Volkswagen Virtus vs Volkswagen Passat [2007-2014]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Virtus and Volkswagen Passat [2007-2014]. The Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 11.56 Lakh and Volkswagen Passat [2007-2014] price is Rs. 19.32 Lakh. The Volkswagen Virtus is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Volkswagen Passat [2007-2014] is available in 1798 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Virtus provides the mileage of 20.8 kmpl and Passat [2007-2014] provides the mileage of 8.2 kmpl.

Virtus vs Passat [2007-2014] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Virtus	Passat [2007-2014]
Price	Rs. 11.56 Lakh	Rs. 19.32 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1798 cc
Power	114 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

Volkswagen Passat [2007-2014]

1.8L TSI

Rs. 19.32 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Volkswagen Passat [2007-2014]

1.8L TSI

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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	1798 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	1.8L TSI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	160@4500
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	250@1500
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	20.8View Mileage Details	8.2View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	936
Drivetrain	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 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	Independent Macpherson strut Lower wishbone Anti-roll bar.
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Independent Multilink Antirollbar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05	5.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R16	215 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R16	215 / 55 R16

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
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

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
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Beige/Black
Headrests	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 Effect)
	Carbon Steel Grey	Mocca Antracite (Pearl Effect)
	Wild Cherry Red	Arctic Blue Silver Metallic
	Reflex Silver	Wheat Beige
	Curcuma Yellow	Reflex Silver
	Candy White	Candy White

More Expert Reviews on Virtus and Passat [2007-2014]

The sensible choice

By Vikrant Singh20 Sep 2011

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A sea change

By Vikrant Singh03 Apr 2011

Volkswagen has launched the 2011 edition of its luxury sedan, the Passat. The car not only looks completely new with its new face but gets a more powerful diesel engine too. And we have driven the car in India which is not only better looking, but better suited for the Indian roads as well.

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Virtus vs Passat [2007-2014] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Virtus and Volkswagen Passat [2007-2014]?

Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 11.56 Lakh and Volkswagen Passat [2007-2014] price is Rs. 19.32 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Virtus is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Virtus and Passat [2007-2014] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT variant, mileage of Virtus is 20.8kmpl and for the 1.8L TSI variant, mileage of Passat [2007-2014] is 8.2kmpl. Thus making Virtus the most fuel efficient as compared to Passat [2007-2014]

Q: How is the performance of Virtus compared to Passat [2007-2014]?

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 1.8L TSI variant, 1798 cc Petrol engine of Passat [2007-2014] produces 160@4500 of power and 250@1500 of torque.

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Volkswagen Virtus vs Volkswagen Passat [2007-2014]

Length (mm)	4561	4765
Width (mm)	1752	1820
Height (mm)	1507	1472
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2709
Ground Clearance (mm)	179
Kerb Weight (kg)	1173

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2
Bootspace (litres)	521
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	70

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 Only
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release

Sunroof / Moonroof		Electrically Adjustable
Body-coloured Bumpers

Headlights	LED
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
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue

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