Volkswagen Virtus vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz vs Mitsubishi Lancer [2004-2012]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Virtus, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and Mitsubishi Lancer [2004-2012]. The Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 13.41 Lakh, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz price is Rs. 10.60 Lakh and Mitsubishi Lancer [2004-2012] price is Rs. 7.26 Lakh. The Volkswagen Virtus is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is available in 1462 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mitsubishi Lancer [2004-2012] is available in 1468 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Virtus provides the mileage of 20.8 kmpl, Ciaz provides the mileage of 20.65 kmpl and Lancer [2004-2012] provides the mileage of 10.72 kmpl.

Virtus vs Ciaz vs Lancer [2004-2012] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Virtus	Ciaz	Lancer [2004-2012]
Price	Rs. 13.41 Lakh	Rs. 10.60 Lakh	Rs. 7.26 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1462 cc	1468 cc
Power	114 bhp	103 bhp	-
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 13.41 Lakh

On-Road Price, Kanpur

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

Sigma 1.5

Rs. 10.60 Lakh

On-Road Price, Kanpur

Mitsubishi Lancer [2004-2012]

LXi 1.5

Rs. 7.26 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

Sigma 1.5

Mitsubishi Lancer [2004-2012]

LXi 1.5

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1468 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 3 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	K15 Smart Hybrid	4 cyl. Inline SOHC 12Valve MPI Petrol
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	103 bhp @ 6000 rpm	87@5500
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	138 Nm @ 4400 rpm	130@3300
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	20.8View Mileage Details	20.65View Mileage Details	10.72View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	936	888
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm)	4561	4490	4290
Width (mm)	1752	1730	1690
Height (mm)	1507	1485	1430
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2650	2500
Ground Clearance (mm)	179	170
Kerb Weight (kg)	1173	1055

Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
521 510
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45 43 50

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	McPherson Strut	Gas Filled Shock Absorber With Coil Springs and Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Torsion Beam	Multi-Link with Stabilizer Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05	5.4	5.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R16	185 / 65 R15	175 / 80 R13
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R16	185 / 65 R15

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	4 Star (ASEAN NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, 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)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC		Vents Behind Front Armrest
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	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest 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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Beige/Black	Beige and Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Partial
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front & Rear Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down		Driver
One Touch Up		Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
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)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Digital Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	7
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	8	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
4 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000 40000

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Colours

Rising Blue Metallic	Pearl Midnight Black	Black Onyx
Carbon Steel Grey	Prme. Celestial Blue	Simply Red
Wild Cherry Red	Prme. Opulent Red	Warm Silver
Reflex Silver	Prme. Splendid Silver	Scotia White
Curcuma Yellow	Prme. Dignity Brown
Candy White	Pearl Arctic White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

27 Ratings

4.9/5

9 Ratings

5.0/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.8Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.6Comfort	4.8Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.6Performance	5.0Performance	5.0Performance
	4.2Fuel Economy	4.7Fuel Economy	4.5Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.8Value for Money	4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Volkswagen Virtus review

Power, Handling performance to the highway. With full control in hands. Mileage is also good in both conditions. Look like Audi A3. Go for it with a second thought. Because the car is a sedan and a sedan is a car.

Best sedan in the segment

I've been using the car for 5 years now, I have experienced the best-of-class comfort in this segment and the best thing is has the lowest service cost and comes with the trust of Maruti so highly recommended if you are looking for a sedan in this segment.

Its truly amazing to get such a comfy car with all features at this price. WOW !

I got the new lancer 1.5 petrol in Apr'06.ITS A WOW CAR!!!! I wanted to go for the new Honda City ZX, but my friend who already has it recommended me this Lancer coz his Honda City he says is BAD, 10-11 kms avg, poor braking , expensive spares. but my lancer is giving me better than that anyday. it gives me 11.5-12 in city and 15+ kms/ per ltr on Highway. The new beige interiors are amazing, and all the little refinements have made the car the best in its class. Mitsubishi has proven that Lancer is still the king and is here to stay and conquer. BEST BUY Thanks Sachin.Believe me it gives 11.5-12 kms

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Rs. 13.41 Lakh onwards

Maruti SuzukiCiaz

Rs. 10.60 Lakh onwards

HondaCity

Rs. 13.78 Lakh onwards

HyundaiVerna

Rs. 12.81 Lakh onwards

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Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 13.41 Lakh, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz price is Rs. 10.60 Lakh and Mitsubishi Lancer [2004-2012] price is Rs. 7.26 Lakh. Hence Mitsubishi Lancer [2004-2012] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Virtus, Ciaz and Lancer [2004-2012] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT variant, mileage of Virtus is 20.8kmpl, for the Sigma 1.5 variant, mileage of Ciaz is 20.65kmpl and for the LXi 1.5 variant, mileage of Lancer [2004-2012] is 10.72kmpl. Thus making Virtus the most fuel efficient as compared to Ciaz and Lancer [2004-2012]

Q: How is the performance of Virtus compared to Ciaz and Lancer [2004-2012]?

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 Sigma 1.5 variant, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Ciaz produces 103 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 138 Nm @ 4400 rpm of torque. For the LXi 1.5 variant, 1468 cc Petrol engine of Lancer [2004-2012] produces 87@5500 of power and 130@3300 of torque.

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Volkswagen Virtus vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz vs Mitsubishi Lancer [2004-2012]

Doors (Doors)	4	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	521	510
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	43	50

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

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	4	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	40000