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Mahindra Scorpio Classic vs Volkswagen Virtus

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Scorpio Classic or Volkswagen Virtus? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Scorpio Classic and Virtus. Mahindra Scorpio Classic Price starts at Rs.13.59 Lakh (ex-showroom) for S 7-Str and Volkswagen Virtus Price starts at Rs.11.56 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Comfortline MT. Mahindra Scorpio Classic is 4 cylinder, 2184 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 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, Scorpio Classic provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Virtus has a mileage of 21 kmpl (base model).

Scorpio Classic vs Virtus

Key HighlightsMahindra Scorpio ClassicVolkswagen Virtus
PriceRs.13.59 LakhRs.11.56 Lakh
Engine Capacity2184 cc999 cc
Power130 bhp @ 3750 rpm147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl21 kmpl
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Mahindra Scorpio Classic S 7-Str car
Mahindra Scorpio Classic
S 7-Str
Rs. 13.59 Lakh
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Volkswagen Virtus Comfortline MT car
Volkswagen Virtus
Comfortline MT
Rs. 11.56 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Scorpio Classic specificationsVirtus specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    16.16 Lakh
    13.39 Lakh
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Petrol
    User Rating
    4.2
    3.9
    Boot Space (Litres)
    460 Litres
    521 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    2184 cc
    999 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
    Colors
    Scorpio Classic Colours
    Virtus Colours
    Images
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    Scorpio Classic Images
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Scorpio Classic Brakes, Suspension & TyresVirtus Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Front Suspension
    Double Wish-bone Type, Independent Front Coil Spring
    Mc-Pherson suspension and stabiliser bar
    Rear Suspension
    Mulit-link Coil Spring Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar
    Twist beam axle
    Front Brakes
    Ventilated Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Drum
    Drum
    Wheels
    Steel Rims
    -
    Spare Wheel
    Steel
    -
    Front Tyre Size
    235 / 65 R17
    205/55 R16
    Rear Tyre Size
    235/65 R17
    205/55 R16
    Turning Radius
    5.4 meters
    5.5 meters
    Tyre Size Spare
    235/65 R17
    205/55 R 16
    Wheels Size
    R17
    R16

    Exterior

    Scorpio Classic 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
    Internal
    -
    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

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

    Infotainment & Communication

    Scorpio Classic Infotainment & CommunicationVirtus Infotainment & Communication
    Apple CarPlay
    No
    checkYes
    Android Auto
    No
    checkYes
    Voice Command
    No
    checkYes
    Infotainment Screen
    No
    checkYes
    Multifunction Display
    No
    checkYes
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    No
    -
    Integrated Music System
    No
    -
    Speakers
    No
    -
    AM/FM Radio
    No
    -
    USB Compatibility
    No
    -
    Wireless Charger
    No
    -
    Basic Warranty
    2 years or 75000 kms
    4 Year/ 100000 Km Warranty

    Engine & Transmission

    Scorpio Classic Engine & TransmissionVirtus Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    2184 cc
    999 cc
    Engine Type
    2.2 L mHawk
    1.0L TSI
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Cylinder Configuration
    No
    Inline
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Petrol
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    6 Gears
    6 Speed
    Power
    130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
    Torque
    300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
    178 Nm @ 1750 rpm
    Fast Charging
    No
    No
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
    ARAI Certified Economy
    15 kmpl
    21 kmpl
    Top Speed
    165 kmph
    190 kmph
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS VI

    Comfort & Convenience

    Scorpio Classic Comfort & ConvenienceVirtus Comfort & Convenience
    AC
    checkYes
    -
    Rear AC Vents
    Blower, 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
    No
    checkYes
    Leather streering wheels
    No
    -
    Drive Modes
    3
    4
    Keyless Entry
    No
    checkYes
    Electronic Parking Brake
    No
    -
    Parking Assist
    No
    -

    Safety

    Scorpio Classic SafetyVirtus Safety
    NCAP Rating
    Not Tested
    -
    Airbags
    2
    2
    ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
    No
    checkYes
    Overspeed Warning
    1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
    -
    ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
    No
    checkYes
    EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
    No
    checkYes
    ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    No
    checkYes
    ASR / Traction Control
    No
    checkYes
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
    No
    checkYes
    Lane Departure Warning
    No
    -
    Emergency Brake Light Flashing
    No
    -
    Seat Belt Warning
    checkYes
    -
    Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
    No
    -
    Rear Middle Head Rest
    No
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Scorpio Classic Dimensions & CapacityVirtus Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    4456 mm
    4561 mm
    Width
    1820 mm
    1752 mm
    Height
    1995 mm
    4561 mm
    Wheelbase
    2680 mm
    2651 mm
    Ground Clearance
    209 mm
    179 mm
    No. of Seats
    7
    5
    No. of Doors
    5
    4
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    60 Litres
    45 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    6 Litres
    4 Litres
    Boot Space
    460 Litres
    521 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    1950 kg
    1100 kg
    Body Type
    SUV
    Sedan

    Pros & Cons

    Scorpio Classic Pros & ConsVirtus Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • Rugged stance and bulky build gives it a solid road presence
    • Ladder on frame chassis gives it ability to handle rural roads and hard terrains with ease
    • One of the most affordable 7-seater SUV available in the Indian market
    • Multiple seating options offers better practicality
    • The ride quality is now improved with updated suspension setup
    • The driveability has been improved with cable-operated manual transmission
    • More refined as compared to the previous generation
    • 14% More fuel efficient than the previous generation Scorpio
    • Cabin has good legroom on offer, supportive seats, perfect ergonomics & enough storage
    • Two different petrol turbocharged engines on offer
    • GT version looks smashing
    Cons
    • No value for money on offer only S & S11 variants are available
    • The base S variant misses on most of the features such as rear wiper, wheel covers, remote central locking and more
    • The S11 variant fails to justify the premium price tag as it misses on features such as Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, electrically folding ORVMs and more
    • Only a single diesel engine is available
    • No 4X4 hardware and automatic transmission on offer
    • The pricing overlaps with the Scorpio N SUV
    • Third row feels cramped, the space management inside the cabin could’ve been better
    • 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 Mahindra Scorpio Classic and Volkswagen Virtus

    Safety

    Scorpio Classic comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Seat Belt Warning, 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

    Scorpio Classic has doors and seats. It is an with 460 Litres boot space, 60 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 209 mm. It is 1820 mm wide, 1995 mm high and 4456 mm long. It has 1950 kg kerb weight and 2680 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

    Mahindra Scorpio Classic comes with RWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Virtus comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 6 Speed Manual transmission.

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    Mahindra Scorpio Classic and Volkswagen Virtus Owner Reviews

    • Scorpio Classic Review
    • Virtus Review
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        Anupam
        31 Mar 2024
        Review for Mahindra Scorpio Classic
        5.0
        Best look. SUV speed is also good. Interior is great. Driving is comfortable, specially manually gear system. comfort is good accordance to the SUV. Love this car.
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        bhatt
        30 Mar 2024
        Review for Mahindra Scorpio Classic
        5.0
        Very fantastic car ever i had, Very good seat comfort given by company and have a great suspension which gives us nice driving experience, a fantastic touch screen led control to play music.
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        Raj Kamal
        28 Mar 2024
        Review for Mahindra Scorpio Classic
        4.7
        Performance is excellent, and comfortable also I recommend best off road SUV in 4×2, milage is also good enough and features must be better. Overall experience is excellent thank you Mahindra.
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        Rudramani
        5 Month ago
        Review for Mahindra Scorpio Classic
        4.4
        It comes equipped with various safety features, including dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, panic brake indication, engine immobilizer, speed alert, and seat belt reminder. These features are designed to enhance the safety of the vehicle and its passengers.
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        Prasad pottalla
        5 Month ago
        Review for Mahindra Scorpio Classic
        4.4
        The car offers commendable value for money, particularly for individuals who prioritize rugged performance and off-road capabilities.
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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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      Mahindra Scorpio Classic and Volkswagen Virtus FAQs

      What is the on-road price of Mahindra Scorpio Classic?
      The on-road price of Mahindra Scorpio Classic is Rs. 16.16 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.