Volkswagen Virtus vs BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Virtus and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]. The Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 11.56 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012] price is Rs. 30.43 Lakh. The Volkswagen Virtus is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012] is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Virtus provides the mileage of 20.8 kmpl and 3 Series [2010-2012] provides the mileage of 12.05 kmpl.

Virtus vs 3 Series [2010-2012] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Virtus	3 Series [2010-2012]
Price	Rs. 11.56 Lakh	Rs. 30.43 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1997 cc
Power	114 bhp	184 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 11.56 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

320i

Rs. 30.43 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

320i

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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	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	1.0L TSI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	184 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	270 Nm @ 1250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	20.8View Mileage Details	12.05View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	936
Drivetrain	FWD
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
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Alloy
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R16	255 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R16	255 / 55 R16

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	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist		Partial
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	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Beige/Black
Rear Armrest
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
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Rising Blue Metallic	Black
	Carbon Steel Grey	Impherial Blue Brilliant Effect
	Wild Cherry Red	Black Sapphire
	Reflex Silver	Sparkling Bronze
	Curcuma Yellow	Mineral Grey
	Candy White	Havanna
		Liquid Blue
		Melbourne Red
		Galcier Silver
		Orion Silver
		Mineral White
		Alpine White

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Virtus vs 3 Series [2010-2012] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Virtus and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]?

Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 11.56 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012] price is Rs. 30.43 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Virtus is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Virtus and 3 Series [2010-2012] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT variant, mileage of Virtus is 20.8kmpl and for the 320i variant, mileage of 3 Series [2010-2012] is 12.05kmpl. Thus making Virtus the most fuel efficient as compared to 3 Series [2010-2012]

Q: How is the performance of Virtus compared to 3 Series [2010-2012]?

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 320i variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series [2010-2012] produces 184 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 270 Nm @ 1250 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Virtus vs BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

Length (mm)	4561	4624
Width (mm)	1752	2031
Height (mm)	1507	1429
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2810
Ground Clearance (mm)	179	140
Kerb Weight (kg)	1173	1560

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

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)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

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

Headlights	LED	Halogen
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading 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	Unlimited

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers