Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Virtus

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Volkswagen Virtus. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.79 Lakh and Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 11.16 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Volkswagen Virtus is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Virtus provides the mileage of 20.8 kmpl.

Seltos vs Virtus Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	Virtus
Price	Rs. 10.79 Lakh	Rs. 11.16 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	999 cc
Power	113 bhp	114 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Seltos

HTE (O)1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 10.79 Lakh

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 11.16 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Kia Seltos

HTE (O)1.5 Petrol MT

Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	1.0L TSI
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		20.8View Mileage Details
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	850	936
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Twist Beam Axle
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel	Steel
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.05
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	205 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	205 / 55 R16
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	5 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)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Puncture Repair Kit
Dashcam
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver	Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	1 x 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen Projector	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured Finish with handle type	Body Coloured Finish with handle type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Silver
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows
Rear Windshield Blind	Manual	Optional
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual	Optional
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body Coloured finish ORVM Colour	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	8" Touch-screen Display	7" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6 Speakers, 1 Tweeters	8 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
iPod Compatibility
USB Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Input Methods	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Interior	Single Tone (Black)	Dual Tone (Beige/Black)
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Pewter Olive	Wild Cherry Red
	Clear White	Candy White
	Sparkling Silver	Reflex Silver
	Gravity Grey	Carbon Steel Grey
	Aurora Black Pearl	Rising Blue Metallic
	Intense Red
	Imperial Blue

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

7 Ratings

4.8/5

12 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.8Exterior
	5.0Performance	4.8Comfort
	5.0Value for Money	4.8Performance
	5.0Comfort	4.3Fuel Economy
		4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Best car I found

The Kia Seltos is generally praised for its stylish design, feature-rich interior, and comfortable ride, making it a popular choice in the compact SUV segment. While some reviewers note a slightly firm ride on rough roads, the overall driving experience is considered positive, with the Kia Seltos offering a good balance of comfort and handling.

Nice build quality and no compromise in safety

It is a good car, maintenance is very easy and affordable, the best car in this segment, and it drives smoothly, and the torque is very powerful, and the mileage of this car is awesome.

Used Cars in India

1722 Used Seltos

Rs. 3 Lakhonwards

238 Used Virtus

Rs. 7 Lakhonwards

Seltos comparison with similar cars

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

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	4
Bootspace	433 L (standard)	521 L (standard)
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	45

Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive

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

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage