Sometimes, there are clear winners in comparison. Sometimes, it just becomes impossible to select one. Same is the case with the 2020 Honda City and 2020 Hyundai Verna. Both the sedans offer reliability, comfort and a plethora of features. So, it comes down to one question, which one to choose? Let us help you with that! Take a look at the detailed comparison between the best sedans available in the market at present.
2020 Honda City vs 2020 Hyundai Verna | Engine specifications
Engine Specifications Comparison
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| Specifications↓ | 2020 Honda City | 2020 Hyundai Verna | |||
| Engine | 1.5-litre i-VTEC Petrol | 1.5-litre i-DTEC Diesel | 1.0-litre Turbo GDi | 1.5-litre MPi Petrol | 1.5-litre U2 CRDi |
| Power @rpm | 119.3hp@6,600 | 97.8hp@3,600 | 118.3hp@6,000 | 113.4hp@6,300 | 113.4hp@4,000 |
| Torque @rpm | 145Nm@4,300 | 200Nm@1,750 | 171.6Nm@1,500-4,000 | 144.1Nm@4,500 | 250Nm@1,500-2,750 |
| Transmission | 6-speed Manual / CVT | 6-speed Manual | 7-speed DCT | 6-speed Manual / IVT | 6-speed Manual / 6-speed Automatic |
| Fuel Efficiency (kmpl) | 18.4 | 24.1 | 19.2 | 17.7 | 18.45 |
- It is clear from the table that in terms of power, the petrol engine powering the Honda City 2020 is the most powerful. The diesel option though is less powered.
- In terms of torque, the 1.5-litre diesel engine in the Hyundai Verna is the best. The turbo-petrol engine in the Verna GDi is known to one of the best turbo engines in the segment.
- Honda, with their i-VTEC and i-DTEC tech, wins the fuel efficiency game again, both for petrol as well as diesel variants.
- As for the transmission, a manual transmission is offered as standard across all the variants of both the cars. The petrol variant of Honda City gets a CVT automatic option too. As for the Hyundai Verna, a 7-speed DCT transmission is offered.
- The IVT or the Intelligent Variable Transmission offered with the petrol engine of 2020 Hyundai Verna is a subset of the CVT transmission.
Which of the two sedans has got more space?
Dimensions Comparison
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| Specifications↓ | 2020 Honda City | 2020 Hyundai Verna |
| Length (mm) | 4,549 | 4,440 |
| Width (mm) | 1,748 | 1,729 |
| Height (mm) | 1,489 | 1,475 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Boot Space (litres) | 506 | 465 |
| Seating Capacity (persons) | 5 | 5 |
- Although the Hyundai Verna is shorter in length, a similar wheelbase allows good legroom. The compensation is paid in terms of the boot space which is almost 40 litres less as compared to the Honda City.
- Honda City is wider and taller than the Hyundai Verna which means more shoulder room and more headroom. Honda City is the longest in the segment, the company claims!
2020 Honda City vs 2020 Hyundai Verna | Safety Comparison
Safety Features
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| Features↓ | 2020 Honda City | 2020 Hyundai Verna |
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| ABS with EBD | |
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| VSA with ESC and TC* | |
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| Hill Start Assist | |
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| Rear Parking Sensors | |
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| TPMS* | |
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| Rear Camera | |
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| *VSA – Vehicle Stability Assist | ESC – Electronic Stability Control | TC – Traction Control | TPMS – Tyre Pressure Monitoring System* *Note: These features are for the base variants of both the cars. Higher variants will have features that have not been listed* |
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- 2020 Honda City has scored a 5-star rating at the ASEAN NCAP crash testing. The features mentioned above are clearly an indicator of the same.
- The Honda City is surely more feature-packed when it comes to safety, right from the base variant.
2020 Honda City vs 2020 Hyundai Verna | Comfort Features
Comfort Features Comparison
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| Features↓ | 2020 Honda City | 2020 Hyundai Verna |
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| Apple Carplay and Android Auto | |
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| Paddle Shifters* | (CVT Only) |
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| Rear AC Vents | |
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| Dust and Pollen Cabin Filter | |
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| Walk Away Auto Lock | |
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| Follow me home headlamps | |
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| Fully automatic climate control | |
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| Voice recognition | |
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| Electric Sunroof | |
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| *All the features except the PADDLE SHIFTERS mentioned above are for base variants only. Higher variants include other features too.* | ||
- From the base variant itself, Honda City comes equipped with a lot more features as compared to the Hyundai Verna.
- Hyundai Verna does come with an electric sunroof right from the base variant whereas Honda City’s base variant lacks this feature.
But in the end, it all comes crashing down to prices. Can the all-new Honda City compete in this arena, or will it lose? Let’s find out!
Price Comparison
Variant-Wise Price Comparison
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| Models | Fuel Type | Variants | Price |
| 2020 Honda City | Petrol | V MT | ₹10,89,900 |
| V CVT | ₹12,19,900 | ||
| VX MT | ₹12,25,900 | ||
| ZX MT | ₹13,14,900 | ||
| VX CVT | ₹13,55,900 | ||
| ZX CVT | ₹14,44,900 | ||
| Diesel | V MT | ₹12,39,900 | |
| VX MT | ₹13,75,900 | ||
| ZX MT | ₹14,64,900 | ||
| 2020 Hyundai Verna | 1.5-litre MPi Petrol | MT S | ₹9,30,585 |
| MT SX | ₹10,70,389 | ||
| IVT SX | ₹11,95,389 | ||
| MT SX(O) | ₹12,59,900 | ||
| IVT SX(O) | ₹13,84,900 | ||
| 1.0-litre GDi Turbo-Petrol | DCT SX(O) | ₹13,99,000 | |
| 1.5-litre CRDi Diesel | MT S+ | ₹10,65,585 | |
| MT SX | ₹12,05,389 | ||
| AT SX | ₹13,20,389 | ||
| MT SX(O) | ₹13,94,900 | ||
| AT SX(O) | ₹15,09,900 | ||
| *Prices are Ex-Showroom – Delhi | |||
Honda City does cost more than the Hyundai Verna. But when it comes to the top variant, the City comes at a cheaper price.
It is clear from the above comparison that 2020 Honda City can be a great choice if you can spend a little more if you plan to buy a base variant. For the top variant, it is surely the best buy.
But if you are looking for a turbocharged petrol engine, Hyundai Verna has got the power source to offer whereas there is no turbo petrol for the Honda City. What are your views on the two sedans? Do you want some other comparison? Let us know in the comments section below.
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