Car comparison

Volkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSIvsVolkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

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

Volkswagen Taigo

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCrossover2021-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    521 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,229 kg
    2,709 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSIVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,271kg2,802lb
1,229kg2,709lb
Gross weight-
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
84.6s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
36.0s
Calculated
48.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
784km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,492mm177in
4,266mm168in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,649mm104in
2,554mm101in
Front track-
1,531mm60in
Rear track-
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume
521L
440L
Max trunk volume-
1,222L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
52L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI: 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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSIVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.0 s
48.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
3.0 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
143 km/h
89 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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
1,229 kg
2,709 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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI8.7 s
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI 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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
212 km/h
132 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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSIVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,271 kg
2,802 lb
1,229 kg
2,709 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
-
784 km
487 mi
Trunk score
521 L
18.4 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSI

  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 81 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Is 42 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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