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 8 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, ZX Plus Hybrid, is priced at ₹21 Lakh. The Volkswagen Virtus comes in 12 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
Mileage	17.77 kmpl	20.8 kmpl
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

Mileage

17.77 kmpl

20.8 kmpl

Transmission

6-Speed

Honda City

₹ 12 Lakh

Volkswagen Virtus

₹ 10.50 Lakh

Comfortline

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Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Pros & Cons

Engine and Performance

Max Power

119.35bhp@6600rpm

113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm

Max Torque

145Nm@4300rpm

178Nm@1750-4500rpm

Displacement

1498 cc

999 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

FWD

Performance Specifications

Paddle Shifters

Not Available

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Tank Capacity

40 Litres

45 Litres

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Petrol Mileage (ARAI)

17.77 kmpl

20.8 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Gross Weight

1580 kg

1630 kg

Ground Clearance

179 mm

Ground Clearance Laden

145 mm

Ground Clearance Unladen

179 mm

Height

1489 mm

1507 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

506 Litres

521 Litres

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Not Available

Front Track

1511 mm

Rear Track

1496 mm

Tyre Size

185/60 R15

205/55 R16

Tyre Type

Tubeless

Radial Tubeless

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

Not Available

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window

Anti Theft Alarm

Interior Features

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Not Available

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Not Available

Upholstery

Fabric

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 Inch

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Electronic

Fog Lights

Rear

Led Drls

Led Fog Lamps

Led Headlamps

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

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

Honda City - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹9,59,920

Interest: 9.5%

₹91,192

Down Payment (20%)

₹2,39,980

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹20,160/month

Volkswagen Virtus - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹8,39,920

Interest: 9.5%

₹79,792

Down Payment (20%)

₹2,09,980

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹17,640/month

Pros & Cons Comparison

Things We Like in Honda City

Honda Sensing Level 2 ADAS is standard from the mid-spec V variant
6 airbags are standard across all variants

Things We Like in Volkswagen Virtus

Impressive Performance: Delivers a top speed over 200 km/h and excellent fuel efficiency (20+ km/l on highways).
Elegant Exterior Design: Features a bold and sleek design, reminiscent of the premium Jetta.

Things We Don't Like in Honda City

Non-hybrid variants get rear drum brakes, not discs
Petrol engine produces 121 PS compared to Verna's turbo making 160 PS

Things We Don't Like in Volkswagen Virtus

Upright Rear Seat Backrest: The rear seat backrest is too upright for long journeys, reducing comfort.
Notchy Gearbox: The gearbox can feel slightly notchy compared to competitors in the segment.

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