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KIA Seltos vs Volkswagen Virtus

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Seltos or Volkswagen Virtus? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Seltos and Virtus. KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.5 Petrol HTE MT and Volkswagen Virtus Price starts at Rs.11.56 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Comfortline MT. KIA Seltos 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, Seltos provides a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model), and Virtus has a mileage of 21 kmpl (base model).

Seltos vs Virtus

Key HighlightsKIA SeltosVolkswagen Virtus
PriceRs.10.90 LakhRs.11.56 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc999 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
Mileage/Range17 kmpl21 kmpl
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KIA Seltos 1.5 Petrol HTE MT car
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Specifications Overview

Seltos specificationsVirtus specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
12.63 Lakh
13.39 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
3.9
Boot Space (Litres)
433 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
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Seltos 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
205 / 65 R16
205/55 R16
Rear Tyre Size
205 / 65 R16
205/55 R16
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
5.5 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205 / 65 R16
205/55 R 16
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Exterior

Seltos ExteriorVirtus Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
checkYes
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally 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

Seltos InstrumentationVirtus Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
-
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
-
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
checkYes
-
Shift Indicator
checkYes
-
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
-

Infotainment & Communication

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

Engine & Transmission

Seltos Engine & TransmissionVirtus Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1497 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
G1.5 MPi
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
17 kmpl
21 kmpl
Top Speed
167 kmph
190 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS VI

Comfort & Convenience

Seltos Comfort & ConvenienceVirtus Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
-
Rear AC Vents
Vents Behind Front Armrest
-
Automatic climate control
No
-
Heater
checkYes
-
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
-
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

Seltos 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
No
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
No
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
-
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
-
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
-
Rear Middle Head Rest
No
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Seltos Dimensions & CapacityVirtus Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4365 mm
4561 mm
Width
1800 mm
1752 mm
Height
1620 mm
4561 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance
190 mm
179 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.8 Litres
4 Litres
Boot Space
433 Litres
521 Litres
Kerb Weight
1222 kg
1100 kg
Body Type
SUV
Sedan

Pros & Cons

Seltos Pros & ConsVirtus Pros & Cons
Pros
  • It offers an appealing design with aggressive front profile and offers segment best dimensions with enough legroom at the rear
  • One of the most feature rich SUV in the segment with some segment first features such as dual-zone climate control, BOSE sound system, electrically-adjustable driver seat, dual 10.25-inch screens, and more
  • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof is available from HTK+ variant
  • It is available with three engine options a NA petrol, a turbocharged petrol and a diesel
  • The interior quality, fit and finish of material makes the cabin more premium
  • Good number of available interior colour options
  • The suspension with 17-inch tyres is soft but not bouncy
  • Fun to drive turbo petrol engine with 160PS of power
  • The DCT and CVT gearbox options are smooth and easy to drive
  • Loaded with good number of safety features such as ADAS Level 2, 6-airbags, TPMS and more
  • 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 base variants misses on features such as LED DRL, telescopic steering, keyless entry and some more
  • The higher variants with 10.25-inch touchscreen misses on wireless connectivity
  • The mid-variants lacks some features such as LED headlamp, electrically adjustable ORVMs and more
  • No automatic transmission in first three variants i.e. HTE, HTK, & HTK+
  • The top-spec GTX+ variant goes over Rs 20 lakh on-road price tag
  • The variants with 18-inch tyres have a stiffer suspension as compared to the one with 17-inch wheels
  • The rivals offer more value for money
  • 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 Seltos and Volkswagen Virtus

Safety

Seltos 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), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, 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, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Seltos has doors and seats. It is an with 433 Litres boot space, 50 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 190 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1620 mm high and 4365 mm long. It has 1222 kg kerb weight and 2610 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 Seltos comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Virtus comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 6 Speed Manual transmission.

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KIA Seltos and Volkswagen Virtus Owner Reviews

  • Seltos Review
  • Virtus Review
    • DK
      Deepak K
      31 Mar 2024
      Review for KIA Seltos
      5.0
      Have good experience over all deign, features, compact. Every thing is perfect. Automatic gear is excellent. no zerk at all. Very smooth pickup and excellent in mileage. Overall experience is good with KIA.
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      Rajendra paonikar
      1 Month ago
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.7
      Simply suitable for logdrives, Best car for the family. The mileage is satisfactory. very good features. Service maintenance cost is high.
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      Arshad Sharfi
      1 Month ago
      Review for KIA Seltos
      5.0
      Seltos petrol automatic is the ultimate car for driving in our city. Smart looking and easy to drive fantastic interior .I love and fly satisfied with seltos.
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    • Sp
      Swapnil patil
      1 Month ago
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.3
      Its all about good car for any purpose. I use this car for family purpose and going to office 3 to 4 days in a week. I think this car is best in that segment
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      nigro riyang
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.3
      This new car is my first Experience car. Maintenance is very good. Long drive journey is very comfortable. Petrol mileage is minimum. KIA Seltos is a family car and a very good car
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      ram
      5 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.
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    • K
      Krishnakumar
      5 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.
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    • DS
      David Sujin
      7 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.
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    • 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.
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      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.
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    KIA Seltos and Volkswagen Virtus FAQs

    What is the on-road price of KIA Seltos?
    The on-road price of KIA Seltos is Rs. 12.63 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.