The all-new Hyundai Verna is now on sale at a starting price of Rs 10.90 lakh (ex-showroom, introductory). Compared to its predecessor, the upgraded sedan has undergone a complete design overhaul, dimensionally evolved, and received tons of new features, along with a new turbocharged petrol engine. But how does it fare against other cars in the segment – the Honda City, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Skoda Slavia, and Volkswagen Virtus? Let’s find out.
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Hyundai Verna | Honda City | Maruti Ciaz | VW Virtus | Skoda Slavia |
| Length | 4535mm | 4583mm | 4490mm | 4561mm | 4541mm |
| Width | 1765mm | 1748mm | 1730mm | 1752mm | 1752mm |
| Height | 1475mm | 1489mm | 1485mm | 1507mm | 1507mm |
| Wheelbase | 2670mm | 2600mm | 2650mm | 2651mm | 2651mm |
| Boot Space | 528 litres | 506 litres | 510 litres | 521 litres | 521 litres |
| Wheel Size | 16-inch | 16-inch | 16-inch | 16-inch | 16-inch |
- The Honda City is the longest among all, followed by Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia and Hyundai Verna.
- New-gen Hyundai Verna is the widest and has the longest wheelbase, which should translate into the most generous cabin space compared to its rivals.
- All sedans sit on 16-inch alloy wheels in their range-topping variant.
- The 2023 Hyundai Verna also offers the biggest boot space to cater for your travel needs.
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Engine & Fuel Efficiency (Mileage)
| Hyundai Verna | Honda City | Maruti Ciaz | Skoda Slavia / VW Virtus | |
| Engine | 1.5L NA / 1.5L Turbo Petrol | 1.5L NA / 1.5L Petrol-Hybrid | 1.5L NA Petrol | 1.0L Turbo / 1.5L Turbo Petrol |
| Cylinders | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 | 4 | 3 / 4 |
| Max Power | 115PS / 160PS | 121PS / 126PS | 105PS | 115PS / 150PS |
| Peak Torque | 144Nm / 253Nm | 145Nm / 253Nm | 138Nm | 175Nm / 250Nm |
| Gearbox | NA Petrol: 6-speed Manual, CVT Turbo Petrol: 6-speed Manual, 7-speed DCT | NA Petrol: 6-speed Manual, CVT Hybrid: e-CVT | 5-speed Manual, 4-speed Torque Converter AT | 1.0 turbo: 6-speed Manual, 6-speed Torque Converter AT 1.5 turbo*: 6-speed Manual, 7-speed DSG |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Efficiency (Mileage) | NA Petrol: 18.60kmpl (MT), 19.60kmpl (CVT) Turbo Petrol: 20kmpl (MT), 20.60kmpl (DCT) | NA Petrol: 17.8 kmpl (MT), 18.4 kmpl (CVT), Hybrid: 26.5 kmpl | 20.65 kmpl (MT), 20.04 kmpl (AT) | 1.0 turbo: 19.47kmpl (MT), 18.07kmpl (AT) 1.5 turbo: 18.72kmpl (MT), 18.41kmpl (DCT) |
*VW Virtus doesn’t get a manual gearbox option with the 1.5L turbo-petrol engine.
- Except for the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, all the other sedans here get two engine options.
- The Honda City is the only car in its segment to come with a self-charging petrol-hybrid powertrain.
- The 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine of the 2023 Hyundai Verna is the most powerful and torquey of the lot, followed by its German rivals’ 1.5-litre unit.
- Hybrid-powered Honda City is the fuel-efficient sedan here.
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Features
| Hyundai Verna | Honda City | Skoda Slavia / VW Virtus | Maruti Suzuki Ciaz | |
| Auto Headlamps | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Connected Car Tech | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Touchscreen Infotainment | 10.25-inch | 8-inch | 10.1-inch | 7-inch |
| Digital Driver’s Display | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Lane Watch Camera | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| TPMS | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Android Auto/ Apple Carplay | ✅ | ✅(Wireless) | ✅(Wireless) | ✅ |
| Automatic AC | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Rear AC Vents | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Wireless Charger | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Sunroof | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Ventilated Seats | ✅ (including heating function) | No | ✅ | ❌ |
| Paddle Shifters | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (1.5L) | ❌ |
| No of Airbags | 6 (standard) | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Front Parking Sensors | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Also Read: How Does Adaptive Cruise Control Work In Honda City Petrol Manual?
Price
| Model | Price Range |
| Hyundai Verna | Rs 10.90 – 17.38 lakh |
| Maruti Ciaz | Rs 9.29 – 12.19 lakh |
| Honda City | Rs 11.55 – 20.39 lakh |
| Volkswagen Virtus | Rs 11.32 – 18.42 lakh |
| Skoda Slavia | Rs 11.29 – 18.40 lakh |
Verdict
Priced at upwards of Rs 10.90 lakh (ex-showroom), the new Hyundai Verna has been priced competitively. Also, it seems quite promising on paper and offers a lot.