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Honda City Hybrid eHEV vs Volkswagen Virtus Comparison

Compare Honda City Hybrid eHEV vs Volkswagen Virtus to know which is better. Detailed cars comparison on Honda City Hybrid eHEV vs Volkswagen Virtus compare price, specs, mileage, performance, reviews and other features on car&bike.

City Hybrid eHEV vs Virtus Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsCity Hybrid eHEVVirtus
Price12 L10.71 L
Power1498 CC1498 CC
ClassSedanSedan
Mileage27 KM/L18 - 20 KM/L
City Hybrid eHEV
Honda City Hybrid eHEV
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹12 L
Virtus
Volkswagen Virtus
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹10.71 L
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ZX Plus e-HEV
Honda City Hybrid eHEV
ZX Plus e-HEV
12 L
Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT
Volkswagen Virtus
Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT
10.71 L
OverviewSpecificationFeatures

Overview

Overall Rating
7.3
7.6
Value For Money7.807.00
Significance7.807.00
Styling7.509.00
Comfort8.209.00
Safety8.008.00
Merit Or Usp8.708.75

Specifications

Engine Type1.5-litre Atkinson-Cycle DOHC I-VTEC Petrol Engine1.0-litre TSI Three-cylinder Turbocharged Petrol Engine
Displacement (CC)1498 CC999 CC
No. of Cylinders43
Power97 bhp114 bhp @ 5,000–5,500 rpm @ 5000-5500 rpm
Torque127 Nm178 Nm @ 1,750-4,500 rpm @ 1750-4500 rpm
Top SpeedN/A190
Acceleration 0 to 100 KmphN/A10.5
No. of gears76
Drive TrainFWDFWD
TurbochargerN/A Yes
Emissions StandardN/ABS6 Phase 2
Length4549 mm4561 mm
Width1748 mm1752 mm
Height1489 mm1507 mm
Wheelbase2600 mm2651 mm
Ground ClearanceN/A179 mm
Kerb Weight1280 KG1173 KG
Boot Space506 L521 L
No. of Doors45
No. of RowsN/A2
Seating Capacity55
Fuel tank Capacity40.045.0
Mileage ARAI27.13 KM/L20.19 KM/L
Mileage - CityN/A16.00 KM/L
Mileage - HighwayN/A19.40 KM/L
Front SuspensionMcPherson Strut With Coil SpringMc-Pherson Suspension And Stabiliser Bar
Rear SuspensionTorsion Beam With Coil SpringTwist Beam Axle
Front Brake TypeDisc (Ventilated)Disc
Rear Brake TypeDrumDrum
Steering TypeCollapsible Electric Power AssistedElectromechanical (power Assisted)
Steering Adjustability1Tilt & Telescopic
Wheel Type16 X 6 J AlloyAlloy Wheels
Tyre TypeTubeless Radial PlyTubeless
Front Tyre Size185/55 R16 87H205/55 R16
Rear Tyre Size185/55 R16 87H205/55 R16
Spare Wheel TypeN/ASteel
Spare Wheel SizeN/A205/55 R16

Features

Air ConditionerAutomatic Climate Control with Touch Control PanelAutomatic Climate Control
Front ACNASingle Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear ACNA Yes
Third Row AC ZoneNA No
Heater Yes Yes
Climate Control YesAutomatic
Paddle Shift Yes Yes
Idle Start/Stop ButtonNA Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Power WindowsNA Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Push Start Stop Button Yes Yes
Remote Engine StartNA No
Hands-Free TailgateNA No
Steering Mounted Audio Yes Yes
Cooled GloveboxNA No
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Electric TailgateNA No
Adjustable ORVMsNA Yes
Power Outlets 12V Yes Yes
Wireless Phone ChargerNA Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Central LockingNA Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
Driver Seat AdjustmentNAElectrically Adjustable
Front Passenger Seat AdjustmentNAManual
Seat UpholsteryNALeatherette
Rear Armrest Yes Yes
Front Armrest Yes Yes
Folding Rear SeatNA Yes
Split Rear SeatNA60:40 Split
Front Seatback PocketsNAFront & Rear
HeadrestsNAFront Only
Ventilated SeatsNA No
Seat Memory FunctionNA Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat MountsNA Yes
No. of AirbagsNA6
Driver Airbags Yes Yes
Passenger Airbags Yes Yes
Side Airbags Yes Yes
Rear Side AirbagNA No
Curtain AirbagNA Yes
Knee AirbagsNA No
ABS Yes Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution Yes Yes
Electronic Stability Program Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View MirrorNA Yes
Hill Hold ControlNA Yes
Hill Descent ControlNA No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)NA Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Blind Spot MonitoringNA No
Lane AssistNA No
Forward Collision WarningNA No
Auto Emergency BrakingNA No
Driver Drowsiness DetectionNA No
Child Seat Anchor PointsNA Yes
Parking SensorsNARear
Speed Alert SystemNA Yes
Parking AssistanceNARear Camera
Speed Sensing Auto Door LockNA Yes
DashcamNA No
Electric ORVM HeatingNA Yes
Anti-slip regulation (ASR) No Yes
Electronic differential lock system No Yes
Tire Pressure Deflation Warning No Yes
Seat belt reminder (Driver & Co-driver) No Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Light TypeLEDLED
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)NALED
Turn Indicators on ORVM Yes Yes
Fog LampsNALED
Ambient LightingNA Yes
Automatic High Beam AssistNA No
Follow-Me-Home HeadlampsNA Yes
Cornering Lights No Yes
Cabin LampsNAFront & Rear
SunroofNAElectrically Adjustable
Roof RailsNA No
Shark Fin AntennaNA Yes
Body-Coloured ORVMsNA Yes
Chrome AccentsNA Yes
ORVM AdjustmentsNAElectrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rear SpoilerNA Yes
Skid PlatesNA No
Side StepsNA No
Instrument ClusterNADigital
Trip MeterNADigital
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator Yes Yes
Average SpeedNA Yes
ClockNADigital
Low Fuel Warning Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Adjustable Cluster BrightnessNA Yes
Gear IndicatorNA Yes
Shift IndicatorNA Yes
TachometerNADigital
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Infotainment SystemNA Yes
Touchscreen Display SizeNA10-inch
Audio SystemNA Yes
Speakers Yes8
TweetersNA No
SubwooferNA No
GPS Navigation Yes Yes
Voice CommandsNA Yes
Smartphone ConnectivityNAAndroid Auto, Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Bluetooth Support Yes Yes
USB Support Yes Yes
AUX CompatibilityNA No
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)NA Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)NA No
Radio Yes Yes
Connected Car TechnologyNA Yes
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)NA Yes
GeofencingNA Yes
Digital KeyNA No
AI Voice AssistanceNA Yes
Auto Park AssistNA No
Autonomous Driving LevelNA No
SOS ButtonNA Yes
Type Battery WarrantyNA No
Type Manufacturer WarrantyNA4 Years / 100,000 km

Pros Cons of Volkswagen Virtus

Pros

  • Strong turbo-petrol engine options, especially the 1.5-Litre TSI
  • Five-star Global NCAP safety rating
  • Excellent high-speed stability and composure
  • Spacious 521-litre boot
  • Solid build quality and planted highway manners

Cons

  • No ADAS features
  • No 360-degree camera
  • The DSG gearbox can feel sensitive in heavy traffic
  • Comfort is slightly firmer than that of the Honda City
  • Higher variants can get expensive
     

Verdict

The Volkswagen Virtus is one of the most driver-focused sedans in the segment. It does not follow every trend or overload buyers with gimmicks. Instead, it provides structural safety, turbocharged performance, and true highway confidence.

As Bilal Firfiray summed up during the drive,

“The Virtus is like a proper sedan, it stays stable, is confidence-inspiring and built for the long run.”

If your priority is the number of features and ADS technologies, the Verna may tempt you. If rear seat comfort is the number one priority, the City is still strong. But if you appreciate stability at triple-digit speeds, solid crash protection, and turbo performance, then the Virtus is still making a strong case in the Indian car market.

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