CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the captions "Financial
Highlights" and "Counsel and Independent Auditors" and to the use of our reports
dated February 3, 2000, for Balanced Portfolio, Capital Appreciation Portfolio,
Disciplined Stock Portfolio, Growth and Income Portfolio, International Equity
Portfolio, International Value Portfolio, Limited Term High Income Portfolio,
Money Market Portfolio, Quality Bond Portfolio, Small Cap Portfolio, Small
Company Stock Portfolio, Special Value Portfolio and Zero Coupon 2000 Portfolio
which is incorporated by reference, in this Registration Statement (Form N-1A
No. 33-13690) of Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New York, New York
December 22, 2000
