Two turbo-petrols, nothing else — that is the whole Virtus powertrain story, and it is a good one. The 1.0 TSI makes 116 PS and 178 Nm with a 6-speed manual or torque-converter automatic and claims 20.8 kmpl, the best figure in the range. Above it sits the 1.5 TSI EVO with active cylinder deactivation: 150 PS, 250 Nm, 7-speed DSG only, and still a claimed 19.62 kmpl. In a market where most sedans stop at commuter engines, the 1.5 is the reason enthusiasts keep this car on their shortlist.
Two turbo-petrols, nothing else — that is the whole Virtus powertrain story, and it is a good one. The 1.0 TSI makes 116 PS and 178 Nm with a 6-speed manual or torque-converter automatic and claims 20.8 kmpl, the best figure in the range. Above it sits the 1.5 TSI EVO with active cylinder deactivation: 150 PS, 250 Nm, 7-speed DSG only, and still a claimed 19.62 kmpl. In a market where most sedans stop at commuter engines, the 1.5 is the reason enthusiasts keep this car on their shortlist.
The body is properly sedan-sized: 4,561 mm long on a 2,651 mm wheelbase, with a 521-litre boot that swallows genuine family luggage. At 1,173 kg kerb weight it is light for its footprint, which is part of why both engines feel eager and why the claimed economy lands about 7% above the sedan-segment median. Higher trims add a single-pane sunroof, ambient lighting, rain-sensing wipers and an 8-inch digital cluster, and ADAS features on the equipment list.
Across 11 variants and ₹10.5-19 lakh, the Virtus ranks 11th most affordable of the 46 sedans in our database, and its 14.3 PS per lakh at entry is honest value. What you give up against the SUV tide: 145 mm of ground clearance demands respect for large speed breakers, and there is no diesel, CNG or hybrid — petrol is the only fuel on offer.
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortline | Petrol | 6-Speed Manual | ₹10.5 Lakh |
| Highline | Petrol | 6-Speed Manual | ₹13.46 Lakh |
| Highline Plus | Petrol | 6-Speed Manual | ₹13.86 Lakh |
| GT Line | Petrol | 6-Speed Manual | ₹14.1 Lakh |
| Highline AT | Petrol | 6-Speed Automatic | ₹14.66 Lakh |
| Highline Plus AT | Petrol | 6-Speed Automatic | ₹14.91 Lakh |
| GT Line AT | Petrol | 6-Speed Automatic | ₹15 Lakh |
| Topline ES | Petrol | 6-Speed Manual | ₹15.11 Lakh |
| Topline AT ES | Petrol | 6-Speed Automatic | ₹16.3 Lakh |
| GT Plus DSG ES | Petrol | 7-Speed DSG Automatic | ₹18.8 Lakh |
| GT Plus Sport DSG | Petrol | 7-Speed DSG Automatic | ₹19 Lakh |
Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.
999 cc · 116 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm · 178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm · 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT · ARAI 20.8 kmpl · BS VI 2.0
1498 cc · 150 PS @ 5000-6000 rpm · 250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm · 7-Speed DSG AT · ARAI 19.62 kmpl · BS VI 2.0
Length: 4561 mm · Width: 1752 mm · Height: 1507 mm · Wheelbase: 2651 mm · Ground clearance: 145 mm · Boot space: 521 litres · Fuel tank: 45 litres
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts.
Routine servicing typically runs ₹7,000-11,000 a year over the first five years, TSI engines at the upper end (indicative — confirm with a Volkswagen workshop).
First-year comprehensive insurance is typically ₹40,000-60,000 by variant and city (indicative); the 1.5 TSI trims sit at the top of that range.
At the claimed 20.8 kmpl (1.0 TSI), fuel works out to roughly ₹5 per km at current petrol prices (indicative); the 1.5 TSI's 19.62 kmpl claim narrows the gap less than you'd expect.
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Virtus vs Hyundai Verna: Starts higher at ₹10.99 lakh; the feature-and-design counterpoint to the Virtus's driving-first pitch. See the Hyundai Verna.
Virtus vs Skoda Slavia: Same mechanical family from ₹10 lakh with 20.32 kmpl claimed — the sharper-value twin. See the Skoda Slavia.
Virtus vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz: ₹9.09 lakh entry and 20.65 kmpl claimed — cheaper and frugal, minus the turbo punch. See the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz.
Virtus vs Honda City: From ₹12 lakh with a 27.26 kmpl claimed figure — the efficiency benchmark of the class. See the Honda City.
The Virtus is the driver's sedan of this price band, and the money advice is simple: if the budget allows, go straight to the 1.5 TSI DSG — 150 PS in an 1,173 kg body is a combination nothing else here matches. If it doesn't, the 1.0 TSI automatic in a mid variant is 90% of the everyday experience with the better fuel figure. Avoid stretching to the loaded top trim purely for gadgets; the engines are the reason to buy this car.
Ex-showroom spans ₹10.5-19 lakh across 11 variants; on-road typically adds 10-15% for tax, registration and insurance. Check the city-wise links on this page for your exact figure.
The 1.0 TSI (116 PS, 20.8 kmpl claimed) covers commuting duties with manual or automatic options. The 1.5 TSI (150 PS, 250 Nm, DSG-only) is the one to buy if performance is a priority — its cylinder-deactivation tech still returns a claimed 19.62 kmpl.
521 litres — one of the stronger figures in the segment and usefully bigger than most compact SUVs at this price.
Yes, ADAS features appear on the Virtus equipment list on upper trims. Verify the exact assistance features on your chosen variant before booking.
Its 145 mm ground clearance is typical sedan territory. Driven sensibly it manages fine, but approach tall speed breakers at an angle when the car is fully loaded.
Claimed figures are 20.8 kmpl for the 1.0 TSI and 19.62 kmpl for the 1.5 TSI DSG — around 7% better than the sedan-segment median in our data. Expect real-world numbers below claimed, as with any car.
They share engines and the 2,651 mm wheelbase. The Slavia undercuts it at ₹10 lakh to the Virtus's ₹10.5 lakh with a similar 20.32 kmpl claim — choose on design, dealer proximity and the exact variant deal on the day.
No. The Virtus is petrol-only across all 11 variants. If your monthly running is very high, compare total costs against CNG or hybrid rivals before deciding.