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| Details | Volkswagen - Virtus | BMW - i3 |
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| Brand | Volkswagen | BMW |
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| Model | Virtus | i3 |
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| Generation | Virtus (facelift 2023) | i3 (China) |
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| Modification | 1.0 TSI (109/116 Hp) | 35L (286 Hp) eDrive |
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| Start Of Production | February, 2023 | March, 2022 |
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Performance
| Specs | Volkswagen - Virtus | BMW - i3 |
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| Acceleration 0 100 Kmh | 10 sec | 6.2 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 62 Mph | 10 sec | 6.2 sec |
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| Max Speed | 192 km/h 119.3 mph | 180 km/h 111.85 mph |
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| Acceleration 0 100 Kmh Ethanol E85 | 9.8 sec | None |
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Body & Dimensions
| Specs | Volkswagen - Virtus | BMW - i3 |
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| Rating | | |
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| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 | 4 |
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| Length | 4561 mm 179.57 in. | 4872 mm 191.81 in. |
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| Width | 1751 mm 68.94 in. | 1846 mm 72.68 in. |
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| Height | 1476 mm 58.11 in. | 1481 mm 58.31 in. |
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| Wheelbase | 2651 mm 104.37 in. | 2966 mm 116.77 in. |
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Fuel Consumption
| Specs | Volkswagen - Virtus | BMW - i3 |
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| Rating | | |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol / Ethanol - E85 | Electricity |
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Engine & Transmission
| Specs | Volkswagen - Virtus | BMW - i3 |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
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| Power | 109 Hp @ 5000 rpm. | None |
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| Power Per Litre | 109.1 Hp/l | None |
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| Torque | 165 Nm @ 1750-4250 rpm. 121.7 lb.-ft. @ 1750-4250 rpm. | None |
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| Engine Layout | Front, Transverse | None |
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| Engine Model Code | EA211 | None |
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| Engine Displacement | 999 cm3 60.96 cu. in. | None |
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| Number Of Cylinders | 3 | None |
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| Engine Configuration | Inline | None |
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| Number Of Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | None |
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| Fuel Injection System | Direct injection | None |
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| Engine Aspiration | Turbocharger, Intercooler | None |
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| Engine Oil Specification | 0W-20 / VW 508 00 | None |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. | One electric motor drives rear wheels. |
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| Drive Wheel | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
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| Engine Systems | Start & Stop System | None |
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| Power Ethanol E85 | 116 Hp @ 5000 rpm. | None |
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| Power Per Litre Ethanol E85 | 116.1 Hp/l | None |
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| Torque Ethanol E85 | 165 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm. | None |
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| Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox | 5 gears, manual transmission | 1 gears, automatic transmission |
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Brakes
| Specs | Volkswagen - Virtus | BMW - i3 |
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| Front Brakes | Ventilated discs | None |
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| Rear Brakes | Disc | None |
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| Steering Type | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires Size | 195/65 R15 | Front wheel tires: 225/50 R18; 225/45 R19 Rear wheel tires: 245/45 R18; 245/40 R19 |
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| Wheel Rims Size | 15 | Front wheel rims: 18; 19 Rear wheel rims: 18; 19 |
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| Assisting Systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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Battery - Electric / Hybrid
| Specs | Volkswagen - Virtus | BMW - i3 |
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| Rating | | |
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| Maximum Speed Ethanol E85 | 196 km/h | None |
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Weight & Capacity
| Specs | Volkswagen - Virtus | BMW - i3 |
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| Rating | | |
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| Weight To Power Ratio | 10.7 kg/Hp, 93.9 Hp/tonne | 7.1 kg/Hp, 141 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight To Torque Ratio | 7 kg/Nm, 142.1 Nm/tonne | 5.1 kg/Nm, 197.1 Nm/tonne |
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| Kerb Weight | 1161 kg 2559.57 lbs. | 2029 kg 4473.18 lbs. |
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| Max Weight | 1550 kg 3417.17 lbs. | 2530 kg 5577.7 lbs. |
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| Max Load | 389 kg 857.6 lbs. | 501 kg 1104.52 lbs. |
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| Trunk Boot Space Minimum | 521 l 18.4 cu. ft. | 410 l 14.48 cu. ft. |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 l 13.74 US gal | 11.44 UK gal | None |
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