Volkswagen Virtus 1 vs 1.5 | Bigger Engine Worth It? | 0-100, Performance, Mileage, Prices Compared
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2024
- On paper, the differences between the Volkswagen Virtus’ 1-litre and 1.5 litre petrol engines are incremental. The bigger engine gets you an extra cylinder, a twin-clutch automatic transmission and of course, more performance. However, the price difference between the two isn’t exactly incremental, especially since the added cost is almost exclusively for the powertrain and nothing else. In this video, we compare the Virtus 1-litre and the Virtus 1.5 on key parameters, such as their driving experience, real world performance and real world fuel efficiency.
The key question we’re trying to answer - is the bigger engine really worth the budget leap and if yes, for whom?
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0:00 The Basics
0:39 Virtus 1 vs 1.5 looks, interior, features
1:46 Virtus 1 vs 1.5 handling
2:40 0-100kmph and overtaking
3:09 Drive experience and the BIG difference
5:06 Fuel efficiency
5:38 Verdict
#volkswagen #virtus #sedans #comparison 
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I bought the 1.5 in 2022 and very happy with it.. brings a smile on my face always.. nothing for me to complain about, except the ventilated seats where the power seems a bit low..
I love driving it on highways the car just pulls.
On cornerings it's good.. while I preferred my 3rd gen Honda City on corners.. but again no complaints with the GT you can approach corners at cruising speed with slight breaking..
I like the stiff suspension because there is no uncomfortable bounce at high speeds.. there are some RUclips videos that say in the city stiff suspension is not good... But I have had zero issues... I love the way the car drives overall...
I find the car looks smart and classy, I get the feeling of driving an Audi..
Infotainment system also works well.. in this 1.5 years would have only got disconnected 5 to 6 times.. have noticed that it gets mostly disconnected on a patch of road I have travelled on and don't know why..
On highway max full economy I have got is 21 kml but usually I get 17 to 18.. in city 11 kml and can be more or less..
After sales service I found them good...
AC is good... I have driven the car on long drives and no one has ever complained about the AC or seat comfort.. Even after long drives people have felt fresh..
Earlier i had a 3 rd gen Honda City. After getting the VW i realised what build quality actually is and how important it is... once on the Mumbai Pune expressway this Innova guy just decided to disengage his breaks and Innova rolled back a couple of feet (which could cause some damage) and hit my car. .. the worst part was that the Innova had a guard at the back. While nothing would have happened to the Innova because of the guard, I was contemplating that my car would have been damaged.. but I decided not to think of it and enjoy my drive... When I reached my destination I inspected the car and there was not even a scratch.. while in my 3rd gen Honda City there may have been some minor damage or misalignment... Even in another incident there was no damage..
It cruises effortlessly on the highway and you will never know when you have crossed the redline..
I bought the GT because since I have been a kid, I have always loved cars. I would rather drive than sit back.. I am happy with my decision because if I would have bought the 1 litre I would have felt incomplete and would have always wished that I had bought a GT.
I hope the above helps you to decide..
The Skoda / VW DSG gearboxes are notorious for their reliability issues especially in their petrol guise….the 1.0 has a normal torque converter which in the long term will prove to be more maintenance friendly..you should have highlighted the differences in these gear boxes as well….important to know….
good note
Good
plus the 1.5 engine is imported, if it goes bust. God help you after warranty
@Kamal Choudhury True, 6 years warranty (4+2extended) is good enough but generally middle class buyers target 10 yrs and it matters how the car age after spending 20+ big ones.
True.. DSG is prone to many issues and incurring a heavy load on the owners' pockets so extended warranty is a must with DSG
Superb review, the best conclusion I've seen/heard for a vw virtus.
VW group should have localized the 1.5L TSI.
They would have got lot more volumes and a lot many people would have bigger smiles on their faces.
they would have to then price the 1 litre even lower.. there is definitely some business reasons to do that
I have experienced that Torque Converter ( also used in the 1.0 AT ) is much superior for Urban Conditions
Localization has killed the quality and attention to details german cars are known for. Yes would've lowered the cost of 1.5L engine though. M
@@Docsmartsin
Don't mind, I would disagree to the localization statement.
I myself is a design engineer for Infotainment of VW Virtus, It is manufactured in Chennai, India. And it is on par and to some extent better than globally manufactured unit.
@@rajasekhar9840 as long as the quality is maintained it doesn't matter where it's manufactured. Yes we(india) do have the expertise and capacity to make international class stuff but we the saddest part is Indian consumers are taken for granted by our own. Quality and attention to details was never our virtue. We have majority chalta hai kinda people.. cnng bck to vw am shocked to see them compromising on their USP's. Naa yaahan ke rahe naa wahan ke, na Quality raha naa features.
The alloys on 1.0L looks more appealing than the 1.5L ones..
Also , I think That 1.0L will give more mileage than that of 1.5 L
There is no problem at all if anyone pays more money for the 1.5 TSI which is a bomb.....but anyone not requiring so much performance, 1.0 TSI is a good choice
I have the Vento 1.2 Tsi DSG unit amd I have test driven the Slavia 1.0 AT , trust me for City conditions it feels better than the 1.2 tsi , the Torque Converter is way to go for City conditions
such a helpful and well thought of video
@2:42 Dammn that turbo is strong 🤣
Video was really helpful 🫶🏻
Very nice review.
Best review
I have driven both cars , honestly for Urban Conditions thr Torque Converter feels much Comfortable, its jerk free n smooth
Absolutely that’s why I went for 1.0 AT STYLE SLAVIA for my parents… the torque converter hs absolutely 0% lagging whereas the 1.5 ltr lags for big 2 secs after which the turbo starts ringing..
Tushar Climax👌 Dialogue 👍
Distinctive comparo. Good work
Thanks! 👍
Here for your signature corner test
My left ear enjoyed the sound
That 2 seconds matters in a huge margin
That family bit and mouth exhaust notes🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Tushar Kamath you f*&$ing beauty!🤣
The prices mentioned in the video are ex showroom or on road?
The cycle gap in which you brought up the Royal Enfield..
Which is better option i20 Asta or Honda City 4th generation ?
Red colour Just awesome ❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
how is the Virtus 1.0 performance in mountain area ?
Hey ZigWheels pls answer this question, is the 1 litre turbo 3 cylinder engine Reliable in the long run??? I mean for a period of 5 to 7 years
I have the 1.0 tsi polo. Got 4 year warranty as standard. Can be further extended to 7 years. It is the international engine of the year(2018). It's a very, very strong motor. Don't worry!
@@MandeepSingh-nm2qj sir I beg your pardon was 1.0 tsi launched in 2018, to my knowledge the vw group was manufacturing only the 1.2 L tsi for Ventos n Polos
@@satyamevjayte2443 Sir, a quick google search shall suffice . Just search "1.0 tsi engine of the year". It was introduced in 2015 internationally. India got it much later, in 2020.
Also, in 1.0 tsi, critical internals like the crankshaft and connecting rods are forged, which are way stronger than regularly manufactured parts.
The host explained the difference between the two, both practical and emotional, so well! Hats off to the writers and the ZigWheels team! TSI owners will relate to this even more.
Decided on 1.0tsi after being confused for so many days. Good review.
@ZigWheels, Somehow this video just hit me with the realization that Tushar has started to really come into his own... Very nice and happy to see... I think step 1 towards being as iconic a auto journalist as Vikrant Singh, or Kartikeya, completed.
@Tushar Kamath Thanks a lot for replying Tushar. Means a lot.
good content
Don’ts go by their word 1.0 delivers more mileage in practical driving conditions
Anyone with half a brain cell will know this except these reviewers
What did you guys think about the AC performance of the 1L version.?
There's a lot of negative buzz regarding the AC performance on the smaller engine.
RUCHIR,
AC is good no issues
I m having taigun 1.0 highline bought 3 months ago .
Kushaq since August, working absolutely fine. Much better than my previous i20 active
@ruchir
Take a test drive and check your self.
I didn't find the AC good while taking a test drive, even the engine didn't perform well compared to options like XUV300 or even Breeza, forget about Creta and Seltos. though, this engine is better than Magnite/Kiger 1 Litre 3 cylinder turbo engine.
The only great thing you get in VW and Skoda 1L engines is its brand value, otherwise there are lot of far better options.
My experience with AC so far with 1L Taigun in 5-6 months:
I stay where temperature doesn't go beyond 35-37 degrees so it's relatively less hot than say Delhi and other states in India troubled with geat waves. Also, I generally don't use home AC at a very low temperature (around 25-26 degrees) is cool enough for me.
So, it has been pretty liveable for me in my Taigun considering my living situations.
To add some comparison, I drove my friend's Baleno in outside temperature above 35, and at 25 degree auto AC with all 5 onboard it was a chiller. Drove my Punto in my home town and AC set at 25-26 Degrees temperature was absolutely chiller for me.
I coul clearly find the difference between these cars and Taigun's AC.
If Taigun was in similar condition, I would assume, it would take 20-21degrees settings for me to be comfortable.
SO, Yes. It's relatively weak AC. For cities like Bangalore it might just work and be enough. But for Delhi, UP, MP and similar states, summer might be tough (especially in stop and go traffic). No problem on highway as RPMs are higher.
Overall: Tread with caution. I'm happy with my car, it definitely has its niggles(Door beading sound and handbrake kir kir kir) but nothing major that hurts me. It drives well and is frugal when it stretches it's legs.
AC is good on my Polo 1.0 TSI
What about hilly areas? Which one is bettet?
Beautiful ❤️
GT style + 1.5 + DSG budget Audi ❤
yess...under the bonnet you will find many components with Audi Logo too
What about turbo lag?
fuel efficiency was a big surprise from VW
whats the mileage real one?
1.0 mt highway 18
Bro i am kia seltoss diesel AT.NOW CAN I TAKE ONE LITER 1.5 DSG RELIABLE I AM PASSION TO DRIVE ALREADY DRIVEN 3.5LAC KM I WANT SILENT ENGINE NOISE BOTH LONG AND CITY MOTE LONGER DRIVE WHICH ONE IS BETTER PLEASE ADVISE😅
How come , none of these car-experts ever (like ever mentioned ) the weird sound that all of the 1L tsi manual transmission models make , when shifting gears and accelerating (especially noticeable in the second gear) , btw car gurus if you want to hear that sound, drive with the window rolled down(the sound comes from the front left side)
By the way it does not make any sound in any of the automatic transmission models
AT R DSG WHICH RELIABLE I AM NOT ASKING COMFORT DSG IS BETTER PICKUP BUT TOO COMPLICATED UR OPINION 😅
Everything is ok, but what about crash test, is it at par with Tata’s n Mahindra’s?
tata and mahindra came in the game of making safe cars now....VW is doing that from decades bro.....12 year ago only their base car Polo scored 4 stars in G Ncap
it is ridicule to force small diesel engine to go away, ridicule to force 1.2tsi to go away. and ridicule to tax differently based on length of the car.
I'm so tired with all these pretentious "auto" channels pushing to buy the 1.5 GT over and over again. Reality check, the people that buy a car in India who care about things like torque, grunt, rpm, 150kmph+ speeds. 0-100 in 5 sec drama are very less compared to the people who just wanna buy a reliable family car which is offers value for money and scores high on safety with good, updated features. Thats it man, nothing more. Considering all that I am inclined to buy 1L TSI but none of these channels are talking about it and is it s good option for day-to-day needs in the city. If anyone sensible enough in the comments care to clear this doubt of mine, pls, you are welcome to give ur opinion because I need it baf
@Tushar Kamath what I meant was all these videos go to super in-depth details talking about 1.5GT but no one is giving detailed review of the 1L. I'm not an enthusiast in any way so all these, topspeed, top acceleration blah blah dont matter to me. I want to know if I'm shelling out 15 L (planning for high line 1L variant) on this car, I want to know what exactly are the pros and cons of it, so that I can make an informed decision. But all these channels are doing, is talking 1-2 lines about it as a side-note, and giving an overall opinion of whether u should buy it or not. If there is any channel which covers detailed pro-con review of 1L variants, kindly do share the links.. I would like to know.
I believe around 50% buyers give importance to performance and power too. it varies by regions and cities.
Yea that’s the reason we opted for 1 ltr STYLE AT SLAVIA.. it’s faster than 1.5 ltr at the start as torque converter gearbox doesn’t lags u like the dsg one.. also the dsg is notorious when it comes to reliability.. have driven both with no constraints on budget.. and the 1 ltr turbo makes perfect sense when it’s cheaper by more than 3 lakhs and a Perfect car for city driving.. I drove it till 140 kmph too on highway.. but then where will u go beyond as the speed limits restricts u to only 100 most of the roads.. 1.5 shoots past 1 only after 80 kmph and profoundly after 120 kmph.. the price difference doesn’t make sense to me for top model compared to top model of 1 ltr.. and for gods sake it’s a TURBO so 1 ltr turbo is equivalent to 1.6
Ltr CVT engine!!!!
No need to convince the world about your choice. If you prefer the 1L go ahead. People are too busy to care about your opinion.
This vs 5 yr old A4? How’s that for a video? 🧐
people in comments creating so much confusion. If I want to go for family car which is reliable, gives good mileage , less maintenance, no drag races n all stuff , which model shall I choose ?
Bro go with honda city.... Low in maintenance and high in performance. It's a good family car and you won't regret.
But where is the 1.5 Manual
Please answer!
A budget buyer who streched his budget already should go for ,
Honda City base or virtus base
He's going to own this car in NCR for daily drive and trips and also won't be able to tolerate any expensive service as due to day to day life budget! Yes rear passenger would be a reality on many occasions and trips Previous a Renault duster owner driven for 2lakh50thousand km .
I would say Honda City strictly coz maintenance is cheap and best it's not gonna have issues like Ac cooling in virtus
You seem to omit the safety equipment like air bags in your review.
If your wallet allows go with your Emotions, they make you feel Good for a longer period of time......
Slavia vs virtus next video
Just get the 1 litre one and paint the alloy wheels black ....
2:43…. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 tht was 🥶
The Virtus & Slavia looks more boxy than sharp in their design and that's a big turn off. The now gone Rapid & Vento were the ones to get if got the same features as their successors.
Can u tell me what 'boxy' means and how their predecessors were not 'boxy'? I'm new to the whole automobile scenario, so would like to know what u mean by that
@@keerthichandra376 A Mahindra Scorpio is a boxy car, a Fortuner is not, boxy. He’s talking about the shape. If a car has an exterior design which is more rounded, it’s called a curvy design. Whereas, if the design is less rounded off and upright/angular even (depending on the angularity) it’s called a boxy design. Another example - The Mercedes G wagon is a boxy design, it’s literally as boxy as a car can get but on the other hand if you look at Porsche Cayenne or a Bentley Bentayga, they’re very curvy in their design language.
I have a polo tsi and the engine performed very good, one of the best car to drive i had a good run with it but a year ago i had a problem in my engine there was some rattling sound which got cured but from there onwards i am having problem with my polo like engine is getting hot and don’t talk about the mileage its just bad! Great car overall but am selling it after 4 years of use as no use of keeping it has it got discontinued plus parts are not available and very expensive
Any suggestions for new car..!?
VW Please iska Ev virsion nikal do, I am not sure I can like any other design.
Hi, I have a 2015 Hyundai Creta diesel 1.6 manual. Which among the both would be a better replacement for my Creta
1.5
Highly selling the 1L in this review
Come on man, talk about using the ac n doing the test, 1L wouldn’t be half as quick,
Tell the ppl what should be known, not these half n half lies
I bought and owned 2011 model vento 1.6 tdi for a year and driven around 15,000kms
After that i just bought Virtus 1.0 and it feels nowhere close to that car. It feels slow to me. Like to kick in the pants even if I floor it. Don’t know if it is because of petrol engine because it doesn’t sound like TDI and hence doesn’t give me speed perception or what
1.6 TDI was a gem ❤️
Biggest disappointment no manual in 1.5
I really wanted to buy this car
Yes. I don't understand who is making these meaningless decisions. Why don't they just give all options ? I want manual 1.5 without Sunroof, good AC, good sound system, LED lights, all one touch windows, one touch foldable mirrors and can remove some not so essential features and provide the 1.5 in a mid variant
Go for the Slavia 1.5 Manual
1.5 DSG obviously is much much better than 1ltr
any chance 1.5 manual will come?
No indication of that happening so far
It it's here rejoice
That was funny 2:42 😂😂
if it's about such good car, you obviously want superior acceleration even after 100 kmph on highways, 1.5 tsi is worth going.
But how often do u drive on highways on day to day? And getting further acceleration beyond 100kmph is stupidly dangerous, specially in India. I dont think 1.5 is worth going, given that u may have to pay 19-20L on road for features fhaf u rarely use
I own a stage 1 tuned polo tdi and on highway I cruise around 120-140 kmph, finding it completely safe as handling and breaking is really good, so spending above 12-15 lakhs on car definitely needs a powerful engine.
For BHP lovers, 1.5 is always the best 👍👍
I'd rather go with a tried and tested hard revving Honda City.
Without a manual LOL I just can't take the 1.5 seriously
I am a manual freak too but the paddle shifters are just too good.. that gives you the control you need, plus with that performance and DSG (you can't beat it in speed), I don't see a reason to want a manual except for red lining a few milliseconds more.. this does hold gears reasonably long for a DSG.. VW has clearly designed it for enthusiasts and it shows.. have you TD'ed the car yet? I did and I loved it
@@cannotthinkofoneatth Yeah the paddle shifters are pretty good but the feel, the connection you get with a manual is a totally different experience. Additional to that the reliability quotient of this DSG makes the manual look much more enjoyable with lesser hassles.
@@cannotthinkofoneatth I've owned 2 dsg cars..they're good, no doubt..but still couldn't convert me over to automatics
@@kostinarain7373 so only in comment section you want manual. For a practical day to day life automatic then?
@@secondaryinbox7548 I have over 10 cars in the family..I drive what I want
I found either City ZX cvt is better choice over 1.0 AT or 1.5 GT taigun instead of buying 1.5 GT Virtus. Over priced vehicle!
the 1.0 tsi is comparable to 1.5 ivtec . the 1.5 tsi is far surperior and more powerful engine which is comparable to 2.0 petrol natural engines which cost more only
Missing 1.5 MT
👌
1.0 tsi has unbelievable power
Only on RUclips videos, buddy.
These all are paid reviews by VW/Skoda to boost sale of its outdated 1 Litre engines.
Taigun's 1 Litre engine is less refined and powerful than Breeza/ Xuv300's engine.
yess for a 1 liter engine...it surprises
@@mohitsachdeva8142 hello mr first drive 1.0 tsi car and comment ,that engine produces 178 nm which normal naturally aspirated engines in that segment doesnt produce that torque ,who the f**k is paid reviewer !! I think you are a maruti sales man !!!😂
@@mohitsachdeva8142 people like you are defaming vw / skoda even without driving ,Now people are smart not fools like you ,they test drive they decide,i test drove this car what a beautiful machine it is . glory to Vw
@@prajwalshetty7007 people like these only see the 1.0 and 3 cylinder then haven’t driven and experienced the superiorty of the germans which smoked the 1.5 ivtec too the petrol engine ruler for a decade
Neither one of the “virti” .. haha good one
😁
Neither one of the VIRTIE🤣🤣
🤣
Stay away from dsg or else be ready to flush out min 3 lakhs 🤣🤣🤣 if it is in warranty then God will save u
why r u wearing winter wear
RADHE SHYAMG 🖤🙏
but ac issue might come in this car also
might but not certain...my polo 1.0 has no AC issues
1.5 Turbo -@2:40 to 2:46 😂😂
this 1.0L Virtus doesn't attract me much more than city. city still does have an edge over 1l engine and looks of virtus are so basic.
are you sure.... better go and watch Autocar India drag race between Rapid(1.0) and City(1.5),, Rapid with 1.0 smoked City easily
@@guyshesaidnottoworryabout3774 how often do you dragrace in day to day life? Rapid smokes City in a drag race so it's the obvious better car? In real life, there are so many other factors that need to be considered and not just dragrace stats. I do hear a lot that at these high prices the interiors of Virtus are pathetically of low quality. City is the eptiome of premium look and feel. If the 1L virtus interiors are mediocre then that is a big no for me
@GuySheSaidNotToWorryAbout rapid/vento 1.0 tsi and slavia/Virtus 1.0 tsi performance is different
power to weight ratio!
0-100 timings is faster in city 1.5 than slavia/virtus 1.0
I drove the 1 litre automatic.. it has a lag and turbo kicks in after some time of pressing the gas pedal.. that is annoying because you dont get acceleration when you need precisely when you need to overtake.. that does not hive confidence while overtaking on hills specially..
🤣🤣, I drive in hills, I own a virtus 1.0 topline AT. No problem for me. Turbo lag bla bla, etc, sab bolne ki batein hai. Jin logon ke paas alto ya santro jaisi gaadiyan hai kya ve log hills pe drive nahi karte ?
@@rs5829 how is vibration .? I won taigun topline AT and i feel vibration in arm rest and steering wheel
@@akashtdm bro ya toh engine check karwao kyunki humare pass dsire hai 18 model 4 cylinder hai or pta hi hai ki 1.2l engine apne segment main kafi smooth hai par pata nahi ek baar mechanic ne cold start main 5000+rpm tak race dedi tab se vinration hai toh tumhare saath hua tha kya
@@akashtdm or hai mere uncle virtus 1.0 lene ka sochre kasi hai bhagane main batnaa
@@rs5829 not sure how many cars have you driven… specially automatic ones.. 1 litre turbo lag does not inspire confidence while doing a close overtake in hills particularly on slopes..throttle response becomes unpredictable and by the time turbo kicks in you would miss the space available for overtake.. Every driver is different with his needs as per his driving style.. for those who upgrade from alto 1 litre turbo might seem a huge leap.. so its very subjective.. but definitely 1 litre turbo is a no for me..
You should have tested with 5 people and luggage in
Bro said agricultural 💀💀
ALLOYES TAIGHUN GT EXCELLENT STEEL CUT SUPER THXN GT VIRTUS😅
First
+1000 for the Captain Obvious reference 😄
Agricultural?🙄
Virtus gt can do 0-100 in 7.6 seconds go and watch yagya Sharma yt channel
Sounds agricultural !!
Autobahn ready? 🙉🙊🙈
Neither one of the virtie 😂😂😂😂
Another car with AC Tripping issue in bumper to bumper specifically in 1st and 2nd gear. Best part youtubers will remain silent on the issue since they have fevicol in their mouth.
99% reviews are paid. so it explains
My alto k 10 is 999 cc 😂
Can it reach 200kmph
The car has nothing. It's always GT, TSI LED etc etc etc. Period! and for that pay fucking 18lacs. Utter nuisance
don't blame wv for that. its Indian government taxation and bs6 fuel policy. manufacturers don't gain much. Input cost has risen up considerably to every business since 2012. large chunk of money goes to government only.
Beautiful car.. Sadens are outdated. Bring more big suvs in 1.5litre
In your dreams and don't watch video if you big dabba fan 🚙
@@varuntomer1725 hahaha...nice roast bro
@@guyshesaidnottoworryabout3774 thanks 🙏
suvs are better only in off road trips. otherwise sedans shines they have better body control, more practical, they are aerodynamic and more comfortable.
I Hate automatic. Wish there was Manual in 1.5, i would have go for this.
Verna has manual option in 1.5
It has arrived so rejoice
Can it get up a hill with luggage
lol...agricultural? Never heard anyone use it synonymous to unrefined 🤣🤣