2022 Volkswagen Virtus dimensions and size guide
2022 Volkswagen Virtus
Add comparisonExterior dimensions
2022 Volkswagen Virtus exterior dimensions
2022 Volkswagen Virtus is shorter and narrower than the average sedan, while standing slightly taller. Its 456.1cm body is around 17cm, or 4%, shorter, and its 175.2cm body width is approximately 8cm, or 4%, narrower. At 150.7cm tall, it is roughly 5cm, or 3%, higher than the class norm. Its 265.1cm wheelbase is around 13cm, or 5%, shorter than average. Its length and width combine to create a footprint of approximately 8m², roughly 0.7m², or 8%, smaller than the typical sedan, making its reduced ground-space more noticeable than its modest additional height.
Measurements
Length
456.1 cm
Body width
175.2 cm
Height
150.7 cm
Wheelbase
265.1 cm
Ground clearance
17.9 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8 m²
How the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus's exterior dimensions compare with the average Sedan
Length
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Body width
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
Height
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
DriveSize footprint
DriveSize footprint compares this car's footprint with the average footprint for the same class.
A positive percentage means a larger footprint and a negative percentage means a smaller footprint. About average means the rounded difference is 0%.
-8%
Smaller footprint than the average Sedan
Fast facts
Fast facts
The turning circle is 9% tighter than average
At 10.1m, the Virtus needs around 1m less room to complete a turn than the typical sedan, which is useful when making U-turns.
Six regional spaces provide comfortable access
All eight standard parking spaces tested by DriveSize physically fit the Virtus, while six leave comfortable surrounding room.
Ground clearance is 28% above average
At 17.9cm, the Virtus provides around 3.9cm more under-car room than the sedan norm, useful on bumpy roads or steep driveways.
Its footprint is 8% smaller than average
The Virtus occupies around 0.7m² less ground space than the typical sedan, which can be useful in compact garages and parking spaces.
2022 Volkswagen Virtus front view
Cargo space & efficiency
2022 Volkswagen Virtus cargo capacity and space efficiency
Keeping all five seats upright and available, the Virtus provides 521 litres of published VDA cargo capacity. That is around 46 litres, or 10%, more than the average sedan, roughly the space occupied by a carry-on suitcase. Under VDA, maximum capacity reaches 1,050 litres. Taking both its seats-up and maximum cargo capacity into account, the Virtus provides about 88 litres per square metre of ground space.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
521 L
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,050 L
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
154.8 L per m
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
88.4 L per m²
How the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus's cargo space and efficiency compare with the average Sedan
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
Class benchmark unavailable.
Parking
Will the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus fit in a standard parking space?
The virtus can fit inside all eight standard regional parking spaces tested by DriveSize below, with six also providing comfortable surrounding room. Its 4% shorter length and 4% narrower body make it less demanding to park than the typical sedan. The United Kingdom and European Union are the tighter results. China, India, Japan, Australia, the Middle East and USA/Canada all leave comfortable surrounding room.
DriveSize parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 49.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 46.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
46.5 cm
Usability
2022 Volkswagen Virtus usability & manoeuvrability
At 10.1m, the Virtus's turning circle is around 1m, or 9%, tighter than the average sedan. This saves a meaningful amount of room when making full turns in confined spaces. Its 1,100kg kerb weight is approximately 422kg, or 28%, below average. Ground clearance measures 17.9cm, around 3.9cm, or 28%, above the sedan norm, giving it more space beneath the car on bumpy roads or joining steep driveways.
Measurements
Doors
4
Max seats
5
Turning circle
10.1 m
Curb weight
1,100 kg
How the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus's usability and manoeuvrability compare with the average Sedan
Turning circle
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
422 kg lighter than the average Sedan
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
+9%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
2022 Volkswagen Virtus rear view
DriveSize overview: 2022 Volkswagen Virtus
Judging by its dimensions and capacities, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus may suit drivers who want a sedan that occupies less ground space than usual without giving up typical everyday cargo capacity. Its footprint is 8% smaller than the class norm, while seats-up VDA cargo space is 10% above average.
Its 9% tighter turning circle and 28% higher ground clearance are its clearest day-to-day advantages. It physically fits all eight standard regional parking spaces tested by DriveSize, with six providing comfortable access in and out of the car once parked.
The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan is close in both length and footprint, making it a useful sedan comparison.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Volkswagen documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.