Maruti Grand Vitara vs Volkswagen Virtus

Should you buy Maruti Grand Vitara 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. Maruti Grand Vitara price starts at Rs 11.42 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol) and Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 11.56 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol). Grand Vitara has 1490 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Virtus has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Grand Vitara has a mileage of 27.97 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Virtus has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Grand Vitara Vs Virtus

Key Highlights	Maruti Grand Vitara	Volkswagen Virtus
On Road Price	Rs.23,84,342^*	Rs.22,46,676^*
Mileage (city)	25.45 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1490	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Maruti Grand Vitara
Rs20.68 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Virtus
Rs19.40 Lakh^*
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Maruti Grand Vitara
Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT
20.68 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Virtus
GT Plus Sport DSG
19.40 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT	GT Plus Sport DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.23,84,342^*	Rs.22,46,676^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.45,392/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.43,005/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.88,862	Rs.86,587
User Rating	4.5 Based on 564 Reviews	4.5 Based on 387 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	Rs.5,130.8	Rs.5,780.2

Basic Information

Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT

GT Plus Sport DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.23,84,342^*

Rs.22,46,676^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.45,392/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.43,005/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.88,862

Rs.86,587

User Rating

4.5

Based on 564 Reviews

4.5

Based on 387 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,130.8

Rs.5,780.2

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	M15D With Strong Hybrid	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	1490	1498
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	91.18bhp@5500rpm	147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	122Nm@3800-4800rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	E-CVT	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

M15D With Strong Hybrid

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

1490

1498

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

91.18bhp@5500rpm

147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	25.45	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	21.97	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	27.97	19.62
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	135	190
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.4	5.05
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	135	190
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	40.58	-
Tyre Size	215/60 R17	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	11.55	-
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	8.55	-
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	25.82	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	17	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	17	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4345	4561
Width (mm)	1795	1752
Height (mm)	1645	1507
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	145
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	210	179
Wheel Base (mm)	2600	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1496
Kerb Weight (kg)	1290-1295	1269
Grossweight (kg)	1755	1685
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	373	521
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Optional	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	No	Yes
USB Charger	Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	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
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	No	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Chrome Inside Door Handle, Spot Map Lamp (Roof front), Black PVC + Stitch Door Armrest, Front Footwell Light (Driver & Co-driver side), Ambient Lighting Door Spot & IP Line, Soft Touch IP with Premium Stitch, All Black Interior with Champagne Gold Accents, Suzuki Connect ALERTS AND NOTIFICATIONS (Overspeed, Seatbelt, AC Idling, Trip (Start &End), Low Fuel, Low Range, Dashboard View)	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	Full	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Digital Odometer

Exterior
Available Colours	Arctic WhiteOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofSplendid Silver With Black RoofChestnut BrownGrandeur GreyArctic White Black RoofMidnight BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreGrand Vitara Colours	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteRising Blue MetallicCurcuma YellowCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black PearlReflex SilverCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+4 MoreVirtus Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	No
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Chrome Belt Line Garnish, Front Variable Intermittent Wiper, LED Position Lamp, Dark Grey Skid Plate (Front & Rear), Suzuki Connect REMOTE FUNCTIONS (Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Alarm, Iobilizer Request, Battery Health)	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	-	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	215/60 R17	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Available Colours

Arctic WhiteOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofSplendid Silver With Black RoofChestnut Brown+5 MoreGrand Vitara Colours

Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteRising Blue MetallicCurcuma YellowCarbon Steel Grey+4 MoreVirtus Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	10.09
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	8
Additional Features	SmartPlay Pro+, Arkamys Sound Tuning, Premium Sound System	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	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Maruti Grand Vitara
- Gets an upright SUV stance
- LED light details help it look modern and premium
- Strong Hybrid variant claims a high efficiency of 27.97kmpl
- Fit, finish and quality of interiors are impressive. Certainly the best from Maruti yet.
- Comes loaded with premium feature like ventilated seats, heads-up display, digital instrument cluster, 360 degree camera and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Powertrain options include mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid, manual and automatic transmission options and all-wheel drive.
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

Maruti Grand Vitara
- No diesel engine option
- A lot of premium features are reserved only for the Strong Hybrid variant
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 Maruti Grand Vitara and Volkswagen Virtus?

A ) Maruti Grand Vitara price starts at ₹ 11.42 Lakh & Volkswagen Virtus price starts at ₹ 11.56 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Grand Vitara is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Maruti Grand Vitara and Volkswagen Virtus?

A ) The mileage of Grand Vitara is 27.97 kmpl & the mileage of Virtus is 19.62 kmpl. Maruti Grand Vitara gives better mileage than Volkswagen Virtus.

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