Hyundai Motor India recently launched the updated Hyundai Verna facelift in the Indian market. The updated Verna gets cosmetic upgrades, new features, added safety and more. Interested customers can book the sedan online or visit their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. Competition continues with Honda CityVW Virtus and Skoda Slavia. In this article, let’s compare the new Verna with the Honda City in terms of variants, price, dimensions, engine options, features and more.
Hyundai Verna Vs Honda City: Variables and Price The Hyundai Verna facelift now gets new variant names and is offered in six variants – HX2, HX4, HX6, HX6+, HX8, and HX10. It is priced between Rs 10.98 lakh and Rs 18.25 lakh (both prices ex-showroom). The Honda City is offered in a total of four trims – SV, V, VX and ZX. Additionally, it is offered in Elegant, Apex and Sport editions with minor cosmetic and feature enhancements. It is priced between Rs 12.05 lakh and Rs 16.17 lakh (both prices ex-showroom). The Hyundai Verna is Rs 1.07 lakh cheaper at the base end and Rs 2.08 lakh more expensive at the top end than the Honda City (ex-showroom).
Hyundai Verna vs Honda City: Dimensions The Honda City measures 4,583 mm in length, 1,748 mm in width, 1,489 mm in height, 2,600 mm in wheelbase, 165 mm in ground clearance, and 506 liters of boot space. The facelifted Hyundai Verna measures 4,535 mm in length, 1,765 mm in width, 1,475 mm in height, 2,670 mm wheelbase, 165 mm ground clearance, and 528 liters of boot space. Compared to the Honda City, the Hyundai Verna is 48mm shorter, 17mm wider, 14mm lower, a 70mm longer wheelbase, the same 165mm ground clearance, and a 22-litre larger boot.
Hyundai Verna vs Honda City: Powertrain Hyundai Verna gets two engine options – 1.5 liter NA petrol with 115 PS and 143 nm of torque and mated to 6-speed manual or CVT automatic. The other engine option is a 160 hp, 253 nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol mated to a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT. The Honda City is offered in two engine options – a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, NA petrol engine that produces 121bhp and 145Nm of torque and is mated to a 6-speed MT or CVT gearbox. A segment-first hybrid powertrain is also offered, a 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle hybrid engine with 124 hp and 253 Nm of torque.
Hyundai Verna vs Honda City: Features The Verna facelift gets leatherette seat upholstery, eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and four-way electrically adjustable front passenger seat, dual 10.25-inch screens, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control, Bose speakers, a surround-view camera, a Level-2 ASAD, front-seat center-view camera. An eight-speaker Bose sound system, a blind spot monitor, a rear window sunshade, connected car tech, a built-in dash cam, seven airbags and more. The Honda City gets an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a sunroof, six airbags, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), rain-sensing wipers, ambient lighting, a wireless charger, ADAS, lane watch camera, automatic tech-mate control and connected car.
