Volkswagen Virtus vs Skoda Kushaq

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Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Virtus

GT Plus Sport AT

19.20 lakh

Skoda Kushaq

Skoda Kushaq

Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DCT

19.19 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

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

DCT
DCT

Number of Gears

7
7

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

N/A

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

N/A

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

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

Max Engine Torque

250Nm at 1600-3500 rpm
250 Nm 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

N/A

Official Fuel Economy

19.62 kmpl
18.72 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
9.62 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

5.95 s
5.18 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

6.3 s
6.37 s

Terrain Modes

–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
8.9 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
15.4 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
12.42 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson suspension

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

Turning Radius

5.05 m
–

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R16
205/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R16
205/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4561 mm
4229 mm

Width

1752 mm
1760 mm

Height

1507 mm
1612 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2651 mm

Ground Clearance

179 mm
188 mm

Kerb Weight

1260 kg
1321 - 1322 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

521-1050 litres
491 - 1405 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
Fully Digital

Bottle Holder in Doors

Driver Armrest Storage

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
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
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
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

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
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

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

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

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
5

GNCAP Rating

–
5

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

Front Fog Lamps

Roof Rails

–
Functional

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
–

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

Rear Only

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Seats

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Speakers

8
6

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
10.01-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
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

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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.