Compare Volkswagen Virtus vs Mitsubishi Lancer [2004-2012] vs Chevrolet Optra [2005-2007]

Virtus vs Lancer [2004-2012] vs Optra [2005-2007] Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Global NCAP)	-	-
  Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	-	-
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-	-
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue - Digital	-	-
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	-	-
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	-	-
  Parking Sensors	Rear	-	-
  Clock	Digital	-	-
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Analogue	-	-

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	-	-
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	-	-
  Steering Mounted Controls
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	8	-	-
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	-	-
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  iPod Compatibility

• Comfort & Convenience

  Steering Adjustment
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
  Heater
  Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	-	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	-	-
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	-	-
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Drum	Drum	Drum
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	-	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	-	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-	-
  Headrests	Front & Rear	-	-
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	-	-
  Folding Rear Seat	Partial	-	-
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front Only
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	-	-
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	-	-
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	-	-
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable	-	-
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	-	-

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	-	-
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	-	-
  Tail Light	LED	-	-

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	-	-
  Interior Colour(s)	Beige/Black	-	-
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	-	-
  Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only	Front Only
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	-	-
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers

• Exterior

  Body Coloured Bumpers

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	4	-	-
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	100000	-	-
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	-	-

Virtus vs Lancer [2004-2012] vs Optra [2005-2007] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	20.8	10.72	11.2
  Driving Range (km)	936	-	-
  Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1468 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 3 Valves/Cylinder	1598 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder
  Engine Type	1.0L TSI	4 cyl. Inline SOHC 12Valve MPI Petrol	VGIS
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	87@5500	104@5800
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	130@3300	148@4000
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	-	-
  Drivetrain	FWD	-	-
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	-	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	-	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	-	-
  Minimum Turning Radius	5.05	5.1	5.2
  Suspension - Front	Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	Gas Filled Shock Absorber With Coil Springs and Stabilizer Bar	Independent McPherson Strut, Stabiliser bar, Gas filled shock absorbers
  Suspension - Rear	Twist Beam Axle	Multi-Link with Stabilizer Bar	Independent McPherson Strut with Dual Link, Stabiliser bar, Gas filled shock absorbers
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	-	-
  Tyres Size - Front	205 / 55 R16	175 / 80 R13	185 / 65 R14
  Tyres Size - Rear	205 / 55 R16	-	185 / 65 R14
  Spare Wheel	Steel	-	-

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	521	-	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	45	50	55
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	5
  Length (mm)	4561	4290	4500
  Width (mm)	1752	1690	1725
  Height (mm)	1507	1430	1445
  Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2500	2600
  Ground Clearance (mm)	179	-	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1173	-	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	-	-
  No of Doors	4	4	4

Virtus vs Lancer [2004-2012] vs Optra [2005-2007] News

Virtus vs Lancer [2004-2012] vs Optra [2005-2007] User Ratings

Overall Rating	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	4.1/5 16 Ratings 11 Reviews	4/5 14 Ratings 6 Reviews
Rating Parameters	5 Exterior	-	-
	4.5 Interior	-	-
	4.5 Ride Quality	-	-