VW Virtus Comfortline Vs Skoda Slavia Active - Battle of the Siblings

In this comparison, we will pit the European siblings - VW Virtus Comfortline vs the Skoda Slavia active to decide which vehicle offers a better base model.

VW Virtus Comfortline vs Skoda Slavia Active - Design and Dimensions

Both the vehicles are very good-looking with very little that places one above the other in terms of overall styling. While the Slavia comes across as a mini Octavia, the Virtus comes across as a reborn Jetta giving a premium vibe to both the vehicles.

Here are the dimensions at a glance

Model	VW Virtus Comfortline	Skoda Slavia
Length (in mm)	4561	4541
Width (in mm)	1752	1752
Height (in mm)	1507	1507
Wheelbase (in mm)	2651	2651
Boot space	521 litre	521 litre

Except for the outright length - both vehicles are evenly matched up in terms of measurements. The extra 20 mm of the length in the Virtus accentuates its fastback design a bit more while the lack of it makes the Slavia look more like a traditional 3-box sedan.

Engines

Model	VW Virtus Comfortline	Skoda Slavia Active
Engine	1.0-litre TSI	1.0-litre TSI
Power	114 BHP	114 BHP
Torque	178 Nm	178 Nm
Gearbox	6 speed Manual	6 Speed Manual

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There's nothing that separates the two vehicles here, as both are powered by the same 1.0 TSI that offers a great balance between performance and fuel efficiency.

Features

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The Volkswagen Virtus Comfortline variant includes 8 speakers, rear parking sensors, remote central locking, dual front Airbags, all seats with 3-point seat belts, electrically adjustable door mirrors, LED headlamps with DRLs, 16-inch steel rims with covers, engine idle start-stop, ESC, ABS, EBD, 17.78 cm Touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The feature list of Slavia is quite similar however with a few exceptions. For instance, Slavia gets only 4 speakers, and halogen headlamps instead of LED headlamps. Over the Virtus, the Slavia gets roof-mounted antennas and an electronic differential lock.

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Price

The Virtus comfortline is priced at Rs 11.22 lakhs (ex-showroom) while the Slavia active is priced at Rs 11 lakhs (ex-showroom) which puts the pricing of both vehicles within a small gap.

What to choose?

With both vehicles being so similarly equipped and being priced so closely to each other, it comes down to personal choice. The Skoda Slavia will appeal to those who want a mini Octavia and the Skoda badge while the Virtus will appeal to those who want a sporty-looking sedan that will also look elegant at the same time.