Volkswagen Virtus vs Skoda Rapid TSI

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Rapid TSI. The Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 11.56 Lakh and Skoda Rapid TSI price is Rs. 7.80 Lakh. The Volkswagen Virtus is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Skoda Rapid TSI is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Virtus provides the mileage of 20.8 kmpl and Rapid TSI provides the mileage of 18.97 kmpl.

Virtus vs Rapid TSI Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Virtus	Rapid TSI
Price	Rs. 11.56 Lakh	Rs. 7.80 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	999 cc
Power	114 bhp	109 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

Skoda Rapid TSI

Rider

Rs. 7.80 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Skoda Rapid TSI

Rider

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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	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	1.0 TSI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	109 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	175 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	20.8View Mileage Details	18.97View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	936	1043.35
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabiliser
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Compound link crank-axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05	5.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R16	185 / 60 R15
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R16	185 / 60 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 (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 (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC		Blower, 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 & 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)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Beige/Black	Ebony Sand and Black
Rear Armrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		All
One Touch Up		All
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
Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 1 Trip
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	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	7
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	8	4
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
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Rising Blue Metallic
	Carbon Steel Grey
	Wild Cherry Red
	Reflex Silver
	Curcuma Yellow
	Candy White

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Virtus vs Rapid TSI Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Rapid TSI?

Volkswagen Virtus price is Rs. 11.56 Lakh and Skoda Rapid TSI price is Rs. 7.80 Lakh. Hence Skoda Rapid TSI is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Virtus and Rapid TSI is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT variant, mileage of Virtus is 20.8kmpl and for the Rider variant, mileage of Rapid TSI is 18.97kmpl. Thus making Virtus the most fuel efficient as compared to Rapid TSI

Q: How is the performance of Virtus compared to Rapid TSI?

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 Rider variant, 999 cc Petrol engine of Rapid TSI produces 109 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 175 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Virtus vs Skoda Rapid TSI

Length (mm)	4561	4413
Width (mm)	1752	1699
Height (mm)	1507	1466
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2552
Ground Clearance (mm)	179	116
Kerb Weight (kg)	1173	1112

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	521	460
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	55

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	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage

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

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

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers