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Volkswagen Virtus vs KIA Sonet

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Volkswagen Virtus or KIA Sonet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Virtus and Sonet. Volkswagen Virtus Price starts at Rs.11.56 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.8.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT. Volkswagen Virtus is 3 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm power whereas KIA Sonet is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Virtus provides a mileage of 20.08 kmpl (base model), and Sonet has a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model).

Virtus vs Sonet

Key HighlightsVolkswagen VirtusKIA Sonet
PriceRs.11.56 LakhRs.8.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc1197 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range20.08 kmpl18.83 kmpl
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Volkswagen Virtus Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT car
Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT
Rs. 11.56 Lakh
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KIA Sonet HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT car
HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT
Rs. 8.00 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
13.39 Lakh
Price Breakup
8.98 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.1
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
521 Litres
385 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors
Images
Virtus Images
Virtus Images
Virtus Images
Sonet Images
Sonet Images
Sonet 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
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Rear Defogger
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Bootlid Opener
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Electric Tailgate Release
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
Mc-Pherson suspension and stabiliser bar
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Twist beam axle
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel
195/65 R15
Steel
Front Tyre Size
205/55 R16
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
205/55 R16
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
5.05 meters
5.1 meters
Tyre Size Spare
195/65 R15
195/65 R15
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
Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Analogue
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
10 Inches
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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
8
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
1197 cc
Engine Type
1.0L TSI
Smartstream G 1.2
No. of Cylinders
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
5
Power
113.42 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
178 Nm @ 1750 rpm
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
20.08 kmpl
18.83 kmpl
Top Speed
190 kmph
180 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
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Compression Ratio
10:1
10.0:2

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seats Type
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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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Drive Modes
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3
Keyless Entry

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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1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
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
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
4561 mm
3995 mm
Width
1752 mm
1790 mm
Height
1507 mm
1610 mm
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance
179 mm
190 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 Litres
3.4 Litres
Boot Space
521 Litres
385 Litres
Kerb Weight
1173 kg
1287 kg
Body Type
Sedan
SUV

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
  • It has become more stylish than its previous generation
  • The car comes with features like a 360-degree camera, a 4-way powered driver seat, a BOSE 7-speaker sound system, auto-dimming IRVM, wireless charging, and more.
  • The design includes a dual-screen connected panel with a full digital cluster. It has a 10.25-inch color LCD MID and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment.
  • It is available with 3 engine options: 1.2-litre NA petrol, 1.0-litre turbo petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The HTK+ variant is available with all three engine options making it a good option.
  • Diesel engine is available starting from the base HTE variant
  • Different types of transmission options are available depending on the engine. The DCT gearbox is available starting with the HTX variant at Rs 12.29 lakh.
  • The interior comes with an option of 5 colour themes and offers a premium feel
  • The car is loaded with a number of safety features. It includes 15 standard safety features. These include 6 airbags, ESP, VSC, Hill-hold assist, ABS, Brake Assist, and more.
  • Level-1 ADAS features add extra safety. They include Front Collision Warning (FCW). They also include Leading vehicle departure alert, Lane Departure Warning, Lane keep assist, and more.
  • The base variant comes with a decent number of safety features and an attractive price tag
Cons
  • No MT option available with the 1.5 TSI
  • No Diesel engine on offer
  • Reliability issues of the DQ 200 Dual Clutch transmission
  • No automatic transmission with the 1.2-litre NA petrol engine
  • The lower models lack features. The company only reserves most of the good features for the higher variants.
  • GTX+ & X-Line variants are the only ones that have ADAS.
  • The turbo petrol engine does not offer a complete manual transmission. Instead, it comes with a clutchless manual transmission. This might not appeal to some customers.
  • The dual-tone color option is not available until the HTX+ variant
  • The 10.25-inch infotainment does not support Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
  • The top-of-the-line X-line trim comes with a high price tag specially with diesel engine
  • The 1.2-litre petrol engine is available in three variants only
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Detailed Comparison of Volkswagen Virtus and KIA Sonet

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, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera. Sonet has 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, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

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, Sonet is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 385 Litres boot space, 190 mm ground clearance.It has 1610 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1790 mm width, and 1287 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Volkswagen Virtus comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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Volkswagen Virtus and KIA Sonet Owner Reviews

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    • r
      rajakumar
      06 Jun 2025
      4.8
      Every thing is good, very happy to have this car. Comfortable, affordable and safe. Maintenance cost is little heavy. Other then every thing is good.
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      Veeresh Pandey
      3 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.
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      Dr Ram Pujari
      11 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
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      ram
      2 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.
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