Volkswagen Virtus vs Renault Duster

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Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Virtus

GT Plus Sport AT

19.20 lakh

Renault Duster

Renault Duster

Hybrid Emotion 1.8 Petrol AT

19.49 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Strong Hybrid

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1789 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol-Electric Hybrid

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

DCT
Auto

Number of Gears

7
8

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

150hp at 5000-6000 rpm
160 hp at 5750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Combined Max Power

–
160 hp

Max Motor Power

–
50 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

19.62 kmpl
29 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

9.3 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

15.6 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
50 litres

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
–

Battery Capacity

–
1.4 kWh

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
–

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
–

Steering Adjust type

Manual
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

–

Turning Radius

5.05 m
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
–

Wheel Size

16 inches
–

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R16
–

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R16
–

Wheels

Alloys
–

Spare Wheel

Full Size
–

Dimensions

Length

4561 mm
4343 mm

Width

1752 mm
1813 mm

Height

1507 mm
1659 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2657 mm

Ground Clearance

179 mm
212 mm

Kerb Weight

1260 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Boot Capacity

521-1050 litres
518 - 1789 litres

Doors

4
5

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

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

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

1-zone
2-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
–

Ambient Lighting

–

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

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

6
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

Yes with Autohold

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

Rear
–

Parking Camera

Rear
–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

NCAP Rating

5
–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

ORVM turn indicators

Scuff Plates

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

LED DRLs

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

LED fog lamps

–

LED taillights

–

LED headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Spoiler

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Stop Lamp

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital

Tachometer

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

–

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
–

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

10-inch Touchscreen
10.1 inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
–

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

–

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

•6w

I am looking to buy a new car and am confused between two options: the Renault Duster Techno+ 1.3 DSG and the Volkswagen Virtus 1.0 GT Line. I will be driving the car daily for an office commute of about 20 km. I plan to keep the vehicle for 3 to 4 years and would like to know which one is the better choice in terms of features, resale value, premium feel, driving performance, and overall peace of mind.

•15w

I am looking to upgrade from my current car, a Hyundai Aura 1.2 Petrol, as I find it a little boring to drive. I drive around 8,000 to 10,000 km a year, out of which 1,500 to 2,000 km are road trips. My budget is under Rs 25 lakh. I have shortlisted the Volkswagen Virtus, Honda Elevate, and the Renault Duster. I wanted to know whether I should buy a car now or wait for the E20 fuel-related issues to settle. Also considering the facelifts for the Elevate and Virtus are expected soon, so I am wondering if it would be better to wait for those. One more question is should I buy one of these brand-new cars, or would it be wiser to consider a pre-owned car from a higher segment within the same budget? Thank you!