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Volkswagen Virtus Vs Volkswagen Taigun

Carbike360 comprehensive Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats) and Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats) comes with a price of ₹ 15.60 Lakh and Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG is priced at ₹ 17.36 Lakh. Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0 TSI MT (Electric Seats) equipped with engine whereas Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 DSG has .

Ex-Showroom Price15.60 Lakh17.36 Lakh
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15.60 Lakh
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Kerb Weight(kg)12081281
Ground Clearance(mm)179188
Width(mm)17521760
Ground Clearance (unladen)(mm)179188
Length(mm)45614221
Wheelbase(mm)26512651
Height(mm)15071612
Kerb Weight (kg)
1208
1281
Ground Clearance (mm)
179
188
Width (mm)
1752
1760
Ground Clearance (unladen) (mm)
179
188
Length (mm)
4561
4221
Wheelbase (mm)
2651
2651
Height (mm)
1507
1612

Rear Tyres205 / 55 R16205 / 60 R16
Rear SuspensionTwist Beam AxleTwist Beam Axle
Front Tyres205 / 55 R16205 / 60 R16
Tyre ConstructionRadial - TubelessRadial - Tubeless
Front SuspensionMc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser BarMcPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
Spare WheelSteelSpace Saver
Rear Brake TypeDrumDrum
Front Brake TypeDiscDisc
Four Wheel Steering
WheelsAlloy WheelsAlloy Wheels
Steering TypePower assisted (Electric)Power assisted (Electric)
Minimum Turning Radius(metres)5.055.05
Rear Tyres
205 / 55 R16
205 / 60 R16
Rear Suspension
Twist Beam Axle
Twist Beam Axle
Front Tyres
205 / 55 R16
205 / 60 R16
Tyre Construction
Radial - Tubeless
Radial - Tubeless
Front Suspension
Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
Spare Wheel
Steel
Space Saver
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Four Wheel Steering
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
5.05
5.05

No of Rows(Rows)22
Seating Capacity(Person)55
Fuel Tank Capacity(litres)4550
Doors(Doors)45
Frunk Storage(litres)NANA
Bootspace(litres)521385
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45
50
Doors (Doors)
4
5
Frunk Storage (litres)
Bootspace (litres)
521
385

Max Motor Performance--
Emission StandardBS6 Phase 2BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type1.0L TSI1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Battery--
Electric Motor Assist--
Others Idle Start/Stop Idle Start/Stop
DC Fast ChargingNANA
Engine999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed(seconds)NA8.8
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Top Speed(kmph)--
Battery Charging--
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds)-8.8
Turbocharger / SuperchargerTurbochargedTurbocharged
Range(km)--
AC Fast ChargingNANA
Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl)20.819.01
Max Power (bhp@rpm)114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm
AC Regular ChargingNANA
TransmissionManual - 6 GearsAutomatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Electric Motor--
Driving Range(km)936951
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
City Mileage(kmpl)--
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm
Performance on Alternate Fuel--
Highway Mileage(kmpl)--
DrivetrainFWDFWD
Alternate FuelNot ApplicableNot Applicable
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type
1.0L TSI
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Battery
-
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
DC Fast Charging
Engine
999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)
8.8
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Top Speed (kmph)
-
-
Battery Charging
-
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
-
8.8
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Range (km)
-
-
AC Fast Charging
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
20.8
19.01
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
148 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm
AC Regular Charging
Transmission
Manual - 6 Gears
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Electric Motor
-
-
Driving Range (km)
936
951
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable

Cabin LampsFront and RearFront and Rear
Puddle Lamps
Fog LightsHalogenHalogen
Cabin Lamps PositionFront and RearFront and Rear
Ambient Interior LightingFootwell Lamps
Ambient Interior Count--
Glovebox Lamp
HeadlightsLEDLED
Daytime Running LightsLEDLED
Reading Lamp
Rear Reading Lamp
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Automatic Headlamps
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Cornering HeadlightsActive
TaillightsLEDLED
Headlight Height Adjuster
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Puddle Lamps
Fog Lights
Halogen
Halogen
Cabin Lamps Position
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Footwell Lamps
Ambient Interior Count
-
-
Glovebox Lamp
Headlights
LED
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Reading Lamp
Rear Reading Lamp
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Automatic Headlamps
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Cornering Headlights
Active
Taillights
LED
LED
Headlight Height Adjuster

ORVM ColourBody ColouredBody Coloured
Interior Door Handles FinishSilverPainted
Rear Defogger
Side Window BlindsOptional
Door PocketsFront & RearFront & Rear
Adjustable ORVMsElectrically Adjustable & RetractableElectrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)NANA
Exterior Door HandlesChromeBody Coloured
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles FinishChromeBody Coloured
Power Windows PositionFront & RearFront & Rear
One Touch UpDriverDriver
Scuff Plates
Power WindowsFront & RearFront & Rear
Bootlid OpenerElectric Tailgate ReleaseElectric Tailgate Release
Rear Wiper
Interior Door HandlesSilverPainted
One Touch DownDriverDriver
Soft-close Door-
Rear Windshield BlindOptional
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles Finish
Silver
Painted
Rear Defogger
Side Window Blinds
Optional
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Exterior Door Handles
Chrome
Body Coloured
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles Finish
Chrome
Body Coloured
Power Windows Position
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
One Touch Up
Driver
Driver
Scuff Plates
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Wiper
Interior Door Handles
Silver
Painted
One Touch Down
Driver
Driver
Soft-close Door
-
Rear Windshield Blind
Optional

Warranty (In Years)44
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)Not ApplicableNot Applicable
Warranty (In Kilometres)100000100000
Battery Warranty (In Years)Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
4
4
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000
100000
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable

Hill Descent Control
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Differential LockElectronic
Brake Assist (BA)
Ride Height Adjustment
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Hill Descent Control
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Differential Lock
Electronic
Brake Assist (BA)
Ride Height Adjustment
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

GPS Navigation System
AUX Compatibility
Steering-mounted controls
DisplayTouch-screen DisplayTouch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size(inch)1010
Bluetooth CompatibilityPhone & Audio StreamingPhone & Audio Streaming
Infotainment Screen Size(inch)1010
Head Unit SizeNot ApplicableNot Applicable
Wireless Charger
Smart ConnectivityAndroid Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Gesture Control
Speakers86
Apple CarPlayWirelessWired
DVD Playback
USB Compatibility
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Internal Hard Drive
Android AutoWirelessWired
Voice Command
AM/FM Radio
iPod Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
AUX Compatibility
Steering-mounted controls
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)
10
10
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)
10
10
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wireless Charger
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Gesture Control
Speakers
8
6
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wired
DVD Playback
USB Compatibility
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Internal Hard Drive
Android Auto
Wireless
Wired
Voice Command
AM/FM Radio
iPod Compatibility

Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
Central LockingKeylessRemote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
Central Locking
Keyless
Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Seat Belt Warning
Overspeed Warning1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Rear Middle Head Rest
NCAP Rating5 Star (Global NCAP)5 Star (Global NCAP)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Dashcam
Blind Spot Detection
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Airbags6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
High-beam Assist
Lane Departure Prevention
Seat Belt Warning
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Rear Middle Head Rest
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Dashcam
Blind Spot Detection
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
High-beam Assist
Lane Departure Prevention

Sunglass Holder
Cup Holders PositionFront & Second RowFront & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Cup HoldersFront & RearFront & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Cup Holders Position
Front & Second Row
Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage

Rear Row Seat Adjustment2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Driver Armrest
Seat UpholsteryLeatheretteLeatherette
Driver Seat Adjustment6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
HeadrestsFront & RearFront & Rear
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Interior ColoursBeige/Black-
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Rear Passenger Seat TypeBenchBench
Ventilated SeatsFront only
Folding Rear SeatFlatFlat
InteriorsDual ToneDual Tone
Split Rear Seat60:4060:40
Rear ArmrestCup HolderCup Holder
Ventilated Seat TypeCooled
Front Seatback Pockets
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Massage Seats
Second Row Seat Adjustment2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Driver Armrest
Seat Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Interior Colours
Beige/Black
-
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Ventilated Seats
Front only
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Flat
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Split Rear Seat
60:40
60:40
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Cup Holder
Ventilated Seat Type
Cooled
Front Seatback Pockets
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Massage Seats
Second Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)

Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Average Fuel Consumption
Instantaneous Consumption
Trip Meter2 Trips Electronic2 Trips Electronic
ClockDigitalDigital
Instrument ClusterDigitalAnalogue - Digital
Average Speed
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Door Ajar Warning
TachometerDigitalAnalogue
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen TypeDigitalAnalogue - Digital
Distance to Empty
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Average Fuel Consumption
Instantaneous Consumption
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips Electronic
Clock
Digital
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Digital
Analogue - Digital
Average Speed
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Door Ajar Warning
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen Type
Digital
Analogue - Digital
Distance to Empty

12V Power Outlets
Anti-glare MirrorsElectronic - Internal OnlyManual - Internal Only
Steering AdjustmentManual Tilt & TelescopicManual Tilt & Telescopic
Front ACSingle Zone, Common Fan Speed ControlSingle Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Electronic Parking Brake
Vanity Mirrors on Sun VisorsCo-DriverCo-Driver
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Heater
Air Conditioner- Automatic/ZonesAutomatic Climate ControlAutomatic Climate Control
Cabin Boot Access
Rear ACBlower, Vents Behind Front ArmrestBlower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Parking SensorsRearRear
Air Purifier
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Air ConditionerYes (Automatic Climate Control)Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Third Row AC ZoneNA-
Cruise Control
Parking AssistReverse CameraReverse Camera
12V Power Outlets
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal Only
Manual - Internal Only
Steering Adjustment
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Electronic Parking Brake
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver
Co-Driver
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Heater
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
Automatic Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Cabin Boot Access
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Air Purifier
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Third Row AC Zone
-
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera
Reverse Camera

Body-coloured Bumpers
Body KitCladding - Black/Grey
Sunroof / MoonroofElectrically Adjustable
AntennaShark Fin AntennaShark Fin Antenna
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Roof-mounted Antenna
Rub-strips
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electrically Adjustable
Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Roof-mounted Antenna
Rub-strips

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.

Volkswagen Taigun

  • VW's styling & solid build quality is the USP.
  • 5 star safety rating in G-NCAP for both adult & child protection.
  • Ventilated front seats add to the comfort.
  • 1.5L TSI petrol engine is fun to drive.
  • DSG auto gearbox is best & quickest in the segment.
  • Good ride & handling balance.
  • Active cylinder tech helps in saving on fuel cost.

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