Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Volkswagen Virtus

Should you buy Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Grand Vitara price starts at Rs 10.77 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol) and Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 10.50 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol). Suzuki Grand Vitara has 1490 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Virtus has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Suzuki Grand Vitara has a mileage of 27.97 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Virtus has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Suzuki Grand Vitara Vs Virtus

Key Highlights	Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara	Volkswagen Virtus
On Road Price	Rs.22,84,442^*	Rs.22,18,501^*
Mileage (city)	25.45 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1490	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT
19.77 Lakh^*
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Anniversary Edition
19.20 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT	Anniversary Edition
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.22,84,442^*	Rs.22,18,501^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.44,485/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.42,224/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.85,528	Rs.83,412
User Rating	4.5 Based on 645 Reviews	4.5 Based on 481 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	Rs.5,130	Rs.5,780
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Basic Information

Variant

Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT

Anniversary Edition

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.22,84,442^*

Rs.22,18,501^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.44,485/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.42,224/month

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Insurance

Rs.85,528

Rs.83,412

User Rating

4.5

Based on 645 Reviews

4.5

Based on 481 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,130

Rs.5,780

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	M15D With Strong Hybrid	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	1490	1498
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114bhp	147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	141Nm@0-3995rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	E-CVT	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

M15D With Strong Hybrid

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

1490

1498

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

114bhp

147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

141Nm@0-3995rpm

250Nm@1600-3500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

E-CVT

7-Speed DSG

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	25.45	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	21.97	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	27.97	19.62
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.4	5.05
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Tyre Size	215/60 R17	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4345	4561
Width (mm)	1795	1752
Height (mm)	1645	1507
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	145
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	210	179
Wheel Base (mm)	2600	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1496
Kerb Weight (kg)	1270-1285	1269
Grossweight (kg)	1755	1685
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	521

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	No	Yes
USB Charger	Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Additional Features	Sunglass Holder more	- more
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	3	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Drive Mode Types	ECO \| Normal \|Power	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	8
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Arctic WhiteOpulent RedSplendid Silver With Black RoofChestnut BrownOpulent Red With BlackGrandeur GreyArctic White Black RoofMidnight BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreGrand Vitara Colours	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteAvocado-PearlRising Blue MetallicCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black PearlReflex SilverCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+4 MoreVirtus Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	215/60 R17	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless

Exterior

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	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	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	-	Driver's Window
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	No
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5

Safety

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Remote Immobiliser	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Tow Away Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-
Valet Mode	Yes	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	-
Inbuilt APPs	-	Apps Store

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	10.09
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	8
Additional Features	SmartPlay Pro+, Arkamys Sound Tuning, Premium Sound System 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 Grand Vitara
- Premium looks: LED headlights, LED DRLs, upright SUV stance, connected tail lamps and 17-inch alloy wheels.
- Good creature comforts with features like ventilated seats, 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and rear sun shades.
- Multiple powertrain options: mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid, CNG, manual and automatic transmission options and all-wheel drive.
- Super efficient: Hybrid powertrain returns more than 20kmpl in the real-world.
- Ride comfort: Excellent ride quality on all kinds of surfaces.
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 Grand Vitara
- Misses out on diesel engine offered in rivals like Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
- Boot space: Compromised boot in the hybrid variants can only accommodate medium-sized suitcases and smaller bags.
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 Grand Vitara and Volkswagen Virtus?

A ) The mileage of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 27.97 kmpl & the mileage of Virtus is 19.62 kmpl. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara gives better mileage than Volkswagen Virtus.

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