BMW 3 Series VS Volkswagen Virtus Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage
Many people go to the showroom decided on BMW 3 Series and then see the Volkswagen Virtus and get confused again. Better to settle this comparison at home first. Everything you need to know is laid out in the table below.
Key Highlights
| Specification | BMW 3 Series | Volkswagen Virtus |
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| Price (Ex-Showroom) | ₹72.85 Lakh | ₹19.00 Lakh |
| Engine | 2998 cc | 1498 cc |
| Max Power | 374bhp@5500-6500rpm | 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Steptronic Automatic | 7-Speed DSG Automatic |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 13.02 kmpl kmpl | 19.62 kmpl kmpl |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater | 5 Seater |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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BMW 3 Series · M340i 50 Jahre Edition
72.85 Lakh
Ex-Showroom Price
EMI: ₹119,570/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.
Loan Offers
Volkswagen Virtus · GT Plus Sport DSG
19.00 Lakh
Ex-Showroom Price
EMI: ₹31,185/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.
Loan Offers
Engine & Transmission
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| Engine | 2998 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Type | 6 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder | 4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 374bhp@5500-6500rpm | 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm |
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 500Nm@1900-5000rpm | 250Nm@1600-3500rpm |
| Emission Standard | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | FWD |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Steptronic Automatic | 7-Speed DSG Automatic |
Dimensions
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| Length *Width *Height | 4709 mm × 1827 mm × 1442 mm | 4561 mm × 1752 mm × 1507 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2651 mm | 2651 mm |
Capacity
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| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | 45 Litres |
Suspension & Tyres
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| Front Suspension | Multi-link suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link suspension | Rear twist beam |
| Additional Steering Features | — | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Steering | Yes | Electric |
| Tyres | F225/40R19, R255/35R19 Run flat Radial | 205/55 R16 Radial & Tubeless |
| Front Brake Type | ventilated Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Drum |
Exterior
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| Sunroof | Panoramic | Single Pane |
| Spoiler | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Antenna | — | Shark Fin |
| Headlights | LED | LED |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Taillights | LED | LED |
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Lights | Yes | Yes |
Safety
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| ADAS | Blind Spot Monitor | — |
| NCAP Rating | global ncap safety rating: 5 Star | global ncap safety rating: 5 Star; global ncap child safety rating: 5 Star |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes |
| Child Seat Anchor Points | Yes | Yes |
Comfort
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| Air Conditioner | Yes (with Rear Vents) | Yes (with Rear Vents) |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Assist | 360° Camera | — |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Rear |
| Steering Adjustment | Powered Adjustment | Height & Reach |
| Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM) | With Guidedlines | With Guidedlines |
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Modes | ECO | CITY | SPORT | — |
| Charging Ports | Yes | Yes |
Braking
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| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist (BA) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Control | Yes | No |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | Yes |
Security
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| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Yes |
Windows & Mirrors
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| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors) | — | Powered & Folding |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes |
Entertainment
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| Infotainment Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System | 16 Front & Rear | 8 Front & Rear |
| USB Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Seats & Upholstery
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| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | — | Yes |
| Split Rear Seat | 40:20:40 Split | 60:40 Split |
Colours
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| Available Colours |
Tanzanite Blue Metallic Dravit Grey Metallic |
Wild Cherry Red Candy White Reflex Silver Carbon Steel Grey Rising Blue Metallic Lava Blue Deep Black pearl Carbon Steel Matte Grey Flash Red Carbon Steel Grey Matte |
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M340i 50 Jahre Edition
72.85 Lakh
Ex-showroom
EMI: ₹1.20L/mo · 20% down · 5yr
13.02 kmpl
automatic
Petrol
Key Features
- Sunroof
- ADAS
- 6 Airbags
- Wireless Charger
- CarPlay / Android Auto
BMW 3 Series comparison with similar cars
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| Transmission | 8 | Automatic | 1 | 7 | Single Speed Automatic | Automatic |
| Engine | 2998 cc | 1998 cc | - | 1984 cc | - | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Electric | Petrol | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power | 374 bhp - 368.78 bhp | 255 bhp | 335.25 bhp | 241.3 bhp | - | 201.15 bhp - 308.43 bhp |
| Mileage | 13.02 kmpl | 15.7 kmpl | - | 14.11 kmpl | - | - |
| Boot Space | 480 Litres | - | 470 Litres | 530 Litres | 420 Litres | 400 Litres |
| Airbags | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
Compare Variants of Volkswagen Virtus
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GT Plus Sport DSG
19.00 Lakh
Ex-showroom
EMI: ₹31,185/mo · 20% down · 5yr
19.62 kmpl
automatic
Petrol
Key Features
- Sunroof
- 6 Airbags
- Wireless Charger
- Ventilated Seats
- CarPlay / Android Auto
Volkswagen Virtus comparison with similar cars
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| Transmission | 7 / 6 | 7 / 6 | 7 / 6 | 1 Speed Automatic / 1 | Single Speed | CVT Automatic / 6 |
| Engine | 1498 cc - 999 cc | 1482 cc - 1497 cc | 1498 cc - 999 cc | - | - | 1498 cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Electric | Electric | Petrol |
| Max Power | 147.51 bhp - 113.98 bhp | 157.57 bhp - 113.18 bhp | 147.51 bhp - 114 bhp | 73.75 bhp | 35.79 bhp | 125 bhp - 119.35 bhp |
| Mileage | 18.12 - 20.8 kmpl | 18.6 kmpl | 18.73 - 20.32 kmpl | - | - | 17.77 - 27.26 kmpl |
| Boot Space | 521 Litres | 528 Litres | 521 Litres | 316 Litres | 293 Litres | 306 Litres |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 - 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
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