Carbike360 comprehensive Volkswagen Virtus GT 1.5 TSI DSG and Honda City SV Petrol MT comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Volkswagen Virtus GT 1.5 TSI DSG comes with a price of ₹ 17.85 Lakh and Honda City SV Petrol MT is priced at ₹ 11.86 Lakh. Volkswagen Virtus GT 1.5 TSI DSG equipped with engine whereas Honda City SV Petrol MT has .
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Volkswagen Virtus Vs Honda City
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹17.85 Lakh | ₹11.86 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹32,958 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹21,900 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.2 | 4.2 | ||
| Colors |
Ex-Showroom Price
₹17.85 Lakh
₹11.86 Lakh
EMI
₹32,958 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹21,900 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
4.2
4.2
Colors
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Drum | ||
| Front Tyres | 205 / 55 R16 | 185 / 60 R15 | ||
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Steel Rims | ||
| Front Suspension | Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | 5.05 | 5.3 | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Ventilated Disc | ||
| Rear Suspension | Twist Beam Axle | Torsion Beam with Coil Spring | ||
| Rear Tyres | 205 / 55 R16 | 185 / 60 R15 | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | - | |||
| Spare Wheel | Steel | Steel |
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Front Tyres
205 / 55 R16
185 / 60 R15
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Steel Rims
Front Suspension
Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
5.05
5.3
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Suspension
Twist Beam Axle
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Rear Tyres
205 / 55 R16
185 / 60 R15
Four Wheel Steering
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
| Doors(Doors) | 4 | 4 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Bootspace(litres) | 521 | 506 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 45 | 40 |
Doors (Doors)
4
4
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
Bootspace (litres)
521
506
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45
40
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2651 | 2600 | ||
| Height(mm) | 1507 | 1489 | ||
| Length(mm) | 4561 | 4574 | ||
| Width(mm) | 1752 | 1748 | ||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | 179 | 165 | ||
| Kerb Weight(kg) | 1249 | - |
Wheelbase (mm)
2651
2600
Height (mm)
1507
1489
Length (mm)
4561
4574
Width (mm)
1752
1748
Ground Clearance (mm)
179
165
Kerb Weight (kg)
1249
-
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm | 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm | 119 bhp @ 6600 rpm | ||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | - | ||
| Electric Motor | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | - | - | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| AC Fast Charging | ||||
| Transmission | Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | Manual - 6 Gears | ||
| DC Fast Charging | ||||
| Engine Type | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT | 1.5 i-VTEC with VTC | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged | |||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | ||
| AC Regular Charging | ||||
| Driving Range(km) | 883 | 712 | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | 9.27 | - | ||
| Engine | 1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | 19.62 | 17.8 |
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm
145 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
119 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Others
Idle Start/Stop
-
Electric Motor
-
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Battery
-
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Top Speed (kmph)
-
-
Battery Charging
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
AC Fast Charging
Transmission
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Manual - 6 Gears
DC Fast Charging
Engine Type
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
1.5 i-VTEC with VTC
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
AC Regular Charging
Driving Range (km)
883
712
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
9.27
-
Engine
1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
19.62
17.8
| Engine Immobiliser | ||||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Central Locking | Keyless | Keyless |
Engine Immobiliser
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock
Central Locking
Keyless
Keyless
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | Front | ||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED | ||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | ||||
| Fog Lights | Halogen | - | ||
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Taillights | LED | LED | ||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Headlights | LED | Halogen Projector | ||
| Ambient Interior Count | - | - | ||
| Glovebox Lamp |
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Rear Reading Lamp
Ambient Interior Lighting
Fog Lights
Halogen
-
Cornering Headlights
Puddle Lamps
Taillights
LED
LED
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Headlights
LED
Halogen Projector
Ambient Interior Count
-
-
Glovebox Lamp
| Body Kit | ||||
| Rub-strips | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Sunroof / Moonroof | ||||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Roof-mounted Antenna |
Body Kit
Rub-strips
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Sunroof / Moonroof
Body-coloured Bumpers
Roof-mounted Antenna
| Scuff Plates | ||||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | ||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| One Touch Down | Driver | Driver | ||
| ORVM Colour | Black | Body Coloured | ||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| Exterior Door Handles | Chrome | Body Coloured | ||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Electric Tailgate Release | ||
| Interior Door Handles | Silver | Painted | ||
| One Touch Up | Driver | Driver | ||
| Side Window Blinds | Optional | |||
| Soft-close Door | - | |||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Rear Windshield Blind | Optional |
Scuff Plates
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rear Defogger
One Touch Down
Driver
Driver
ORVM Colour
Black
Body Coloured
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles
Chrome
Body Coloured
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Interior Door Handles
Silver
Painted
One Touch Up
Driver
Driver
Side Window Blinds
Optional
Soft-close Door
-
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Windshield Blind
Optional
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Analogue - Digital | ||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | ||||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Tachometer | Digital | Analogue | ||
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Trip Meter | Electronic 2 Trips | Electronic 2 Trips | ||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Shift Indicator |
Instrument Cluster
Digital
Analogue - Digital
Gear Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Average Speed
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Door Ajar Warning
Average Fuel Consumption
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips
Electronic 2 Trips
Distance to Empty
Clock
Digital
Digital
Instantaneous Consumption
Low Fuel Level Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | Phone & Audio Streaming | ||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | Touch-screen Display | ||
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wired | ||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Speakers | 8 | 4 | ||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless) | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | ||
| Gesture Control | ||||
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wired | ||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| Display Screen for Rear Passengers | ||||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Voice Command | ||||
| DVD Playback | ||||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | 10 | 8 | ||
| Internal Hard Drive |
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wired
GPS Navigation System
Speakers
8
4
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wireless Charger
AM/FM Radio
iPod Compatibility
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Gesture Control
Android Auto
Wireless
Wired
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
DVD Playback
AUX Compatibility
Touchscreen Size (inch)
10
8
Internal Hard Drive
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Electronic Parking Brake | ||||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | ||
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Steering Adjustment | Manual Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic | ||
| 12V Power Outlets | 3 | |||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Climate Control) | Yes (Automatic Climate Control) | ||
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear | ||
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera | Reverse Camera with Guidance | ||
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| Heater | ||||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver Only | Driver & Co-Driver | ||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Electronic - Internal Only | Manual - Internal Only |
Cabin Boot Access
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Electronic Parking Brake
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Air Purifier
Steering Adjustment
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets
3
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera
Reverse Camera with Guidance
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Driver & Co-Driver
Cruise Control
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal Only
Manual - Internal Only
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | 100000 | Unlimited | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Warranty (In Years) | 4 | 3 |
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000
Unlimited
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
4
3
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Puncture Repair Kit | ||||
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | 5 Star (ASEAN NCAP) | ||
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | 4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | ||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Dashcam | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| High-beam Assist |
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (ASEAN NCAP)
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Dashcam
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Seat Belt Warning
Lane Departure Warning
High-beam Assist
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Massage Seats | ||||
| Ventilated Seats | ||||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | ||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Rear Armrest | With Cup Holder | With Cup Holder | ||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) | 8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) | ||
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric | ||
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | ||
| Interiors | Dual Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Interior Colours | Beige/Black | Beige & Black | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full | |||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 split |
Driver Armrest
Ventilated Seat Type
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Massage Seats
Ventilated Seats
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Rear Armrest
With Cup Holder
With Cup Holder
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Driver Seat Adjustment
8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Seat Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Interior Colours
Beige/Black
Beige & Black
Folding Rear Seat
Full
Split Rear Seat
60:40 split
| Ride Height Adjustment | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Limited Slip Differential (LSD) | ||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Differential Lock |
Ride Height Adjustment
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Hill Descent Control
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Assist (BA)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Differential Lock
| Sunglass Holder | ||||
| Cup Holders | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Cooled Glovebox |
Sunglass Holder
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
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Pros And Cons
Volkswagen Virtus
- Classy exterior design that will age well.
- 1.5L TSI petrol engine is fun to drive.
- DSG gearbox is sleek, smooth and quick in shifting.
- Active cylinder tech improves fuel efficiency to a good extent.
- 180 mm of ground clearance is segment best.
- Driving dynamics & handling is segment best.
Honda City
- iVTEC engine is fun to drive
- Level 1 ADAS makes it even more safer
- ADAS available from 2nd base variant, making it the most affordable car in India with ADAS
- Interiors feel more plush, premium with good materials, fit & finish
- Lane watch camera adds to the convenient
- Proximity lock/unlock is a unique & very convenient feature
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