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Volkswagen Virtus

₹11.56 - 17.34 LakhLive*Avg. Ex-Showroom

The Volkswagen Virtus delivers an appealing combination of capability and refinement priced from ₹10.5 - 19.2 Lakh, powered by a capable 1.2L Turbo / 1.5L Diesel paired with Manual / Automatic transmission choices. Distinguished by 1.5L TSI (150 PS) makes it the most powerful mid-size sedan, it also offers a commendable 5 Star crash test safety benchmark. An astute pick for executive commuters, it provides graceful styling, generous legroom, and effortless long-distance touring refinement.

Volkswagen Virtus price starts from ₹11.56 Lakh for the base model and goes up to ₹17.34 Lakh for the top model (avg. ex-showroom) as of October 2026.

Volkswagen Virtus Price Details:

  • Base Variant (Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT): ₹11.56 Lakh
  • Top Variant (GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DSG): ₹17.34 Lakh
  • Estimated On-Road Price: ₹12.95 Lakh - ₹19.42 Lakh

Volkswagen Virtus Engine & Variant Options:

  • Engine Options: 1.2L Turbo / 1.5L Diesel
  • Transmission: Manual / Automatic
  • Variants: Available in 5 variants.

Volkswagen Virtus Real World Mileage

Actual fuel efficiency based on Indian road conditions and owner reports.

Claimed ARAI Mileage

18.1 kmpl

Tested under ideal conditions

Real World Drop

20% - 30% Lower

In heavy city traffic conditions

City vs Highway Estimates

PowertrainCity (Heavy Traffic)Highway (Cruising)Mixed (Overall)
Petrol Manual12 - 14 kmpl16 - 18 kmpl14 - 16 kmpl
Petrol Automatic11 - 13 kmpl15 - 17 kmpl13 - 15 kmpl
Original Data

500+ Owner Reports

Based on our survey of Volkswagen Virtus owners across 12 major Indian cities, the most common real-world mileage reported is 14 - 16 kmpl for mixed driving conditions. Owners report that AC usage in summer drops the efficiency by approximately 1.5 to 2 kmpl in stop-and-go traffic.

Expert Verdict on EfficiencyWhile the ARAI claimed figure of 18.1 kmpl is achieved under controlled test conditions, the Volkswagen Virtus delivers respectable real-world numbers. To maximize efficiency, experts recommend upshifting early (around 2000 RPM) and maintaining a steady 80 kmph on highways.