Skoda Kylaq vs Volkswagen Virtus
Should you buy Skoda Kylaq 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. Skoda Kylaq price starts at Rs 8.25 Lakh ex-showroom for Classic (Petrol) and Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 11.56 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol). Kylaq has 999 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Virtus has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Kylaq has a mileage of 19.68 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Virtus has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).
Kylaq Vs Virtus
| Key Highlights | Skoda Kylaq | Volkswagen Virtus |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.16,13,824* | Rs.22,12,719* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 999 | 1498 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Skoda Kylaq vs Volkswagen Virtus comparison
- Skoda Kylaq
- Top SellingClassic (Petrol) 8.25 Lakh*
- Classic Olive Gold (Petrol) 8.34 Lakh*
- Signature (Petrol) 9.85 Lakh*
- Signature Lava Blue (Petrol) 9.94 Lakh*
- Signature AT (Petrol) 10.95 Lakh*
- Signature Lava Blue AT (Petrol) 11.04 Lakh*
- Signature Plus (Petrol) 11.25 Lakh*
- Signature Plus Lava Blue (Petrol) 11.34 Lakh*
- Signature Plus AT (Petrol) 12.35 Lakh*
- Signature Plus Lava Blue AT (Petrol) 12.44 Lakh*
- Prestige (Petrol) 12.89 Lakh*
- Prestige AT (Petrol) 13.99 Lakh*
Rs13.99 Lakh *VS - Volkswagen Virtus
- Comfortline (Petrol) 11.56 Lakh*
- GT Line (Petrol) 14.08 Lakh*
- GT Line AT (Petrol) 15.18 Lakh*
- Top SellingGT Plus DSG ES (Petrol) 19.15 Lakh*
- GT Plus ES (Petrol) 17.60 Lakh*
- GT Plus Sport (Petrol) 17.85 Lakh*
- GT Plus Sport DSG (Petrol) 19.40 Lakh*
- Highline (Petrol) 13.58 Lakh*
- Highline AT (Petrol) 14.88 Lakh*
- Highline Plus (Petrol) 13.88 Lakh*
- Highline Plus AT (Petrol) 14.98 Lakh*
- Topline AT ES (Petrol) 16.86 Lakh*
- Topline ES (Petrol) 15.60 Lakh*
Rs19.40 Lakh *VS - Renault Kiger
- RXE (Petrol) 6.15 Lakh*
- RXL (Petrol) 6.90 Lakh*
- RXL AMT (Petrol) 7.40 Lakh*
- RXT Opt (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- RXT Opt DT (Petrol) 8.23 Lakh*
- RXT Opt AMT (Petrol) 8.50 Lakh*
- RXT Opt AMT DT (Petrol) 8.73 Lakh*
- Top SellingRXZ (Petrol) 8.80 Lakh*
- RXZ DT (Petrol) 9.03 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 10.23 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo DT (Petrol) 10.23 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT (Petrol) 10.30 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 11.23 Lakh*
- RXE CNG (CNG) 6.15 Lakh*
- RXL CNG (CNG) 6.90 Lakh*
- RXT Opt CNG (CNG) 8 Lakh*
Rs11.23 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.16,13,824* | Rs.22,12,719* | Rs.12,97,782* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.30,725/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.42,799/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.24,697/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.56,934 | Rs.48,600 | Rs.47,259 |
| User Rating | Based on 256 Reviews | Based on 400 Reviews | Based on 506 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | - | Rs.5,780.2 | - |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | 1.0 TSI | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT | 1.0L Turbo |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 999 | 1498 | 999 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 33 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 114bhp@5000-5500rpm | 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm | 98.63bhp@5000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | - | 14 |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | - | - | 17 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 19.05 | 19.62 | 18.24 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car. ✕ | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 3995 | 4561 | 3991 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1783 | 1752 | 1750 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1619 | 1507 | 1605 |
| Ground Clearance Laden (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when it is fully loaded. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | 145 | - |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | Yes | - | - |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears. ✕ | Yes | - | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | - | - |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | Yes | - | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Brilliant Silver Lava Blue Olive Gold Carbon Steel Deep Black Pearl +2 MoreKylaq Colours | Lava Blue Carbon Steel Grey Matte Rising Blue Metallic Carbon Steel Grey Deep Black Pearl +3 MoreVirtus Colours | Ice Cool White Stealth Black Moonlight Silver Radiant Red Caspian Blue Kiger Colours |
| Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SedanAll Sedan Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes | - |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | - | Yes | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop | - | - | Yes |
Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | - | Yes | No |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Skoda Kylaq
- Fun! 1-litre TSI engine is fun to push hard and puts a smile on your face.
- Practical. Ample space for four 6-footers. Cabin storage is very well thought out too.
- 446-litre boot space is more than sufficient for 4 cabin-sized trolley bags.
- Enough features: sunroof, ventilated and powered front seats, 10.1-inch touchscreen.
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
Skoda Kylaq
- No diesel or CNG options available.
- 1-litre turbo petrol engine can be very thirsty in heavy city traffic. Expect 10kmpl at best.
- Minor annoyances: poor camera quality, noisy seat ventilation blowers spoil the experience.
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 has good mileage Skoda Kylaq and Volkswagen Virtus?
A ) The mileage of Kylaq is 19.05 kmpl & the mileage of Virtus is 19.62 kmpl. Volkswagen Virtus gives better mileage than Skoda Kylaq.
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