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Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Virtus

Kia Seltos scores higher overall and wins 3 of 5 areas, but Volkswagen Virtus still wins 1.

Car specs are for the version named in each listing. Prices are ex-showroom at launch and change with variant, city, taxes and offers; confirm with a dealer.

Kia Seltos

Kia · Jul 2023

₹10.9 lakh

66 / 100 spec score

Higher overall

Area by area

Kia SeltosVolkswagen Virtus
PerformanceKia Seltos leads5652
Efficiency49—
SafetyKia Seltos leads9076
SpaceVolkswagen Virtus leads4558
FeaturesKia Seltos leads9064

Why pick Kia Seltos

  • ADAS: Yes vs No
  • 360° camera: Yes vs No
  • Fuel tank: 50 L vs 45 L
  • Power: 160 PS vs 150 PS

Powerful turbo-petrol

Why pick Volkswagen Virtus

  • Boot space: 521 L vs 433 L
  • Wheelbase: 2,651 mm vs 2,610 mm

Five-star Global NCAP

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Your pick

Kia Seltos

Scores 66 vs 60 on your weighting.

  1. Kia Seltos66
  2. Volkswagen Virtus60

If Space mattered a bit more to you, Volkswagen Virtus would draw level.

Full specifications

Overview
Kia SeltosVolkswagen Virtus
Body typeMid-size SUVSedan
Version compared1.5 turbo-petrol DCT1.5 TSI DSG
Fuel optionsPetrol, turbo-petrol, dieselTurbo-petrol
Seats55
Engine & performance
Kia SeltosVolkswagen Virtus
Engine1,482 cc1,498 cc
Power160 PS150 PS
Torque253 Nm250 Nm
Transmissions6MT, IVT, 6iMT, 7DCT, 6AT6MT, 6AT, 7DSG
Claimed mileage17.9 km/l—
Safety
Kia SeltosVolkswagen Virtus
Crash rating (adult)—5 ★
Rated by—Global NCAP
Airbags (max)66
ADASYesNo
Dimensions & space
Kia SeltosVolkswagen Virtus
Length4,365 mm4,561 mm
Wheelbase2,610 mm2,651 mm
Boot space433 L521 L
Fuel tank50 L45 L
Features
Kia SeltosVolkswagen Virtus
Touchscreen10.25 in10 in
SunroofYesYes
Ventilated seatsYesYes
360° cameraYesNo

Green marks the better value where “better” is clear. Specs from each maker’s published pages.