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Volkswagen Virtus vs KIA Carens Clavis

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Volkswagen Virtus or KIA Carens Clavis? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Virtus and Carens Clavis. Volkswagen Virtus Price starts at Rs.10.44 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT and KIA Carens Clavis Price starts at Rs.11.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE SmartStream G1.5 Petrol 6MT. Volkswagen Virtus is 3 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm power whereas KIA Carens Clavis is a N/A cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.18 bhp @ 6300 power. In terms of mileage, Virtus provides a mileage of 20.08 kmpl (base model), and Carens Clavis has a mileage of 15.34 kmpl (base model).

Virtus vs Carens Clavis

Key HighlightsVolkswagen VirtusKIA Carens Clavis
PriceRs.10.44 LakhRs.11.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc1497 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm113.18 bhp @ 6300
Mileage/Range20.08 kmpl15.34 kmpl
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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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KIA Carens Clavis HTE SmartStream G1.5 Petrol 6MT car
HTE SmartStream G1.5 Petrol 6MT
Rs. 11.50 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.10 Lakh
Price Breakup
13.32 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.1
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Boot Space (Litres)
521 Litres
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Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
113.18 bhp @ 6300
Colors
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 Defogger
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
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LED headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
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Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

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

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

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
10 Inches
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Bluetooth Compatibility
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Integrated Music System
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Speakers
8
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AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger
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Warranty

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
999 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
1.0L TSI
SmartStream G1.5
No. of Cylinders
3
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No. of valves per cylinder
4
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
6
Power
113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
113.18 bhp @ 6300
Torque
178 Nm @ 1750 rpm
143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
2WD
ARAI Certified Economy
20.08 kmpl
15.34 kmpl
Top Speed
190 kmph
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Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
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Turbocharger
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Compression Ratio
10:1
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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
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Electronic Parking Brake
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Parking Assist
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Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star(Global NCAP
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Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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Overspeed Warning
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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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
Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest
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Hill Assist
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4561 mm
4550 mm
Width
1752 mm
1800 mm
Height
1507 mm
1708 mm
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2780 mm
Ground Clearance
179 mm
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No. of Seats
5
6
No. of Doors
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 Litres
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Boot Space
521 Litres
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Kerb Weight
1173 kg
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Body Type
Sedan
MPV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Cabin has good legroom on offer, supportive seats, perfect ergonomics & enough storage
  • Two different petrol turbocharged engines on offer
  • GT version looks smashing
  • Looks more mature and SUV-like compared to the Carens
  • The interior has become more premium and offers good appeal
  • It continues to provide the same practical and comfortable cabin experience
  • Loaded with a plethora of features such as a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, a bigger touchscreen infotainment system, BOSE audio, and more
  • It drives and handles well; the suspension has become plusher and more comfortable
  • Multiple engine options are offered, with a variety of transmission choices
  • Enhanced safety is provided with 20 ADAS Level 2 features
  • Turbo petrol engine is now available with a 6-speed manual transmission
Cons
  • No MT option available with the 1.5 TSI
  • No Diesel engine on offer
  • Reliability issues of the DQ 200 Dual Clutch transmission
  • The 6-seater variant is only available in the top-spec trim
  • Although the dashboard layout has been improved, it could’ve been more premium
  • The higher variants are limited to the turbo-petrol engine only
  • Diesel AT is available in a single variant (no diesel AT for higher variants)
  • ADAS is limited to a single variant only
  • Certain features are restricted to select engine and transmission options
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Detailed Comparison of Volkswagen Virtus and KIA Carens Clavis

Safety

Virtus comes loaded with 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. Carens Clavis has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

Virtus has doors and seats. It is an with 521 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 179 mm. It is 1752 mm wide, 1507 mm high and 4561 mm long. It has 1173 kg kerb weight and 2651 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Carens Clavis is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, It has 1708 mm height, 4550 mm length, 1800 mm width, .

Transmission

Volkswagen Virtus comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Carens Clavis comes with 2WD and 6 Manual transmission.

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Volkswagen Virtus and KIA Carens Clavis Owner Reviews

  • Virtus Review
  • Carens Clavis Review
    • VP
      Veeresh Pandey
      2 Month ago
      4.5
      I am a big fan of this car. Its look and performance is a royal. I love so much Volkswagen, I have driven it's up to 40k Kms .
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    • R
      Renu
      5 Month ago
      5.0
      Excellent car amazing features of this car. Fully family car, amazing looks of this car and boot space is also very good.
      Likes (2)
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    • DR
      Dr Ram Pujari
      10 Month ago
      4.7
      Great car for safety and the feeling of driving pleasure. A look at the European standard and quality of a super breed. I really enjoyed driving the car. Marvelous experience indeed always
      Likes (2)
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    • r
      ram
      1 Year ago
      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.
      Likes (14)
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    • K
      Krishnakumar
      1 Year ago
      4.4
      The car is an excellent choice for those looking for a comfortable and feature-packed compact sedan.
      Likes (9)
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