New Hyundai Verna vs Rivals: Specifications Compared

Modified On Mar 24, 2023 06:34 PM By Rohit for Hyundai Verna

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With the generation upgrade, Hyundai’s compact sedan has become more premium than ever

Hyundai Verna vs rivals

Hyundai has finally introduced the sixth-generation Verna in India. It has grown bigger in almost all dimensions while also getting more niceties to keep up with the competition. The sedan is being offered in four broad variants: EX, S, SX and SX(O). We will be driving the new Verna soon, so stick around for our take on it.

While we have already compared the new Verna’s size and fuel efficiency with that of its rivals, here is a comprehensive comparison of their powertrains and features:

Engines

Hyundai Verna 1.5 Turbo badge

	New Hyundai Verna	Honda City/ City Hybrid	Volkswagen Virtus/Skoda Slavia	Maruti Ciaz
Engine	1.5-litre petrol/ 1.5-litre turbo-petrol	1.5-litre petrol/ 1.5-litre strong-hybrid	1-litre turbo-petrol/ 1.5-litre turbo-petrol	1.5-litre petrol
Power	115PS/ 160PS	121PS/ 126PS (combined)	115PS/ 150PS	105PS
Torque	144Nm/ 253Nm	145Nm/ 253Nm (combined)	178Nm/ 250Nm	138Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT, CVT/ 6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT	6-speed MT, 7-step CVT/ e-CVT	6-speed MT, 6-speed AT/ 6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT	5-speed MT, 4-speed AT

Both the sixth-generation Hyundai Verna and facelifted Honda City have dropped the diesel option, making the compact sedan space exclusively petrol powered, with some electric assistance for the City Hybrid.
Apart from the Maruti Ciaz and City, all others get a turbo-petrol engine option, but only the latter gets a strong-hybrid powertrain option.

2023 Honda City strong-hybrid engine

With the new 1.5-litre turbo unit, the new Verna has become the most powerful sedan in its segment (it’s the torqueist too, equalling the City Hybrid). That said, the City leads the race when outputs of naturally aspirated engines are considered.
Of all the carmakers here, it’s Maruti who offers the most dated transmission options: a five-speed manual and a four-speed torque converter automatic. While a six-speed manual is offered by all others, there are a variety of choices for an automatic. Hyundai and Honda have provided their models with a CVT, while the Skoda-VW duo gets a torque converter with the smaller engines.

Skoda Slavia 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine

Hyundai, Volkswagen and Skoda offer their 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines with a DCT gearbox.

Also Read: These 5 Features Of New Hyundai Verna Are Exclusive To The Turbo Variants

Feature Highlights

New Hyundai Verna	Honda City	Volkswagen Virtus	Skoda Slavia	Maruti Ciaz
Auto-LED headlights with cornering function LED Horizon DRLs LED taillights 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels (blacked out for Turbo variants with red brake callipers) Leatherette upholstery Single-pane sunroof Leather-wrapped steering wheel Height-adjustable driver seat Tilt and telescopic steering Ventilated and heated front seats (segment-first) Air purifier Auto AC with rear AC vents Ambient lighting Wireless phone charger Digitised instrument cluster Push-button start/stop 10.25-inch touchscreen system Connected car tech Six airbags (as standard) Electronic stability control Vehicle stability management Reversing camera Front and rear parking sensors ADAS ISOFIX child seat anchors TPMS	Auto-LED headlights LED DRLs LED fog lamps LED taillights 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels Leather upholstery Single-pane sunroof Leather-wrapped steering wheel Height-adjustable driver seat Tilt and telescopic steering PM 2.5 air filter Auto AC with rear AC vents Ambient lighting Wireless phone charger Semi-digital instrument cluster Push-button start/stop 8-inch touchscreen system Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Connected car tech Six airbags Electronic stability control Vehicle stability assist Reversing camera ADAS ISOFIX child seat anchors TPMS	Auto-LED headlights LED DRLs LED taillights Halogen fog lamps 16-inch alloy wheels (blacked-out for GT variants with red brake callipers) Leather upholstery Single-pane sunroof Leather-wrapped steering wheel Height-adjustable driver seat Tilt and telescopic steering Ventilated front seats Auto AC with rear AC vents Ambient lighting Wireless phone charger Digital driver display Push-button start/stop 10-inch touchscreen system Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Connected car tech Six airbags Electronic stability control Reversing camera ISOFIX child seat anchors TPMS	Auto-LED headlights LED DRLs LED taillights Halogen fog lamps 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels Leather upholstery Single-pane sunroof Leather-wrapped steering wheel Height-adjustable driver seat Tilt and telescopic steering Ventilated front seats Auto AC with rear AC vents Ambient lighting Wireless phone charger Digital driver display Push-button start/stop 8-inch touchscreen system Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Connected car tech Six airbags Electronic stability control Reversing camera ISOFIX child seat anchors TPMS	Auto-LED projector headlights LED DRLs LED fog lamps LED taillights 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels Leather upholstery Leather-wrapped steering wheel Height-adjustable driver seat Tilt steering Auto AC with rear AC vents Push-button start/stop 7-inch touchscreen system Dual front airbags Electronic stability programme Reversing camera ISOFIX child seat anchors

All models here get the essentials you would want, including a height-adjustable driver seat, push-button start/stop, and a reversing camera. However, the Ciaz has the least tech to offer compared to its segment rivals.

Hyundai Verna Turbo-petrol cabin

All of them come with touchscreen consoles, the Verna’s, at 10.25-inches, being the biggest. On the other hand, the Ciaz gets the smallest infotainment display, measuring seven inches.
All carmakers here except Maruti have provided their sedans with ventilated front seats, but Hyundai has gone a step ahead and also offers the new Verna with the “heated” functionality.

Hyundai Verna ADAS

The Verna and City/City Hybrid are the only compact sedans in India to get advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), which includes features like adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and autonomous emergency braking.
Except for the Maruti Ciaz, all sedans get a single-pane sunroof, a wireless phone charger, up to six airbags, connected car tech, ambient lighting, and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
The City/City Hybrid, Virtus and Slavia also feature wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a surprise miss for the new Verna.

Price

Hyundai Verna

	New Hyundai Verna	Honda City/ City Hybrid	Volkswagen Virtus	Skoda Slavia	Maruti Ciaz
Range	Rs 10.90 lakh to Rs 17.38 lakh (introductory)	Rs 11.49 lakh to Rs 15.97 lakh/ Rs 18.89 lakh to Rs 20.39 lakh (Hybrid)	Rs 11.32 lakh to Rs 18.42 lakh	Rs 11.29 lakh to Rs 18.40 lakh	Rs 9.20 lakh to Rs 12.19 lakh

Even though the sixth-gen Verna is the newest kid on the block, its starting price still undercuts its primary rivals including the facelifted Honda City.
The Hyundai sedan’s top-spec variants are also more affordable than the corresponding trims of the Skoda-VW duo.
It’s the Ciaz which is expectedly the most affordable sedan in the segment, thanks to its shortcomings compared to its more premium competitors. However, it does offer great value for those not seeking a tech-loaded or performance-packed experience and are only after a spacious and economical sedan.
The Honda City Hybrid is the most expensive sedan here, its electrified powertrain attracting a hefty premium.

All prices ex-showroom Delhi

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