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Honda City vs Volkswagen Virtus

Should you buy Honda City or Volkswagen Virtus? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Honda City price starts at Rs 11.82 Lakh ex-showroom for SV (Petrol) and Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 11.56 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol). City has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Virtus has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the City has a mileage of 18.4 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the Virtus has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).

City Vs Virtus

Key HighlightsHonda CityVolkswagen Virtus
On Road PriceRs.18,78,479*Rs.22,46,676*
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)14981498
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Honda City vs Volkswagen Virtus comparison

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    • Brand / Model
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        Honda City
        Honda City
        Rs16.35 Lakh*
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            Volkswagen Virtus
            Volkswagen Virtus
            Rs19.40 Lakh*
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          • ZX CVT Reinforced
            rs11.82 - 16.35 Lakh*
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          • GT Plus Sport DSG
            rs11.56 - 19.40 Lakh*
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          Basic Information
          On-Road Price in New Delhi
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          Rs.18,78,479*
          Rs.22,46,676*
          Finance Available (EMI)
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          Rs.36,596/month
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          Rs.43,005/month
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          Insurance
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          Rs.51,519
          Rs.86,587
          User Rating
          4.3
          Based on 179 Reviews
          4.5
          Based on 342 Reviews
          Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
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          Rs.5,625.4
          Rs.5,780.2
          Brochure
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          Engine & Transmission
          Engine Type
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          i-VTEC
          1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
          Displacement (cc)
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          1498
          1498
          No. of Cylinders
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          Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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          119.35bhp@6600rpm
          147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
          Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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          145Nm@4300rpm
          250Nm@1600-3500rpm
          Valves Per Cylinder
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          4
          4
          Turbo Charger
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          -
          Yes
          Transmission Type
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          Automatic
          Automatic
          Gearbox
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          CVT
          7-Speed DSG
          Drive Type
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          FWD
          Fuel & Performance
          Fuel Type
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          Petrol
          Petrol
          Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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          18.4
          19.62
          Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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          45
          Emission Norm Compliance
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          BS VI 2.0
          BS VI 2.0
          Top Speed (kmph)
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          190
          Suspension, Steering & Brakes
          Front Suspension
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          MacPherson Strut suspension
          MacPherson Strut suspension
          Rear Suspension
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          Rear twist beam
          Rear twist beam
          Shock Absorbers Type
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          Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
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          Steering Type
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          Electric
          Electric
          Steering Column
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          Tilt & Telescopic
          Tilt & Telescopic
          Turning Radius (Metres)
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          5.3
          5.05
          Front Brake Type
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          Ventilated Disc
          Disc
          Rear Brake Type
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          Drum
          Drum
          Top Speed (Kmph)
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          190
          Tyre Size
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          185/55 R16
          205/55 R16
          Tyre Type
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          Tubeless, Radial
          Tubeless,Radial
          Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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          R16
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          Dimensions & Capacity
          Length (mm)
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          4583
          4561
          Width (mm)
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          1748
          1752
          Height (mm)
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          1489
          1507
          Ground Clearance Laden (mm)
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          145
          Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
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          179
          Wheel Base (mm)
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          2600
          2651
          Front Tread (mm)
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          1531
          1511
          Rear Tread (mm)
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          1496
          Kerb Weight (kg)
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          1153
          1269
          Grossweight (kg)
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          1528
          1685
          Seating Capacity
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          5
          5
          Boot Space (Litres)
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          506
          521
          No. of Doors
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          4
          4
          Comfort & Convenience
          Power Steering
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          YesYes
          Automatic Climate Control
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          YesYes
          Air Quality Control
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          Yes
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          Accessory Power Outlet
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          YesYes
          Trunk Light
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          YesYes
          Vanity Mirror
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          YesYes
          Rear Reading Lamp
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          YesYes
          Rear Seat Headrest
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          Optional
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          Adjustable Headrest
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          YesYes
          Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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          YesYes
          Rear AC Vents
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          YesYes
          Lumbar Support
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          -
          Yes
          Multifunction Steering Wheel
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          YesYes
          Cruise Control
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          -
          Yes
          Parking Sensors
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          Rear
          Rear
          Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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          -
          Yes
          Foldable Rear Seat
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          -
          60:40 Split
          Smart Access Card Entry
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          Yes
          Engine Start Stop Button
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          YesYes
          Cooled Glovebox
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          Yes
          Bottle Holder
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          Front & Rear Door
          Front & Rear Door
          Voice Commands
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          Yes
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          Paddle Shifters
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          YesYes
          USB Charger
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
          Central Console Armrest
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          With Storage
          With Storage
          Tailgate Ajar Warning
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          Yes
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          Gear Shift Indicator
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          No
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          Rear Curtain
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          No
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          Luggage Hook And Net
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          No
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          Lane Change Indicator
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          YesYes
          Additional Features
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          Adjustable dual rear ac vent,Footwell Illumination, Front seats back pocket (both sides), Smart storage in center console, Height adjustable head restraint, Ventilated front seats with leather inserts
          One Touch Operating Power Window
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          Driver's Window
          Idle Start Stop System
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          Yes
          Rear Window Sunblind
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          Yes
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          Power Windows
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          -
          Front & Rear
          Cup Holders
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          -
          Front & Rear
          Air Conditioner
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          YesYes
          Heater
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          YesYes
          Adjustable Steering
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          Height & Reach
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          KeyLess Entry
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          YesYes
          Ventilated Seats
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          Yes
          Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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          YesYes
          Automatic Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Follow Me Home Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Interior
          Tachometer
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          Yes
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          Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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          Yes
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          Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
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          Yes
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          Glove Box
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          YesYes
          Digital Odometer
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          YesYes
          Dual Tone Dashboard
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          Yes
          Additional Features
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          Auto Diing Inside Rear View Mirror with Frameless Design,IPS Display with Optical Bonding Display Coating for Reflection Reduction,Premium Beige & Black Two-Tone Color Coordinated Interiors,Instrument Panel Assistant side Garnish Finish(Glossy Darkwood),Display Audio Piano Black Surround Garnish,Leather Shift Lever Boot with Stitch,Soft Pads with Ivory Real Stitch (Instrument Panel Assistant side Mid Pad, Center Console Knee Pad,Door Lining Armrest & Center Pads,Satin Metallic Garnish on Steering Wheel,Inside Door Handle Chrome Finish,Chrome Finish on All AC Vent Knobs & Hand Brake Knob,Trunk Lid Inside Lining Cover,LED Shift Lever Position Indicator,Easy Shift Lock Release Slot,Driver & Assistant Seat Back Pockets with Smartphone Sub-Pockets,Driver Side Coin Pocket with Lid,Ambient Light (Center Console Pocket),Ambient Light (Map Lamp & Front Footwell),Ambient Light (Front Door Inner Handles & Front Door Pockets),Front Map Lamps(led),,Advanced Twin-Ring Combimeter,Eco Assist System with Ambient Meter Light,Multi Function Driver Information Interface,Range & Fuel Economy Information,Average Speed & Time Information,G-Meter Display,Display Contents & Vehicle Settings Customization,Safety Support Settings,Vehicle Information & Warning Message Display,Rear Parking Sensor Proximity Display,Rear Seat Reminder,Steering Scroll Selector Wheel and Meter Control Switch,
          Premium dual tone interiors, High quality scratch-resistant dashboard, Rave Glossy/Dark Red Glossy and Glossy Black décor inserts, Chrome accent on air vents slider, Leather + Leatherette seat upholstery, Driver side foot rest, Driver side sunvisor with ticket holder, Passenger side sunvisor with vanity mirror, Foldable roof grab handles, front, Foldable roof grab handles with hooks, rear, Rear seat backrest split 60:40 foldable, Front center armrest in leatherette, sliding, with storage box, Rear center armrest with cup holders, Ambient light pack: LEDs for door panel switches, front and rear reading lamps, Luggage compartment illumination, 20.32 cm Digital cockpit (instrument cluster), 12V Plug front, Front 2x USB-C sockets (data+charging), Rear 2x USB-C socket module (charging only),Auto coming/leaving home lights, Seat upholstery GT - Leather/leatherette combination, Red ambient lighting, GT welcome message on infotainment
          Digital Cluster
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          Semi
          Yes
          Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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          7
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          Upholstery
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          Leather
          Leather
          Exterior
          Photo Comparison
          HeadlightHonda City HeadlightVolkswagen Virtus Headlight
          TaillightHonda City TaillightVolkswagen Virtus Taillight
          Front Left SideHonda City Front Left SideVolkswagen Virtus Front Left Side
          Available Colors
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          Platinum White PearlLunar Silver MetallicGolden Brown MetallicObsidian Blue PearlMeteoroid Grey MetallicRadiant Red Metallic+1 MoreCity ColorsLava BlueRising Blue MetallicCurcuma YellowCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black PearlReflex SilverCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+3 MoreVirtus Colors
          Body Type
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          Adjustable Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Rain Sensing Wiper
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Wiper
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          Yes
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          Rear Window Washer
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          Yes
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          Rear Window Defogger
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          YesYes
          Wheel Covers
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          NoNo
          Alloy Wheels
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          YesYes
          Rear Spoiler
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          YesYes
          Sun Roof
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          Yes
          Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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          YesYes
          Integrated Antenna
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          YesYes
          Chrome Garnish
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          No
          Projector Headlamps
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          Yes
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          Halogen Headlamps
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          No
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          Cornering Foglamps
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          Yes
          LED DRLs
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          YesYes
          LED Headlamps
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          YesYes
          LED Taillights
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          YesYes
          LED Fog Lamps
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          Yes
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          Additional Features
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          Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE™) Body Structure,Full LED Headlamps with 9 LED Array (Inline-Shell),L-Shaped LED Guide-type Turn Signal in Headlamps,Z-shaped 3D Wrap-around LED Tail Lamps with Uniform Edge Light,Wide & Thin Front Chrome Upper Grille,Sporty Front Grille Mesh: Diamond Chequered Flag Pattern,Sporty Fog Lamp Garnish & Carbon-Wrapped Front Bumper Lower Molding,Sporty Carbon-Wrapped Rear Bumper Diffuser,Sporty Trunk Lip Spoiler (Body Coloured),Sharp Side Character Line (Katana Blade In-Motion),Outer Door Handles Chrome Finish,Body Coloured Door Mirrors,Front & Rear Mud Guards,Black Sash Tape on B-Pillar,Chrome Decoration Ring for Map Lamp,Automatic Folding Door Mirrors (Welcome Function),
          GT elements, GT branding at front grill, GT branding at rear, Front fender with GT branding, Red painted brake callipers in front, Black Alloys, Carbon Steel Grey coloured door mirrors housing, Glossy black rear spoiler, Dual tone exterior with roof painted in Carbon Steel Grey, Signature chrome wing - front, Chrome strip on grille - upper, Chrome strip on grille - lower, Lower grill in black glossy, Bonnet with chiseled lines , Sharp dual shoulder lines, Body coloured door handles, Chrome applique on door handles, , Chrome garnish on window bottom line, Signature LED Tail lamps, Signature chrome wing, rear, Auto headlights, Reflector sticker inside doors
          Automatic Headlamps
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          -
          Yes
          Fog Lights
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          Front
          Front & Rear
          Antenna
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          Shark Fin
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          Sunroof
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          Single Pane
          Single Pane
          Boot Opening
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          Electronic
          -
          Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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          -
          Powered & Folding
          Tyre Size
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          185/55 R16
          205/55 R16
          Tyre Type
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          Tubeless, Radial
          Tubeless,Radial
          Safety
          Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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          YesYes
          Brake Assist
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          YesYes
          Central Locking
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          YesYes
          Child Safety Locks
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          YesYes
          Anti Theft Alarm
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          Yes
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          No. of Airbags
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          6
          6
          Driver Airbag
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          YesYes
          Passenger Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag Rear
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          NoNo
          Day Night Rear View Mirror
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          YesYes
          Seat Belt Warning
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          YesYes
          Door Ajar Warning
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          Yes
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          Traction Control
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          YesYes
          Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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          YesYes
          Engine Immobilizer
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          YesYes
          Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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          YesYes
          Rear Camera
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          With Guidedlines
          With Guidedlines
          Anti Pinch Power Windows
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          All Windows
          Driver's Window
          Speed Alert
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          YesYes
          Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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          YesYes
          Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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          YesYes
          Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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          Driver and Passenger
          -
          Blind Spot Camera
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          Yes
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          Geo Fence Alert
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          Yes
          Hill Assist
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          YesYes
          Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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          YesYes
          Curtain Airbag
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          YesYes
          Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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          YesYes
          Global NCAP Safety Rating
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          -
          5 Star
          Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
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          -
          5 Star
          ADAS
          Forward Collision Warning
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          Yes
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          Lane Departure Warning
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          Yes
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          Lane Keep Assist
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          Yes
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          Adaptive Cruise Control
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          Yes
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          Adaptive High Beam Assist
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          Yes
          -
          Advance Internet
          Google / Alexa Connectivity
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          Yes
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          Smartwatch App
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          Yes
          -
          Entertainment & Communication
          Radio
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          YesYes
          Integrated 2DIN Audio
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          Yes
          Wireless Phone Charging
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          YesYes
          Bluetooth Connectivity
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen Size
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          8
          10.09
          Connectivity
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          Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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          Android Auto
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          Apple Car Play
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          YesYes
          No. of Speakers
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          4
          8
          Additional Features
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          Next Gen Honda Connect with Telematics Control Unit (TCU),Weblink,Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay),Remote Control by Smartphone Application via Bluetooth®,
          Valet mode, Apps- SygicTM navigation, GaanaTM, Booking.comTM, AudiobooksTM, BBC NewsTM, MyVolkswagen Connect - Live tracking, Geo fence, Time fence, Driving behaviour, SOS emergency call, Safety alerts, Trip analysis, Documents due date reminder, Sporty aluminum pedals
          Usb Ports
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          Tweeter
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          4
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          Speakers
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
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          Pros & Cons

          • Pros
          • Cons
          • Honda City

            • Spacious cabin. Rear seat kneeroom rivals cars from a segment above.
            • Best in segment interior quality
            • Comfortable ride quality
            • Updated exterior makes it more tempting
            • ADAS standard in multiple variants

            Volkswagen Virtus

            • Classy, understated styling. Sporty GT variant on offer too
            • Feature-loaded: 8-inch digital driver’s display, 10.1-inch touchscreen, ventilated seats, electric sunroof are among the highlights
            • 521 litre boot is segment leading. 60:40 split rear seats bumps up practicality
            • Strong engine options: 1- and 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engines promise excitement
          • Honda City

            • Lacks some ‘wow’ features like ventilated seats, powered driver seat, branded stereo
            • Diesel motor is now discontinued
            • Tight rear seat headroom

            Volkswagen Virtus

            • Lack of width and strong seat contouring means the Virtus is best used as a four seater
            • No diesel engine option. Verna and City offer a diesel

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          Questions & answers

          Q ) Which car is cheaper between Honda City and Volkswagen Virtus?
          A ) Honda City price starts at ₹ 11.82 Lakh & Volkswagen Virtus price starts at ₹ 11.56 Lakh in New Delhi. Volkswagen Virtus is cheaper between these two cars.
          Q ) Which car has good mileage Honda City and Volkswagen Virtus?
          A ) The mileage of City is 18.4 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Virtus is 19.62 kmpl in New Delhi. Volkswagen Virtus gives better mileage than Honda City.
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