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Volkswagen Virtus vs Citroen eC3

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Volkswagen Virtus or Citroen eC3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Virtus and eC3. Volkswagen Virtus Price starts at Rs.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT and Citroen eC3 Price starts at Rs.12.76 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Feel. Volkswagen Virtus is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 115Ps @ 5000-5500 rpm power whereas Citroen eC3 can generate 57 bhp power. In terms of mileage, Virtus provides a mileage of 20.08 kmpl (base model), and eC3 has a range of 320 km/charge (base model).

Virtus vs eC3

Key HighlightsVolkswagen VirtusCitroen eC3
PriceRs.10.90 LakhRs.12.76 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 ccN/A
Power115Ps @ 5000-5500 rpm57 bhp
Mileage/Range20.08 kmpl320 km/charge
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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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Citroen eC3 Feel car
Feel
Rs. 12.76 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.63 Lakh
Price Breakup
13.51 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
User Rating
4.1
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
521 Litres
315 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Engine Displacement
999 cc
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Max Power (bhp @rpm)
115Ps @ 5000-5500 rpm
57 bhp
Colors
Images
Virtus Images
Virtus Images
Virtus Images
eC3 Images
eC3 Images
eC3 Images
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
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Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
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Rear Defogger
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Bootlid Opener
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Internal
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
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LED
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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Additional Exterior Features
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Mc-Pherson suspension and stabiliser bar
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Twist beam axle
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
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Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
195/65 R15
Steel
Front Tyre Size
205/55 R16
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
205/55 R16
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
5.05 meters
4.98 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205/55 R 16
185/65 R15
Wheels Size
R16
R15

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
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Analogue
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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Touchscreen Size
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10 Inch
Bluetooth Compatibility
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Integrated Music System
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Speakers
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4
AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
4 Year/ 100000 Km Warranty
3 yrs/125000 kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
999 cc
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Engine Type
1.0L TSI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
No. of Cylinders
4
Electric Type
No. of valves per cylinder
4
Electric Type
Cylinder Configuration
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Gears
6 Speed
1 Speed
Power
115Ps @ 5000-5500 rpm
57 bhp
Torque
178 Nm @ 1750 rpm
143 Nm
Battery Capacity
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29.2 kwh
Battery Type
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High energy density Lithium-Ion battery Pack
Charging Time
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10 Hrs 30 min
Fast Charging
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Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)

Comfort & Convenience

AC
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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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Co-Driver Only
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
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2
Keyless Entry
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Parking Assist
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Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Electronically Adjustable Seats

Safety

Airbags
6
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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Overspeed Warning
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1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
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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Hill Assist
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4561 mm
3981 mm
Width
1752 mm
1733 mm
Height
1507 mm
1586 mm
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2540 mm
Ground Clearance
179 mm
170 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
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Engine Oil Capacity
4 Litres
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Boot Space
521 Litres
315 Litres
Kerb Weight
1173 kg
1316 kg
Body Type
Sedan
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Cabin has good legroom on offer, supportive seats, perfect ergonomics & enough storage
  • Two different petrol turbocharged engines on offer
  • GT version looks smashing
  • Boot space is ample enough by 315 L on offer
  • Offers a claimed range of 315km per full charge.
  • Supports DC fast charging.
  • With DC fast charging, it goes from 10% to 80% in 55 minutes.
  • Steering offers a decent impression of what’s happening at the front wheels
Cons
  • No MT option available with the 1.5 TSI
  • No Diesel engine on offer
  • Reliability issues of the DQ 200 Dual Clutch transmission
  • The car lacks essential/feel-good features.
  • It is a bit more expensive than the competition.
  • The feel and touch of materials could be improved.
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Detailed Comparison of Volkswagen Virtus and Citroen eC3

Safety

Virtus comes loaded with 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. eC3 has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

Virtus has doors and seats. It is an with 521 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 179 mm. It is 1752 mm wide, 1507 mm high and 4561 mm long. It has 1173 kg kerb weight and 2651 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, eC3 is an with doors and seats 315 Litres boot space, 170 mm ground clearance.It has 1586 mm height, 3981 mm length, 1733 mm width, and 1316 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Volkswagen Virtus comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 6 Speed Manual transmission. And eC3 comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 1 Speed Automatic transmission.

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Volkswagen Virtus and Citroen eC3 Owner Reviews

  • Virtus Review
  • eC3 Review
    • DR
      Dr Ram Pujari
      2 Month ago
      4.7
      Great car for safety and the feeling of driving pleasure. A look at the European standard and quality of a super breed. I really enjoyed driving the car. Marvelous experience indeed always
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      ram
      10 Month ago
      4.4
      It comes with a range of features including advanced safety technologies, a spacious interior, modern infotainment system, and efficient engine options. It offers features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and a digital cockpit display.
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      Krishnakumar
      10 Month ago
      4.4
      The car is an excellent choice for those looking for a comfortable and feature-packed compact sedan.
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    • DS
      David Sujin
      1 Year ago
      4.7
      Buying Myself Dr.David sujin. Buying Virtus GT is really happy. Good looking sedan Driving experience High performance open cylinder.. 2 cylinder high mileage . My Virtus. GT has been completed 25000 km . I have been facing AC HEATER .informed to the sales and service department . Heater got repaired . Recently got accident . They have taken one month to repair. But after the repair this issue started. Then my side mirror paint is wrongly placed by showrooms. I have approached the service team Thiruvella EVM MOTOR KERALA. No proper response . Bad experience. My GT IS YELLOW COLOUR EASY IDENTIFICATION LIKE A SPORTS CAR. PERFORMANCE VERY GOOD BREAKING. I have driven the speed of 196 km in Chennai to Kanyakumari highway . I have reached Chennnai to Kanyakumari 9 hours time .mileage average in D—-/ 14-18 km I got the maximum 19. 06 while driving early morning . Sports. .. I got 11km Manual padel shift- with high RPM 6-8km only But performance is awesome. Incredible. Engine sounds awesome. Over all it’s like my dream car. I have love it.
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    • RR
      Rami Reddy
      1 Year ago
      4.0
      Commanding Design. Delight Performance. German-engineered, inside-out. Hassle-free ownership experience from the day one.
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