3500 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

20 kmpl
19.62 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
45 litres

User Reported Mileage

15.62 kmpl
17.63 kmpl

0-100kph

11.31 s
9.68 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.33 s
5.95 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.50 s
6.3 s

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
9.3 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
15.6 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

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

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Drums

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/55 R16
205/55 R16

Rear Tyre Size

195/55 R16
205/55 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Full Size

Turning Radius

–
5.05 m

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
4561 mm

Width

1775 mm
1752 mm

Height

1505 mm
1507 mm

Wheelbase

2580 mm
2651 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
4

Ground Clearance

–
179 mm

Kerb Weight

–
1260 kg

Boot Capacity

–
521-1050 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Trunk Light

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Cabin Boot Access

Electric Tailgate Release

Cooled Glovebox

Interior Lamps

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Cup Holders

Sunglass Holder

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Powered Tailgate

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Roof Grab Handles

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Door Pockets

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors
Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Single Pane
Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

12 Volt Port

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Glove Box

–

Cooled Storage

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Speed Assist System

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Side Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

High Beam Assist

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Heads Up Display

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Boot Open Warning

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Passenger Airbag

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

Manual
Auto

Parking Sensors

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

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

ORVM turn indicators

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

–

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Rub Strips

–

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Stop Lamp

–

LED DRLs

LED taillights

Cornering Headlights

LED fog lamps

Spoiler

–

LED headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Scuff Plates

–

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

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Seat Count

5
5

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Front USB port

Type C
–

Second Row USB port

Type C
–

Branded Music System

Bose

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

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Speakers

–
8

Connected Car Features

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Driving Analytics

–

Geo Fence

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Emergency Call Button

Find My Car

Service Reminder Via App

–

Alexa Compatibility

Phone App

–

Location Based Services

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Tow Away Alert

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

SOS Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•10w

Hi Autocar India, I’m planning to buy a new car under Rs 16 lakh for my family of five. My monthly usage is around 500km, mostly on highways. I’m currently considering: Hyundai i20 N Line, Hyundai Verna 1.5 MPI, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Virtus, and Skoda Slavia. I personally prefer low-slung cars over SUVs. My priorities are long-term reliability, family comfort, highway stability, good safety, reasonable maintenance costs, and overall ownership experience. Which one would you recommend for my requirements, especially for long-term ownership? Also, which engine and variant would be the best choice within my Rs 16 lakh budget? Thanks! I’d love to hear your expert recommendation.