user

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.10.45 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium Petrol and Volkswagen Virtus Price starts at Rs.11.56 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Comfortline MT. KIA Carens is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Volkswagen Virtus is a 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Carens provides a mileage of 15.7 kmpl (base model), and Virtus has a mileage of 21 kmpl (base model).

Carens vs Virtus

Key HighlightsKIA CarensVolkswagen Virtus
PriceRs.10.45 LakhRs.11.56 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc999 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
Mileage/Range15.7 kmpl21 kmpl
Read more
KIA Carens Premium Petrol car
Premium Petrol
10.45 Lakh
Get Offer
Volkswagen Virtus Comfortline MT car
Comfortline MT
11.56 Lakh
Get Offer

+

Add Car 3

Ad

Specifications Overview

Carens specificationsVirtus specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
12.11 Lakh
13.39 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
3.9
Boot Space (Litres)
216 Litres
521 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
999 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
Colors
Images
Ad

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Carens Brakes, Suspension & TyresVirtus Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Mc-Pherson 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
Wheels
Steel Rims
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
-
Front Tyre Size
195 / 65 R15
205/55 R16
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
205/55 R16
Turning Radius
5.25 meters
5.5 meters
Tyre Size Spare
195/65 R15
205/55 R 16
Wheels Size
R15
R16

Exterior

Carens ExteriorVirtus Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
checkYes
Adjustable ORVMs
Externally Adjustable
-
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
No
-
Rear Wiper
No
-
Rear Defogger
No
-
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
No
-
LED headlight
No
-
Projector headlight
checkYes
-
Automatic Headlamps
No
checkYes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
-

Instrumentation

Carens InstrumentationVirtus Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
-
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
No
-
Fuel level guage
Analogue
Digital
Gear Indicator
No
-
Shift Indicator
checkYes
-
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
-

Infotainment & Communication

Carens Infotainment & CommunicationVirtus Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
checkYes
Android Auto
No
checkYes
Voice Command
No
checkYes
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Display
checkYes
checkYes
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
-
Integrated Music System
checkYes
-
Speakers
No
-
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
-
USB Compatibility
checkYes
-
Wireless Charger
No
-
Basic Warranty
3 Years or Unlimited KMS
4 Year/ 100000 Km Warranty

Engine & Transmission

Carens Engine & TransmissionVirtus Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1497 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
1.0L TSI
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
Inline
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Speed
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
178 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
FWD
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
ARAI Certified Economy
16 kmpl
21 kmpl
Top Speed
120 kmph
190 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS VI

Comfort & Convenience

Carens Comfort & ConvenienceVirtus Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
-
Rear AC Vents
Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
-
Automatic climate control
No
-
Heater
checkYes
-
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
No
-
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
checkYes
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
checkYes
Leather streering wheels
No
-
Drive Modes
3
4
Keyless Entry
No
checkYes
Electronic Parking Brake
No
-
Parking Assist
No
-

Safety

Carens SafetyVirtus Safety
NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
-
Airbags
6
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
-
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
No
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
checkYes
-
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
-
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
No
-
Rear Middle Head Rest
No
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Carens Dimensions & CapacityVirtus Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4540 mm
4561 mm
Width
1800 mm
1752 mm
Height
1708 mm
4561 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
4.8 Litres
4 Litres
Boot Space
216 Litres
521 Litres
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1100 kg
Body Type
MUV
Sedan

Pros & Cons

Carens Pros & ConsVirtus 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
Ad

Which Car Do You Like More ?

Detailed Comparison of KIA Carens and Volkswagen Virtus

Safety

Carens comes loaded with 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, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, 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, Hill Assist, Central Locking, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.

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 1535 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 4561 mm height, 4561 mm length, 1752 mm width, and 1100 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Carens comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Virtus comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Read more

Carens Similar Car Comparisons

  • KIA Carens
    KIA
    Carens
    ₹ 10.45 - ₹ 19.45 Lakh*
    Maruti XL6
    Maruti Suzuki
    XL6
    ₹ 11.61 - ₹ 14.61 Lakh*
  • KIA Carens
    KIA
    Carens
    ₹ 10.45 - ₹ 19.45 Lakh*
    KIA Seltos
    KIA
    Seltos
    ₹ 10.90 - ₹ 20.00 Lakh*
  • KIA Carens
    KIA
    Carens
    ₹ 10.45 - ₹ 19.45 Lakh*
    Maruti Ertiga
    Maruti Suzuki
    Ertiga
    ₹ 8.64 - ₹ 13.08 Lakh*
  • KIA Carens
    KIA
    Carens
    ₹ 10.45 - ₹ 19.45 Lakh*
    Hyundai Alcazar
    Hyundai
    Alcazar
    ₹ 16.77 - ₹ 21.28 Lakh*
  • KIA Carens
    KIA
    Carens
    ₹ 10.45 - ₹ 19.45 Lakh*
    Mahindra Scorpio N
    Mahindra
    Scorpio N
    ₹ 13.60 - ₹ 24.54 Lakh*
  • KIA Carens
    KIA
    Carens
    ₹ 10.45 - ₹ 19.45 Lakh*
    Maruti Grand Vitara
    Maruti Suzuki
    Grand Vitara
    ₹ 10.80 - ₹ 20.09 Lakh*
  • KIA Carens
    KIA
    Carens
    ₹ 10.45 - ₹ 19.45 Lakh*
    Honda City
    Honda
    City
    ₹ 11.71 - ₹ 16.19 Lakh*
  • KIA Carens
    KIA
    Carens
    ₹ 10.45 - ₹ 19.45 Lakh*
    Hyundai Creta
    Hyundai
    Creta
    ₹ 11.00 - ₹ 20.00 Lakh*

Virtus Similar Car Comparisons

  • Volkswagen Virtus
    Volkswagen
    Virtus
    ₹ 11.56 - ₹ 19.41 Lakh*
    Hyundai Verna
    Hyundai
    Verna
    ₹ 10.96 - ₹ 17.38 Lakh*
  • Volkswagen Virtus
    Volkswagen
    Virtus
    ₹ 11.56 - ₹ 19.41 Lakh*
    Skoda Slavia
    Skoda
    Slavia
    ₹ 11.53 - ₹ 19.13 Lakh*
  • Volkswagen Virtus
    Volkswagen
    Virtus
    ₹ 11.56 - ₹ 19.41 Lakh*
    Volkswagen Taigun
    Volkswagen
    Taigun
    ₹ 11.70 - ₹ 20.00 Lakh*
  • Volkswagen Virtus
    Volkswagen
    Virtus
    ₹ 11.56 - ₹ 19.41 Lakh*
    Honda City
    Honda
    City
    ₹ 11.71 - ₹ 16.19 Lakh*
  • Volkswagen Virtus
    Volkswagen
    Virtus
    ₹ 11.56 - ₹ 19.41 Lakh*
    Honda Elevate
    Honda
    Elevate
    ₹ 11.58 - ₹ 16.20 Lakh*
  • Volkswagen Virtus
    Volkswagen
    Virtus
    ₹ 11.56 - ₹ 19.41 Lakh*
    Skoda Kushaq
    Skoda
    Kushaq
    ₹ 11.89 - ₹ 20.49 Lakh*
  • Volkswagen Virtus
    Volkswagen
    Virtus
    ₹ 11.56 - ₹ 19.41 Lakh*
    KIA Seltos
    KIA
    Seltos
    ₹ 10.90 - ₹ 20.00 Lakh*
  • Volkswagen Virtus
    Volkswagen
    Virtus
    ₹ 11.56 - ₹ 19.41 Lakh*
    Hyundai Creta
    Hyundai
    Creta
    ₹ 11.00 - ₹ 20.00 Lakh*

KIA Carens and Volkswagen Virtus Owner Reviews

  • Carens Review
  • Virtus Review
    • P
      Pradeep
      1 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens
      5.0
      KIA Carens is the best car. Good mileage for the diesel variant. Good look. Excellent off-road and in-city performance.
      Likes (2)
    • A
      Aswanth
      1 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens
      5.0
      Good car but mileage is not good. Rest everything is fantastic especially space is very good. You can feel comfortable everywhere inside the car and AC cooling is very nice.
      Likes (7)
    • A
      Aadil
      1 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens
      4.3
      Good car for family and 7 seater comfortable for family I like this car so much I can buy the next month in diesel engine.
      Likes (3)
    • G
      Gopi
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens
      5.0
      I am really impressed this car two- or three-month Iam booking this car Salem to Rameswaram visit Kia carens good experience driveway to engine performance very good 7-person good compare for this vehicle suspension Seven persons luggage child overall good suspension this vehicle two months buy now.
      Read more
      Likes (1)
    • Pa
      Priyansh agarwal
      4 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens
      4.4
      It offers a high level of comfort through its well-designed interior, smooth ride quality, effective noise insulation, and advanced climate control system. These factors combine to create a comfortable and enjoyable driving and riding experience for all occupants.
      Likes (5)
    • r
      ram
      4 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Virtus
      4.4
      It comes with a range of features including advanced safety technologies, a spacious interior, modern infotainment system, and efficient engine options. It offers features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and a digital cockpit display.
      Read more
      Likes (3)
    • K
      Krishnakumar
      4 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Virtus
      4.4
      The car is an excellent choice for those looking for a comfortable and feature-packed compact sedan.
      Likes (3)
    • DS
      David Sujin
      6 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Virtus
      4.7
      Buying Myself Dr.David sujin. Buying Virtus GT is really happy. Good looking sedan Driving experience High performance open cylinder.. 2 cylinder high mileage . My Virtus. GT has been completed 25000 km . I have been facing AC HEATER .informed to the sales and service department . Heater got repaired . Recently got accident . They have taken one month to repair. But after the repair this issue started. Then my side mirror paint is wrongly placed by showrooms. I have approached the service team Thiruvella EVM MOTOR KERALA. No proper response . Bad experience. My GT IS YELLOW COLOUR EASY IDENTIFICATION LIKE A SPORTS CAR. PERFORMANCE VERY GOOD BREAKING. I have driven the speed of 196 km in Chennai to Kanyakumari highway . I have reached Chennnai to Kanyakumari 9 hours time .mileage average in D—-/ 14-18 km I got the maximum 19. 06 while driving early morning . Sports. .. I got 11km Manual padel shift- with high RPM 6-8km only But performance is awesome. Incredible. Engine sounds awesome. Over all it’s like my dream car. I have love it.
      Read more
      Likes (8)
    • RR
      Rami Reddy
      8 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Virtus
      4.0
      Commanding Design. Delight Performance. German-engineered, inside-out. Hassle-free ownership experience from the day one.
      Likes (5)
    • a
      ayyappan
      8 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Virtus
      3.5
      Drives well, looks smashing, the ride and handling package is sorted for every kind of driver. Spacious and practical with generous boot capacity and split-folding rear seats. Ride is very accomplished.
      Likes (5)
    View All User Review For Carens
    Ad
    Ad

    KIA Carens and Volkswagen Virtus FAQs

    What is the on-road price of KIA Carens?
    The on-road price of KIA Carens is Rs. 12.11 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Volkswagen Virtus?
    The on-road price of Volkswagen Virtus is Rs. 13.39 Lakh in New Delhi.