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KIA Carens vs Volkswagen Virtus

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Carens or Volkswagen Virtus? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Carens and Virtus. KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.10.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium (O) Petrol and Volkswagen Virtus Price starts at Rs.10.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT. KIA Carens is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Volkswagen Virtus is a 3 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Carens provides a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model), and Virtus has a mileage of 20.08 kmpl (base model).

Carens vs Virtus

Key HighlightsKIA CarensVolkswagen Virtus
PriceRs.10.99 LakhRs.10.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc999 cc
Power113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Mileage/Range17.9 kmpl20.08 kmpl
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KIA Carens Premium (O) Petrol car
Premium (O) Petrol
Rs. 10.99 Lakh
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Volkswagen Virtus Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT car
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Rs. 10.50 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.73 Lakh
Price Breakup
12.16 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.4
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
216 Litres
521 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
999 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm
114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
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Images
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Virtus Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Twist beam axle
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel
{195/65 R15}& Steel Rim
{195/65 R15}& Steel Rim
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
205/55 R16
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
205/55 R16
Turning Radius
10.2 meters
5.05 meters
Wheels Size
R15
R16
Wheels Type
Steel Rims
Alloy Wheels

Exterior

Power Windows
Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four)
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
check
Daytime Running Lights
check
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check
-
Outside door handles
Body Colored
Body Colored
Bumpers
Body Coloured
Black
Antenna
Sharkfin
Rear Spoiler
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Roof Rails
Bonnet
Manual Lift
Manual Lift
Outside Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable with Autofold
Electrically Adjustable
Tail Gate
Manual Operation
Manual Operation
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Body Coloured With Indicators
Body Coloured With Indicators

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
-
Shift Indicator
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
-

Infotainment & Communication

Voice Command
check
Infotainment Screen
check
check
Multifunction Display
check
check
Touchscreen Size
-
7 inches
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
check
Integrated Music System
Standard Company Fitted
Standard Company Fitted
Speakers
6
8
AM/FM Radio
check
check
Wireless Charger
Front tweeters
check
Android Auto and Apple Carplay
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
Wired Android Auto & Apple Carplay

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
4 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms
Upto 6 Years/150000 kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
1.0L TSI
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
6
Power
113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm
114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Torque
143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm
178 Nm @ 1750 - 4000 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17.9 kmpl
20.08 kmpl
Top Speed
174 kmph
190 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
-
Compression Ratio
10.9 :1
10:01

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seats Type
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
check
Automatic climate control
check
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
check
check
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
check
Leather streering wheels
check
Keyless Entry
Foldable Key
Smart Key
Parking Assist
check
Parking Sensors
Rear Only
Rear Only

Safety

Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
-
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
-
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
-
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
check
Lane Departure Warning
check
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
-
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
check
Hill Assist
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4540 mm
4561 mm
Width
1800 mm
1752 mm
Height
1708 mm
1507 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm
179 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.2 Litres
4 Litres
Boot Space
216 Litres
521 Litres
Kerb Weight
1630 kg
1173 kg
Body Type
MUV
Sedan

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It offers 3 engine options to suit various needs
  • The Carens offers a premium cabin feel with 6 & 7 seater option
  • It comes with features like a ventilated seat, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, automatic climate control and others
  • The safety kit includes 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, ESP, ABS, VSM, and others
  • The space inside the cabin is sufficient to carry big families
  • The six-seater variant comes with second-row captain seats for enhanced comfort
  • The ride quality of the Carens is impressive, despite being a long vehicle it gives normal car-like road manners
  • The one-touch topple-down second-row seats give easy access to the third-row
  • Availability of automatic transmission in all three powertrain options
  • Cabin has good legroom on offer, supportive seats, perfect ergonomics & enough storage
  • Two different petrol turbocharged engines on offer
  • GT version looks smashing
Cons
  • The pricing of the top-spec variant is too high
  • Six-seater configuration is available in the top-spec variants only
  • The third row feels a little crammed mostly suitable for kids
  • The positioning of the air purifier eats up the kneeroom of the second-row passenger behind the driver
  • The reliability of the DCT gearbox is a question
  • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and some others
  • The diesel engine does not offer a proper manual gearbox, it comes with an iMT unit
  • No MT option available with the 1.5 TSI
  • No Diesel engine on offer
  • Reliability issues of the DQ 200 Dual Clutch transmission
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Carens and Volkswagen Virtus

Safety

Carens comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning. Virtus has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights.

Body

Carens has doors and seats. It is an with 216 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 195 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1708 mm high and 4540 mm long. It has 1630 kg kerb weight and 2780 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Virtus is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 521 Litres boot space, 179 mm ground clearance.It has 1507 mm height, 4561 mm length, 1752 mm width, and 1173 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Virtus comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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KIA Carens and Volkswagen Virtus Owner Reviews

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      Ankit
      19 Jan 2026
      5.0
      Wow, this is a very nice car. The Kia car is excellent and performs very well. It is my favorite car and is always in good condition. I am very happy with it.
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      vishnu verma
      29 Days ago
      5.0
      The Kia Carens is an excellent car and the best car experience of my life. My family and friends are very happy with this car because it is beautiful and very comfortable.
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      Sushma Hiwale
      31 Days ago
      4.2
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      I love this car. It is very good and extremely comfortable. Even on long routes, you don’t feel tired, which makes a big difference. We are using this car for business purposes, and I am very happy with its performance and comfort.
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      Satish Singh
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      This car delivers good performance and truly stands out among Kia’s lineup. It’s one of my top cars in my collection, and I really like it. It has become my favorite car at home, offering a satisfying and enjoyable driving experience.
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      SHAM HARICHANDRA
      2 Month ago
      4.6
      00:00

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      This seven-seater diesel car is of excellent quality. It offers great performance and comfort, making it a reliable choice for families.
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