Volkswagen Virtus

The Volkswagen Virtus is a five-seat mid-size sedan for buyers who want a large boot, strong safety, and turbo petrol power for long highway runs.

Its boot holds 521 litres and grows to 1,050 litres with the rear seats folded. Ground clearance is 179 mm unladen and 145 mm with a full load. Every variant has six airbags, electronic stability control, and a 5-star Global NCAP rating for adults and children.

The Comfortline MT uses the 999 cc 1.0 TSI, a three-cylinder engine with a turbocharger that forces extra air in for more pull at low revs. It makes 115 PS and 178 Nm with a 6-speed manual and is rated at 20.19 km/l. The GT Plus MT and GT Plus AT use the 1,498 cc 1.5 TSI Evo with 150 PS and 250 Nm from 1,600 rpm, through a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DSG, an automatic with two clutches, one of which readies the next gear for quick shifts.

On the GT Plus variants, ventilated electric front seats keep you cooler on hot Terai drives, and a 10.1-inch VW Play touchscreen connects your phone wirelessly through Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.

The Volkswagen Virtus is distributed in Nepal by Pooja International Nepal, with prices starting at Rs. 54,90,000. Compare the trims in the variants table below.

Volkswagen Virtus
Starting from
Rs. 54.90 Lakhs
Estimated EMI
Rs. 92,240/month
20% down, 5 years at 9.5% interest
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Volkswagen Virtus Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Every variant has a 5-star Global NCAP rating, so even the Comfortline MT protects you well in a crash.
  • The 521-litre boot takes a family's luggage for a long trip across the country with room to spare.
  • The GT Plus's 1.5 TSI Evo pulls 250 Nm from 1,600 rpm, so loaded climbs on hill roads feel easy.
  • The GT Plus spare is a 205/55 R16, the same size as its road tyres, so a puncture far from a tyre shop costs little time.

Cons

  • Ground clearance drops to 145 mm with a full load, so the long body can scrape on speed breakers and steep ramps.
  • Every variant has rear drum brakes, which heat up sooner than discs on long hill descents.
  • The Comfortline MT has no rear camera, so reversing in tight spots relies on its rear sensors.
  • The tyre pressure warning is indirect, so it flags a drop but shows no live pressure for each tyre.

Volkswagen Virtus Variants & Price in Nepal

3 variants, Rs. 54.90 – 89.00 Lakhs

Transmission
Volkswagen Virtus Variants & Price in Nepal
VariantPriceCompare
Comfortline MT
  • 20.19 km/L
  • 999 cc
  • Manual (MT)
Rs. 54.90 Lakhs
GT Plus MT
  • 18.88 km/L
  • 1,498 cc
  • Manual (MT)
Rs. 84.00 Lakhs
GT Plus AT
  • 19.62 km/L
  • 1,498 cc
  • DCT
Rs. 89.00 Lakhs

Volkswagen Virtus Color Options

Exterior 8 colors

  • Wild Cherry Red
  • Candy White
  • Reflex Silver
  • Carbon Steel Grey
  • Carbon Steel Grey Matte
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Lava Blue
  • Rising Blue Metallic

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Volkswagen Virtus FAQs

  • What is the price of the Volkswagen Virtus in Nepal?

    The Virtus costs Rs. 54,90,000 for the Comfortline MT, Rs. 84,00,000 for the GT Plus MT, and Rs. 89,00,000 for the GT Plus AT.

  • What engines and gearboxes does the Virtus have?

    The Comfortline MT has the 999 cc 1.0 TSI with 115 PS and a 6-speed manual. The GT Plus MT and GT Plus AT have the 1,498 cc 1.5 TSI Evo with 150 PS, with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DSG automatic.

  • What is the mileage of the Volkswagen Virtus?

    Volkswagen rates the Comfortline MT at 20.19 km/l, the GT Plus MT at 18.88 km/l, and the GT Plus AT at 19.62 km/l on India's CMVR Rule 115 test.

  • How much boot space does the Virtus have?

    The boot holds 521 litres, and folding the rear seats expands it to 1,050 litres.

  • What is the ground clearance of the Volkswagen Virtus?

    Volkswagen quotes 179 mm unladen and 145 mm with the car fully laden.

  • How safe is the Volkswagen Virtus?

    It holds a 5-star Global NCAP rating for adults and children, and every variant has six airbags, electronic stability control, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.