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Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen’s mid-size sedan, with a 4,561 mm body, a 521-litre boot and only turbo-petrol engines: a 115 PS 1.0 TSI and a 150 PS 1.5 TSI with a DSG. It suits buyers who want a solid, safe, enjoyable-to-drive saloon with a five-star Global NCAP rating, and who do not need a diesel or CNG.

₹10.71 – 19.20 lakhEx-showroom, October 2026

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Seating: 5
Engine: 999–1498 cc
Mileage: 18.45–20.8 km/l

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At a glance

5-star Global NCAP rating
521-litre boot
6 airbags and ESC on every variant
150 PS 1.5 TSI with 7-speed DSG on GT Plus
Sunroof from Highline Plus at ₹13.91 lakh

Our pick at each price

Highline Plus₹13.91 lakh
Highline Plus adds the sunroof, digital cockpit, push-button start and auto lights for only ₹40,000 over Highline (manual, ₹13.91 lakh) or ₹29,000 (automatic, ₹15 lakh). It is the sweet spot of the 1.0 TSI range.
GT Plus ES₹18.85 lakh
If you enjoy driving, the 1.5 TSI GT Plus ES at ₹18.85 lakh is the one to have. 150 PS and a quick DSG make it one of the most rewarding sedans at this price.

Rivals

Hyundai Verna₹10.99 – 18.31 lakh
Honda City₹12.00 – 21.36 lakh
Tata Tigor EV₹12.49 – 13.75 lakh

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Volkswagen Virtus specifications

Mileage (ARAI)18.45–20.8 km/l
TransmissionManual, Automatic, DSG
Body typeSedan
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999–1498 cc
Seating capacity5

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Engines	1.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI
Gearboxes	Manual, Automatic, DSG
Power	150 PS
Torque	250 Nm
Mileage (ARAI)	18.45–20.8 km/l
Seats	5
Length	4561 mm
Width	1752 mm
Height	1507 mm
Wheelbase	2651 mm
Ground clearance	179 mm
Boot space	521 litres
Fuel tank	45 litres

Volkswagen Virtus variants: price and features

Base variant
Virtus
Comfortline
Petrol · 999 cc · Manual · 20.8 km/l
₹10.71 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- 115 PS 1.0 TSI turbo
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
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- 115 PS 1.0 TSI turbo
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Tyre pressure warning
- Hill-hold assist
- 521-litre boot
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Highline
Petrol · 999 cc · Manual · 20.8 km/l
₹13.51 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹2.80 lakh more than Comfortline for
- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Alloy wheels
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- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Alloy wheels
- Automatic climate control
- Rear parking camera
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Virtus
Highline Plus
Petrol · 999 cc · Manual · 20.8 km/l
₹13.91 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.40 lakh more than Highline for
- Sunroof
- 8-inch digital cockpit
- Push-button start
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- Sunroof
- 8-inch digital cockpit
- Push-button start
- Auto headlamps and rain sensor
- Auto-dimming mirror
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Virtus
GT Line
Petrol · 999 cc · Manual · 20.8 km/l
₹14.35 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.44 lakh more than Highline Plus for
- Blacked-out GT Line styling
- 16-inch black alloys
- Red ambient lighting
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- Blacked-out GT Line styling
- 16-inch black alloys
- Red ambient lighting
- Alloy pedals
- Front and rear fog lamps
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Highline
Petrol · 999 cc · Automatic · 18.45 km/l
₹14.71 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.36 lakh more than GT Line for
- 6-speed torque-converter automatic
- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
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- 6-speed torque-converter automatic
- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Alloy wheels
- Rear parking camera
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Virtus
Highline Plus
Petrol · 999 cc · Automatic · 18.45 km/l
₹15.00 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.29 lakh more than Highline for
- Sunroof
- 8-inch digital cockpit
- Push-button start
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- Sunroof
- 8-inch digital cockpit
- Push-button start
- Auto headlamps and rain sensor
- Auto-dimming mirror
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Topline ES
Petrol · 999 cc · Manual · 20.8 km/l
₹15.16 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.16 lakh more than Highline Plus for
- Ventilated front seats
- LED headlamps
- Leatherette upholstery
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- Ventilated front seats
- LED headlamps
- Leatherette upholstery
- Subwoofer and amplifier
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GT Line
Petrol · 999 cc · Automatic · 18.45 km/l
₹15.25 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.09 lakh more than Topline ES for
- Blacked-out GT Line styling
- 16-inch black alloys
- Red ambient lighting
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- Blacked-out GT Line styling
- 16-inch black alloys
- Red ambient lighting
- Alloy pedals
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Topline ES
Petrol · 999 cc · Automatic · 18.45 km/l
₹16.35 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.10 lakh more than GT Line for
- Ventilated front seats
- LED headlamps
- Leatherette upholstery
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- Ventilated front seats
- LED headlamps
- Leatherette upholstery
- Subwoofer and amplifier
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GT Plus ES
Petrol · 1498 cc · DCT · 19.62 km/l
₹18.85 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹2.50 lakh more than Topline ES for
- 150 PS 1.5 TSI
- 7-speed DSG
- Red front brake calipers
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- 150 PS 1.5 TSI
- 7-speed DSG
- Ventilated front seats
- Red front brake calipers
- Subwoofer and amplifier
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Top variant
Virtus
GT Plus Sport
Petrol · 1498 cc · DCT · 19.62 km/l
₹19.20 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.35 lakh more than GT Plus ES for
- Powered front seats
- Aero kit and black roof
- Black 16-inch alloys
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- Powered front seats
- Aero kit and black roof
- Black 16-inch alloys
- Red interior accents
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Our verdict on the Virtus

The Virtus is a well-built sedan that drives better than most cars at its price, and its five-star Global NCAP rating is reassuring. The 1.0 TSI is willing and the six-speed automatic is smooth, so most buyers need go no further than the Highline Plus. The 1.5 TSI GT Plus is fast and engaging, but at nearly ₹19 lakh it asks a lot. The cabin is not as feature-rich as a Hyundai Verna’s, there is no diesel or CNG, and rear-seat space is good rather than class-leading. If you value how a car drives and feels on the highway, the Virtus is a strong choice.

Good things

Five-star Global NCAP rating and six airbags as standard
521-litre boot, among the largest in the class
Punchy turbo engines, with a quick DSG on the 1.5
Highline Plus offers a sunroof and digital cockpit at a fair price

Could be better

Petrol only: no diesel, hybrid or CNG
Rear-seat space is good rather than class-leading
1.5 TSI only in the top GT Plus trims, close to ₹19 lakh
Base Comfortline is plain inside

Volkswagen Virtus colours and photos

Colours on sale

Candy White
Carbon Steel Grey
Wild Cherry Red
Deep Black Pearl

Volkswagen Virtus: a driver’s sedan with a big boot

The Virtus is Volkswagen’s mid-size sedan, sharing its platform with the Skoda Slavia. It is 4,561 mm long with a 2,651 mm wheelbase, 179 mm of ground clearance and a 521-litre boot. It holds a five-star Global NCAP rating for adult and child occupants. Prices start at ₹10.71 lakh for the Comfortline manual.

Two turbo-petrol engines are offered. The 1.0 TSI makes 115 PS with a six-speed manual or automatic, claimed at 20.8 km/l and 18.45 km/l. The 1.5 TSI makes 150 PS with a seven-speed DSG and claims 19.62 km/l. Prices run from ₹10.71 lakh to ₹19.20 lakh ex-showroom. There is no diesel, CNG or hybrid version.

Every Virtus has six airbags, ESC, hill hold and tyre-pressure warning. Highline adds the 10.1-inch touchscreen, Highline Plus the sunroof and digital cockpit, Topline ventilated seats and LED headlamps, and the GT trims sportier styling, with the 1.5 TSI reserved for GT Plus. The 150-unit Anniversary Edition is based on the GT Plus Sport.

Which variant should you buy?

Highline Plus. Over Highline it adds the sunroof, digital cockpit, push-button start, auto headlamps and rain-sensing wipers for ₹29,000-40,000. Topline ES adds ventilated seats and LED headlamps for about ₹1.25 lakh more, which suits hot cities. GT Line is mainly a styling pack.

1.0 TSI or 1.5 TSI?

The 1.0 TSI is enough for most people and is cheaper to buy. The 1.5 TSI is genuinely quick and the DSG is sharp, but it comes only in GT Plus trims costing ₹18.85 lakh or more. Choose it if driving pleasure matters to you.

Manual or automatic?

On the 1.0 TSI the automatic is a six-speed torque converter costing ₹90,000-1.20 lakh more depending on trim. It is smooth and well suited to city traffic. The 1.5 TSI comes only with the DSG.

How does it compare with the Hyundai Verna?

The Verna offers more features, including ADAS, and a wider engine choice. The Virtus feels more solid, drives with more polish and has a bigger boot. Pick on what matters more to you: equipment or the way the car drives.

Virtus vs rivals

Spec	Volkswagen Virtus₹10.71 – 19.20 lakh	Hyundai Verna₹10.99 – 18.31 lakh	Honda City₹12.00 – 21.36 lakh	Tata Tigor EV₹12.49 – 13.75 lakh	Honda Amaze₹7.65 – 10.00 lakh
Body	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol, Hybrid	Electric	Petrol
Engines	1.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI	1.5 petrol, 1.5 turbo petrol	1.5 petrol, 1.5 strong-hybrid	Electric	1.2 petrol
Power	150 PS	115 PS / 160 PS turbo	121–126 PS	75 PS	90 PS
Gearbox	Manual, Automatic, DSG	6-speed manual, IVT, 7-speed DCT	Manual, CVT, e-CVT	Single-speed	Manual, CVT
Mileage	18.45–20.8 km/l	18.6–20.6 km/l	17.77–27.26 km/l	315 km claimed	18.65–19.46 km/l
Seats	5	5	5	5	5
Boot	521 litres	528 litres	506 litres	316 litres	416 litres
Compare	Viewing	Virtus vs Verna	Virtus vs City	Virtus vs Tigor EV	Virtus vs Amaze

Volkswagen Virtus mileage

999 cc, PetrolManual
Claimed (ARAI)
20.8 km/l
Variants
5
999 cc, PetrolAutomatic
Claimed (ARAI)
18.45 km/l
Variants
4
1498 cc, PetrolDCT
Claimed (ARAI)
19.62 km/l
Variants
2

Volkswagen Virtus on-road price and EMI

Every state →

New Delhi₹12.36 – 22.13 lakh
Mumbai₹12.60 – 22.56 lakh
Bengaluru₹13.31 – 23.83 lakh
Chennai₹13.22 – 23.67 lakh
Kolkata₹12.36 – 22.13 lakh
Bhopal₹12.36 – 22.13 lakh

Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.

Virtus EMI

₹17,993 a month

On ₹10.71 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹2.14 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹2.23 lakh.

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Volkswagen Virtus FAQ

What is the price of the Volkswagen Virtus in India?

The Volkswagen Virtus costs ₹10.71 to 19.20 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.

Which fuel options does the Volkswagen Virtus come with?

The Volkswagen Virtus is sold with petrol power (1.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI).

What is the mileage of the Volkswagen Virtus?

The claimed (ARAI) mileage of the Volkswagen Virtus is 18.45–20.8 km/l.

How many people can the Volkswagen Virtus seat?

The Volkswagen Virtus is a 5-seater sedan.

What is the length of the Volkswagen Virtus?

The Volkswagen Virtus is 4561 mm long, 1752 mm wide and 1507 mm tall, with a 2651 mm wheelbase.

How much boot space does the Volkswagen Virtus have?

The Volkswagen Virtus has 521 litres of boot space.

Does the Volkswagen Virtus come with an automatic gearbox?

The Volkswagen Virtus is offered with manual, automatic, dsg gearboxes.

What is the ground clearance of the Volkswagen Virtus?

The Volkswagen Virtus has 179 mm of ground clearance.

Which Volkswagen Virtus variant should I buy?

It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.