Volkswagen Virtus vs Toyota Platinum Etios

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Virtus and Toyota Platinum Etios. The Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 11.56 Lakh and Toyota Platinum Etios price is Rs. 7.04 Lakh. The Volkswagen Virtus is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Toyota Platinum Etios is available in 1496 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Virtus provides the mileage of 20.8 kmpl and Platinum Etios provides the mileage of 16.78 kmpl.

Virtus vs Platinum Etios Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Virtus	Platinum Etios
Price	Rs. 11.56 Lakh	Rs. 7.04 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1496 cc
Power	114 bhp	88 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

Toyota Platinum Etios

Rs. 7.04 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Toyota Platinum Etios

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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	1496 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	4-Cylinder 16V, DOHC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	88 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	132 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	20.8View Mileage Details	16.78View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	936
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05	4.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R16	175 / 70 R14
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R16	175 / 70 R14

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
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
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)	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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Beige/Black	Beige
Rear Armrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	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
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Display	Touch-screen 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
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Rising Blue Metallic	celestial black
	Carbon Steel Grey	Classic grey
	Wild Cherry Red	Silver mica Metallic
	Reflex Silver	Harmony Biege
	Curcuma Yellow	Vermilion Red
	Candy White	Pearl white with crystal shine
	Candy White	white

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Virtus vs Platinum Etios Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Virtus and Toyota Platinum Etios?

Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 11.56 Lakh and Toyota Platinum Etios price is Rs. 7.04 Lakh. Hence Toyota Platinum Etios is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Virtus and Platinum Etios is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT variant, mileage of Virtus is 20.8kmpl and for the GX variant, mileage of Platinum Etios is 16.78kmpl. Thus making Virtus the most fuel efficient as compared to Platinum Etios

Q: How is the performance of Virtus compared to Platinum Etios?

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 GX variant, 1496 cc Petrol engine of Platinum Etios produces 88 bhp @ 5600 rpm of power and 132 Nm @ 3000 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Virtus vs Toyota Platinum Etios

Length (mm)	4561	4369
Width (mm)	1752	1695
Height (mm)	1507	1510
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2550
Ground Clearance (mm)	179	174
Kerb Weight (kg)	1173	975

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	521	592
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	45

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

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

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

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

Cup Holders	Front Only
Cooled Glovebox

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers