Volkswagen Virtus vs Skoda Rapid [2014-2015]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Rapid [2014-2015]. The Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 11.56 Lakh and Skoda Rapid [2014-2015] price is Rs. 7.98 Lakh. The Volkswagen Virtus is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Skoda Rapid [2014-2015] is available in 1598 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Virtus provides the mileage of 20.8 kmpl and Rapid [2014-2015] provides the mileage of 15 kmpl.

Virtus vs Rapid [2014-2015] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Virtus	Rapid [2014-2015]
Price	Rs. 11.56 Lakh	Rs. 7.98 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1598 cc
Power	114 bhp	103 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

Skoda Rapid [2014-2015]

1.6 MPI Active

Rs. 7.98 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Skoda Rapid [2014-2015]

1.6 MPI Active

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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	1598 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	4 cylinder inline, transverse in front
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	103 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
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
Capacity
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

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)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R16	185 / 60 R15
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R16	185 / 60 R15

Features

Safety

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

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

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	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Beige/Black	Beige and Brown
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Partial
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		All
One Touch Up		All
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

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Lighting
Headlights LED Halogen
Taillights
LED Halogen
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Cabin Lamps Front and Rear Front
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 1 Trip
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

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (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
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
4 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000 Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

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

More Expert Reviews on Virtus and Rapid [2014-2015]

First Drive: Skoda Rapid 1.5-litre diesel DSG

By Selvin Jose06 Nov 2014

It could be a subject for Ripley’s Believe it or not if we say two humans from different parents lookalike. But, when it comes to cars it is possible! One such product is the Skoda Rapid, essentially a Volkswagen Vento with different styling.

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Virtus vs Rapid [2014-2015] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Rapid [2014-2015]?

Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 11.56 Lakh and Skoda Rapid [2014-2015] price is Rs. 7.98 Lakh. Hence Skoda Rapid [2014-2015] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Virtus and Rapid [2014-2015] 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 MPI Active variant, mileage of Rapid [2014-2015] is 15kmpl. Thus making Virtus the most fuel efficient as compared to Rapid [2014-2015]

Q: How is the performance of Virtus compared to Rapid [2014-2015]?

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 MPI Active variant, 1598 cc Petrol engine of Rapid [2014-2015] produces 103 bhp @ 5250 rpm of power and 153 Nm @ 3800 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Virtus vs Skoda Rapid [2014-2015]

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

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	4	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers