Volkswagen Virtus vs Kia Seltos [2023-2024]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Virtus and Kia Seltos [2023-2024]. The Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 11.56 Lakh and Kia Seltos [2023-2024] price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh. The Volkswagen Virtus is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Kia Seltos [2023-2024] is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Virtus provides the mileage of 20.8 kmpl and Seltos [2023-2024] provides the mileage of 17 kmpl.

Virtus vs Seltos [2023-2024] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Virtus	Seltos [2023-2024]
Price	Rs. 11.56 Lakh	Rs. 10.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1497 cc
Power	114 bhp	113 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 11.56 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Kia Seltos [2023-2024]

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT [2023-2024]

Rs. 10.90 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Kia Seltos [2023-2024]

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT [2023-2024]

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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	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	G1.5 MPi
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	20.8View Mileage Details	17View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	936	850
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
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	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R16	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R16	205 / 65 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC		Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
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)	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)	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
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Beige/Black	Black
Folding Rear Seat		Full
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Silver
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Optional	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
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
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Digital Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	7
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	8	4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	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	Sparkling Silver
	Carbon Steel Grey	Clear White
	Wild Cherry Red
	Reflex Silver
	Curcuma Yellow
	Candy White

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Virtus vs Seltos [2023-2024] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Virtus and Kia Seltos [2023-2024]?

Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 11.56 Lakh and Kia Seltos [2023-2024] price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh. Hence Kia Seltos [2023-2024] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Virtus and Seltos [2023-2024] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT variant, mileage of Virtus is 20.8kmpl and for the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT [2023-2024] variant, mileage of Seltos [2023-2024] is 17kmpl. Thus making Virtus the most fuel efficient as compared to Seltos [2023-2024]

Q: How is the performance of Virtus compared to Seltos [2023-2024]?

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 HTE 1.5 Petrol MT [2023-2024] variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos [2023-2024] produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Virtus vs Kia Seltos [2023-2024]

Length (mm)	4561	4365
Width (mm)	1752	1800
Height (mm)	1507	1620
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2610
Ground Clearance (mm)	179
Kerb Weight (kg)	1173

Doors (Doors)	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	521	433
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	50

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	With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Headlights	LED	Halogen Projector
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	4	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips		Black