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Volkswagen Virtus Vs Volkswagen Taigun Price, Engine Specs, Dimensions Comparison

In this Volkswagen Virtus vs Volkswagen Taigun comparison, we’ll look at the variant-wise prices, engine specs, dimensions to help you decide which car you should buy.

Volkswagen Virtus Vs Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Virtus Vs Volkswagen Taigun Price Comparison

Let’s first look at the prices of both the cars for the petrol-manual powertrain.

VOLKSWAGEN VIRTUS VS VOLKSWAGEN TAIGUN

PETROL-MANUAL PRICE COMPARISON (Ex-Showroom)

Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Taigun

Variant

Price

Variant

Price

Comfortline 1.0L Turbo

Rs. 11,21,900

Comfortline 1.0L Turbo

Rs. 11,55,900

Highline 1.0L Turbo

Rs. 12,97,900

Highline 1.0L Turbo

Rs. 13,55,900

Topline 1.0L Turbo

Rs. 14,41,900

Topline 1.0L Turbo

Rs. 15,65,900

   

GT 1.5L Turbo

Rs. 15,95,900

With the petrol-manual powertrain, the Volkswagen Virtus’s prices start at Rs. 11.22 lakh and top out at Rs. 14.42 lakh. The Volkswagen Taigun’s petrol-manual range costs between Rs. 11.56 lakh and Rs. 15.96 lakh.

VOLKSWAGEN VIRTUS VS VOLKSWAGEN TAIGUN

PETROL-AUTO PRICE COMPARISON (Ex-Showroom)

Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Taigun

Variant

Price

Variant

Price

Highline 1.0L Turbo TC

Rs. 14,27,900

Highline 1.0L Turbo TC

Rs. 14,95,900

Topline 1.0L Turbo TC

Rs. 15,71,900

Topline 1.0L Turbo TC

Rs. 17,15,900

GT Plus 1.5L Turbo DCT

Rs. 17,91,900

GT Plus 1.5L Turbo DCT

Rs. 18,70,900

The Virtus petrol-automatic is available in 3 variants, with prices ranging from Rs. 14.28 lakh to Rs. 17.92 lakh.The Taigun’s 3 petrol-automatic variants cost between Rs. 14.96 lakh and Rs. 18.71 lakh.

Volkswagen Virtus and Volkswagen Taigun are not available with a diesel powertrain.

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Volkswagen Virtus Vs Volkswagen Taigun Dimension Comparison

VOLKSWAGEN VIRTUS VS VOLKSWAGEN TAIGUN
DIMENSION COMPARISON

 

Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Taigun

Length

4561mm

4221mm

Width

1752mm

1760mm

Height

1507mm

1612mm

Wheelbase

2651mm

2651mm

Ground Clearance

179mm

188mm

Boot Space

521L

385L

Fuel Tank Capacity

45L

50L

Wheel Size (Base)

205/55 R16

205/60 R16

Wheel Size (Top)

205/55 R16

205/55 R17

The Volkswagen Virtus is a sedan while the Volkswagen Taigun is an SUV. The Virtus is 4561mm long, 1752mm wide and 1507mm tall. The Virtus’s wheelbase is 2651mm long. The Taigun measures 4221mm long, 1760mm wide and 1612mm tall and has a wheelbase measuring 2651mm. In terms of dimensions, the Volkswagen Virtus is slightly longer than the Volkswagen Taigun. However, the Taigun is an SUV and towers over the Virtus. Hence, the Taigun will offer a stronger road presence than the Taigun.

The Virtus has a ground clearance of 179mm while the Taigun has a ground clearance of 188mm. The 521-litre boot space of the Virtus is 136 litres larger than that of the Taigun.

Volkswagen Virtus Vs Volkswagen Taigun Engine Spec Comparison

The Volkswagen Virtus and Taigun get the same engine and transmission options.

The Volkswagen Virtus is available with 2 petrol engines – a 1.0L turbo petrol and a 1.5L turbo petrol engine.The 1.0L turbo petrol gets the option of a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed TC automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the 1.5L turbo petrol is available with a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission.The 1.0L turbo petrol engine of the Virtus makes 115PS of power at 5000rpm and 178Nm of torque between 1750rpm and 4500rpm. The 1.5L turbo petrol engine in the Volkswagen Virtus pushes out 150PS of power at 5000rpm and 250Nm of torque between 1600rpm and 3500rpm.

The Volkswagen Taigun is available with 2 petrol engines — a 1.0L turbo petrol and a 1.5L turbo petrol engine. The 1.0L turbo petrol engine gets a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed TC automatic transmission, while the 1.5L turbo petrol engine is available with a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission. The 1.0L turbo petrol engine of the Taigun makes 115PS of power at 5000rpm and 178Nm of torque between 1750rpm and 4500rpm. The 1.5L turbo petrol engine in the Volkswagen Taigun pushes out 150PS of power at 5000rpm and 250Nm of torque between 1600rpm and 3500rpm.

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VOLKSWAGEN VIRTUS VS VOLKSWAGEN TAIGUN

PETROL ENGINE SPEC COMPARISON

 

Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Taigun

Displacement

1.0L

1.5L

1.0L

1.5L

Engine Type

Turbo

Turbo

Turbo

Turbo

Cylinders

4

4

3

4

Power

115PS @ 5000rpm

150PS @ 5000rpm

115PS @ 5000rpm

150PS @ 5000rpm

Torque

178Nm @ 1750 - 4500rpm

250Nm @ 1600 - 3500rpm

178Nm @ 1750 - 4500rpm

250Nm @ 1600 - 3500rpm

Manual

6-speed

 

6-speed

6-speed

Automatic

6-speed TC

7-speed DCT

6-speed TC

7-speed DCT

Manual Mileage

19.40kmpl

 

18.10kmpl

18.47kmpl

Auto Mileage

18.12kmpl

18.67kmpl

16.44kmpl

17.88kmpl

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Prathu Sharma

Engineer by upbringing, artist by passion, motorhead because ,why not! Likes to know about everything related to technology, switches between american muscle and german innovation depending on the day. Wants to own 69' Mustang Mach 1 and to drive BMW M3 87'someday.

1 Comments

  1. A Anon says:
    January 20 2023 15:36:15

    The VW 1.0 engine is 3 cylinder as well. Please correct the typo.

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