Volkswagen Virtus vs Audi A8 L [2011-2014]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Virtus and Audi A8 L [2011-2014]. The Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 11.56 Lakh and Audi A8 L [2011-2014] price is Rs. 1.06 Crore. The Volkswagen Virtus is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi A8 L [2011-2014] is available in 2967 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Virtus provides the mileage of 20.8 kmpl and A8 L [2011-2014] provides the mileage of 15.5 kmpl.

Virtus vs A8 L [2011-2014] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Virtus	A8 L [2011-2014]
Price	Rs. 11.56 Lakh	Rs. 1.06 Crore
Engine Capacity	999 cc	2967 cc
Power	114 bhp	247 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 11.56 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi A8 L [2011-2014]

3.0 TDI quattro

Rs. 1.06 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Audi A8 L [2011-2014]

3.0 TDI quattro

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2967 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	V6 diesel engine with common rail injection and exhaust-gas turbocharging.
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	247 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	550 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	20.8View Mileage Details	15.5View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	936
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic - 8 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	adaptive air suspesion
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	adaptive air suspesion
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05	6.35
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Alloy
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R16	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R16	235 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Beige/Black
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat		Partial
Split Rear Seat
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	7
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	8	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Rising Blue Metallic	Oolong Grey
	Carbon Steel Grey	Emerald Black
	Wild Cherry Red	Havanna Black
	Reflex Silver	Night Blue
	Curcuma Yellow	Brilliant Black
	Candy White	Phantom Black
		Impala Beige
		Quartz Grey
		Ice Silver Metallic
		Glacier White
		Ibis White

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Virtus vs A8 L [2011-2014] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Virtus and Audi A8 L [2011-2014]?

Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 11.56 Lakh and Audi A8 L [2011-2014] price is Rs. 1.06 Crore. Hence Volkswagen Virtus is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Virtus and A8 L [2011-2014] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT variant, mileage of Virtus is 20.8kmpl and for the 3.0 TDI quattro variant, mileage of A8 L [2011-2014] is 15.5kmpl. Thus making Virtus the most fuel efficient as compared to A8 L [2011-2014]

Q: How is the performance of Virtus compared to A8 L [2011-2014]?

For the Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT variant, 999 cc Petrol engine of Virtus produces 114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm of power and 178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm of torque. For the 3.0 TDI quattro variant, 2967 cc Diesel engine of A8 L [2011-2014] produces 247 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 550 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Virtus vs Audi A8 L [2011-2014]

Length (mm)	4561	5267
Width (mm)	1752	1949
Height (mm)	1507	1471
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	3122
Ground Clearance (mm)	179
Kerb Weight (kg)	1173	1965

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	521
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	90

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

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

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof		Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers

Headlights	LED	Projector with Xenon
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights		Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	4	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000