Ad
Volkswagen Virtus Vs Skoda Octavia
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹16.62 Lakh | |||
| EMI | ₹30,696 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | |||
| Brochure | Download Brochure | |||
| User Rating | 4.2 | |||
| Colors |
Ex-Showroom Price
₹16.62 Lakh
EMI
₹30,696 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
4.2
Colors
| Kerb Weight(kg) | 1249 | |||
| Height(mm) | 1507 | |||
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2651 | |||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | 179 | |||
| Width(mm) | 1752 | |||
| Length(mm) | 4561 |
Kerb Weight (kg)
1249
Height (mm)
1507
Wheelbase (mm)
2651
Ground Clearance (mm)
179
Width (mm)
1752
Length (mm)
4561
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | |||
| Rear Tyres | 205 / 55 R16 | |||
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | |||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | |||
| Front Suspension | Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar | |||
| Spare Wheel | Steel | |||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | 5.05 | |||
| Front Tyres | 205 / 55 R16 | |||
| Rear Suspension | Twist Beam Axle | |||
| Four Wheel Steering | ||||
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Rear Tyres
205 / 55 R16
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Suspension
Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
Spare Wheel
Steel
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
5.05
Front Tyres
205 / 55 R16
Rear Suspension
Twist Beam Axle
Four Wheel Steering
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 5 | |||
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 45 | |||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | |||
| Doors(Doors) | 4 | |||
| Bootspace(litres) | 521 |
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45
No of Rows (Rows)
2
Doors (Doors)
4
Bootspace (litres)
521
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | |||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | 19.62 | |||
| Battery Charging | - | |||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | |||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | |||
| Engine | 1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | |||
| Driving Range(km) | 883 | |||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | |||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm | |||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | |||
| Engine Type | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT | |||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm | |||
| Range(km) | - | |||
| Top Speed(kmph) | - | |||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | |||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | 9.27 | |||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | |||
| Drivetrain | FWD | |||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | |||
| Electric Motor | - | |||
| Max Motor Performance | - | |||
| Transmission | Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | |||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged | |||
| Battery | - |
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
19.62
Battery Charging
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Engine
1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Driving Range (km)
883
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm
Range (km)
-
Top Speed (kmph)
-
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
9.27
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain
FWD
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
Electric Motor
-
Max Motor Performance
-
Transmission
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Battery
-
| Sunroof / Moonroof | ||||
| Body Kit | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Rub-strips |
Sunroof / Moonroof
Body Kit
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
| Central Locking | Keyless | |||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Engine Immobiliser | ||||
| Child Safety Lock |
Central Locking
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | 100000 | |||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | |||
| Warranty (In Years) | 4 | |||
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable |
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
4
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | |||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| Speakers | 8 | |||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | |||
| DVD Playback | ||||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| Gesture Control | ||||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| Voice Command | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless) | |||
| Display Screen for Rear Passengers | ||||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | 10 | |||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | |||
| Internal Hard Drive |
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers
8
GPS Navigation System
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
DVD Playback
AUX Compatibility
Gesture Control
Wireless Charger
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
Voice Command
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Touchscreen Size (inch)
10
Display
Touch-screen Display
Internal Hard Drive
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) | |||
| Massage Seats | ||||
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | |||
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| Interiors | Dual Tone | |||
| Interior Colours | Beige/Black | |||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full | |||
| Rear Armrest | With Cup Holder | |||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 split | |||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) | |||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | |||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | |||
| Ventilated Seats | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench |
Driver Armrest
Driver Seat Adjustment
8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Massage Seats
Seat Upholstery
Fabric
Ventilated Seat Type
Interiors
Dual Tone
Interior Colours
Beige/Black
Folding Rear Seat
Full
Rear Armrest
With Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat
60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Headrests
Front & Rear
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Headlights | LED | |||
| Ambient Interior Count | - | |||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Fog Lights | Halogen | |||
| Glovebox Lamp | ||||
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | ||||
| Taillights | LED | |||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | |||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | |||
| Rear Reading Lamp |
Puddle Lamps
Headlights
LED
Ambient Interior Count
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Fog Lights
Halogen
Glovebox Lamp
Cornering Headlights
Ambient Interior Lighting
Taillights
LED
Automatic Headlamps
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Headlight Height Adjuster
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Rear Reading Lamp
| Sunglass Holder | ||||
| Cooled Glovebox | ||||
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Cup Holders | Front & Rear |
Sunglass Holder
Cooled Glovebox
Driver Armrest Storage
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | |||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | |||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| Dashcam | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| Puncture Repair Kit | ||||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) |
Lane Departure Prevention
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Rear Middle Head Rest
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning
Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Dashcam
High-beam Assist
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
| Side Window Blinds | Optional | |||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | |||
| ORVM Colour | Black | |||
| Rear Windshield Blind | Optional | |||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | |||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | |||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | |||
| Soft-close Door | - | |||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| Exterior Door Handles | Chrome | |||
| Interior Door Handles | Silver | |||
| One Touch Down | Driver | |||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| One Touch Up | Driver | |||
| Scuff Plates |
Side Window Blinds
Optional
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
ORVM Colour
Black
Rear Windshield Blind
Optional
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Soft-close Door
-
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles
Chrome
Interior Door Handles
Silver
One Touch Down
Driver
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Defogger
One Touch Up
Driver
Scuff Plates
| Tachometer | Digital | |||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Clock | Digital | |||
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | ||||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Shift Indicator | ||||
| Trip Meter | Electronic 2 Trips | |||
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | |||
| Gear Indicator |
Tachometer
Digital
Instantaneous Consumption
Average Fuel Consumption
Clock
Digital
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Distance to Empty
Low Fuel Level Warning
Shift Indicator
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips
Instrument Cluster
Digital
Gear Indicator
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Climate Control) | |||
| Electronic Parking Brake | ||||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Electronic - Internal Only | |||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Steering Adjustment | Manual Tilt & Telescopic | |||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Heater | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera | |||
| Parking Sensors | Rear | |||
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | |||
| 12V Power Outlets | ||||
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | |||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver Only |
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Electronic Parking Brake
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal Only
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Cabin Boot Access
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
12V Power Outlets
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
| Ride Height Adjustment | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Differential Lock | ||||
| Limited Slip Differential (LSD) | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
Ride Height Adjustment
Four-Wheel-Drive
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Differential Lock
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Hill Descent Control
Hill Hold Control
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Virtus Comparison with similar cars
vs
vs
vs
vs
vs
vs
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.
Latest Cars Videos
- Better than ELEVATE & SELTOS ? VW Taigun 1.0 TSI - Most Detailed Review | Drove 1300 KMs - Mileage ?
- Virtus GT Honest Owner Review | Carbike360
- Check Out the Virtus TSI Ownership Review 😇
- Why The Owner Like His Taigun So Much ?
- Honest review of Volkswagen Virtus GT
- Volkswagen Taigun 2022 Anniversary Edition Walkaround || Carbike360.com
Subscribe to Carbike360 Youtube channel 
Cars Related News And Expert Reviews
Volkswagen Launches Onam Edition for Taigun and Virtus in Kerala
Volkswagen Tayron Breaks Cover At Beijing Motor Show, India Debut Expected in 2024; Details
Volkswagen Introduces Taigun GT Line and Taigun GT Plus Sport; Check out Upgrades
Volkswagen Taigun GT Plus Sport and GT Line Unveiled, To be Launch Soon
Volkswagen Bringing Electric ID.4 SUV to India for Market Test
Volkswagen's February 2024 Discounts: Save Up to Rs. 1.30 Lakh!