Volkswagen · Midsize Sedan
VW Virtus Mileage 2026
The Slavia's German cousin; the 1.5 TSI uses cylinder deactivation to save fuel while cruising.
Petrol5 seaterSedan
ARAI claimed
19.6km/l
Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT
Real world
15.3km/l
22% below claim
Price
₹11.56 – ₹19.40 Lakh
ex-showroom
Range per tank
689 km
45 L tank
15.3km/l
- Kerb weight
- 1180 kg
- Boot space
- 521 L
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Variants
- 3 powertrains
VW Virtus mileage — variant by variant
ARAI figures come from the manufacturer’s certification. Real-world figures are the median of owner-reported tank-to-tank fill-ups. Cost per kilometre uses Delhi prices as of 2026-08-01.
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Engine | ARAI | Real world | Cost / km | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT | Petrol | Manual | 999 cc114 bhp | 19.6 | 15.3km/l | ₹6.19 | 689 km |
| Highline 1.0 TSI AT | Petrol | Torque Converter | 999 cc114 bhp | 18.7 | 14.1km/l | ₹6.72 | 635 km |
| GT Plus 1.5 TSI DSG | Petrol | DCT | 1498 cc148 bhp | 18.9 | 13.8km/l | ₹6.87 | 621 km |
Units: km/l for petrol, diesel and hybrid; km/kg for CNG; km/kWh for electric. CNG range assumes ~0.22 kg of usable gas per litre of cylinder water capacity.
Running cost of the VW Virtus by city
Based on 15.3 km/l and current retail fuel prices.
| City | Price / litre | Cost / km | 1,000 km costs | Full tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹94.77 | ₹6.19 | ₹6,194 | ₹4,265 |
| Mumbai | ₹103.50 | ₹6.76 | ₹6,765 | ₹4,658 |
| Bengaluru | ₹102.86 | ₹6.72 | ₹6,723 | ₹4,629 |
| Chennai | ₹100.80 | ₹6.59 | ₹6,588 | ₹4,536 |
| Kolkata | ₹104.95 | ₹6.86 | ₹6,859 | ₹4,723 |
| Hyderabad | ₹107.41 | ₹7.02 | ₹7,020 | ₹4,833 |
| Pune | ₹104.10 | ₹6.80 | ₹6,804 | ₹4,685 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹94.49 | ₹6.18 | ₹6,176 | ₹4,252 |
| Jaipur | ₹104.88 | ₹6.85 | ₹6,855 | ₹4,720 |
| Lucknow | ₹94.69 | ₹6.19 | ₹6,189 | ₹4,261 |
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- Distance per month
- 1,500 km
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VW Virtus mileage — frequently asked questions
What is the mileage of the VW Virtus?
The VW Virtus has an ARAI-certified mileage of up to 19.62 km/l (Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT). Owners report a real-world figure of around 15.3 km/l in mixed driving, which is typical of the 78% real-to-claimed ratio seen across this segment.
Which VW Virtus variant gives the best mileage?
The Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT variant is the most fuel-efficient, returning approximately 15.3 km/l in real-world conditions against an ARAI rating of 19.62 km/l.
What is the fuel tank capacity of the VW Virtus?
The VW Virtus holds 45 litres of fuel, giving a usable range of roughly 689 km per full tank at real-world efficiency.
Why is my VW Virtus giving less mileage than the ARAI figure?
ARAI testing happens in a lab on a chassis dynamometer with the air conditioning off, no passengers and no traffic. Real Indian driving adds AC load, stop-go traffic, passenger weight and cold starts, which together cost 20-30%. A VW Virtus owner seeing 15.3 km/l is getting an entirely normal result.
What is the running cost of the VW Virtus per kilometre?
At Delhi prices, the VW Virtus costs approximately ₹6.19 per kilometre on petrol at its real-world efficiency of 15.3 km/l. Use the fuel cost calculator on this page for your own country, city and driving pattern.