2023 Hyundai Verna vs Rivals – Spec and Features Comparison

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.

Also Read: 2023 Hyundai Verna vs Rivals – Price Comparison

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.