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Mahindra XUV700 vs Volkswagen Virtus

Should you buy Mahindra XUV700 or Volkswagen Virtus? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Mahindra XUV700 price starts at Rs 13.99 Lakh ex-showroom for MX 5Str (Petrol) and Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 11.56 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol). XUV700 has 2198 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Virtus has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the XUV700 has a mileage of 17 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Virtus has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).

XUV700 Vs Virtus

Key HighlightsMahindra XUV700Volkswagen Virtus
On Road PriceRs.27,83,195*Rs.22,37,437*
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)19991498
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Mahindra XUV700 vs Volkswagen Virtus comparison

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        Mahindra XUV700
        Mahindra XUV700
        Rs24.14 Lakh*
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            Volkswagen Virtus
            Volkswagen Virtus
            Rs19.40 Lakh*
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          Basic Information
          On-Road Price in New Delhi
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          Rs.27,83,195*
          Rs.22,37,437*
          Finance Available (EMI)
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          Rs.53,997/month
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          Rs.42,582/month
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          Insurance
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          Rs.98,356
          Rs.84,148
          User Rating
          4.6
          Based on 988 Reviews
          4.5
          Based on 358 Reviews
          Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
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          Rs.5,780.2
          Brochure
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          Engine & Transmission
          Engine Type
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          mSTALLION
          1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
          Displacement (cc)
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          1999
          1498
          No. of Cylinders
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          Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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          197bhp@5000rpm
          147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
          Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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          380Nm@1750-3000rpm
          250Nm@1600-3500rpm
          Valves Per Cylinder
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          4
          4
          Turbo Charger
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          YesYes
          Transmission Type
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          Automatic
          Automatic
          Gearbox
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          6-Speed
          7-Speed DSG
          Drive Type
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          FWD
          Fuel & Performance
          Fuel Type
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          Petrol
          Petrol
          Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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          13
          19.62
          Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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          60
          45
          Emission Norm Compliance
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          BS VI 2.0
          BS VI 2.0
          Top Speed (kmph)
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          190
          Suspension, Steering & Brakes
          Front Suspension
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          MacPherson Strut suspension
          MacPherson Strut suspension
          Rear Suspension
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          Multi-link, Solid Axle
          Rear twist beam
          Steering Type
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          Electric
          Steering Column
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          Tilt & Telescopic
          Tilt & Telescopic
          Turning Radius (Metres)
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          5.05
          Front Brake Type
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          Ventilated Disc
          Disc
          Rear Brake Type
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          Solid Disc
          Drum
          Top Speed (Kmph)
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          190
          Tyre Size
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          235/60 R18
          205/55 R16
          Tyre Type
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          Tubeless, Radial
          Tubeless,Radial
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          No
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          Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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          18
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          Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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          18
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          Dimensions & Capacity
          Length (mm)
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          4695
          4561
          Width (mm)
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          1890
          1752
          Height (mm)
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          1755
          1507
          Ground Clearance Laden (mm)
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          145
          Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
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          179
          Wheel Base (mm)
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          2750
          2651
          Front Tread (mm)
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          1511
          Rear Tread (mm)
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          1496
          Kerb Weight (kg)
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          1269
          Grossweight (kg)
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          1685
          Reported Boot Space (Litres)
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          240
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          Seating Capacity
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          6
          5
          Boot Space (Litres)
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          240
          521
          No. of Doors
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          5
          4
          Comfort & Convenience
          Power Steering
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          YesYes
          Automatic Climate Control
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          2 Zone
          Yes
          Air Quality Control
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          Yes
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          Accessory Power Outlet
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          YesYes
          Trunk Light
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          -
          Yes
          Vanity Mirror
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          Yes
          Rear Reading Lamp
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          YesYes
          Rear Seat Headrest
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          Yes
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          Adjustable Headrest
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          YesYes
          Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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          YesYes
          Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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          Yes
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          Rear AC Vents
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          YesYes
          Lumbar Support
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          -
          Yes
          Multifunction Steering Wheel
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          YesYes
          Cruise Control
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          YesYes
          Parking Sensors
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          Rear
          Rear
          Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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          -
          Yes
          Foldable Rear Seat
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          2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
          60:40 Split
          Smart Access Card Entry
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          Yes
          Engine Start Stop Button
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          YesYes
          Cooled Glovebox
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          -
          Yes
          Bottle Holder
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          Front & Rear Door
          Front & Rear Door
          Paddle Shifters
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          -
          Yes
          USB Charger
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
          Central Console Armrest
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          With Storage
          With Storage
          Tailgate Ajar Warning
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          Yes
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          Hands-Free Tailgate
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          No
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          Gear Shift Indicator
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          No
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          Luggage Hook And Net
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          Yes
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          Battery Saver
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          Yes
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          Lane Change Indicator
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          Yes
          Additional Features
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          Air dam, 6-Way Power seat with Memory and Welcome retract, Intelli Control, Co-driver Ergo lever, Passive Keyless Entry, Memory function for ORVM
          Adjustable dual rear ac vent,Footwell Illumination, Front seats back pocket (both sides), Smart storage in center console, Height adjustable head restraint, Ventilated front seats with leather inserts
          Massage Seats
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          No
          -
          Memory Function Seats
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          Front
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          One Touch Operating Power Window
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          Driver's Window
          Driver's Window
          Idle Start Stop System
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          YesYes
          Power Windows
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          -
          Front & Rear
          Cup Holders
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          -
          Front & Rear
          Air Conditioner
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          YesYes
          Heater
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          YesYes
          Adjustable Steering
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          Yes
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          KeyLess Entry
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          Yes
          Ventilated Seats
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          YesYes
          Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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          YesYes
          Electric Adjustable Seats
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          Front
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          Automatic Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Follow Me Home Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Interior
          Tachometer
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          Yes
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          Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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          Yes
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          Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
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          Yes
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          Glove Box
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          YesYes
          Cigarette Lighter
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          No
          -
          Digital Odometer
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          Yes
          Folding Table In The Rear
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          No
          -
          Dual Tone Dashboard
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          Yes
          Additional Features
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          USB in 1st and C-Type in 2nd row, Smart Clean Zone, Vanity Mirror illumination
          Premium dual tone interiors, High quality scratch-resistant dashboard, Rave Glossy/Dark Red Glossy and Glossy Black décor inserts, Chrome accent on air vents slider, Leather + Leatherette seat upholstery, Driver side foot rest, Driver side sunvisor with ticket holder, Passenger side sunvisor with vanity mirror, Foldable roof grab handles, front, Foldable roof grab handles with hooks, rear, Rear seat backrest split 60:40 foldable, Front center armrest in leatherette, sliding, with storage box, Rear center armrest with cup holders, Ambient light pack: LEDs for door panel switches, front and rear reading lamps, Luggage compartment illumination, 20.32 cm Digital cockpit (instrument cluster), 12V Plug front, Front 2x USB-C sockets (data+charging), Rear 2x USB-C socket module (charging only),Auto coming/leaving home lights, Seat upholstery GT - Leather/leatherette combination, Red ambient lighting, GT welcome message on infotainment
          Digital Cluster
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          YesYes
          Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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          10.25
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          Upholstery
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          Leatherette
          Leather
          Exterior
          Available Colours
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          Everest WhiteElectic Blue DtDazzling Silver DtRed Rage DtMidnight BlackDazzling SilverElectric BlueRed RageDeep ForestMidnight Black Dt+8 MoreXUV700 ColoursLava BlueRising Blue MetallicCurcuma YellowCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black PearlReflex SilverCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+3 MoreVirtus Colours
          Body Type
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          Adjustable Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Rain Sensing Wiper
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Wiper
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          Yes
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          Rear Window Washer
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          Yes
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          Rear Window Defogger
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          YesYes
          Wheel Covers
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          NoNo
          Alloy Wheels
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          YesYes
          Rear Spoiler
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          YesYes
          Sun Roof
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          YesYes
          Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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          -
          Yes
          Integrated Antenna
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          YesYes
          Chrome Grille
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          Yes
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          Chrome Garnish
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          YesNo
          Halogen Headlamps
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          No
          -
          Cornering Headlamps
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          Yes
          -
          Cornering Foglamps
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          Yes
          Roof Rails
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          Yes
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          LED DRLs
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          YesYes
          LED Headlamps
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          YesYes
          LED Taillights
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          YesYes
          Additional Features
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          Electric Smart Door handles, Diamond Cut Alloy, LED Clear-view Headlamps with Auto Booster
          GT elements, GT branding at front grill, GT branding at rear, Front fender with GT branding, Red painted brake callipers in front, Black Alloys, Carbon Steel Grey coloured door mirrors housing, Glossy black rear spoiler, Dual tone exterior with roof painted in Carbon Steel Grey, Signature chrome wing - front, Chrome strip on grille - upper, Chrome strip on grille - lower, Lower grill in black glossy, Bonnet with chiseled lines , Sharp dual shoulder lines, Body coloured door handles, Chrome applique on door handles, , Chrome garnish on window bottom line, Signature LED Tail lamps, Signature chrome wing, rear, Auto headlights, Reflector sticker inside doors
          Automatic Headlamps
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          Yes
          Fog Lights
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          Front
          Front & Rear
          Antenna
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          Shark Fin
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          Convertible Top
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          No
          -
          Sunroof
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          Panoramic
          Single Pane
          Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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          -
          Powered & Folding
          Tyre Size
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          235/60 R18
          205/55 R16
          Tyre Type
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          Tubeless, Radial
          Tubeless,Radial
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          No
          -
          Safety
          Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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          YesYes
          Brake Assist
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          Yes
          Central Locking
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          YesYes
          Child Safety Locks
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          YesYes
          No. of Airbags
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          7
          6
          Driver Airbag
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          YesYes
          Passenger Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag Rear
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          NoNo
          Day Night Rear View Mirror
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          -
          Yes
          Seat Belt Warning
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          YesYes
          Door Ajar Warning
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          Yes
          -
          Traction Control
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          -
          Yes
          Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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          YesYes
          Engine Immobilizer
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          YesYes
          Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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          YesYes
          Rear Camera
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          With Guidedlines
          With Guidedlines
          Anti Pinch Power Windows
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          -
          Driver's Window
          Speed Alert
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          YesYes
          Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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          YesYes
          Knee Airbags
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          Driver
          -
          Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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          YesYes
          Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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          No
          -
          Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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          Driver and Passenger
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          Sos Emergency Assistance
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          Yes
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          Blind Spot Monitor
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          Yes
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          Geo Fence Alert
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          Yes
          Hill Assist
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          YesYes
          Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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          YesYes
          360 View Camera
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          Yes
          -
          Curtain Airbag
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          YesYes
          Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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          Yes
          Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)
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          5
          Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)
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          5
          ADAS
          Forward Collision Warning
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          Yes
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          Automatic Emergency Braking
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          Yes
          -
          Traffic Sign Recognition
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          Yes
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          Lane Departure Warning
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          Yes
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          Lane Keep Assist
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          Yes
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          Driver Attention Warning
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          Yes
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          Adaptive Cruise Control
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          Yes
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          Adaptive High Beam Assist
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          Yes
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          Advance Internet
          Live Location
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          Yes
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          Navigation With Live Traffic
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          Yes
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          E-Call & I-Call
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          Yes
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          Google / Alexa Connectivity
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          Yes
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          SOS Button
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          Yes
          -
          RSA
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          Yes
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          Valet Mode
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          Yes
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          Entertainment & Communication
          Radio
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          YesYes
          Integrated 2DIN Audio
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          Wireless Phone Charging
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          YesYes
          Bluetooth Connectivity
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen Size
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          10.25
          10.09
          Connectivity
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          Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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          Android Auto
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          Apple Car Play
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          YesYes
          No. of Speakers
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          12
          8
          Additional Features
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          Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, AdrenoX Connect with 1 yr free subscription, 3D Audio with 12 Speakers
          Valet mode, Apps- SygicTM navigation, GaanaTM, Booking.comTM, AudiobooksTM, BBC NewsTM, MyVolkswagen Connect - Live tracking, Geo fence, Time fence, Driving behaviour, SOS emergency call, Safety alerts, Trip analysis, Documents due date reminder, Sporty aluminum pedals
          Usb Ports
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          YesYes
          Speakers
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear

          Pros & Cons

          • Pros
          • Cons
          • Mahindra XUV700

            • Lot of variants and powertrain options
            • Very capable engine options
            • AWD with diesel engine
            • Ride quality is very comfortable
            • Impressive infotainment experience
            • Long safety list, with 7 airbags
            • ADAS has been tuned for Indian road conditions

            Volkswagen Virtus

            • Classy, understated styling. Sporty GT variant on offer too
            • Feature-loaded: 8-inch digital driver’s display, 10.1-inch touchscreen, ventilated seats, electric sunroof are among the highlights
            • 521 litre boot is segment leading. 60:40 split rear seats bumps up practicality
            • Strong engine options: 1- and 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engines promise excitement
          • Mahindra XUV700

            • Not a fun to drive SUV
            • Petrol engine gives effortless power, but not exciting
            • Some quality issue in the cabin
            • Strange missing features like auto-dimming IRVM
            • Boot space behind 3rd row

            Volkswagen Virtus

            • Lack of width and strong seat contouring means the Virtus is best used as a four seater
            • No diesel engine option. Verna and City offer a diesel

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          Questions & answers

          Q ) Which car is cheaper between Mahindra XUV700 and Volkswagen Virtus?
          A ) Mahindra XUV700 price starts at ₹ 13.99 Lakh & Volkswagen Virtus price starts at ₹ 11.56 Lakh in New Delhi. Volkswagen Virtus is cheaper between these two cars.
          Q ) Which car has good mileage Mahindra XUV700 and Volkswagen Virtus?
          A ) The mileage of XUV700 is 13 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Virtus is 19.62 kmpl in New Delhi. Volkswagen Virtus gives better mileage than Mahindra XUV700.
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