Honda City vs Hyundai Verna

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Honda City

Honda City

Hybrid ZX Plus e-CVT

21.44 lakh

Hyundai Verna

Hyundai Verna

HX10 Turbo Petrol DCT

18.31 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Strong Hybrid
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1482 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Petrol

Motor Type

AC Synchronous (Permanent Magnet)
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Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Gearbox Type

e-CVT
DCT

Number of Gears

7
7

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

100 hp at 5600 - 6400 rpm
160 hp at 5500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

131 Nm at 4500 - 5000 rpm
253 Nm at 1500 - 3500 rpm

Combined Max Power

126hp
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Max Motor Power

109 hp at 3500 rpm
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Max Motor Torque

253 Nm at 0 - 3000
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

27.26 kmpl
20.6 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

40 litres
45 litres

Autocar Tested City Mileage

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10.7 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
16.0 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
13.35 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
McPherson strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Torsion beam
Coupled torsion beam axle

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

5.3 m
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Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

185/55 R16
205/55 R16

Rear Tyre Size

185/55 R16
205/55 R16

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4594 mm
4565 mm

Width

1748 mm
1765 mm

Height

1489 mm
1475 mm

Wheelbase

2600 mm
2670 mm

Kerb Weight

1294 kg
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Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

506 litres
None litres

Doors

4
5

Comfort

Cooled Cup Holders

Door Pockets

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Cup Holders

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
–

Driver Armrest Storage

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

Comfort Headrest

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Powered Tailgate

Cabin Boot Access

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Glove Box

Front Seatback Pockets

Hands-free Boot Opening

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Heated ORVM

Foldable Seatback Table

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

12 Volt Port Boot

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Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

12 Volt Port

Interior Lamps

Electric Tailgate Release

Keyless Entry

Launch Control

Driving Modes

Rear Power Outlet

Auto Parking

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Sunroof

Single Pane
Single Pane

Trunk Light

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Roof Grab Handles

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Remote Locking

Ambient Lighting

Bluetooth Connectivity

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
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Vanity Mirror

–

Rear Parcel Tray

Accessory Power Outlet

Bottle Holder in Doors

Cooled Glovebox

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Cooled Storage

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Safety

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Rear Washer/Wiper

Side Airbag

Hill Start Assist

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Electronic Stability Control

Seat Belt Warning

Road Departure Mitigation System

Blind Spot Monitor

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Speed Assist System

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Hill Descent Control

High Beam Assist

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

All
–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Heads Up Display

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only
With Display

Airbags

6
7

Video Recording

Adaptive Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Lane Departure Avoidance

Central Locking

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Child Safety Lock

Lane Keep Assist

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Passenger Airbag

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Overspeed Warning

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Dual Tone Horn

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor

Boot Open Warning

Brake Assist (BA)

Brake Disc Wiping

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Defogger

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Brake Fade Support

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

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Front Collision Avoidance

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Interior Door Handles Finish

–

Exterior

Headlight Height Adjuster

ORVM turn indicators

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Puddle Lamps

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Wheel Arch Cladding

Projector Headlamps

Illuminated Logo

Rub Strips

Sequential Turn Indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

Stop Lamp

LED DRLs

Spoiler

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Front Fog Lamps

Connected LED

Antenna

Shark Fin

Cornering Foglamps

Cornering Headlights

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Interior

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Instantaneous Consumption

Head-up Display

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Adjustable Front Headrests

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Massage Seats

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Rear Seat Armrest

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Ottoman Seats

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Third Row Seats

Heated Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leather
Leatherette

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Soft Touch Door Trim

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Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Tachometer

–
Digital

Third Row Seats Split

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Entertainment

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

CD Player

Branded Music System

Bose

Rear Entertainment Screens

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

MirrorLink

AUX Input

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
On-board

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
Type C

Gesture Controls

Speakers

8
8

Audio System

Steering Audio Controls

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Steering Phone Controls

Touchpad

USB Input

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Video Player

Voice Commands

Web Browser

Wireless Phone Charging

Inbuilt Music App

–

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
Type C

Front Passenger Screen

Connected Car Features

Auto Crash Alert

Geo Fence

Driving Analytics

E-Call & I-Call

–

App Details

Summon Mode

In Car Payment

Emergency Call Button

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Find and Book Parking Slot

Find My Car

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Home to Car Connectivity

Alexa Compatibility

Digital Key

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Check Vehicle Status via App

Phone App

Live Location Sharing

Smart Drive Information

SOS Button

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Low Battery Warning

Location Based Services

Live Traffic Updates On App

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

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Over the air (OTA) updates

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Tow Away Alert

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Service Reminder Via App

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Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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Questions you may find useful

•5w

I am looking for a fun-to-drive manual car around the Rs 15 lakh budget. I live in a city with very little traffic and already have two sensible cars, so I now want something small, manual and fun to drive. Automatic transmission and mileage are not priorities. I am also an enthusiastic driver and enjoy revving the engine to extract performance. I am currently considering the Kylaq Sportline, which I can get for around Rs 13 lakh. Would the XUV 3XO or lower variants of the 1.3-litre Duster be better choices? I am also open to sedans such as the Honda City and Hyundai Verna, but I may not always be able to avoid bumps and broken roads when driving fast, so I would prefer something with more ground clearance. I also find them relatively large compared with what I am looking for.

•8w

Verna vs City, both loaded automatics around the same price, yet owners of each seem equally convinced theirs is the smarter buy. Which is a better buy?

•14w

I am planning to buy Honda City V CVT. Is it still worth buying the Honda City in 2026 from a long-term (7-10 years) ownership and reliability standpoint? Or should I consider other cars in the segment, such as the Virtus, Slavia, or Verna?

•19w

I need a sedan, I drive 80% in the city where roods are pretty poor. My priorities are efficiency and ability to handle bad roads. Which one should I pick among Slavia, city and Verna?

•17w

I really liked the Hyundai Verna 1.5 Turbo DCT during the test drive. I have been driving a Honda Jazz for the last 11 years. While the Verna is definitely more powerful than the Honda City, would it still be the better choice compared to the City in terms of ride and handling? Also, how reliable is the DCT in stop-and-go traffic in Chennai? My usage is 60% within Chennai city and 40% on highways, including occasional 1,000 km drives from Chennai to Kerala.