Honda Amaze vs Volkswagen Virtus

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Honda

Amaze

From ₹7.65 Lakh

Amaze version

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Volkswagen

Virtus

From ₹10.71 Lakh

Virtus version

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Honda AmazeVX CVT · ₹9.4 Lakh

Only differences

Volkswagen VirtusHighline 1.0 TSI AT · ₹14.71 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Amaze: ₹9.4 Lakh (ahead) Virtus: ₹14.71 Lakh Amaze ₹5.31 lakh cheaper

Safety Amaze: 5 stars Virtus: 5 stars Different crash tests

Mileage Amaze: 19.46 kmpl (ahead) Virtus: 18.70 kmpl Claimed

Power Amaze: 90 PS Virtus: 115 PS (ahead) Torque 110 vs 178 Nm

Boot Amaze: 420 litres Virtus: 521 litres (ahead) Length 3,995 vs 4,561 mm

Versions Amaze: 6 Virtus: 11 (ahead)

Pick the Amaze for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Pick the Virtus for more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 6)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹9.4 Lakh

₹14.71 Lakh

On-road in

₹10.57 Lakh

₹16.69 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹17,759 a month

₹28,045 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, automatic

Power

90 PS

115 PS

Torque

110 Nm

178 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Mileage

19.46 kmpl

18.70 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Sub-4m Compact Sedan

Mid-Size Premium Sedan

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Displacement

1,199 cc (1.2L)

999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,498 cc (1.5L TSI EVO with Active Cylinder Technology ACT)

Engine Config

1.2L i-VTEC 4-Cylinder 16V SOHC Petrol

1.0L 3-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (115 PS & 178 Nm) / 1.5L 4-Cylinder TSI EVO Turbo Petrol (150 PS & 250 Nm)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Electronic Differential Lock (XDS)

0-100

12.3 sec (MT) / 13.0 sec (CVT)

9.0 sec (1.5L TSI DSG) / 10.4 sec (1.0L TSI)

Top Speed

160 km/h

190 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

5-Speed Manual / Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) with Paddle Shifters

6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (1.0L TSI) / 7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic (1.5L TSI)

Gears

5 / CVT

6 / 7-DSG

Paddles

Yes (on CVT VX)

Yes (Paddle Shifters on 7-Speed DSG & 6-AT)

Hybrid

None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc

Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 276 mm with Red Calipers on GT)

Rear Brakes

Drum

Drum Brakes (Rear)

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring

MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar & Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring

Twist Beam Axle with High-Performance Gas Shock Absorbers

Wheel Type

15-inch Multi-Spoke Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

16-inch 'Razor' Dual-Tone / Gloss Black Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

175/65 R15 Tubeless Radial

205/55 R16 Tubeless Radial

Spare Wheel

Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

15-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

3,995 mm

4,561 mm (Longest sedan in segment)

Width

1,695 mm

1,752 mm

Height

1,501 mm

1,507 mm

Wheelbase

2,470 mm

2,651 mm (Longest wheelbase in segment)

Ground Clearance

170 mm

179 mm (High sedan ground clearance)

Kerb Weight

905 kg - 957 kg

1,190 kg - 1,275 kg

Boot Space

420 Litres

521 Litres (Massive luggage volume, expandable to 1,050 L with 60:40 folded seats)

Fuel Tank

35 Litres

45 Litres

Turning Radius

4.7 m

5.05 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

Bharat NCAP (2025): 5 stars for adult occupants (28.33/32) and 4 stars for children (40.81/49).

Global NCAP (2023): 5 stars for adult occupants (29.71/34) and 5 stars for children (42/49). Global NCAP tested it together with the Skoda Slavia.

Airbags

6 Airbags Standard across all variants

6 Airbags Standard across all Topline / GT variants (Dual front on base)

ESP/TC

Yes (ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Program, Hill Start Assist, Seatbelt Reminders all seats)

Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC with 40+ Active Safety Features: Multi-Collision Brakes MCB, Hill Hold Control, Electronic Differential Lock XDS, ABS with EBD)

ADAS

Level 1 (Honda Sensing ADAS on Gen 3 update: Collision Mitigation Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise)

None

Camera

Multi-View Rear Parking Camera with Guidelines & Sensors

Rear Parking Camera with Static Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors

TPMS

Yes (TPMS)

Yes (Tyre Pressure Deflation Warning TPMS)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer seats with top tether)

Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

7.0-inch Advanced Touchscreen Audio Display (8.0-inch on Gen 3)

10.1-inch High-Definition VW Play Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless App-Connect

Digital Cluster

Analogue Dials with Multi-Information Display (MID)

8.0-inch Full Digital Color Virtual Cockpit Driver Display Cluster with Customizable Views

CarPlay/Android Auto

Apple CarPlay & Android Auto (Wired/Wireless on Gen 3)

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

Honda Connect App (Live tracking, geo-fencing, vehicle health)

My Volkswagen Connect Plus with Live Tracking, Geofencing, Driving Analytics, SOS

Audio System

4-Speaker Sound System

8-Speaker Premium Sound System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters + Subwoofer & Amplifier on Sound Edition)

Sunroof

None

Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch

Seat Features

Driver Seat Height Adjuster with Premium Fabric Upholstery

Front Row Ventilated Seats in Perforated Leatherette + 6-Way Height-Adjustable Driver Seat & Rear Center Armrest

Climate Control

Automatic Climate Control with Max Cool Function

Climatronic Touch Automatic Climate Control with Air Care Allergen PM2.5 Filter & Rear AC Vents

Wireless Charger

Yes (Fast USB Charging Ports)

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

Advanced LED Projector Headlamps with Integrated LED DRLs

Full LED Dual-Beam Headlamps with Integrated Signature L-Shaped LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)

Tail Lights

C-Shaped LED Combination Taillights

Full LED Split Tail Lamps with Smoked Dark Chrome Garnish

Fog/DRLs

Front LED Fog Lamps with Chrome Garnish

Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, GT Badging with Red Brake Calipers, Dual-Tone Black Roof & Gloss Black Rear Lip Spoiler

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

3 Years / Unlimited km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km or 10-Year Anytime Warranty)

4 Years / 1,00,000 km 4EVER Care Comprehensive Warranty (Extendable up to 7 Years / 1,50,000 km)

Service Interval

12 Months / 10,000 km (Free checks at 1 Mo / 1,000 km, 3 Mo / 5,000 km, 6 Mo / 10,000 km)

12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions

6 versions

11 versions

Price range

₹7.65 Lakh – ₹10 Lakh

₹10.71 Lakh – ₹19.2 Lakh

Colours

7 colours

9 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

V MT₹7.65 Lakh Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT₹10.71 Lakh Virtus ₹3.06 lakh more

Petrol, automatic

V CVT₹8.7 Lakh Highline 1.0 TSI AT₹14.71 Lakh Virtus ₹6.01 lakh more VX CVT₹9.4 Lakh Highline 1.0 TSI AT₹14.71 Lakh Virtus ₹5.31 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

Amaze VX CVT against Virtus Highline 1.0 TSI AT

City	Amaze	Virtus	Gap
Mumbai	₹10.95 Lakh	₹16.99 Lakh	Amaze ₹6.04 lakh less
Pune	₹10.95 Lakh	₹16.99 Lakh	Amaze ₹6.04 lakh less
New Delhi	₹10.57 Lakh	₹16.69 Lakh	Amaze ₹6.12 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹11.29 Lakh	₹17.78 Lakh	Amaze ₹6.49 lakh less
Chennai	₹11.21 Lakh	₹17.94 Lakh	Amaze ₹6.73 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹11.33 Lakh	₹17.97 Lakh	Amaze ₹6.64 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Amaze or the Virtus?

The Amaze, by ₹5.31 lakh on the versions compared here: Amaze VX CVT at ₹9.4 Lakh against Virtus Highline 1.0 TSI AT at ₹14.71 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹10.57 Lakh against ₹16.69 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Amaze claims 19.46 kmpl against 18.70 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Amaze: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2025. The Virtus: 5 stars, Global NCAP 2023. The Amaze has 6 airbags and the Virtus up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Amaze VX CVT makes 90 PS and 110 Nm and the Virtus Highline 1.0 TSI AT makes 115 PS and 178 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Virtus is 566 mm longer. Boot space is 420 litres in the Amaze and 521 litres in the Virtus.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹17,759 a month for the Amaze and ₹28,045 for the Virtus, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.