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KIA Carens vs Volkswagen Virtus

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Carens or Volkswagen Virtus? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Carens and Virtus. KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.10.52 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT and Volkswagen Virtus Price starts at Rs.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT. KIA Carens is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Volkswagen Virtus is a 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 115Ps @ 5000-5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Carens provides a mileage of 15.7 kmpl (base model), and Virtus has a mileage of 20.08 kmpl (base model).

Carens vs Virtus

Key HighlightsKIA CarensVolkswagen Virtus
PriceRs.10.52 LakhRs.10.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc999 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm115Ps @ 5000-5500 rpm
Mileage/Range15.7 kmpl20.08 kmpl
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KIA Carens Premium 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT car
Premium 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT
Rs. 10.52 Lakh
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Volkswagen Virtus Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT car
Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT
Rs. 10.90 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.19 Lakh
Price Breakup
12.63 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
216 Litres
521 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
999 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
115Ps @ 5000-5500 rpm
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
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Rear Defogger
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Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
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LED headlight
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Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
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Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Mc-Pherson suspension and stabiliser bar
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Twist beam axle
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Steel
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Spare Wheel
Steel
195/65 R15
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
205/55 R16
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
205/55 R16
Turning Radius
10.2 meters
5.05 meters
Tyre Size Spare
195/65 R15
205/55 R 16
Wheels Size
R15
R16

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Analogue
Digital
Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Analogue
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Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
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Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Bluetooth Compatibility
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Integrated Music System
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Speakers
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AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited Kms
4 Year/ 100000 Km Warranty

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
1.0L TSI
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Speed
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
115Ps @ 5000-5500 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
178 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
ARAI Certified Economy
16 kmpl
20.08 kmpl
Top Speed
120 kmph
190 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS VI
Turbocharger
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Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
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Ventilated Seats Type
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AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
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Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
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Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
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Drive Modes
3
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Keyless Entry
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Safety

NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
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Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
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Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4540 mm
4561 mm
Width
1800 mm
1752 mm
Height
1708 mm
1507 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm
179 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.8 Litres
4 Litres
Boot Space
216 Litres
521 Litres
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1173 kg
Body Type
MUV
Sedan

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It offers 3 engine options to suit various needs
  • The Carens offers a premium cabin feel with 6 & 7 seater option
  • It comes with features like a ventilated seat, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, automatic climate control and others
  • The safety kit includes 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, ESP, ABS, VSM, and others
  • The space inside the cabin is sufficient to carry big families
  • The six-seater variant comes with second-row captain seats for enhanced comfort
  • The ride quality of the Carens is impressive, despite being a long vehicle it gives normal car-like road manners
  • The one-touch topple-down second-row seats give easy access to the third-row
  • Availability of automatic transmission in all three powertrain options
  • Cabin has good legroom on offer, supportive seats, perfect ergonomics & enough storage
  • Two different petrol turbocharged engines on offer
  • GT version looks smashing
Cons
  • The pricing of the top-spec variant is too high
  • Six-seater configuration is available in the top-spec variants only
  • The third row feels a little crammed mostly suitable for kids
  • The positioning of the air purifier eats up the kneeroom of the second-row passenger behind the driver
  • The reliability of the DCT gearbox is a question
  • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and some others
  • The diesel engine does not offer a proper manual gearbox, it comes with an iMT unit
  • No MT option available with the 1.5 TSI
  • No Diesel engine on offer
  • Reliability issues of the DQ 200 Dual Clutch transmission
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Carens and Volkswagen Virtus

Safety

Carens comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Virtus has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), Overspeed Warning, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Door Ajar Warning, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Carens has doors and seats. It is an with 216 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 195 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1708 mm high and 4540 mm long. It has 1535 kg kerb weight and 2780 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Virtus is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 521 Litres boot space, 179 mm ground clearance.It has 1507 mm height, 4561 mm length, 1752 mm width, and 1173 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Carens comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Virtus comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 6 Speed Manual transmission.

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KIA Carens and Volkswagen Virtus Owner Reviews

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    • BK
      Birendra Kumar
      1 Month ago
      4.7
      This car is very special in all three rows. Boot space is best among all the seven seated cars. Wheel size seems smaller. It should be at least 17". Seat cushioning should be improved.
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      VINIT
      4 Month ago
      5.0
      Excellent car featured and comfortable to drive. So adjustable and best at 21 km/p.
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      Pradeep
      9 Month ago
      5.0
      KIA Carens is the best car. Good mileage for the diesel variant. Good look. Excellent off-road and in-city performance.
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      Aswanth
      9 Month ago
      5.0
      Good car but mileage is not good. Rest everything is fantastic especially space is very good. You can feel comfortable everywhere inside the car and AC cooling is very nice.
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      Aadil
      9 Month ago
      4.3
      Good car for family and 7 seater comfortable for family I like this car so much I can buy the next month in diesel engine.
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