Compare Volkswagen Virtus vs Skoda Rapid TSI vs BMW 8 Series

Virtus vs Rapid TSI vs 8 Series Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Global NCAP)	4 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
  Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  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	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	Remote	Remote with Boot Opener	Keyless
  Puncture Repair Kit

• 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 1 Trip	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	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Digital

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	Not Applicable	2 Din	Not Available
  Infotainment Display
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	8	4	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  CD Player
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

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

• Braking & Traction

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

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Leather
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, 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)	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height 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	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing

• Head & Tail Lights

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

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Beige/Black	Ebony Sand and Black	Ivory White / Black, Black, Cognac / Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Centre	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	4	4	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	100000	100000	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

Virtus vs Rapid TSI vs 8 Series Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	-	-	250
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	-	-	5.2
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	20.8	18.97	11.3
  Driving Range (km)	936	1043.35	768
  Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	1.0L TSI	1.0 TSI	B58 Turbocharged I6
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	109 bhp @ 5000 rpm	335 bhp @ 5000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	175 Nm @ 1750 rpm	500 Nm @ 1600 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	RWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	-	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	BS 6

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	5.05	5.3	6.15
  Suspension - Front	Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabiliser	Double wishbone with adaptive variable shock absorber
  Suspension - Rear	Twist Beam Axle	Compound link crank-axle	Multi-link with adaptive variable shock absorber
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	205 / 55 R16	185 / 60 R15	245 / 45 R18
  Tyres Size - Rear	205 / 55 R16	185 / 60 R15	275 / 40 R18
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	521	460	440
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	45	55	68
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	5
  Length (mm)	4561	4413	5082
  Width (mm)	1752	1699	1932
  Height (mm)	1507	1466	1407
  Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2552	3023
  Ground Clearance (mm)	179	116	128
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1173	1112	1875
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	4	4	4

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Virtus vs Rapid TSI vs 8 Series User Ratings

Overall Rating	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	4/5 1 Ratings 0 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews
Rating Parameters	5 Exterior	-	-
	4.5 Interior	-	-
	4.5 Ride Quality	-	-