Volkswagen Virtus vs Hyundai Verna

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Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Virtus

GT Plus Sport AT

19.20 lakh

Hyundai Verna

Hyundai Verna

HX10 Turbo Petrol DCT

18.31 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1482 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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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

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

Max Engine Torque

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

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

19.62 kmpl
20.6 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

9.3 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

15.6 kmpl
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Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
45 litres

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
–

Terrain Modes

–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
10.7 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
16.0 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
13.35 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, 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

5.05 m
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Disc

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

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4561 mm
4565 mm

Width

1752 mm
1765 mm

Height

1507 mm
1475 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2670 mm

Ground Clearance

179 mm
–

Kerb Weight

1260 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

521-1050 litres
None litres

Doors

4
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

12 Volt Port

Cabin Boot Access

Door Pockets

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Bottle Holder in Doors

Driver Armrest Storage

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Electric Tailgate Release

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Roof Grab Handles

–

Powered Tailgate

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
–

Cup Holders

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Sunglass Holder

–

Cooled Glovebox

Interior Lamps

Cooled Storage

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
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Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Single Pane
Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Heated ORVM

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Trunk Light

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5
–

Driver Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

Lane Departure Avoidance

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

Curtain Airbag

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

6
7

Side Airbag

Heads Up Display

Overspeed Warning

High Beam Assist

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Front Collision Avoidance

Passenger Airbag

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
–

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Video Recording

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Speed Assist System

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Interior Door Handles Finish

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Cornering Headlights

Follow Me Home Headlamps

ORVM turn indicators

–

Scuff Plates

–

Antenna

Shark Fin

LED DRLs

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

LED fog lamps

LED taillights

LED headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Illuminated Logo

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Stop Lamp

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Connected LED

–

Rub Strips

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Spoiler

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Third Row Seats Split

–

Ottoman Seats

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Speakers

8
8

Branded Music System

Bose

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Second Row USB port

–
Type C

Front Passenger Screen

–

Front USB port

–
Type C

Connected Car Features

Alexa Compatibility

Over the air (OTA) updates

Find My Car

–

Emergency Call Button

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Check Vehicle Status via App

SOS Button

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

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Phone App

–

Summon Mode

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

App Details

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Digital Key

–

Questions you may find useful

•12w

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.

•14w

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

•15w

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

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?

•17w

I currently own a Ford Endeavour, which I use for my daily office commute, and a Hyundai Venue, which my wife and kids use. My third car is a 2018 Honda City, which I now plan to replace. I'm considering the Hyundai Verna 2026, Volkswagen Virtus 2025, and Skoda Slavia. I'll be using the new car frequently. Which one should I choose?