Volkswagen Virtus vs Hyundai Creta

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Virtus and Hyundai Creta. The Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 11.16 Lakh and Hyundai Creta price is Rs. 10.73 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. 11.16 Lakh	Rs. 10.73 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. 11.16 Lakh

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Hyundai Creta

E 1.5 Petrol

Rs. 10.73 Lakh

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Hyundai Creta

E 1.5 Petrol

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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, Oil Cooled, Single-point fuel distribution
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	1.5l MPi
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage	ARAI: 20.8 kmpl	User Reported: 17 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	936
Clutch Type		Dry (Single Plate)
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	McPherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Coupled torsion beam axle
Chassis Type		Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with mode adjust & 4 spokes
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel	Steel (205/65R16), Located in Boot
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05	5.3
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R16	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R16	205 / 65 R16
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	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)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts		Pretensioning (Front)
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Hands-off Detection
Perimetric alarm system
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
Brake Override System
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Collapsible Steering Column
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors		Rear Bumper
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System		Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Park Distance Control
Skid Plate		Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		Front
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)	Manual (Front AC: Fan speed control, Second row AC: Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles		Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)
In-Car Remote
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver	Co-Driver
Parking Ticket Holder
Acoustic Windshield
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid		Capless
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Video Recording
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Noise Levels		Low
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	LED	Halogen Projector
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Connected LED		Headlight & Taillight
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,	Button Controlled Front Halogen Cabin lamps,
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front & 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
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured Finish with handle type	Body Coloured Finish with Pull handle type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Painted
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade
Rear Windshield Blind	Optional
Side Window Blinds	Optional
Heat-Insulated Windscreen and Side Windows
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body Coloured finish ORVM Colour
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally 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	7" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	8 Speakers	2 Tweeters
Speed Dependent Volume
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
iPod Compatibility
USB Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Type C Wired Connectivity
GPS Navigation System
What3Words -Address Based Navigation
Pre-loaded Major Apps in Infotainment
Inbuilt Music App		Jio Saavan
News App
Call Reject with SMS
SIM Service Provider
Whatsapp and Text Readout
Wireless Charger
Summon Mode

Seats & Upholstery

Foldable Seatback Table
Comfort Headrest
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)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Interior	Dual Tone (Beige/Black)	Dual Tone (Black and Greige)
Wrappings
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat		60:40
Folding Rear Seat		Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
Tow Away Alert
Auto Crash Alert
Live Traffic Updates On App
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Phone app
Find and Book Parking Slot
Check Vehicle Status via App
Live Location Sharing
Service Reminder Via App
Digital Key
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Air Purifier Operation
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to- Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

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

Storage
Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Wild Cherry Red	Abyss Black
	Candy White	Atlas White
	Reflex Silver	Robust Emerald Pearl
	Carbon Steel Grey	Fiery Red
	Rising Blue Metallic	Ranger Khaki
	Rising Blue Metallic	Titan Grey

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

105 Ratings

Rating Parameters		4.7Exterior
		4.6Comfort
		4.5Performance
		4.1Fuel Economy
		4.5Value 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.

Used Cars in India

242 Used Virtus

Rs. 7 Lakhonwards

3739 Used Creta

Rs. 2 Lakhonwards

More Expert Reviews on Virtus and Creta

Living with Hyundai Creta Diesel

By Jay Shah19 Jun 2025

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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 Width Height	4561 mm * 1752 mm * 1507 mm	4330 mm * 1790 mm * 1635 mm
Ground Clearance	179 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2610
Kerb Weight (kg)	1173

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

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Diffuser
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

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

Bottle Holder in Doors
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	2 Cupholders in Second Row Only
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage