BYD Atto 3 vs Volkswagen Virtus

Should you buy BYD Atto 3 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. BYD Atto 3 price starts at Rs 24.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Dynamic (Electric) and Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 11.56 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol).

Atto 3 Vs Virtus

Key Highlights	BYD Atto 3	Volkswagen Virtus
On Road Price	Rs.35,65,447^*	Rs.22,46,676^*
Range (km)	521	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Battery Capacity (kWh)	60.48	-
Charging Time	9.5-10H (7.2 kW AC)	-

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Brand / Model
Variant
BYD Atto 3
Rs33.99 Lakh^*
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Brand / Model
Variant
Volkswagen Virtus
Rs19.40 Lakh^*
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Brand / Model
Variant

BYD Atto 3
Superior
33.99 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Virtus
GT Plus Sport DSG
19.40 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Superior	GT Plus Sport DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.35,65,447^*	Rs.22,46,676^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.67,855/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.43,005/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,32,457	Rs.86,587
User Rating	4.2 Based on 104 Reviews	4.5 Based on 387 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,780.2
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
Running Cost	₹1.16/km	-

Basic Information

Superior

GT Plus Sport DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.35,65,447^*

Rs.22,46,676^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.67,855/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.43,005/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.1,32,457

Rs.86,587

User Rating

4.2

Based on 104 Reviews

4.5

Based on 387 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,780.2

Brochure

Download Brochure

Brochure not available

Running Cost

₹1.16/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1498
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	60.48	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent magnet synchronous motor	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201bhp	147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	310Nm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
Range (km)	521 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Blade Battery	Not applicable
Charging Time (A.C)	9.5-10H (7.2 kW AC)	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	50 min (80 kW 0-80%)	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	-	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1498

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19.62
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	45
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	190
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

19.62

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi link suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.05
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	190
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.3 s	-
Tyre Size	215/55 R18	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	-
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	1340	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi link suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4455	4561
Width (mm)	1875	1752
Height (mm)	1615	1507
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	145
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	175	179
Wheel Base (mm)	2720	2651
Front Tread (mm)	1575	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	1580	1496
Kerb Weight (kg)	1750	1269
Grossweight (kg)	2160	1685
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	440	521
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	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	Front & Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	6-way power adjustment - driver seat,4-way power adjustment - front passenger seat,Portable card key	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
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	Multi-color gradient ambient lighting,Multi-color gradient ambient lighting with music rhythm-door handle	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)	5	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Digital Odometer

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Surf BlueSki WhiteCosmos BlackBoulder GreyAtto 3 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	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	No
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Electric unlock tailgate,One-touch open / close tailgate	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	Electronic	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	215/55 R18	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Surf BlueSki WhiteCosmos BlackBoulder GreyAtto 3 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
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	7	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	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 Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	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
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Digital Car Key	Yes	-
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Digital Car Key

Remote Boot Open

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.8	10.09
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	8	8
Additional Features	Dirac HD sound, 8 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	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BYD Atto 3
- Big on presence and has distinctive design and interesting details
- Impressive interiors: quality, space and practicality is all on point.
- 60.4kWh battery promises 521km of claimed range.
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

BYD Atto 3
- BYD’s limited dealer/service network.
- Quirky interior design might not be to everyone’s taste.
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 BYD Atto 3 and Volkswagen Virtus?

A ) BYD Atto 3 price starts at ₹24.99 Lakh & Volkswagen Virtus price starts at ₹11.56 Lakh in New Delhi. Volkswagen Virtus is cheaper between these two cars.

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