Volkswagen Virtus specifications

Engine & performance

Engine

1.5 TSI EVO with Active Cylinder Technology

Engine displacement

1,498 cc

Max power

150 PS (110 kW) @ 5,000–6,000 rpm

Max torque

250 Nm @ 1,600–3,500 rpm

Engine idle start/stop

Yes

Transmission & drivetrain

Gearbox

7-speed DSG (dual-clutch)

Turbocharger

Yes

Fuel type

Petrol

Fuel efficiency (claimed)

19.62 km/l

Fuel tank capacity

45 litres

Front suspension

McPherson with stabiliser bar

Rear suspension

Twist beam axle

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Electromechanical power steering

Turning radius

5.05 m

Length

4,561 mm

Width

1,752 mm

Height

1,507 mm

Wheelbase

2,651 mm

Front / rear track

1,511 mm / 1,496 mm

Ground clearance

179 mm unladen, 145 mm laden

Boot space

521 litres (1,050 litres expanded)

Kerb weight

1,269 kg

Gross weight

1,685 kg

Seating capacity

5 seats

Tyre size

205/55 R16

Spare wheel

205/55 R16

AC & climate control

Rear AC vents

Yes

Adjustable dual rear AC vents

Yes

Cooled glove box

Yes

Smart-touch Climatronic automatic climate control

Yes

Seating & comfort

Rear seat folding

60:40 split

Headrests for all 5 seats

Yes

Driver seat height adjustment

Yes

Co-driver seat height adjustment

Yes

Electric front seats (driver & co-driver)

Yes

Seat-back pockets (both front seats)

Yes

Ventilated front seats with leather inserts

Yes

Convenience & storage

GT clasp on steering wheel

Red accent

Steering wheel stitching

Red

Active Cylinder Technology (ACT)

Yes

Sliding leatherette front centre armrest with storage box

Yes

Rear centre armrest with cup holders

Yes

Tilt & telescopic steering

Yes

Wireless phone charger

Yes

12V socket, front

Yes

2 USB-C sockets, front (data & charging)

Yes

2 USB-C sockets, rear (charging only)

Yes

Smart storage in centre console

Yes

Height-adjustable head restraints

Yes

KESSY keyless entry with push-button start/stop

Yes

Driver assistance

Paddle shifters

Yes

Cruise control

Yes

Rear parking sensors

Yes

Rear-view camera with static guidelines

Yes

Interior & cabin

Seat upholstery

Leatherette

GT seat upholstery

Black GT leatherette with wild cherry red or grey stitching

Interior theme

Black

Dashboard décor

Rave glossy / dark red glossy & glossy black inserts

Headliner

Black

Aluminium pedals

Yes

Chrome strip on grille, upper

No

Chrome strip on grille, lower

No

Chrome air-vent sliders

Yes

Driver footrest

Yes

Driver sun visor with ticket holder

Yes

Passenger sun visor with vanity mirror

Yes

Foldable roof grab handle, front

Yes

Foldable rear roof grab handles with hooks

Yes

Ambient light pack: LED door switches and front & rear reading lamps

Yes

Footwell illumination

Yes

Boot illumination

Yes

Bottle holders in front doors

Yes

Bottle holders in rear doors

Yes

Instrument cluster

8-inch (20.32 cm) digital cockpit (instrument cluster)

Yes

Lighting

Tail lamps

Darkened LED

Coming/leaving home lights

Automatic

Laser red ambient lighting

Yes

LED headlamps with LED DRL

No

Full LED headlamps with LED DRL and turn indicators

No

Darkened full LED headlamps with LED DRL

Yes

Body-colour mirror housings with LED indicators

No

White ambient lights

No

Front fog lamps with static cornering

Yes

Rear fog lamp

Yes

Rear defogger

Yes

Automatic headlamps

Yes

Sunroof & windows

Window-line garnish

Black

Driver window auto up/down with anti-pinch

Yes

Electric sunroof

Yes

Doors, mirrors & wipers

Door handle applique

Dark chrome

Inside rear-view mirror

Auto-dimming

Black mirror housings

Yes

Carbon steel grey mirror housings

Yes

Body-coloured door handles

Yes

GT Line badges on front doors & boot lid

No

Electrically adjustable outside mirrors

Yes

Electrically folding outside mirrors

Yes

Rain-sensing wipers

Yes

Design & styling

Wheels

16-inch black painted 'Razor' alloys

Front wing (grille bar)

Glossy black

Rear wing (boot lid bar)

Glossy black

VIRTUS lettering on boot

Black

GT badge on grille

Red

GT badge on boot

Red

GT badges on front fenders

Red

Red front brake calipers

Yes

Dual-tone exterior with deep black roof (selected colours)

Yes

Glossy black rear spoiler

Yes

Glossy black grille

Yes

Glossy black lower grille

Yes

Bonnet with chiselled lines

Yes

Dual shoulder lines

Yes

Glossy black aero kit

Yes

Shark-fin antenna

Yes

Airbags & passive safety

Brake disc wiping

Yes

Front airbags (driver & co-driver)

Yes

Front side airbags

Yes

Curtain airbags

Yes

3-point seat belts (all seats)

Yes

Seat belt reminder (driver & co-driver)

Yes

Rear seat belt indicator

Yes

ISOFIX child seat anchors, rear (2)

Yes

Brakes & stability

Electronic stability control (ESC), ABS & EBD

Yes

Brake assist (BA)

Yes

Hill start assist

Yes

Tyre pressure deflation warning

Yes

Security & locking

Engine immobiliser with floating code

Yes

Remote central locking

Yes

Warnings & alerts

Speed alert system

Yes

Multi-collision brakes (MCB)

Yes

Touchscreen

10.1-inch (25.65 cm) VW Play touchscreen

GT welcome message on infotainment

Yes

8 speakers

Yes

Digital sound package with amplifier & subwoofer

Yes

Bluetooth & FM/AM radio

Yes

Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay

Yes

Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay

Yes

Multifunction steering wheel with audio & call controls

Yes

Valet mode

Yes

App store

Yes

MyVolkswagen Connect: live tracking

Yes

MyVolkswagen Connect: geo-fence

Yes

MyVolkswagen Connect: time fence

Yes

MyVolkswagen Connect: driving behaviour

Yes

MyVolkswagen Connect: SOS emergency call

Yes

MyVolkswagen Connect: safety alerts

Yes

MyVolkswagen Connect: trip analysis

Yes

MyVolkswagen Connect: document due-date reminders

Yes