Maruti Suzuki Ciaz vs Volkswagen Virtus

Should you buy Maruti Suzuki Ciaz 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 Suzuki Ciaz price starts at Rs 9.09 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol) and Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 10.50 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol). Suzuki Ciaz has 1462 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Virtus has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Suzuki Ciaz has a mileage of 20.65 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Virtus has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Suzuki Ciaz Vs Virtus

Key Highlights	Maruti Suzuki Ciaz	Volkswagen Virtus
On Road Price	Rs.13,79,729^*	Rs.22,18,501^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1462	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
Alpha AT
11.88 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Virtus
Anniversary Edition
19.20 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Alpha AT	Anniversary Edition
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.13,79,729^*	Rs.22,18,501^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,993/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.42,224/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.56,494	Rs.83,412
User Rating	4.5 Based on 745 Reviews	4.5 Based on 481 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,780
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

Variant

Alpha AT

Anniversary Edition

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.13,79,729^*

Rs.22,18,501^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,993/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.42,224/month

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Insurance

Rs.56,494

Rs.83,412

User Rating

4.5

Based on 745 Reviews

4.5

Based on 481 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,780

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	1462	1498
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	103.25bhp@6000rpm	147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	138Nm@4400rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	-
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	4 Speed	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

1462

1498

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

103.25bhp@6000rpm

147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

138Nm@4400rpm

250Nm@1600-3500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Valve Configuration

DOHC

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

4 Speed

7-Speed DSG

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	20.04	19.62
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	43	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Power	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.4	5.05
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	195/55 R16	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial & Tubeless

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4490	4561
Width (mm)	1730	1752
Height (mm)	1485	1507
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	145
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	179
Wheel Base (mm)	2650	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1496
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1269
Grossweight (kg)	1530	1685
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	170	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	510	521

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
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	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Digital Cluster	Semi	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	8
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Pearl Arctic WhitePearl Metallic Dignity BrownOpulent RedPearl Metallic Dignity Brown And Bluish BlackGrandeur GreyGrandeur Grey And Bluish BlackBluish BlackNexa BlueSplendid SilverOpulent Red With Bluish Black Roof+5 MoreCiaz Colours	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteAvocado-PearlRising Blue MetallicCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black PearlReflex SilverCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+4 MoreVirtus Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front & Rear
Antenna	Glass	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/55 R16	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial & Tubeless

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	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's Window
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5

Safety

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	Apps Store

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	7	10.09
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	8
Additional Features	- more	Wireless Connect with Android Auto more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	-
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
- Space. A genuine 5-seater sedan; gobbles up the family happily
- Fuel efficiency. Mild-hybrid tech on petrol ensures the wallet remains fat
- Well-equipped lower variants. You don’t really have to buy the top-spec for a premium experience
- Value for money. Aggressive pricing undercuts most of its competition
Volkswagen Virtus
- Sophisticated look: 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
- Great boot space: 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 Suzuki Ciaz
- Misses out on a few good to have features such as a sunroof, six airbags, etc
- Automatic is an old 4-speed torque converter.
Volkswagen Virtus
- Less rear seat space: Lack of width and strong seat contouring means the Virtus is best used as a four seater
- Limited powertrains: No diesel of hybrid engine options. City offers a strong hybrid powertrain.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and Volkswagen Virtus?

A ) The mileage of Suzuki Ciaz is 20.04 kmpl & the mileage of Virtus is 19.62 kmpl. Maruti Suzuki Ciaz gives better mileage than Volkswagen Virtus.

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