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Volkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSIvsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 318d
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSI
- Fastest top speed220 km/h137 mph Unrestricted210 km/h130 mph Restricted
- Most powerful150 hp112 kW
- Lightest1,271 kg2,802 lb
- Best power-to-weight118 hp/t88 kW/t8.5 kg/hp
- Largest trunk521 L
- Best overall score55/100
- Best practicality score76/100
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318d
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.3 s
- Highest torque320 Nm236 lb-ft
- Best performance score46/100
- Best economy score92/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150hp112kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 320Nm236lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,271kg2,802lb | 1,555kg3,428lb |
| Gross weight | - | 2,125kg4,685lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Calculated | 218 km/h 135 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 70.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph Calculated | 69.3s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7s | 8.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 36.0s Calculated | 36.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 8.3s Calculated | 7.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 16.3s Calculated | 16.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb Calculated | 96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton Calculated | 206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 1,073km667mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,395cc85cu in | 1,995cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,492mm177in | 4,713mm186in |
| Width | 1,751mm69in | 1,827mm72in |
| Height | 1,477mm58in | 1,440mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,649mm104in | 2,851mm112in |
| Front track | - | 1,573mm62in |
| Rear track | - | 1,568mm62in |
| Ground clearance | - | 141mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 521L | 480L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 52L | 59L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
- BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI | 5,000 rpm | 1,400-4,000 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d | 4,000 rpm | 1,500-2,750 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 8.3 s | 7.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.7 s | 8.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 36.0 s | 36.3 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Likely limited | 218 km/h 135 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 3.0 s | 2.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.4 s | 7.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.9 s | 10.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.9 s | 13.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.3 s | 16.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 148 km/h 92 mph | 149 km/h 92 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d | 150 hp 112 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI | 1,271 kg 2,802 lb |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d | 1,555 kg 3,428 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d | 218 km/h 135 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI | 8.7 s |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d | 8.3 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318d and Volkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSI: 0.4 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI | 118 hp/t 88 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d | 96 hp/t 72 kW/t 10.4 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.7 s | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph |
| BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.3 s | 218 km/h 135 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI | BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 150 hp 112 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.7 s | 8.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph | 218 km/h 135 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,271 kg 2,802 lb | 1,555 kg 3,428 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 1,073 km 667 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 521 L 18.4 cu ft | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 118 hp/t 88 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp | 96 hp/t 72 kW/t 10.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318d |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.63 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 15.49 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 825 L218 US gal181 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,444 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSI
- Is 284 kg lighter
- Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 41 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318d
- Has 70 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest torque
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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