Volkswagen Virtus vs Hyundai Elantra [2012-2015]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Virtus and Hyundai Elantra [2012-2015]. The Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 13.41 Lakh and Hyundai Elantra [2012-2015] price is Rs. 14.43 Lakh. The Volkswagen Virtus is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Hyundai Elantra [2012-2015] is available in 1582 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Virtus provides the mileage of 20.8 kmpl and Elantra [2012-2015] provides the mileage of 21.9 kmpl.

Virtus vs Elantra [2012-2015] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Virtus	Elantra [2012-2015]
Price	Rs. 13.41 Lakh	Rs. 14.43 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1582 cc
Power	114 bhp	126 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 13.41 Lakh

On-Road Price, Katni

Hyundai Elantra [2012-2015]

1.6 S MT

Rs. 14.43 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Hyundai Elantra [2012-2015]

1.6 S MT

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1582 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	4 cyl , 16 Valves,DOHC with VGT
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	126 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	259 Nm @ 1900 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	20.8View Mileage Details	21.9View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	936
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	Mc Pherson Strut Type with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Alloy
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R16	205 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R16	205 / 60 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
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

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
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Beige/Black
Rear Armrest		With Audio controls & Cup holder
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		Driver
One Touch Up		Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	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
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Rising Blue Metallic	Phantom Black
	Carbon Steel Grey	Twilight Blue
	Wild Cherry Red	Maharajah Red
	Reflex Silver	Bronze
	Curcuma Yellow	Sleek Silver
	Candy White	Coral White

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Virtus vs Elantra [2012-2015] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Virtus and Hyundai Elantra [2012-2015]?

Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 13.41 Lakh and Hyundai Elantra [2012-2015] price is Rs. 14.43 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Virtus is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Virtus and Elantra [2012-2015] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT variant, mileage of Virtus is 20.8kmpl and for the 1.6 S MT variant, mileage of Elantra [2012-2015] is 21.9kmpl. Thus making Elantra [2012-2015] the most fuel efficient as compared to Virtus

Q: How is the performance of Virtus compared to Elantra [2012-2015]?

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 1.6 S MT variant, 1582 cc Diesel engine of Elantra [2012-2015] produces 126 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 259 Nm @ 1900 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Virtus vs Hyundai Elantra [2012-2015]

Length (mm)	4561	4530
Width (mm)	1752	1775
Height (mm)	1507	1470
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2700
Ground Clearance (mm)	179
Kerb Weight (kg)	1173	1329

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	521	420
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	56

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

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Headlights	LED	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

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