Honda City vs Volkswagen Virtus - Which One Should You Buy

Honda City vs Volkswagen Virtus Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Honda City and Volkswagen Virtus Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Honda City comes in 9 variants. Engine options include Petrol as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹12 Lakh. The cheapest variant, SV, costs ₹12 Lakh, while the top-end variant, City Facelift ZX Plus Hybrid, is priced at ₹₹21 Lakh. The Volkswagen Virtus comes in 11 variants. Engine options include Petrol as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹10.50 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Comfortline, costs ₹10.50 Lakh, while the top-end variant, GT Plus Sport DSG, is priced at ₹19 Lakh.

Specification	Honda City	Volkswagen Virtus
Price	₹12.00 Lakh	₹10.50 Lakh
Engine	1498 cc DOHC with VTC Petrol	999 cc 1.0L TSI Petrol
Transmission	6-Speed	6-Speed

Price

₹12.00 Lakh

₹10.50 Lakh

Engine

1498 cc DOHC with VTC Petrol

999 cc 1.0L TSI Petrol

Transmission

6-Speed

Honda City vs Volkswagen Virtus - Which One Should You Buy

Honda City vs Volkswagen Virtus Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Honda City and Volkswagen Virtus Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

Honda City

₹ 12 Lakh

Volkswagen Virtus

₹ 10.50 Lakh

Comfortline

Honda City

₹ 12 Lakh

Volkswagen Virtus

₹ 10.50 Lakh

Comfortline

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Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Engine and Performance

Max Power

119 bhp @3500pm

113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm

Max Torque

131Nm@4500-5000rpm

178Nm@1750-4500rpm

Displacement

1498 cc

999 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

FWD

Performance Specifications

Paddle Shifters

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Dimensions and Design

Gross Weight

1580.0

1630.0

Ground Clearance Laden

145 mm

Ground Clearance Unladen

179 mm

Height

1489 mm

1507 mm

Kerb Weight

1173.0 Kg

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

506 Litres

521 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

5.0

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

185/60 R15

205/55 R16

Tyre Type

Tubeless

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Wheel Size

15 Inch

16 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window

Anti Theft Alarm

Interior Features

Additional Features

Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto

Wireless Connect with Android Auto

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Tachometer

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height & Reach

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Shark Fin

Pole Type

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Digital Cluster Size

4.2 Inch

0.0 Inch

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Electronic

Chrome Garnish

Fog Lights

Rear

Led Drls

Led Fog Lamps

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

Honda City - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹9,60,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹91,200

Down Payment (20%)

₹2,40,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹20,162/month

Volkswagen Virtus - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹8,40,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹79,800

Down Payment (20%)

₹2,10,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹17,642/month

Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Engine and Performance

Max Power

119 bhp @3500pm

113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm

Max Torque

131Nm@4500-5000rpm

178Nm@1750-4500rpm

Displacement

1498 cc

999 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

FWD

Performance Specifications

Paddle Shifters

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Dimensions and Design

Gross Weight

1580.0

1630.0

Ground Clearance Laden

145 mm

Ground Clearance Unladen

179 mm

Height

1489 mm

1507 mm

Kerb Weight

1173.0 Kg

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

506 Litres

521 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

5.0

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

185/60 R15

205/55 R16

Tyre Type

Tubeless

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Wheel Size

15 Inch

16 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window

Anti Theft Alarm

Interior Features

Additional Features

Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto

Wireless Connect with Android Auto

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Tachometer

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height & Reach

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Shark Fin

Pole Type

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Digital Cluster Size

4.2 Inch

0.0 Inch

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Electronic

Chrome Garnish

Fog Lights

Rear

Led Drls

Led Fog Lamps

Brochure

Download Honda City Brochure Brochure Icon

Download Volkswagen Virtus Brochure Brochure Icon

EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

Honda City - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹9,60,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹91,200

Down Payment (20%)

₹2,40,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹20,162/month

Volkswagen Virtus - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹8,40,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹79,800

Down Payment (20%)

₹2,10,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹17,642/month

Honda City Comparisons

Honda City

₹12 - 21 Lakh

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₹10 - 17.99 Lakh

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₹12 - 21 Lakh

Hyundai Verna

₹10.98 - 18.40 Lakh

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Volkswagen Virtus Comparisons

Volkswagen Virtus

₹10.50 - 19 Lakh

Skoda Slavia

₹10 - 17.99 Lakh

Volkswagen Virtus

₹10.50 - 19 Lakh

Hyundai Verna

₹10.98 - 18.40 Lakh

Volkswagen Virtus

₹10.50 - 19 Lakh

Honda Elevate

₹11.60 - 16.67 Lakh

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Honda City

₹12 Lakh

Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline

₹10.50 Lakh

Honda City

₹12 Lakh

Volkswagen Virtus

₹10.50 Lakh

Comfortline