The competition in the mid-sized sedan segment is getting fierce day by day. The customers are mostly puzzled in selecting between the Honda City and Hyundai Verna itself. It looks like the German carmaker has got a wildcard entry at the party. With the launch of Skoda Slavia already sending a buzz in the town with its premium features, the head-on competition from Volkswagen added fuel to the fire, with the launch of Volkswagen Virtus.
Volkswagen Virtus Technical Specifications-
Making things easier for performance lovers, Volkswagen has introduced 2 engine options with 3 gearboxes.
The Dynamics Line
Comes with a 1.0L TSI engine that is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
| Engine Type- 1.0L TSI Petrol | |
| Maximum Power- 110PS | |
| Maximum Torque – 178Nm |
The Performance Line
Runs on 1.5L TSI EVO engine that is mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox with an active cylinder cut-off technology.
| Engine Type- 1.5L TSI Petrol | |
| Maximum Power- 150PS | |
| Maximum Torque – 250Nm |
Volkswagen Virtus Features
With the German technology in the field, the competition is never going to be that simple. Some of the premium features which make the Volkswagen Virtus distinct are listed below.
- Ventilated Seats in the front
- 6 airbags options
- 3 Headrest at the rear seat
- Hill hold control
- 521L of boot space
- Paddle Shifters
- Electronic Stability Control
The mid-level sedan segment is sending the sales graph of carmakers on a higher note due to the growing popularity among buyers. With so many manufacturers eyeing this space, the consumers need to sleuth the options in order to get the best buy for them.