Maruti Wagon R vs Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Virtus Price starts at Rs. 11.55 Lakh which is Rs. 6.01 Lakh costlier than base model of Maruti Wagon R priced at Rs. 5.54 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Maruti Wagon R (Petrol Model) is 25.19 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Volkswagen Virtus (Petrol Model) is 19.62 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Maruti Wagon R (Top Model) is powered by 998 cc engine , while Volkswagen Virtus (Top Model) is powered by 999 cc engine.

Wagon R vs Virtus

Key Highlights Wagon R ZXI Plus AT Dual toneVirtus GT Plus Sport DSG
Engine Type K12N 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Max Power 88.50bhp@6000rpm 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 24.43 Kmpl 19.62 Kmpl
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Basic Info Maruti Suzuki Wagon R ZXI Plus AT Dual toneVolkswagen Virtus GT Plus Sport DSGRenault Triber RXZ
Rating
232 reviews
87 reviews
258 reviews
Brand Name Maruti Suzuki Volkswagen Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 7.32 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 19.39 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 8.22 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1197 cc 1498 cc 999 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 88.50bhp@6000rpm 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm 71.01bhp@6250rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed AT 7-Speed DSG 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Colors
Volkswagen Virtus Colors
Renault Triber Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 24.43 Kmpl 19.62 Kmpl 20 Kmpl
Tyre Size 165/70 R14 205/55 R16 185/65
Boot Space 341 Liters 521 Liters 84 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) ... 145 mm ...
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control ... Yes ...
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 14,170 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 37,526 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 15,911 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ...
Rs. 58,791 / 5 years
Rs. 16,012 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 39,713 Wagon R Insurance Rs. 84,148 Virtus Insurance Rs. 36,726 Triber Insurance
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Engine Type
K12N
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
ENERGY Engine
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1498 cc
999 cc
Max Power
88.50bhp@6000rpm
147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
71.01bhp@6250rpm
Max Torque
113Nm@4400rpm
250Nm@1600-3500rpm
96Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
5-Speed AT
7-Speed DSG
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
...
Fuel Supply System
...
...
multi-point fuel injection
Kerb Weight
850 Kg
1269 Kg
...
Turbo Charger
...
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
32 Liters
45 Liters
40 Liters
Top Speed
...
190 Km/h
140 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
24.43 Kmpl
19.62 Kmpl
20 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
...
14 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
...
16 kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
...
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
5.05 m
...
Tyre Size
165/70 R14
205/55 R16
185/65
Wheel Size
...
...
15
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless, Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Ventilated Seats
...
...
Additional Interior Features
Dual Tone Interior,Steering Wheel Garnish,Silver Inside Door Handles,Driver Side Sunvisor With Ticket Holder,Front Passenger Side Vanity Mirror Sunvisor,Silver Finish Gear Shift Knob,Instrument Cluster Meter Theme(White),Low Fuel Warning,Low Consumption(Instantaneous And Avg.),Distance To Empty,Headlamp On Warning
Premium dual tone interiors, High quality scratch-resistant dashboard, Rave Glossy/Dark Red Glossy and Glossy Black décor inserts, Chrome accent on air vents slider, Leather + Leatherette seat upholstery, Driver side foot rest, Driver side sunvisor with ticket holder, Passenger side sunvisor with vanity mirror, Foldable roof grab handles, front, Foldable roof grab handles with hooks, rear, Rear seat backrest split 60:40 foldable, Front center armrest in leatherette, sliding, with storage box, Rear center armrest with cup holders, Ambient light pack: LEDs for door panel switches, front and rear reading lamps, Luggage compartment illumination, 20.32 cm Digital cockpit (instrument cluster), 12V Plug front, Front 2x USB-C sockets (data+charging), Rear 2x USB-C socket module (charging only),Auto coming/leaving home lights, Seat upholstery GT - Leather/leatherette combination, Red ambient lig
dual tone dashboard with silver accents,inner door handles(silver finish),LED instrument cluster,HVAC knobs with chrome ring,chrome finished parking brake buttons,knobs on front,piano black finish around mediaNAV evolution,2nd row seats–slide,recline, fold & tumble function,easyfix seats: fold and tumble function,storage on centre console(closed),cooled centre console,upper glove box,rear grab handles in 2nd and 3rd row,front seat back pocket – passenger side,LED cabin lamp,eco scoring,front seat back pocket–driver side,
Digital Cluster
...
Semi
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
...
...
Seating Capacity
5
5
7
Doors
5
4
5
Boot Space
341 Liters
521 Liters
84 Liters

Alloy Wheels
...
Additional Exterior Features
B-Pillar Black Out Tape,Body Coloured Door Handles,Body Coloured Bumpers,Body Coloured ORVMs(Black),Dual Tone Exteriors(Optional)
GT elements, GT branding at front grill, GT branding at rear, Front fender with GT branding, Red painted brake callipers in front, Black Alloys, Carbon Steel Grey coloured door mirrors housing, Glossy black rear spoiler, Dual tone exterior with roof painted in Carbon Steel Grey, Signature chrome wing - front, Chrome strip on grille - upper, Chrome strip on grille - lower, Lower grill in black glossy, Bonnet with chiseled lines, Sharp dual shoulder lines, Body coloured door handles, Chrome applique on door handles,, Chrome garnish on window bottom line, Signature LED Tail lamps, Signature chrome wing, rear, Auto headlights, Reflector sticker inside doors
wheel arch cladding,body colour bumper,ORVMs(mystery black),door handle chrome,roof rails with load carrying capacity (50kg),triple edge chrome front grille,SUV skid plates–front & rear,dual tone exterior with mystery black roof (optional),
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
...
Roof Rails
...
...
Ground Clearance (Laden)
...
145 mm
...
Length*Width*Height
3655*1620*1675 mm3
4561*1752*1507 mm3
3990*1739*1643 mm3
Wheelbase
2435 mm
2651 mm
2755 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
179 mm
182 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
...
Addtional Comfort Features
Front Cabin Lamps(3 Positions),Gear Position Indicator,Accessory Socket Front Row With Storage Space,1L Bottle Holders(All Four Door,Front Console,Rear Parcel Tray,Co Driver Side Front Seat Under Tray&Rear Back Pocket,Reclining & Front Sliding Seats
Adjustable dual rear ac vent,Footwell Illumination, Front seats back pocket (both sides), Smart storage in center console, Height adjustable head restraint, Ventilated front seats with leather inserts
3rd row Ac vents
USB Charger
...
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
...
With Storage
Available
Gear Shift Indicator
...
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
...
Additional Entertainment Features
Smartplay Studio With Smartphone Navigatio
Valet mode, Apps- SygicTM navigation, GaanaTM, Booking.comTM, AudiobooksTM, BBC NewsTM, MyVolkswagen Connect - Live tracking, Geo fence, Time fence, Driving behaviour, SOS emergency call, Safety alerts, Trip analysis, Documents due date reminder, Sporty aluminum pedals
on-board computer,
Smart Entry
...
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
4
8
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
...
...
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
...
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
...
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
...
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
...
Tachometer
...
Hands Free Tailgate
...
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
...
Adjustable Headrest
...
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
...
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
...
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
...
Single Pane
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
...
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
2
6
4
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
...
Active Cylinder Technology, Engine idle Start/stop, Multi-collison brakes (MCB), Brake disc wiping, Anti-slip regulation (ASR), Electronic differential lock system, Curtain airbags, Tyre pressure deflation warning, All seats with 3-point seat belts, Seat belt reminder (Driver & Co-driver), 5 headrest (for all passengers), Engine immobiliser with floating code system, Reversing camera with static guidelines, Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, Light sensor, Height adjustable co-driver seat
rear seat belt reminder,front seat belt with load limiter,pedestrian protection,
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
4 Star
Child Safety Lock
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
5 Star
3 Star
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
...
Rear Camera
...
3
3

Driver Attention Warning
...
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Wagon R
  • Comfortable ingress and egress
  • spacious cabin
  • large boot
  • basic safety kit on all variants
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
Maruti Wagon R
  • Weak cabin insulation
  • fixed rear headrests
  • Zxi variant not fully loaded. 1 Star Safety Rating for Adult and 0 star for Child in GNCAP
Volkswagen Virtus
  • Interior quality should have been better
  • mileage in bad traffic is low
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Recently Asked User Questions

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  • Both cars are good in their own forte, Citroen C3 packs in the presence and space of a mini SUV at the price of a hatchback that's comfortable over a variety of road conditions. But it also lacks some essentials like powered adjustable mirrors or windshield wipers and other creature comforts that its rivals have gotten us accustomed to. On the other hand, Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is the ideal small family car. Its spacious, practical, efficient and offers a convenient automatic with both engine options. Moreover, for a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city and brand for dealership details.

Wagon R Vs Virtus Vs Renault Triber FAQs

Which car is best between Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Volkswagen Virtus?
As per the users experiences Maruti Wagon R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your car. But Volkswagen Virtus is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Volkswagen Virtus?
The Maruti Wagon R is cheaper than Volkswagen Virtus by Rs. 12.07 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Volkswagen Virtus?
The Maruti Wagon R delivers better mileage 24.43 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Volkswagen Virtus?
For the ZXI Plus AT Dual tone version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Wagon R produces 88.50bhp@6000rpm of power and 113Nm@4400rpm of torque. Whereas for the GT Plus Sport DSG version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Virtus produces 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm of power and 250Nm@1600-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Maruti Wagon R has better performance.

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