Honda City vs Volkswagen Virtus

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Honda City

Honda City

Hybrid ZX Plus e-CVT

21.44 lakh

Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Virtus

GT Plus Sport AT

19.20 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Strong Hybrid
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Petrol

Motor Type

AC Synchronous (Permanent Magnet)
–

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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
150hp at 5000-6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

131 Nm at 4500 - 5000 rpm
250Nm at 1600-3500 rpm

Combined Max Power

126hp
–

Max Motor Power

109 hp at 3500 rpm
–

Max Motor Torque

253 Nm at 0 - 3000
–

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
19.62 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

40 litres
45 litres

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
9.3 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
15.6 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

–
17.63 kmpl

0-100kph

–
9.68 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
5.95 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
6.3 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Torsion beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

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
5.05 m

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drums

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
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Full Size

Dimensions

Length

4594 mm
4561 mm

Width

1748 mm
1752 mm

Height

1489 mm
1507 mm

Wheelbase

2600 mm
2651 mm

Kerb Weight

1294 kg
1260 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

506 litres
521-1050 litres

Doors

4
4

Ground Clearance

–
179 mm

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
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
Driver Window Only

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

Yes with power folding

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

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

12 Volt Port

Interior Lamps

Electric Tailgate Release

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

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

Remote Locking

Ambient Lighting

Bluetooth Connectivity

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

Sunglass Holder

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cooled Storage

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

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

Airbags

6
6

Video Recording

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Rear
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
Rear

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

–

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

NCAP Rating

–
5

Exterior

Headlight Height Adjuster

ORVM turn indicators

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
–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Front Fog Lamps

Connected LED

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Scuff Plates

–

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

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Massage Seats

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

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

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Tachometer

–
Digital

Entertainment

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
10-inch Touchscreen

CD Player

Branded Music System

Rear Entertainment Screens

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

MirrorLink

AUX Input

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based

Second Row USB port

2 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
–

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

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

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•2w

Hi everyone, I have a budget around 13 lakh and my annual running is around 8,000 km. I'm confused between buying a sedan or compact SUV like Kia Seltos etc. as I have sold my Tata Punch last month that I owned almost for 4.5 years but now I want to purchase good and elegant looking car that can last for 7 to 9 year without any hassle. Me and my wife have shortlisted cars like New Honda City SV variant, New Skoda Slavia Base one, or Upcoming Virtus in sedan segment. In suv segment, I have shortlisted cars like Seltos, Grand Vitara, etc. My wife wants to shortlist sedan. Please suggest me which one should I go for as it's the matter of investing my hard earned money. Also, which car will have good resale value in future.

•8w

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?

•11w

I am inclined towards buying a Sedan Now my monthly run approx is 1000km and may be 1-2 road trips of around 350km one way I see city hybrid as the option and Virtus With Virtus lately hearing a lot of EPC failure issues. Need good sitting relaxation and good driving experience I am ok to move to EV too, budget around 30lk for EV, but then worried on after sales service for Tata and Mahindra. What’s the best EV option

•12w

Hi Team, I am a 23 year old, writing this from Chennai, wanting to buy my first car. I am confused between buying Volkswagen Virtus TopLine MT and New Honda City ZX MT. My requirements are large boot space, good driving feedback, stressfree ownership, good pothhole handling and not worried about mileage right now. I am a driving enthusiast so I will be covering 2 road trips per month that spans around 200kms in one direction. Please advice

•16w

I am planning to buy the Honda City facelift that was launched yesterday. How does it compare with the Volkswagen Virtus? I am also assuming that the government will continue supporting E20 fuel even if E85 is introduced in the future. So, is it still safe to buy a petrol vehicle in Delhi/NCR?