In this comparison, we will pit the European siblings - VW Virtus Comfortline vs the Skoda Slavia active to decide which vehicle offers a better base model.
VW Virtus Comfortline vs Skoda Slavia Active - Design and Dimensions
Both the vehicles are very good-looking with very little that places one above the other in terms of overall styling. While the Slavia comes across as a mini Octavia, the Virtus comes across as a reborn Jetta giving a premium vibe to both the vehicles.
Here are the dimensions at a glance
| Model | VW Virtus Comfortline | Skoda Slavia |
| Length (in mm) | 4561 | 4541 |
| Width (in mm) | 1752 | 1752 |
| Height (in mm) | 1507 | 1507 |
| Wheelbase (in mm) | 2651 | 2651 |
| Boot space | 521 litre | 521 litre |
Except for the outright length - both vehicles are evenly matched up in terms of measurements. The extra 20 mm of the length in the Virtus accentuates its fastback design a bit more while the lack of it makes the Slavia look more like a traditional 3-box sedan.
Engines
| Model | VW Virtus Comfortline | Skoda Slavia Active |
| Engine | 1.0-litre TSI | 1.0-litre TSI |
| Power | 114 BHP | 114 BHP |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Gearbox | 6 speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual |
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There's nothing that separates the two vehicles here, as both are powered by the same 1.0 TSI that offers a great balance between performance and fuel efficiency.
Features
The Volkswagen Virtus Comfortline variant includes 8 speakers, rear parking sensors, remote central locking, dual front Airbags, all seats with 3-point seat belts, electrically adjustable door mirrors, LED headlamps with DRLs, 16-inch steel rims with covers, engine idle start-stop, ESC, ABS, EBD, 17.78 cm Touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The feature list of Slavia is quite similar however with a few exceptions. For instance, Slavia gets only 4 speakers, and halogen headlamps instead of LED headlamps. Over the Virtus, the Slavia gets roof-mounted antennas and an electronic differential lock.
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Price
The Virtus comfortline is priced at Rs 11.22 lakhs (ex-showroom) while the Slavia active is priced at Rs 11 lakhs (ex-showroom) which puts the pricing of both vehicles within a small gap.
What to choose?
With both vehicles being so similarly equipped and being priced so closely to each other, it comes down to personal choice. The Skoda Slavia will appeal to those who want a mini Octavia and the Skoda badge while the Virtus will appeal to those who want a sporty-looking sedan that will also look elegant at the same time.
