Skoda Rapid Rider vs Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus DSG vs Volkswagen Virtus Comfortline MT Comparison
Updated: 10, Jun, 2022 04:20 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 7,79,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 18,56,900
* Delhi. May vary.
POPULARITY
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 11,47,900
* Delhi. May vary.
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QUICK FACTS & INFORMATION | |||
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Discontinued | Available | Available | |
| Car Type | |||
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Experience It. Believe It | Hello Goosebumps | Hello Goosebumps | |
| Car Variant | |||
| Skoda Rapid Rider | 2024 Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus DSG | Volkswagen Virtus Comfortline MT | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| Skoda Rapid Rider price was INR 7.79 lakh before being discontinued. | 2024 Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus DSG price is Rs 18.57 lakh (ex-showroom). | Volkswagen Virtus Comfortline MT price is Rs 11.48 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| ARAI Mileage (Certified) | |||
| 18.97 kmpl | 18.67 kmpl | 19.40 kmpl | |
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| Hyundai Verna, Honda City, Maruti Ciaz, Volkswagen Vento, Nissan Sunny, Fiat Linea | Skoda Slavia, Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz | Skoda Slavia, Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz | |
| Top Speed | |||
| 190 kmph | 190 kmph | 190 kmph | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Brilliant Silver, Candy White, Carbon Steel, Toffee Brown | Wild Cherry Red, Curcuma Yellow, Candy White, Reflex Silver, Carbon Steel Grey, Rising Blue Metallic | Wild Cherry Red, Curcuma Yellow, Candy White, Reflex Silver, Carbon Steel Grey, Rising Blue Metallic | |
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 999 cc | 1498 cc | 999 cc | |
| Gearbox Type | |||
| Manual | Automatic | Manual | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| Manual 6-Speed | 7-Speed DSG | 6-Speed Manual | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | |
| Off-Road Mode | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Maximum Power | |||
| 110 HP @ 5000-5500 rpm | 150 HP @ 5000-6000 rpm | 115 HP @ 5000-5500 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 175 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm | 178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 999cc, 1.0 TSI Petrol, Inline 3-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Positive Ignition Direct Injection Engine | 1498cc, 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT, 4-Cylinder Engine | 999cc, 1.0L TSI 3-Cylinder Engine | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 3 | 4 | 3 | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | |
Key Features of the Car | |||
| List of Features | |||
| ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Driver & Front Passenger Airbags, Dual Tone Ebony Sand Interiors, Lights-on Acoustic Signal-Illumination, Parktronic Sensor at Rear, Rough Road Package, Fuel Supply Cut-off in a Crash, SKODA Audio Player, 2-DIN, Fabric Lvory Slate Upholstery, GSM Telephone Preparation with Bluetooth, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, SmartClip Card Holder. | Some of the key Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus DSG features include - ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control, Brake Assist, Anti-Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock System, 6 Airbags, Hill Start Assist, Reversing Camera with Static Guidelines, Remote Central Locking, Premium Dual Tone Interiors, Leather + Leatherette Seat Upholstery, 25.65cm VW Play Touchscreen Infotainment, 8 Speakers, Wired App-Connect with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Valet Mode, 20.32cm Digital Cockpit, Active Cylinder Technology, Paddle Shifter, Cruise Control, Red Ambient Lighting, Multi-Function Steering with Audio & Call Control, Smart Touch Climatronic AC, Rain Sensing Wipers, Kessy - Push Button Start Stop, Electric Sunroof, Ventilated Front Seats with Leather Inserts, High Guality Scratch-Resistant Dashboard. | Some of the key Volkswagen Virtus Comfortline MT features include - ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control, Multi-Collison Brakes, Brake Assist, Anti-Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock System, Front Dual Airbags, LED Headlamps with LED DRL, Sharp Dual Shoulder Lines, Tire Pressure Deflation Warning, Rear Parking Sensors, ISOFIX Child Seat, Remote Central Locking, Rear Defogger, 17.78cm Touchscreen Infotainment, 8 Speakers, Wired App-Connect with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Smart Storage in Center Console, Height Adjustable Head Restraints, Premium Dual Tone Interiors, High Quality Scratch-Resistant Dashboard, Black Fabric Seat Upholstery, Multi-Function Steering with Audio & Call Control. | |
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE | |||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Rear Defogger | |||
| Yes with Timer | |||
| Steering Adjustment (Rake) | |||
| Height and Length Adjustable Steering Wheel | NA | NA | |
| Cabin Filter | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Luggage Lamp | |||
| Power Sockets | |||
| 12V Power Socket in Front & Rear Centre Console | NA | NA | |
| Vanity mirror | |||
| Yes in Front Passenger Side Sunvisor | Passenger Side Sunvisor with Vanity Mirror | Passenger Side Sunvisor with Vanity Mirror | |
| Grab Rail | |||
| Foldable Roof Handles, for Front and Rear Passengers | Fold-Able Roof Grab Handles and Rear with Hooks | Fold-Able Roof Grab Handles and Rear with Hooks | |
| Remote Boot Release | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Driver Side Storage Shelf | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Bottle Holder | |||
| Centre Console With Cup Holder | |||
| Yes, Front & Rear | Smart Storage in Center Console | Smart Storage in Center Console | |
| Coat Hooks | |||
| Yes at Rear Roof Handles and B-Pillars | NA | NA | |
| Air Conditioner | |||
| Climatronic Automatic AC with Electronic Regulation of Cabin Temperature | Smart Touch Climatronic AC | NA | |
| Rear AC Vents | |||
| Adjustable Dual Rear AC Vents on Rear Centre Console | Adjustable Dual Rear AC Vents | NA | |
| Power Windows | |||
| Yes One-Touch Automatic Operation | NA | NA | |
| Reading Lamp | |||
| Reading Spot Lamps at the Rear | Front and Rear Reading Lamps | ||
ACTIVE & PASSIVE SAFETY FEATURES | |||
| Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Rear Seat Belts | |||
| 2 Three-Point Outer Seatbelts and Centre Lap Belt at Rear | NA | NA | |
| Dual Horns | |||
| Yes, Dual Tone Warning Horn | NA | NA | |
| Seatbelt Reminder | |||
| Driver and Co-Driver Seat Belt Reminder | Driver and Co-Driver Seat Belt Reminder | ||
| Smart Pedal | |||
| Dead Pedal for Footrest | NA | NA | |
| Parking Sensors | |||
| Yes, Parktronic Sensor at Rear | Rear Parking Sensors | Rear Parking Sensors | |
| Airbags | |||
| Yes, Driver & Front Passenger | Front Dual Airbags | Front Dual Airbags | |
| Front Seat Belts | |||
| Yes, Height-Adjustable Three-Point Seatbelts at Front | Front & Rear All Seats with 3-Point Seat Belts | Front & Rear All Seats with 3-Point Seat Belts | |
| Head Restraint | |||
| Yes, Height Adjustable Head Restraints at Front & Rear | Height Adjustable Head Restraints | Height Adjustable Head Restraints | |
| Warning Triangle | |||
| Yes, Emergency Triangle in the Luggage Compartment | NA | NA | |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | |||
| Overall Length | |||
| 4413 mm | 4561 mm | 4561 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 1699 mm | 1752 mm | 1752 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1466 mm | 1507 mm | 1507 mm | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 2552 mm | 2651 mm | 2651 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 163 mm | 179 mm | 179 mm | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 1112-1138 kg | 1275 kg | 1100 kg | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | |||
| 1670 kg | 1685 kg | 1630 kg | |
| Turning Radius | |||
| 5.3 metres | 5.05 metres | 5.05 metres | |
EXTERIOR FEATURES | |||
| Body Coloured Door Handles | |||
| Body Coloured Bumpers | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| B Pillar Black Out Tape | |||
| Gloss Black Decor on B-Pillar | NA | NA | |
| Electrically Adjustable ORVMs | |||
| Tinted Glass | |||
| Tinted Windows and Windscreen | NA | NA | |
| Rear Garnish | |||
| Black Painted Trunk Lip Garnish | NA | Black Garnish on Rear | |
BRAKES & SUSPENSION | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| McPherson Suspension with Lower Triangular Links and Torsion Stabiliser | Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar | Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Compound Link Crank-Axle | Twist Beam Axle | Twist Beam Axle | |
| Brakes | |||
| Hydraulic Dual-Diagonal Circuit Braking System Vacuum Assisted | Hydraulic Diagonal Split Vaccum Assisted Braking System | Hydraulic Diagonal Split Vaccum Assisted Braking System | |
| Front Brakes | |||
| Disc Brakes with Inner Cooling, with Single/Piston Floating Caliper | Disc | Disc | |
| Rear Brakes | |||
| Drum Brakes | Drum | Drum | |
INTERIOR FEATURES | |||
| Chrome Inner Door Handles | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Dual Tone Interiors | |||
| Dual Tone Ebony Sand Interiors | Premium Dual Tone Interiors | Premium Dual Tone Interiors | |
| Sunvisor with Ticket Holder | |||
| Driver Side Sunvisor with Ticket Holder | Driver Side Sunvisor with Ticket Holder | ||
| Door Scuff Plates | |||
| Stainless Steel Scuff Plates with RAPID Inscription | NA | NA | |
INFOTAINMENT | |||
| Number of Speakers | |||
| 4 (2 Front & 2 Rear) | 8 | 8 | |
| USB Compatibility | |||
| NA | |||
| AUX Compatibility | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | |||
| Music System | |||
| SKODA Audio Player, 2-DIN | 25.65cm VW Play Touchscreen Infotainment | 17.78cm Touchscreen Infotainment | |
CAPACITY | |||
| Boot Space | |||
| 460 litres | 521 litres | 521 litres | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 55 litres | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Number of Seating Rows | |||
| 2 Rows | 2 Rows | 2 Rows | |
| Number of Doors | |||
| 5 Doors | 5 Doors | 5 Doors | |
| Seating Capacity | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | |
BRAKING & TRACTION | |||
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | |||
LOCKS & SECURITY | |||
| Child-Protection Door Locks | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Engine Immobilizer | |||
| Yes with Floating Code System | Engine Immobiliser with Floating Code System | Engine Immobiliser with Floating Code System | |
| Smart Key | |||
| Remote Control with Foldable Key | NA | NA | |
| Central Locking | |||
| Remote Central Locking | Remote Central Locking | ||
WHEELS & TYRES | |||
| Full Wheelcaps | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Front Tyre | |||
| 185/60-R15 | 205/55-R16 | 205/55-R16 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 185/60-R15 | 205/55-R16 | 205/55-R16 | |
| Wheels | |||
| Steel Wheels | NA | R16 Steel Wheels | |
SEATS & UPHOLSTERY | |||
| Fabric Upholstry | |||
| Fabric Lvory Slate Upholstery | NA | Black Fabric Seat Upholstery | |
| Front Seat Back Pockets | |||
| Front Seats Back Pocket (Both Sides) | NA | ||
| Front Centre Armrest | |||
| Yes with Storage | Front Center Armrest with Storage Box | NA | |
| Rear Centre Armrest | |||
| Rear Center Armrest with Cup Holders | NA | ||
LIGHTING | |||
| Standard Halogen Headlamps | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Headlight Leveller | |||
| Yes, Manual | NA | NA | |
| 3rd Brake Light | |||
| Yes, High Level LED | NA | NA | |
| ORVM Turn Indicators | |||
| NA | |||
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