The Volkswagen Virtus and the Skoda Slavia are sort of cut from the same cloth and yet hold different identities. Are you trying to find out what makes them so different? Read on.
Volkswagen Virtus vs Skoda Slavia: Dimensions
The sister sedans are the biggest in comparison to their rivals and since they are based on the same MQB A0-IN platform, in terms of dimensions, on paper, they are identical. They have the same width, wheelbase, height, tyre size and even the boot space. The Virtus is just 20mm longer than its sibling.
| Volkswagen Virtus | Skoda Slavia | |
| Length (mm) | 4561 | 4541 |
| Width (mm) | 1752 | 1752 |
| Height (mm) | 1507 | 1507 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2651 | 2651 |
| Boot space (litres) | 521 | 521 |
Volkswagen Virtus vs Skoda Slavia : Engine
The new Volkswagen Virtus gets two turbo-petrol engine options that are shared with the Skoda Slavia. The Virtus’ Dynamic Line variants will come with the 1.0-litre, three-cylinder TSI unit that churns 113bhp and 178Nm and will be available with either a 6-speed manual or torque converter automatic gearbox.
Both siblings also get a larger 1.5-litre, four-cylinder TSI unit that produces out 148bhp and 250Nm in its Performance Line variants making the Virtus, along with the Slavia, the most powerful midsize sedan on sale. The 1.5-litre variant features fuel-saving cylinder deactivation technology as well, but, it can only be paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. This engine on the Slavia is also offered with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
| Volkswagen Virtus | Skoda Slavia | |
| Engine | 1.0 TSI petrol – 3 cyl1.5 TSI petrol – 4 cyl | 1.0 TSI petrol – 3 cyl1.5 TSI petrol – 4 cyl |
| Gearbox | 6 MT / Auto 6 MT / DSG | 6 MT / Auto 6 MT / DSG |
| Power (bhp) | 115150 | 115150 |
| Torque (Nm) | 178 Nm250 Nm | 178 Nm250 Nm |
| Mileage | 18.07 – 19.47 kpl 18.41 – 18.72 kpl | 18.07 – 19.47 kpl 18.41 – 18.72 kpl |
Volkswagen Virtus vs Skoda Slavia: Price
The Volkswagen Virtus has been launched at an introductory starting price of Rs. 11.21 lakh, ex-showroom, and that is approximately Rs. 22,000 more than the Skoda Slavia. Now, although the latter has a more economic starting range, it gets significantly more expensive than the Virtus as we climb up the variant list. However, the number of features remains more or less the same.
| Volkswagen Virtus | Skoda Slavia | |
| Petrol (Manual transmission) | Rs. 11.21 – 14.41 lakh | Rs. 10.99 – 16.79 lakh |
| Petrol (Automatic transmission) | Rs. 14.27 – 17.91 lakh | Rs. 13.89 – 18.39 lakh |
