Audi e-tron vs Volkswagen Virtus

Last Updated: November 15, 2026

Volkswagen Virtus price starts at Rs. 10.71 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.16 Crore cheaper than the base variant of Audi e-tron, priced at Rs. 1.26 Crore. In terms of efficiency, the Virtus returns a claimed 20.19 kmpl, while the e-tron offers a claimed 484 KM per charge. On the performance front, the e-tron uses a 95kwh battery producing 300kWbhp and the Virtus a 999cc engine producing 113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm. If you're deciding between the e-tron and Virtus, the Virtus is the better pick for affordability.

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e-tron vs Virtus Comparison Summary

Specification Audi e-tronVolkswagen Virtus
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.26 CroreRs. 10.71 Lakh
Mileage / Range 484 KM20.19 kmpl
Engine / Battery 95 kwh999 cc
Max power / Motor 300kWbhp113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm
Top speed 200 Km/hNot Available

e-tron vs Virtus Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi e-tron 55 Sportback TechnologyVolkswagen Virtus Comfortline
Rating
35 reviews
95 reviews
Brand Name Audi Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.26 Crore Rs. 10.71 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 999 cc
Body Type SUV,LuxuryAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 300kWbhp 113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 1-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type AWD FWD
Colors
Volkswagen Virtus Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 20.19 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/50 R20 205/55 R16
Boot Space 660 Liters 521 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 145 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 20,716 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 29,395 / 5 years
Insurance Not Available Rs. 45,434 Virtus Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
Not Available
999 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
1.0L TSI
Engine Displacement
Not Available
999 cc
Battery Capacity
95 kwh
Not Available
Motor Type
Electric motor
Not Available
Max Power
300kWbhp
113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm
Range
484 KM
Not Available
Max Torque
664Nm
178Nm@1750-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
1-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Kerb Weight
2595 Kg
1173 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Fast Charging
No
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-I
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
0-100 kmph
5.7 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
45 Liters
Top Speed
200 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
20.19 Kmpl

Suspension Front
3
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
4
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.05 m
Tyre Size
255/50 R20
205/55 R16
Wheel Size
Not Available
16
Tyre Type
Not Available
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
No
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Not Available
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
660 Liters
521 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
LED DRLs
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
No
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
No
Antenna
No
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
145 mm
Length*Width*Height
5014*1976*1673 mm3
4561*1752*1507 mm3
Wheelbase
2928 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
179 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
4

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
No
Central Control Armrest
Available
No
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Available
No
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Full
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
8
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
No
No of Tweeter
Not Available
No
Power Windows
Not Available
Front & Rear
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
7 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
Touchscreen
Not Available
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
No
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Not Available
No
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
DVD Playback
No
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
2
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Yes
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Both
Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
No
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
No

grossWeight
Not Available
1630 kg
frontTread
Not Available
1511 mm
rearTread
Not Available
1496 mm

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Audi e-tron
  • Understated looks, great road presence, oodles of space, proper SUV ground clearance, plenty of touch screens and powered everything.
Volkswagen Virtus
  • Clean styling that will not feel outdated quickly
  • Spacious interior for 4 adults
  • Features like a sunroof and easy to use touchscreen
  • Both engine options offer good performance
Audi e-tron
  • It's a really, really large SUV. Is not quite distinguishable as an EV. What, no ventilate seats?
Volkswagen Virtus
  • Interior quality should have been better
  • Mileage in bad traffic is low
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Audi e-tron Vs Volkswagen Virtus FAQs

Which car is best between Audi e-tron vs Volkswagen Virtus?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Audi e-tron vs Volkswagen Virtus?
The Volkswagen Virtus is cheaper than Audi e-tron by ₹1.16 Crore.
Which car offers better performance Audi e-tron vs Volkswagen Virtus?
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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