May 17, 2022
By: Rahul VermaThe new Volkswagen Virtus has made its debut. Virtus replaces the ageing Vento sedan and will compete in the midsize sedan segment here like Skoda Slavia.
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Volkswagen has stunned out with Virtus’ styling. It draws comparisons to the Jetta with its front and rear look. Meanwhile, Slavia takes inspiration from Octavia.
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Volkswagen Virtus: 4561 * 1752 * 1507 | Skoda Slavia: 4541 * 1752 * 1507
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Virtus sports a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, TSI petrol engine and a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, TSI petrol engine producing 114bhp and 175Nm of torque, while the latter produces 148bhp and 250Nm of torque.
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Skoda Slavia is powered by a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder TSI petrol engine and a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, TSI petrol engine. The former produces 114bhp and 175Nm of torque and latter produces 148bhp and 250Nm of torque.
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LED projector headlamps | L-shaped LED DRLs | Fog lights | 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels | GT Line badging | 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Fully-digital instrument cluster | Wireless charging | Ventilated front seats | Automatic climate control | Cruise control.
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10-inch touchscreen infotainment system | MirrorLink connectivity | Fully-digital instrument console | Two-spoke steering wheel | Ambient lighting | Cruise control.
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Volkswagen Virtus: Wild Cherry Red, Curcuma Yellow, Candy White, Rising Blue Metallic | Skoda Slavia: Carbon Steel, Candy White, Brilliant Silver, Tornado Red, and Crystal Blue.
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Both of the cars will compete against Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Hyundai Verna, and Honda City.
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