Hyundai Verna vs Volkswagen Virtus

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Hyundai Verna

Hyundai Verna

HX10 Turbo Petrol DCT

18.31 lakh

Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Virtus

GT Plus Sport AT

19.20 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1482 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

DCT
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

160 hp at 5500 rpm
150hp at 5000-6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

253 Nm at 1500 - 3500 rpm
250Nm at 1600-3500 rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

20.6 kmpl
19.62 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

10.7 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

16.0 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
45 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

13.35 kmpl
–

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

Coupled torsion beam axle
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

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drums

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R16
205/55 R16

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R16
205/55 R16

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Full Size

Turning Radius

–
5.05 m

Dimensions

Length

4565 mm
4561 mm

Width

1765 mm
1752 mm

Height

1475 mm
1507 mm

Wheelbase

2670 mm
2651 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

None litres
521-1050 litres

Doors

5
4

Ground Clearance

–
179 mm

Kerb Weight

–
1260 kg

Comfort

Electric Tailgate Release

Bottle Holder in Doors

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Cabin Boot Access

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Powered Tailgate

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Comfort Headrest

–

Push Button Start

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Rear AC Vents

Cruise Control

Cup Holders

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Driving Modes

Remote Locking

Dead Pedal

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Rear Power Outlet

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Driver Armrest Storage

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Door Pockets

Third Row AC Vents

Heated ORVM

–

Launch Control

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Trunk Light

–

Auto Parking

Glove Box

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Sunroof

Single Pane
Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Front Seatback Pockets

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Interior Lamps

12 Volt Port

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
Driver Window Only

Sunglass Holder

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
Driver Window Only

Safety

Central Locking

Seat Belt Warning

Child Safety Lock

Curtain Airbag

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Dashcam

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Door Ajar Warning

Blind Spot Monitor

Side Airbag

Brake Fade Support

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Traction Control

Adaptive Cruise Control

Airbags

7
6

Video Recording

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Brake Assist (BA)

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Driver Airbag

Boot Open Warning

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Assist System

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Electronic Stability Control

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Front Collision Avoidance

Passenger Airbag

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Driver Attention Warning

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Heads Up Display

Overspeed Warning

High Beam Assist

Hill Descent Control

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Hill Start Assist

Lane Keep Assist

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Interior Door Handles Finish

–

Electronic Parking Brake

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Dual Tone Horn

–

Rear Defogger

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

NCAP Rating

–
5

Exterior

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

LED DRLs

Antenna

Shark Fin

Illuminated Logo

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Stop Lamp

–

Front Fog Lamps

Cornering Foglamps

–

Connected LED

–

Projector Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Rub Strips

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Spoiler

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Scuff Plates

–

Interior

Shift Indicator

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Gear Indicator

Head-up Display

Trip Meter

Distance to Empty

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Driver's Seat Memory

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Seat Count

5
5

Heated Seats

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Third Row Seats Split

–

Third Row Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Ottoman Seats

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Entertainment

Satellite Navigation

On-board

Voice Commands

Web Browser

Rear Entertainment Screens

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

Video Player

Steering Audio Controls

Second Row USB port

Type C
–

USB Input

Speakers

8
8

Touchpad

MirrorLink

Steering Phone Controls

Front Passenger Screen

–

Gesture Controls

AUX Input

Front USB port

Type C
–

CD Player

Branded Music System

Bose

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Audio System

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
10-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Connected Car Features

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

In Car Payment

–

Driving Analytics

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Location Based Services

–

Geo Fence

–

Emergency Call Button

Low Battery Warning

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

Phone App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

Summon Mode

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

App Details

–

SOS Button

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Check Vehicle Status via App

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Alexa Compatibility

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Digital Key

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Find My Car

–

Questions you may find useful

•10w

Hi Autocar India, I’m planning to buy a new car under Rs 16 lakh for my family of five. My monthly usage is around 500km, mostly on highways. I’m currently considering: Hyundai i20 N Line, Hyundai Verna 1.5 MPI, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Virtus, and Skoda Slavia. I personally prefer low-slung cars over SUVs. My priorities are long-term reliability, family comfort, highway stability, good safety, reasonable maintenance costs, and overall ownership experience. Which one would you recommend for my requirements, especially for long-term ownership? Also, which engine and variant would be the best choice within my Rs 16 lakh budget? Thanks! I’d love to hear your expert recommendation.

•12w

How do you rate Hyundai Verna in comparison with Virtus and Slavia

•13w

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?

•17w

My daily running is around 50 km, and I am looking for a 1.5-litre petrol manual sedan. Which would be the better choice among the Honda City SV, Volkswagen Virtus, and Hyundai Verna? Considering my usage pattern, which of these offers the best balance of performance, comfort, fuel efficiency, and long-term ownership experience?

•19w

I want to buy a car, and my budget is 22 lakhs on road. I personally prefer a sedan, but I am open to buying an SUV as well. I need something which is powerful, fun to drive and is feature-loaded (ADAS, 360 camera, ventilated seats etc). I have shortlisted the following: Verna, Seltos, Slavia and Virtus. Which one should I go for? I am planning to buy it in the next 3-4 months.