Head to head
VW Virtus vs VW Taigun
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The VW Virtus is the cheapest of these to run at ₹6.19 per kilometre.
VW Virtus
Midsize Sedan
₹11.56 – ₹19.40 Lakh
VW Taigun
Midsize SUV
₹11.70 – ₹19.61 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | VW Virtus | VW Taigun |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹11.56 – ₹19.40 Lakh | ₹11.70 – ₹19.61 Lakh |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Midsize Sedan | Midsize SUV |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 19.6km/l | 19.2km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 15.3km/l | 14.5km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹6.19 | ₹6.54 |
| Fuel options | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 999 cc · 114 bhp | 999 cc · 114 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, Torque Converter, DCT | Manual, DCT |
| Tank / battery | 45 L | 50 L |
| Kerb weight | 1180 kg | 1233 kg |
| Boot space | 521 L | 385 L |
| Launched | 2022 | 2022 |
Variant-wise mileage
VW Virtus
| Comfortline 1.0 TSI MTPetrol · Manual | 19.6 ARAI | 15.3km/l |
| Highline 1.0 TSI ATPetrol · Torque Converter | 18.7 ARAI | 14.1km/l |
| GT Plus 1.5 TSI DSGPetrol · DCT | 18.9 ARAI | 13.8km/l |
VW Taigun
| Comfortline 1.0 TSI MTPetrol · Manual | 19.2 ARAI | 14.5km/l |
| GT Plus 1.5 TSI DSGPetrol · DCT | 18.5 ARAI | 13.4km/l |
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VW Virtus vs VW Taigun — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the VW Virtus or the VW Taigun?
The VW Virtus is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 15.3 km/l in real-world conditions versus 14.5 km/l for the Taigun.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the VW Virtus costs about ₹6.19 per kilometre in its most efficient form, which is the lowest of this group. Over 15,000 km a year the difference compounds into a meaningful number, so run your own distance through the fuel cost calculator.
VW Virtus vs VW Taigun — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the VW Virtus wins. If you weigh space, price and segment differently, compare the full specification table on this page and then read each car's individual mileage page for variant-level detail.