Honda City vs. Hyundai Verna vs. Volkswagen Virtus comparison
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On the beginning of the festive season, we pit three of the best mid-size sedans: the Hyundai Verna, Honda City, and Volkswagen Virtus.
The midsize sedan segment has some top contenders. The new-generation Hyundai Verna was launched in 2023; it had several features that drew people in. The Virtus is now the best-selling car in the entire Volkswagen group’s Indian operation. However, the sedan that has created a benchmark since its launch in the country is the Honda City. An epitome of Japanese innovation and engineering, this car has maintained its legacy as a premium sedan for over 20 years in India.
The Hyundai Verna, Honda City, and Volkswagen Virtus have gained popularity among performance enthusiasts due to their engaging driving dynamics and powerful engine options.
So, this festive season, if you were thinking of buying a midsize sedan, you might find it hard to pick between the Hyundai Verna, Honda City, and Volkswagen Virtus.
That’s exactly why at CarOnPhone we’re doing a breakdown of their differences to help you pick the right one.
| PRICE COMPARISON | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Honda City | Hyundai Verna | Volkswagen Virtus |
| Ex-Showroom Price | 11.19 lakh to 20.63 lakh | 11 lakh to 17.41 lakh | 11.55 lakh to 19.40 lakh |
| POWERTRAIN COMPARISON | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Honda City | Hyundai Verna | Volkswagen Virtus |
| Engine Displacement | 1498 cc | 1482 cc to 1497 cc | 999 cc to 1498 cc |
| Transmission Type | 6MT & CVT | 6MT & 7DCT | 6MT & 7AT |
| Fuel Efficency | 17.8 km/l to 26.5 km/l | 18.6 km/l to 20.6 km/l | 18.45 km/l to 20.08 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| DIMENSION COMPARISON | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Honda City | Hyundai Verna | Volkswagen Virtus |
| length (mm) | 4574 | 4535 | 4561 |
| Width (mm) | 1748 | 1765 | 1752 |
| Height (mm) | 1489 | 1475 | 1507 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2600 | 2670 | 2651 |
| Boot Space (ltr.) | 506 | 528 | 521 |
| KEY FEATURES COMPARISON | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Honda City | Hyundai Verna | Volkswagen Virtus |
| EXTERIOR | Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Auto-LED headlights with cornering function | Auto-LED headlights | Auto-LED headlights, Halogen fog lamps | |
| LED Horizon DRLs, LED taillights | LED DRLs, LED fog lamps, LED taillights | LED DRLs, LED taillights | |
| 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels (blacked out for Turbo variants with red brake callipers) | 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels | 16-inch alloy wheels (blacked-out for GT variants with red brake callipers) | |
| Leatherette upholstery | Leather upholstery | Leather upholstery | |
| Single-pane sunroof | Single-pane sunroof | Single-pane sunroof | |
| Electrically Adjustable | Electrically Adjustable | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | |
| INTERIOR | Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
| Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | |
| Height-adjustable driver seat | Height-adjustable driver seat | Height-adjustable driver seat | |
| Tilt and telescopic steering | Tilt and telescopic steering | Tilt and telescopic steering | |
| Ventilated and heated front seats (segment-first) | PM 2.5 air filter | Ventilated front seats | |
| Air purifier, Auto AC with rear AC vents | Auto AC with rear AC vents | Auto AC with rear AC vents | |
| Ambient lighting | Ambient lighting | Ambient lighting | |
| Wireless phone charger | Wireless phone charger | Wireless phone charger | |
| Digitised instrument cluster | Semi-digital instrument cluster | Digital driver display | |
| Push-button start/stop | Push-button start/stop | Push-button start/stop | |
| Infotainment & Connectivity | 10.25-inch touchscreen system | 8-inch touchscreen system | 10-inch touchscreen system |
| Connected car tech | Connected car tech | Connected car tech | |
| Electronic stability control | Electronic stability control | Electronic stability control | |
| Vehicle stability management | Vehicle stability assist | ||
| Reversing camera | Reversing camera | Reversing camera | |
| Front and rear parking sensors | FInd My Car Support | - | |
| SAFETY | Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Front Disc Break | Front Ventilated Disc Break | Front Disc Break | |
| Rear Drum Break | Rear Drum Break | Rear Drum Break | |
| 5 Star (Global NCAP) | 5 Star (ASEAN NCAP) | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | |
| 6 Airbags (Driver, Driver Side, Front Passenger, Front Passenger Side, 2 Curtain) | 4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | 6 Airbags (Driver, Driver Side, Front Passenger, Front Passenger Side, 2 Curtain) | |
| Central Remote Locking | Keyless Locking | Central Remote Locking | |
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