Skoda Slavia vs Volkswagen Virtus

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Skoda Slavia

Skoda Slavia

Monte Carlo DSG

18.84 lakh

Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Virtus

GT Plus Sport AT

19.20 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

DCT
DCT

Number of Gears

7
7

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

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

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm
250Nm at 1600-3500 rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

18.79 kmpl
19.62 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
45 litres

Auto Start/Stop

–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
9.3 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
15.6 kmpl

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 Suspension Type

McPherson strut with stabiliser bar
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Twist Beam Axle
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drums

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55/R16
205/55 R16

Rear Tyre Size

205/55/R16
205/55 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

4 Wheel Steer

–

Turning Radius

–
5.05 m

Spare Wheel

–
Full Size

Dimensions

Length

4552 mm
4561 mm

Width

1752 mm
1752 mm

Height

1507 mm
1507 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2651 mm

Ground Clearance

145 mm
179 mm

Kerb Weight

1269 - 1271 kg
1260 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

521 - 1050 litres
521-1050 litres

Doors

4
4

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Rear AC Vents

Ambient Lighting

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Sunroof

Single Pane
Single Pane

Cruise Control

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Trunk Light

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Glove Box

Interior Lamps

Bottle Holder in Doors

Cup Holders

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Cooled Glovebox

Driver Armrest Storage

Front Seatback Pockets

UV Cut Glass

–

12 Volt Port

Cabin Boot Access

–

Door Pockets

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Cooled Storage

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
Driver Window Only

Remote Locking

–

Keyless Entry

–
Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Driving Modes

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Central Locking

Hill Descent Control

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Defogger

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

GNCAP Rating

5
–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Door Ajar Warning

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Dashcam

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Heads Up Display

–

Overspeed Warning

–

High Beam Assist

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Hill Start Assist

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

NCAP Rating

–
5

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Scuff Plates

ORVM turn indicators

LED headlamps

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Cornering Headlights

–

LED DRLs

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Massage Seats

Rear Only

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Heated Seats

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
10-inch Touchscreen

Voice Commands

Google Assistant

Front USB port

2 Type C
–

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Branded Music System

Speakers

8
8

Audio System

–

CD Player

–

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Android Auto

–
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

–
Wireless

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

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

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

SOS Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•5h

I am a 46 years old man based in Noida and have a family of 3. I’m planning to buy a car in a budget of Rs.15 - 20 lakh and have shortlisted Virtus and Slavia. Should I go for an earlier or 2026 cars that are being offered at Rs. 1 - 1.5 lakh discount. Should I wait for the facelift? I am worried if the 2026 version of Virtus still has the AC issue mentiond in some of the reviews. Should I spend an additional 2.5-3.5 lakh for the 1.5 engine? My driving involves 80% running within NCR and 20% outstation.

•6d

Hi, I am thinking of replacing Toyota Corolla (2006 model) with a car under the budget of Rs. 20 - 22 lakh. Which car do you suggest replacing the trustworthy Corolla with as it has served me very well. I am considering the VW Virtus/ Skoda Slavia, VW Taigun /Skoda Kushaq and Honda City Hybrid.

•1w

I currently own a Jeep Compass and want to get an additional car for my father, with good reliability, unlike the Jeep. My father still drives a 2008 Honda City, and I am torn between a few choices: the Honda City, Skoda Slavia, Nissan Tekton and Toyota Hyryder. Or should I wait for the Virtus facelift or the new-generation Creta? His usage is low, at almost 500 km per month. Please suggest.

•2w

I just read that Slavia facelift is coming with new 8-speed automatic. Between the new Slavia and Virtus, which one would you pick if buying a sedan now?

•5w

Hi, I’m confused between the Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI DSG and Volkswagen Virtus 1.5 TSI DSG. My usage is mainly highway driving, including around 350 km non-stop from Chennai to Salem, with very little city driving. The car will primarily be used by my family, and I want an automatic only. For this kind of long-distance highway usage, which one would you suggest between the Slavia and Virtus? My main priorities are highway stability, comfortable long-distance driving, engine and gearbox reliability, ride comfort and overall suitability for my usage. Please advise which one would be better suited to my requirements.