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Mahindra XUV700 vs Volkswagen Virtus

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra XUV700 or Volkswagen Virtus? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between XUV700 and Virtus. Mahindra XUV700 Price starts at Rs.14.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for MX 2.0 L mStallion TGDi 2WD 7 Seater Petrol and Volkswagen Virtus Price starts at Rs.10.44 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT. Mahindra XUV700 is 4 cylinder, 1997 cc Engine can generate 197 bhp @ 5000 rpm power whereas Volkswagen Virtus is a 3 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, XUV700 provides a mileage of 13 kmpl (base model), and Virtus has a mileage of 20.08 kmpl (base model).

XUV700 vs Virtus

Key HighlightsMahindra XUV700Volkswagen Virtus
PriceRs.14.49 LakhRs.10.44 Lakh
Engine Capacity1997 cc999 cc
Power197 bhp @ 5000 rpm113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Mileage/Range13 kmpl20.08 kmpl
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Mahindra XUV700 MX 2.0 L mStallion TGDi 2WD 7 Seater Petrol car
MX 2.0 L mStallion TGDi 2WD 7 Seater Petrol
Rs. 14.49 Lakh
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Volkswagen Virtus Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT car
Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT
Rs. 10.44 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
16.87 Lakh
Price Breakup
12.10 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
-
521 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
999 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
197 bhp @ 5000 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Colors
Images
XUV700 Images
XUV700 Images
XUV700 Images
Virtus Images
Virtus Images
Virtus Images
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
-
Rear Defogger
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Bootlid Opener
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
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LED headlight
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Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
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-

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar
Mc-Pherson suspension and stabiliser bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar
Twist beam axle
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel
Steel
195/65 R15
Front Tyre Size
235/65 R17
205/55 R16
Rear Tyre Size
235/65 R17
205/55 R16
Turning Radius
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5.05 meters
Tyre Size Spare
155/90 R18
195/65 R15
Wheels Size
R17
R16

Instrumentation

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

Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
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Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Touchscreen Size
8 inches
10 Inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
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Bluetooth Compatibility
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Gesture Control
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Integrated Music System
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Speakers
4
8
AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger
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Warranty

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1997 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
2.0 Turbo With Direct Injection (TGDi)
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
197 bhp @ 5000 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Torque
380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
178 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
13 kmpl
20.08 kmpl
Top Speed
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190 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
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-

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
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Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
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Keyless Entry
Electronic Parking Brake
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Parking Assist

Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star(Global NCAP
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
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Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4695 mm
4561 mm
Width
1890 mm
1752 mm
Height
1755 mm
1507 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance
200 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
-
521 Litres
Kerb Weight
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1173 kg
Body Type
SUV
Sedan

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Beautiful styling with a solid road presence
  • Comfortable interior with sorted ergonomics and spacious cabin
  • It is loaded with a lot of modern features such as a big touchscreen infotainment, a 12-speaker Sony sound system, a panoramic sunroof, 360-camera, memory seats, and more
  • Powerful diesel and petrol engines on offer mated with smooth automatic transmissions
  • The AWD drivetrain option makes it suitable for off-road lovers
  • It offers good build quality, a 5-Star GNCAP rating, and ADAS for added safety
  • The ride quality is comfortable thanks to the well-tuned suspension and sorted dynamics
  • Cabin has good legroom on offer, supportive seats, perfect ergonomics & enough storage
  • Two different petrol turbocharged engines on offer
  • GT version looks smashing
Cons
  • There is very little boot space if the third row is in use
  • The third-row space is crammed and suitable for kids only
  • AWD drivetrain is available with the diesel AT variant only, with no option for MT or petrol engine
  • Some interior plastic takes away the premiumness of the cabin
  • Misses on some features such as auto-dimming IRVM, paddle shifters, and some others
  • The petrol engines are not fuel-efficient
  • 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 XUV700 and Volkswagen Virtus

Safety

XUV700 comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Virtus has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), Overspeed Warning, 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, Door Ajar Warning, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

XUV700 has doors and seats. It is an with boot space, 60 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 200 mm. It is 1890 mm wide, 1755 mm high and 4695 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2750 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

Mahindra XUV700 comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Virtus comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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Mahindra XUV700 and Volkswagen Virtus Owner Reviews

  • XUV700 Review
  • Virtus Review
    • GS
      Gurdev Singh Pannu
      05 May 2025
      5.0
      For better mileage, highway speed should be 80 to 95 km/hr. Avoid frequent breaking. Avoid sudden high acceleration. Using cruise control on highways will improve engine life & fuel efficiency.
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      S NARENDARVEL
      2 Month ago
      4.8
      Excellent Performance, Amazing Drive quality, Superior Comfort, Extraordinary technology, The best car in this segment. I would definitely recommend this car to anyone who loves driving. After sales support is also super.
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      Shanta rao
      2 Month ago
      4.7
      I use car for office to home and family trip and I like very much to Mahindra car is my favorite car. Mahindra we like too much.
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      Prashant Singh
      6 Month ago
      5.0
      Best suv in its segment and a wonderful driven experience for long drive and best suv for those who want comfort in all seats they choose this suv xuv 700.
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      Punit sudan
      6 Month ago
      5.0
      Best car of Mahindra It is very comfortable and very stable car in this variant I love this car This car is best for family, tour, enjoyments.
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