New Hyundai Verna vs New Honda City: Price, Dimensions, Features and More
The mid-sedan category has recently expanded with the recently introduced 2023 Hyundai Verna and the 2023 Honda City Facelift. Let's have a closer look at how these models go against each other in the sedan segment in terms of dimensions, powertrain, and more.
By Sanorita
The brand-new Verna has been launched in India, with prices beginning at Rs 10.90 lakh (ex-showroom). In the mid-size sedan category, the new Verna has several competitors, the closest being the 2023 Honda City. Honda launched the new City in India with prices starting at Rs 11.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The City and the Verna have been vying for the top spot in the compact sedan category for quite some time. Now that both models have finally marked their entry in India, we will see how they will lock horns with each other on different aspects, including features, specs, engines, and others. So, without further ado, let's go through the detailed comparison of the 2023 Hyundai Verna and the 2023 Honda City.
2023 Hyundai Verna vs 2023 Honda City: Engine and Gearbox
The all-new Verna is available with two engine options: a 1.5-litre MPi and 1.5-litre Turbo GDi petrol engine. Customers can pick between a 6-speed manual and an IVT automatic transmission for the MPi petrol engine and between a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission for the Turbo GDi petrol unit. The 2023 Honda City, meanwhile, comes equipped with a 1.5-litre VTEC DOHC petrol engine, paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed continuously variable transmission. The hybrid vehicle has a self-charging, two-motor, lithium-ion battery, e-CVT system, and a 1.5-liter Atkinson-Cycle DOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine. Neither car has a diesel engine as of yet.
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2023 Hyundai Verna vs 2023 Honda City: Dimensions
The new Verna is broader and has a longer wheelbase than the 2023 City. Width-wise, the all-new Verna measures 1,765mm
whereas the average width of the new City is 1,748mm. The wheelbase of the 2023 Hyundai Verna is 2,670mm, while that of the 2023 Honda City is 2,600mm.
In terms of length, the City is longer than the Verna. It is also taller than its close rival. The new City is 1,489mm in height and 4,583mm in length. The brand-new Verna, on the other hand, is 4,535mm long and 1,475mm tall. As for the boot area, the Verna tops the City. The Verna's boot area stands at 528 litres, compared to the City's meager 506 litres.
2023 Hyundai Verna vs 2023 Honda City: Mileage
The 2023 Hyundai Verna with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine, mated to a 6-speed MT, has an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency rating of 18.60km/l, whereas with the 6-speed AT, its rating stands at 19.60km/l. As opposed to this, the new 1.5-litre TGDi engine achieves ARAI-certified mileage of 20km/l (6-speed MT) and 20.60km/l (7-speed DCT). The new City, meanwhile, offers a mileage of 17.8km/l with 6-speed manual transmission and 18.4km/l with CVT automatic gearbox.
2023 Hyundai Verna vs 2023 Honda City: Safety & Other Features
Hyundai SmartSense, a collection of 17 ADAS features (Level 2 autonomy), is offered in the brand-new Verna. The 2023 City, on the other hand, receives Honda Sensing, but it only offers six ADAS capabilities.
Outside, the standard equipment for both vehicles includes alloy wheels, LED headlights, LED taillights, daytime running lights, automatic wipers, and more. Inside also, both have cutting-edge technology, such as wireless charging, touchscreen infotainment systems, GPS, smartphone connectivity, ventilated seats, etc.
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2023 Hyundai Verna vs 2023 Honda City: Price
The 2023 Verna's price start at Rs 10.90 lakh and goes up to Rs 17.38 lakh in India. All prices are ex-showroom. The City facelift, on the other hand, has an asking price of Rs 11.49 lakh, reaching up to Rs 20.39 lakh for the top-spec City Hybrid version.
