Volkswagen Virtus vs Hyundai Creta

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Virtus and Hyundai Creta. The Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 11.56 Lakh and Hyundai Creta price is Rs. 11.11 Lakh. The Volkswagen Virtus is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Hyundai Creta is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Virtus provides the mileage of 20.8 kmpl.

Virtus vs Creta Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Virtus	Creta
Price	Rs. 11.56 Lakh	Rs. 11.11 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

Hyundai Creta

E 1.5 Petrol

Rs. 11.11 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	1.5l MPi	2.0 Multijet II
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged		Turbocharged
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged		Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	172 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	20.8View Mileage Details
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	18.4	17	15
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	936
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)			11.98
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	McPherson strut with coil spring	McPherson Strut with Lower Control Arm
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Coupled torsion beam axle	Multi Link Suspension with Strut Assembly
Chassis Type		Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05		5.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R16	205 / 65 R16	225 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R16	205 / 65 R16	225 / 60 R17
Tyre Construction	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Space Saver

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested	Not Tested
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)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Seatbelt		Pretensioning seatbelts(Front)
Perimetric alarm system
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Anti Theft Alarm
Dual Tone Horn
Collapsible Steering column
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Cornering brake control(CBC)
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors		Rear Bumper
Skid Plate		Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		Front
Seat Belt Warning
Rear Middle Head Rest
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones	Manual	Manual	Manual
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC		Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Parking Assist			Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver	Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Noise Levels		Low
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Fuel Fillers Lid		Capless
Roof-Grab Handle Front		Foldable
Roof-Grab Handle Rear		Foldable
Electronic Parking Brake
Cigarette Lighter
Cabin Boot Access
12V Power Outlets

Lighting

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Painted	Painted
Power Windows Position	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down			Front
One Touch Up			Front
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Both Sides	Both Sides
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Rear Wiper
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	7		8.4
Speakers	8		4
Tweeters		2
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Steering-mounted controls
Android Auto	Wired		Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wired		Wireless
Voice Command
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming		Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS Navigation System
AM/FM Radio
AUX Compatibility
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility
Inbuilt Music App		Jio Saavan

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	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)	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)	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)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Beige/Black	Black and Greige	Black and Grey
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat		60:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat		Flat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench

Instrumentation

Average Fuel Consumption
Distance to Empty
Low Fuel Level Warning
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Speedometer		Digital
Instrument Cluster Screen Type	Analogue - Digital	TFT	Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed
Door Ajar Warning
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty
Rear row

Brochure

Colours

Wild Cherry Red	Abyss Black	Techno Metallic Green
Candy White	Atlas White	Galaxy Blue
Reflex Silver	Robust Emerald Pearl	Brilliant Black
Carbon Steel Grey	Fiery Red	Exotica Red
Rising Blue Metallic	Ranger Khaki	Grigio Magnesio Grey
	Titan Grey	Pearl White
	Titan Grey	Silvery Moon

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

4 Ratings

4.5/5

82 Ratings

4.3/5

46 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.6Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.7Comfort	4.5Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.5Performance	4.5Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	4.1Fuel Economy	4.1Fuel Economy
	4.3Value for Money	4.4Value for Money	4.2Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

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.

Best car in the segment and price

Comfort and boot space is good. best car in the segment. efficient engine, no lagging. it contains 6 airbags. power windows are provided in the base model as well. it had good boot space.

Wonderful experience

A great driving experience I had with the Jeep Compass. Either off-road or smooth road, you will feel great comfort next to luxury. Smooth drive even on rough stretches. Loaded with a variety of features.

Used Cars in India

170 Used Virtus

Rs. 8 Lakhonwards

3067 Used Creta

Rs. 3 Lakhonwards

633 Used Compass

Rs. 5.1 Lakhonwards

More Expert Reviews on Virtus and Creta

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Hyundai Creta Long Term Review: 10,000km Service Experience

By Jay Shah28 Apr 2025

Our long-term Hyundai Creta Diesel Manual has rolled past the 10,000km mark, it was time for its scheduled service. In this report, we detail the service experience outlining the maintenance work carried out along with the associated costs.

Hyundai Creta Diesel MT Long Term Report: Highway Usage

By Sagar Bhanushali22 Oct 2024

Finally, I got to take our Creta on its first road trip. It was in the middle of September and our destination was Baramati, amid heavy rains. Thankfully, the Creta felt as solid as a rock.

Virtus comparison with similar cars

Length (mm)	4561	4330	4405
Width (mm)	1752	1790	1818
Height (mm)	1507	1635	1640
Ground Clearance (unladen) (mm)	179
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2610	2636
Kerb Weight (kg)	1173

Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Doors (Doors)	4	5	5
Bootspace (litres)	521
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	50	60

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

Headlights	LED	Halogen Projector	LED
Headlight Height Adjuster
Taillights	LED	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED		LED
Connected LED		Headlight & Tail Light
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp
Cabin Lamps Position	Front and Rear	Front	Front and Rear
Reading Lamp
Light on Vanity Mirrors			Co-Driver Only
Illuminated Logo

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

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

Bottle Holder in Doors
Cup Holders Position	Front Only	Second Row Only	Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage

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