Jeep Compass vs Volkswagen Virtus

Should you buy Jeep Compass 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. Jeep Compass price starts at Rs 18.99 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.0 Sport (Diesel) and Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 11.56 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol). Compass has 1956 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Virtus has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Compass has a mileage of 17.1 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Virtus has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Compass Vs Virtus

Key Highlights	Jeep Compass	Volkswagen Virtus
On Road Price	Rs.38,83,607^*	Rs.22,46,676^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1956	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Jeep Compass
Rs32.41 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Virtus
Rs19.40 Lakh^*
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Jeep Compass
2.0 Model S Opt 4x4 AT
32.41 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Virtus
GT Plus Sport DSG
19.40 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	2.0 Model S Opt 4x4 AT	GT Plus Sport DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.38,83,607^*	Rs.22,46,676^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.74,034/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.43,005/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,56,642	Rs.86,587
User Rating	4.2 Based on 261 Reviews	4.5 Based on 387 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,780.2
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

2.0 Model S Opt 4x4 AT

GT Plus Sport DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.38,83,607^*

Rs.22,46,676^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.74,034/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.43,005/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.1,56,642

Rs.86,587

User Rating

4.2

Based on 261 Reviews

4.5

Based on 387 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,780.2

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0 L Multijet II Diesel	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	1956	1498
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168bhp@3700-3800rpm	147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	350Nm@1750-2500rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	9-Speed AT	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0 L Multijet II Diesel

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

1956

1498

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

168bhp@3700-3800rpm

147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	14.9	19.62
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	60	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	190
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

14.9

19.62

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.05
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	190
Tyre Size	255/55 R18	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4405	4561
Width (mm)	1818	1752
Height (mm)	1640	1507
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	145
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	179
Wheel Base (mm)	2636	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1496
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1269
Grossweight (kg)	-	1685
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	438	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	521
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
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	-	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	Capless Fuel Filler,Passenger airbag on/off switch,Solar Control Glass,Vehicle Health,Driving History,Driving Score	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
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	Soft Touch IP & Front Door Trim,Rear Parcel Shelf,8 Way Power Seat,Door Scuff Plates,Auto diing IRVM	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)	10.2	-
Upholstery	Leather	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	Galaxy BluePearl WhiteBrilliant BlackGrigo Magnesio GreyExotica RedTechno Metallic GreenSilvery Moon+2 MoreCompass 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	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	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
Chrome Garnish	-	No
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	New Front Seven Slot MIC Grille-MIC,All Round Day Light Opening Grey,Two tone roof,Body Color Sill Molding,Claddings and Fascia	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	Yes
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Dual Pane	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Automatic	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/55 R18	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Galaxy BluePearl WhiteBrilliant BlackGrigo Magnesio GreyExotica Red+2 MoreCompass 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	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	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	-	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	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	No	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	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

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Navigation With Live Traffic

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

SOS Button

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.1	10.09
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	9	8
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Car Play,Alpine speaker system with Amplifier & Subwoofer,Intergrated Voice Coands & Navigation	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

Jeep Compass
- Looks more premium
- Gets an all-new, modern-looking cabin
- Big update to the infotainment with two 10-inch screens
- Lots of added features to aid convenience
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

Jeep Compass
- No major changes to the exterior
- No More Petrol Option
- Top variants are still pricey
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 Jeep Compass and Volkswagen Virtus?

A ) Jeep Compass price starts at ₹18.99 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 Jeep Compass and Volkswagen Virtus?

A ) The mileage of Compass is 14.9 kmpl & the mileage of Virtus is 19.62 kmpl. Volkswagen Virtus gives better mileage than Jeep Compass.

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