Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Volkswagen Virtus

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

Maruti Suzuki

Dzire

From ₹6.31 Lakh

Dzire version

Full Dzire page Change

Volkswagen

Virtus

From ₹10.71 Lakh

Virtus version

Full Virtus page Change

Maruti Suzuki DzireLXi Petrol MT · ₹6.31 Lakh

Only differences

Volkswagen VirtusComfortline 1.0 TSI MT · ₹10.71 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Dzire: ₹6.31 Lakh (ahead) Virtus: ₹10.71 Lakh Dzire ₹4.40 lakh cheaper

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

Mileage Dzire: 24.79 kmpl (ahead) Virtus: 20.19 kmpl Claimed

Power Dzire: 82 PS Virtus: 115 PS (ahead) Torque 111.7 vs 178 Nm

Boot Dzire: 382 litres Virtus: 521 litres (ahead) Length 3,995 vs 4,561 mm

Versions Dzire: 11 Virtus: 11 Only Dzire: cng, manual

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

Pick the Virtus for more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 9)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹6.31 Lakh

₹10.71 Lakh

On-road in

₹7.26 Lakh

₹12.29 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹12,197 a month

₹20,652 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

82 PS

115 PS

Torque

111.7 Nm

178 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

24.79 kmpl

20.19 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Sub-4m Compact Sedan

Mid-Size Premium Sedan

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol / CNG

Petrol

Displacement

1,197 cc (1.2L 3-Cylinder)

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

Engine Config

1.2L Z12E Next-Gen 3-Cylinder DOHC 12V Dual VVT Engine

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

12.2 sec (MT)

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

Top Speed

168 km/h

190 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed Auto Gear Shift (AGS AMT)

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

Gears

6 / 7-DSG

Paddles

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

Hybrid

None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc (Front)

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

Rear Brakes

Drum (Rear)

Drum Brakes (Rear)

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring

MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar & Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Torsion Beam with Coil Spring

Twist Beam Axle with High-Performance Gas Shock Absorbers

Wheel Type

15-inch Dual-Tone Machined Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

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

Tyre Size

185/65 R15 Tubeless Radial

205/55 R16 Tubeless Radial

Spare Wheel

14-inch Full Size Spare Wheel

15-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

3,995 mm

4,561 mm (Longest sedan in segment)

Width

1,735 mm

1,752 mm

Height

1,525 mm

1,507 mm

Wheelbase

2,450 mm

2,651 mm (Longest wheelbase in segment)

Ground Clearance

163 mm

179 mm (High sedan ground clearance)

Kerb Weight

925 kg - 960 kg

1,190 kg - 1,275 kg

Boot Space

382 Litres (Large practical sedan boot)

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

Fuel Tank

37 Litres (Petrol) / 55L Water Eq (CNG)

45 Litres

Turning Radius

4.8 m

5.05 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

Bharat NCAP (2025): 5 stars for adult occupants (29.46/32) and 5 stars for children (41.57/49). It covers the petrol versions, not the CNG Dzire. Global NCAP also gave it 5 stars for adults in 2024.

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 (Dual front, side thorax, curtain airbags)

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

ESP/TC

Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Assist, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist, All-Seat 3-Point Seatbelts)

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

None

Camera

360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D View (Segment-First) & Ultrasonic Sensors

Rear Parking Camera with Static Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors

TPMS

Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)

Yes (Tyre Pressure Deflation Warning TPMS)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

9.0-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen Infotainment with Voice Command System

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

Digital Cluster

Analogue Twin Dials with 4.2-inch Full Color TFT Multi-Information Display

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

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

Suzuki Connect with 40+ Connected Features, Alexa Skill Integration, Remote Lock/Unlock

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

Audio System

Arkamys Surround Sense Premium 6-Speaker Audio System

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

Sunroof

Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch (Segment-First for Sub-4m Sedan)

Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch

Seat Features

Height-Adjustable Driver Seat in Dual-Tone Black & Beige Premium Fabric with Rear Center Armrest with Cup Holders

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

Climate Control

Automatic Climate Control with Rear AC Vents

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

Wireless Charger

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger)

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

Full LED Crystal-Vision Multi-Reflector Headlamps with Horizontal 3-Line Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)

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

Tail Lights

Full 3D LED Y-Shaped Tail Lamps with Smoked Connector Strip

Full LED Split Tail Lamps with Smoked Dark Chrome Garnish

Fog/DRLs

Front LED Fog Lamps & Integrated LED DRLs

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

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

2 Years / 40,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)

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 (1st Free check at 1 Mo / 1,000 km)

12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions

11 versions

Price range

₹6.31 Lakh – ₹9.54 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

LXi Petrol MT₹6.31 Lakh Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT₹10.71 Lakh Virtus ₹4.40 lakh more

Petrol, automatic

VXi Petrol AMT₹7.72 Lakh Highline 1.0 TSI AT₹14.71 Lakh Virtus ₹6.99 lakh more

Only the Dzire sells a cng, manual version: 2 versions, from ₹8.18 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Dzire LXi Petrol MT against Virtus Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

City	Dzire	Virtus	Gap
Mumbai	₹7.51 Lakh	₹12.51 Lakh	Dzire ₹4.99 lakh less
Pune	₹7.51 Lakh	₹12.51 Lakh	Dzire ₹4.99 lakh less
New Delhi	₹7.26 Lakh	₹12.29 Lakh	Dzire ₹5.03 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹7.76 Lakh	₹13.1 Lakh	Dzire ₹5.34 lakh less
Chennai	₹7.71 Lakh	₹13.22 Lakh	Dzire ₹5.51 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹7.8 Lakh	₹13.25 Lakh	Dzire ₹5.45 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 Dzire or the Virtus?

The Dzire, by ₹4.40 lakh on the versions compared here: Dzire LXi Petrol MT at ₹6.31 Lakh against Virtus Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT at ₹10.71 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹7.26 Lakh against ₹12.29 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Dzire claims 24.79 kmpl against 20.19 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

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

Which is more powerful?

The Dzire LXi Petrol MT makes 82 PS and 111.7 Nm and the Virtus Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT makes 115 PS and 178 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Virtus is 566 mm longer. Boot space is 382 litres in the Dzire and 521 litres in the Virtus.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹12,197 a month for the Dzire and ₹20,652 for the Virtus, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.