Audi Q8 vs Volkswagen Virtus

Should you buy Audi Q8 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. Audi Q8 price starts at Rs 1.17 Cr ex-showroom for Quattro (Petrol) and Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 11.56 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol). Q8 has 2995 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Virtus has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Q8 has a mileage of 10 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Virtus has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Q8 Vs Virtus

Key Highlights	Audi Q8	Volkswagen Virtus
On Road Price	Rs.1,35,27,682^*	Rs.22,12,719^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2995	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

VS
×
Brand / Model
Variant
Audi Q8
Rs1.17 Cr^*
*Ex-showroom Price
View July Offers
VS
×
Brand / Model
Variant
Volkswagen Virtus
Rs19.40 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
View July Offers
×
Brand / Model
Variant

Audi Q8
Quattro
1.17 Cr^*
View July Offers
VS
Volkswagen Virtus
GT Plus Sport DSG
19.40 Lakh^*
View July Offers

Hide Common Features

Basic Information	Quattro	GT Plus Sport DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,35,27,682^*	Rs.22,12,719^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.2,57,480/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.42,799/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.4,82,292	Rs.48,600
User Rating	4.7 Based on 4 Reviews	4.5 Based on 402 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,780.2
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Quattro

GT Plus Sport DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,35,27,682^*

Rs.22,12,719^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.2,57,480/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.42,799/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.4,82,292

Rs.48,600

User Rating

4.7

Based on 4 Reviews

4.5

Based on 402 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,780.2

Brochure

Download Brochure

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	V6	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	2995	1498
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm	147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1370 - 4500rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-speed	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	AWD	FWD
View More

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

2995

1498

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm

147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	10	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19.62
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	250	190
View More

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.05
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	190
0-100kmph (Seconds)	5.6 s	-
Tyre Size	-	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	21	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	21	-
View More

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4995	4561
Width (mm)	1995	1752
Height (mm)	1705	1507
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	145
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	179
Wheel Base (mm)	2995	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1496
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1269
Grossweight (kg)	-	1685
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	605	521
No. of Doors	5	4
View More

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
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	All	Driver's Window
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Powered Adjustment	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
View More

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

4 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	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	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.29	-
Upholstery	-	Leather
View More

Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Vicuna Beige MetallicMythos Black MetallicSamurai-Gray-MetallicWaitomo Blue MetallicSakhir Gold MetallicGlacier White MetallicSatellite Silver MetallicTamarind Brown Metallic+3 MoreQ8 Colours	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteRising Blue MetallicCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black PearlReflex SilverCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+3 MoreVirtus Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	No
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	-	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	Powered	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	-	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless,Radial
View More

Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Vicuna Beige MetallicMythos Black MetallicSamurai-Gray-MetallicWaitomo Blue MetallicSakhir Gold Metallic+3 MoreQ8 Colours

Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteRising Blue MetallicCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black Pearl+3 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	8	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	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	All Windows	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes
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	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	5
View More

Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	10.09
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	17	8
Additional Features	-	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
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
View More

Research more on Q8 and Virtus

Expert Reviews
Recent News

Volkswagen Virtus GT Review: Enthusiast Family Guys Assemble!
With perpetual advancements in tech and the EV space, does the Virtus’ GT badge still have enough pr...
By UjjawallFeb 05, 2025
Volkswagen Virtus Review | The Perfect Sedan?
The Volkswagen Virtus has all the makings of an exciting sedan. Does it live up to the hype? ...
By CarDekhoMay 06, 2022

Car News That Mattered This Week (Aug 19-Aug 23): New Car Launches, Updates Made To Some Cars, Name Reveal Of An Upcoming SUV, And More
Last week featured several updates on upcoming cars in India, along with the launch of a new premium...
By SamarthAug 24, 2024
Facelifted Audi Q8 Launched In India, Priced At Rs 1.17 Crore
The new Audi Q8 gets some design revisions inside and out, while carrying on with the same V6 turbo-...
By DipanAug 22, 2024
Audi Cars In India Are Set To Become More Expensive From June 2024
Audi India has stated rising input and transportation costs as the reason for the price revision...
By ShreyashApr 25, 2024
Honda City Sport vs Volkswagen Virtus GT Line: Design And Specifications Compared
While the Honda City Sport is available with a sole CVT option, the Virtus GT Line also offers a man...
By BikramjitJun 25, 2025
Maruti Dzire Continues To Be The Best-selling Mass-Market Sedan In May 2025; Hyundai Aura, Volkswagen Virtus See Rise In Sales
The overall mass-market sedan segment has witnessed a 6 percent month-on-month increase in sales in ...
By BikramjitJun 13, 2025
Over 21,000 Units Of Volkswagen Taigun And Virtus Recalled Over An Issue With Rear Seatbelts
The recall is being made for the units manufactured between May 2024 and April 2025...
By DipanApr 30, 2025

Videos of Audi Q8 and Volkswagen Virtus

Full Videos
Shorts

3:31
Volkswagen Virtus Vs Skoda Slavia: Performance Comparison | What You Should Know
3 years ago34.3K Views
15:49
Volkswagen Virtus GT Review: The Best Rs 20 Lakh sedan?
6 months ago88.7K Views
9:49
Volkswagen Virtus Walkaround from global unveil! | German sedan for India | Looks Features and Style
3 years ago23.2K Views
2:12
Volkswagen Virtus Awarded 5-Stars In Safety | #In2Mins
2 years ago37.3K Views

Feature
8 months ago

Q8 comparison with similar cars

VS
AudiQ8
Rs.1.17 Cr^*
Audi Q7
Rs.90.48 - 99.81 Lakh^*
Q8 vs Q7
VS
AudiQ8
Rs.1.17 Cr^*
Audi Q8 e-tron
Rs.1.15 - 1.27 Cr^*
Q8 vs Q8 e-tron
VS
AudiQ8
Rs.1.17 Cr^*
BMW i5
Rs.1.20 Cr^*
Q8 vs i5
VS
AudiQ8
Rs.1.17 Cr^*
BMW X5
Rs.97.80 Lakh - 1.12 Cr^*
Q8 vs X5
VS
AudiQ8
Rs.1.17 Cr^*
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
Rs.99.40 Lakh^*
Q8 vs AMG C43

Compare any two cars

Virtus comparison with similar cars

VS
VolkswagenVirtus
Rs.11.56 - 19.40 Lakh^*
Skoda Slavia
Rs.10.49 - 18.33 Lakh^*
Virtus vs Slavia
VS
VolkswagenVirtus
Rs.11.56 - 19.40 Lakh^*
Hyundai Verna
Rs.11.07 - 17.58 Lakh^*
Virtus vs Verna
VS
VolkswagenVirtus
Rs.11.56 - 19.40 Lakh^*
Honda City
Rs.12.28 - 16.55 Lakh^*
Virtus vs City
VS
VolkswagenVirtus
Rs.11.56 - 19.40 Lakh^*
Volkswagen Taigun
Rs.11.80 - 19.83 Lakh^*
Virtus vs Taigun
VS
VolkswagenVirtus
Rs.11.56 - 19.40 Lakh^*
Hyundai Creta
Rs.11.11 - 20.50 Lakh^*
Virtus vs Creta

Compare any two cars

Compare cars by Bodytype

SUV
Sedan

Defender
Rs1.05 - 2.79 Cr^*
Compare with
Range Rover
Range Rover Sport
Mahindra XUV700
Rs14.49 - 25.14 Lakh^*
Compare with
Scorpio N
Safari
Mahindra Scorpio N
Rs13.99 - 25.42 Lakh^*
Compare with
XUV700
Thar ROXX
Mahindra Bolero
Rs9.70 - 10.93 Lakh^*
Compare with
Bolero Neo
Ertiga
Mahindra Thar
Rs11.50 - 17.62 Lakh^*
Compare with
Thar ROXX
Jimny
View All Suv Cars

Maruti Dzire
Rs6.84 - 10.19 Lakh^*
Compare with
Amaze 2nd Gen
Swift
Honda City
Rs12.28 - 16.55 Lakh^*
Compare with
Verna
Amaze 2nd Gen
Hyundai Verna
Rs11.07 - 17.58 Lakh^*
Compare with
City
Slavia
Volkswagen Virtus
Rs11.56 - 19.40 Lakh^*
Compare with
Slavia
Verna
Hyundai Aura
Rs6.54 - 9.11 Lakh^*
Compare with
Dzire
Amaze 2nd Gen
View All Sedan Cars

*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

Audi Q8 vs Volkswagen Virtus

Q8 Vs Virtus