This drag race competition between the 1.5 VW Virtus manual and automatic is exciting. It will clear all doubts regarding which gearbox is better. Virtus stands as a premium mid-size sedan developed by the esteemed German automaker. It has effectively reinvigorated Volkswagen’s sales in India, especially following the discontinuation of the Polo premium hatchback. Notably, it is built on the MQB A0 IN platform, a platform tailored by VW for emerging markets like India. The extensive localization guarantees more accessible maintenance and spare parts costs. Now, let’s delve into the drag race competition between two different variants of the Virtus GT.
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VW Virtus 1.5 GT Manual vs Automatic Drag Race
This video comes from TORQUED on YouTube. The vlogger has the automatic version for the first round, while his companion takes the automatic variant. Two persons are sitting in both cars to make this race fair. On the count of three, the cars accelerate. For the initial phase, the manual trim takes the lead. It was only at high speed that the DSG automatic was able to overtake the manual version due to lightning-quick gear shifts. The manual Virtus gets a great launch but the DSG offers better and quicker gear shifts. Hence, the manual was ahead for the most part. In the end, the automatic overtakes it.
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The vlogger repeats this race multiple times. They keep tweaking the AC, traction and drive mode settings. Every time, the manual version was ahead in the beginning and the automatic zoomed past it at high speeds. Toward the latter part of the video, they even performed a couple of rolling race rounds. In these races, the launch aspect is out of the equation. Hence, the automatic was able to perform better. But we must mention that driving the manual version relies on the skills of the driver. Still, this drag race should give you an idea of how these two versions compare against one another.
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Specs
The VW Virtus presents a selection of two engine options – a 1.0-litre TSI turbo petrol engine and a 1.5-litre EVO turbo petrol engine. These engines boast maximum power and torque outputs, with the 1.0-litre delivering 115 PS and 178 Nm, and the 1.5-litre offering 150 PS and 250 Nm. The 1.0-litre engine can be coupled with either a 6-speed manual transmission or an automatic transmission, while the 1.5-litre engine provides options of a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox. Pricing for the VW Virtus ranges from Rs 11.56 lakh to Rs 19.41 lakh, ex-showroom.
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Author’s Note
Although we recognize that YouTubers often utilize drag races as a means to assess vehicle performance, it’s essential to recognize the lasting effects these races can have on cars. Everyday driving rarely involves high-acceleration straight-line bursts, and participating in drag races with personal vehicles is not recommended due to safety and mechanical considerations. We strongly advise our readers against participating in such activities and emphasize that drag races do not accurately replicate real-world driving conditions.
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