Toyota Camry vs Volkswagen Virtus

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Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry

Elegant

48.69 lakh

Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Virtus

GT Plus Sport AT

19.20 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Strong Hybrid
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

2487 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

e-CVT
DCT

Number of Gears

10
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

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

Max Engine Torque

221 Nm at 3600 - 5200 rpm
250Nm at 1600-3500 rpm

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
–

Combined Max Power

230 hp
–

Max Motor Power

136 hp
–

Max Motor Torque

208 Nm
–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

–
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

25.49 kmpl
19.62 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

16.62 kmpl
9.3 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

23.07 kmpl
15.6 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
45 litres

User Reported Mileage

21 kmpl
17.63 kmpl

0-100kph

7.96 s
9.68 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

4.56 s
5.95 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

5.43 s
6.3 s

Real World City Mileage

16.62 kmpl
–

Real World Highway Mileage

23.07 kmpl
–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Electric
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

–

Turning Radius

5.7 m
5.05 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drums

Wheel Size

18 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

235/45 R18
205/55 R16

Rear Tyre Size

235/45 R18
205/55 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

–
Full Size

Dimensions

Length

4920 mm
4561 mm

Width

1840 mm
1752 mm

Height

1455 mm
1507 mm

Wheelbase

2825 mm
2651 mm

Ground Clearance

–
179 mm

Kerb Weight

1645 kg
1260 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

–
521-1050 litres

Doors

5
4

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

12 Volt Port

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Door Pockets

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

–
Fully Digital

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Steering Mounted Controls

–
Audio and Phone

Roof Grab Handles

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
Driver Window Only

Cup Holders

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Glove Box

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Interior Lamps

–

Cooled Storage

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

Climate Control

3-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

Safety

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Driver Airbag

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

–
Automatic

Dashcam

–

Curtain Airbag

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Airbags

9
6

Side Airbag

–

Heads Up Display

–

Overspeed Warning

–

High Beam Assist

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

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

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

–
5

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

All
–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Cornering Headlights

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Scuff Plates

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

LED DRLs

–

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

LED fog lamps

–

LED taillights

–

LED 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

Leather and Leatherette
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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

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

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Speakers

–
8

Branded Music System

–

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

12.3-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

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

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

SOS Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•1d

We have been using a 2019 Kia Seltos 1.4 DCT and are now planning to change our car. I am leaning towards a sedan, particularly the Volkswagen Virtus, for its performance, driving comfort and build quality. I have driven the Volkswagen Vento 1.0 TSI before, so I am familiar with the driving experience. However, the Virtus does not feel like a significant upgrade from our current car, especially because its interior seems dated compared with newer models. I have also considered the Toyota Camry, which looks beautiful and offers a more premium experience, but it is beyond our budget. We drive around 15,000km a year, with a mix of city commutes and highway trips. I want an engaging driving experience, good performance, comfortable long-distance cruising and a premium feel. A sedan is my first preference, but I am open to an SUV if it makes more sense. What would you recommend? Are there any cars that would feel like a genuine upgrade from the Seltos?