Hyundai Verna S vs Honda City SV: Which Compact Sedan To Buy?

Modified On May 31, 2024 03:25 PM By Dipan for Hyundai Verna

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Despite being priced similarly, the two compact sedans compete for a diverse customer group. Which one should you pick?

When the new-generation Hyundai Verna was launched in 2023, it had several features that drew people in. However, it still competes with the Honda City, which has always been a popular choice among sedan buyers. If you are looking for a sedan for a budget of around Rs 12 lakh, should you be considering the second-from-base Hyundai Verna S or the City's entry-level SV variant, which is similarly priced? Let’s find out.

Price

Variant	Hyundai Verna S	Honda City SV
Price	Rs 11.99 lakh	Rs 12.08 lakh

Prices ex-showroom, pan India

The Honda City’s base variant is priced slightly more than the Verna’s second-from-base S variant.

Honda City SV

Powertrain

Variant	Hyundai Verna S	Honda City SV
Engine	1.5-litre N/A petrol	1.5-litre N/A petrol
Power	115 PS	121 PS
Torque	144 Nm	145 Nm
Transmission	6 MT	5 MT

The S variant of the Hyundai Verna and the SV trim of the Honda City both feature a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine mated to a manual transmission (6-speed unit with the Verna). There is no automatic option available in these trim levels. However, the City’s engine is slightly more powerful than its Hyundai counterpart.

Hyundai Verna 1.5-litre Naturally-aspirated engine

Features

Features	Hyundai Verna S	Honda City SV
Exterior	Auto-projector headlights LED DRLs LED connected tail lights Body coloured door handles and ORVMs Turn indicators on ORVMs 15-inch alloy wheels	Projector headlights LED DRLs LED tail lights LED turn indicators on ORVMs 15-inch steel wheels with cover Body coloured door handles and ORVMs
Interior	Semi-digital instrument cluster Black and beige cabin theme Fabric upholstery Adjustable headrests for front and rear passengers Front centre armrest with storage Rear centre armrest with cupholders Day/Night IRVM Luggage lamp	4.2-inch coloured TFT MID Black and beige themed interior Fabric upholstery Leather-wrapped gear shifter lever Front centre armrest with storage Rear centre armrest with cupholders Day/Night IRVM
Infotainment	8-inch touchscreen infotainment system Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 4 speakers Voice recognition	8-inch touchscreen infotainment system Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 4 speakers Voice recognition
Comfort and Convenience	Steering-mounted audio and calling controls All power windows Manual height adjustment for the driver seat Automatic AC with rear vents Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheel Cooled glovebox USB-C charger at front and rear Cruise Control Electrically-adjustable ORVMs	Keyless entry Push button start/stop All power windows with driver-side auto open/close Steering-mounted audio and calling controls Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs Automatic AC with rear vents PM2.5 air filter Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering Manual height adjustment for the driver seat Ambient lighting
Safety	6 airbags Rear parking sensors Hill start assist 3-pointer seatbelts on all seats ABS with EBD Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) Electronic stability control (ESC) Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Rear defogger ISOFIX child seat mounts	6 airbags Rear parking camera Rear parking sensors Hill start assist 3-pointer seatbelts on all seats ABS with EBD Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Rear defogger ISOFIX child seat mounts

Both the Hyundai Verna S and Honda City SV are decently packed with features for the price. However, the City has a few advantages in the form of a rear parking camera with guidelines and electrically foldable ORVMs and a PM 2.5 filter.The Verna S, on the other hand, has automatic headlights, a cooled glovebox, type-C USB chargers in the front and rear, and cruise control, all of which the City SV lacks.

Hyundai Verna

Verdict

The Honda City SV is marginally more expensive than the Hyundai Verna S. Both variants are almost neck and neck when it comes to the features and safety tech on board. The two models also have similar powertrains on offer. If you prioritise features such as a reversing camera and an air filter, along with a slightly more powerful engine, it’s the City that you should pick.

However, if you want more feel-good features and a 6-speed transmission, the Verna S makes more sense because it includes a cooled glovebox and cruise control.

Which of these compact sedans will you choose? Tell us in the comments below.