The acceleration test of the VW Virtus GT reveals interesting facts. The Virtus is a premium mid-size sedan produced by the renowned German automaker. It has successfully revitalized Volkswagen’s sales in India, particularly after the discontinuation of the Polo premium hatchback. In fact, it is based on the MQB A0 IN platform. VW created this platform specifically for emerging markets like India. The heavy localization ensures that the maintenance and spare parts costs are more affordable. For now, let us check out the performance of the Virtus GT in this 0-100 km/h test.
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VW Virtus GT Acceleration Test
We got a chance to record this performance of the popular sedan. According to our testing equipment, we are able to record an average 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 9.72 secs. We calculated this by conducting the test multiple times to ensure that the final figures were accurate. In addition to that, we also did a 0-120 km/h acceleration test. The average time to achieve that was 10 seconds. These are some extremely impressive numbers for a mass-market vehicle. Note that the Virtus GT is the most powerful version of the lineup.
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Specs
The VW Virtus is presented with a choice of two engine options – a 1.0-litre TSI turbo petrol engine and a 1.5-litre EVO turbo petrol engine. These engines deliver maximum power and torque, with figures of 115 PS and 178 Nm for the 1.0-litre, and 150 PS and 250 Nm for the 1.5-litre engine. The 1.0-litre engine can be paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or an automatic transmission, while the 1.5-litre engine offers options of a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox. The prices for the VW Virtus range from Rs 11.48 lakh to Rs 19.29 lakh, ex-showroom.
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What We Think
VW products are popular for being extremely driving-friendly. Those looking for an enthusiastic ride, opting for VW cars makes a lot of sense. That is the reason why you would not find just about anyone opting for these. In fact, such performance at relatively affordable prices is the reason why VW is currently having its best time in our market in terms of sales. After the departure of the iconic Polo, it is cars like the Virtus and Taigun which are carrying that baton forward.
