Compare Volkswagen Virtus vs Honda City Hybrid eHEV vs Maruti Suzuki Esteem [2002-2004]

Virtus vs City Hybrid eHEV vs Esteem [2002-2004] Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested	-
  Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	-
  Forward Collision Warning
  Automatic Emergency Braking
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	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
  Lane Departure Warning
  Central Locking

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

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

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Alexa Compatibility
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	-
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	-
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	8	4	-
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	-
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)
  Heater
  Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	-
  Rear AC	-	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver	-
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only	-
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

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

• Seats

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

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black	-
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	-
  Blinds - Rear Windshield	Optional	Manual	-
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	-
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	-
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	-

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	Halogen Projector	-
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	-
  Fog Lamps	-	LED	-
  Tail Light	LED	LED	-

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

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

• Exterior

  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Body Coloured Bumpers

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	4	3	-
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited	-
  Battery Warranty (Years)	Not Applicable	8	-
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	160000	-

Virtus vs City Hybrid eHEV vs Esteem [2002-2004] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Range (Expert Tested)	-	18.24	-
  Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Diesel
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (e-CVT) - CVT Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	-	11.75	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	20.8	27.1	14.8
  Driving Range (km)	936	-	-
  Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1527 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder
  Engine Type	1.0L TSI	Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicle (SHEV)	Peugeot TUD5, 1.5L, Diesel
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	97 bhp @ 5600-6400 rpm	57@5000
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	127 Nm @ 4500-5000 rpm	96@2500
  Peak Motor Performance	-	107 bhp @ 3500 rpm, 253 Nm	-
  Battery	-	Lithium Ion, 172.8 Volt	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	No	-
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	-
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	-
  Minimum Turning Radius	5.05	5.3	4.8
  Suspension - Front	Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson strut and coil spring
  Suspension - Rear	Twist Beam Axle	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Coil spring
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels	-
  Tyres Size - Front	205 / 55 R16	185 / 55 R16	155 / 80 R13
  Tyres Size - Rear	205 / 55 R16	185 / 55 R16	155 / 80 R13
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Alloy	-

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	521	-	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	45	40	40
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	5
  Length (mm)	4561	4583	4090
  Width (mm)	1752	1748	1575
  Height (mm)	1507	1489	1395
  Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2600	2365
  Ground Clearance (mm)	179	-	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1173	1261	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	-
  No of Doors	4	4	4

Virtus vs City Hybrid eHEV vs Esteem [2002-2004] News

Virtus vs City Hybrid eHEV vs Esteem [2002-2004] User Ratings

Overall Rating	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews
Rating Parameters	5 Exterior	-	-
	4.5 Interior	-	-
	4.5 Ride Quality	-	-