Volkswagen Virtus vs Skoda Rapid [2011-2014]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Rapid [2011-2014]. The Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 14.21 Lakh and Skoda Rapid [2011-2014] price is Rs. 7.19 Lakh. The Volkswagen Virtus is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Skoda Rapid [2011-2014] is available in 1598 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Diesel. Virtus provides the mileage of 20.8 kmpl and Rapid [2011-2014] provides the mileage of 15 kmpl.

Virtus vs Rapid [2011-2014] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Virtus	Rapid [2011-2014]
Price	Rs. 14.21 Lakh	Rs. 7.19 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1598 cc
Power	114 bhp	104 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 14.21 Lakh

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Skoda Rapid [2011-2014]

Active 1.6 MPI MT

Rs. 7.19 Lakh

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Skoda Rapid [2011-2014]

Active 1.6 MPI 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	1598 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	4 cylinder inline petrol engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	104 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	153 Nm @ 3800 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	20.8View Mileage Details	15View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	936
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 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	McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabilizer
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	compound link crank-axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05	5.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R16	175 / 70 R14
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R16	175 / 70 R14

Features

Safety

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
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	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
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
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Beige/Black
Rear Armrest
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Rising Blue Metallic	Deep Black Pearl
	Carbon Steel Grey	Flash Red
	Wild Cherry Red	Brilliant Silver
	Reflex Silver	Cappuccino Beige
	Curcuma Yellow	Candy White
	Candy White	Candy White

More Expert Reviews on Virtus and Rapid [2011-2014]

A new face

By Vikrant Singh03 Nov 2011

Skoda in India can do better; much better in fact. After all, its sister company, Volkswagen came to the Indian party much later, but has managed to gain more flavour already. Skoda believes, one car could set all this right and that is the Rapid.

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Virtus vs Rapid [2011-2014] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Rapid [2011-2014]?

Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 14.21 Lakh and Skoda Rapid [2011-2014] price is Rs. 7.19 Lakh. Hence Skoda Rapid [2011-2014] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Virtus and Rapid [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 Active 1.6 MPI MT variant, mileage of Rapid [2011-2014] is 15kmpl. Thus making Virtus the most fuel efficient as compared to Rapid [2011-2014]

Q: How is the performance of Virtus compared to Rapid [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 Active 1.6 MPI MT variant, 1598 cc Petrol engine of Rapid [2011-2014] produces 104 bhp @ 5250 rpm of power and 153 Nm @ 3800 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Virtus vs Skoda Rapid [2011-2014]

Length (mm)	4561	4386
Width (mm)	1752	1699
Height (mm)	1507	1466
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2552
Ground Clearance (mm)	179	168
Kerb Weight (kg)	1173	1145

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	521	460
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	55

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
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

ORVM Colour	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	Black
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Headlights	LED	Halogen
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
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