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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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Volkswagen Virtus

GTS 1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022

318d

150 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,271 kg
    2,802 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    521 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSIBMW3 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 TSIBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI5,000 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSIBMW3 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSIBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022318d
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 318d
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 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

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