- The new 2023 Hyundai Verna now comes with level-2 ADAS
- It rivals the likes of the 2023 Honda City, VW Virtus, Skoda Slavia, etc
- The 2023 Honda City also offers ADAS tech & it shines as a good family sedan
- The Slavia & Virtus are good performance-focused sedans
The 2023 new-gen Hyundai Verna has been recently launched in India with level-2 ADAS tech and multiple engine & gearbox combinations. The new midsize sedan from Hyundai rivals the likes of the new 2023 Honda City facelift, Skoda Slavia, VW Virtus, etc. All these sedans have some or the other USPs and offer something unique when it comes to features and specifications. Hence, buyers often get confused between these four midsize sedans. That's why, here is our detailed & comprehensive mega comparison between these four midsize sedans i.e. 2023 Hyundai Verna, 2023 Honda City facelift, Skoda Slavia & VW Virtus.
Hyundai Verna Vs Honda City Vs Skoda Slavia Vs VW Virtus: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Hyundai Verna | Honda City | Skoda Slavia | VW Virtus |
| Length | 4535 mm | 4574 mm (SV, V, VX trims), 4583 mm (ZX trim) | 4541 mm | 4561 mm |
| Width | 1765 mm | 1748 mm | 1752 mm | 1752 mm |
| Height | 1475 mm | 1489 mm | 1507 mm | 1507 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2670 mm | 2600 mm | 2651 mm | 2651 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 165 mm | 179 mm Unladen, 145 mm Laden | 179 mm Unladen, 145 mm Laden |
| Boot Space | 528 litres | 506 litres | 521 litres | 521 litres |
Hyundai Verna Vs Honda City Vs Skoda Slavia Vs VW Virtus: Powertrain Specs
| Specs | Honda City | Hyundai Verna MPi Petrol | Hyundai Verna Turbo GDi | Skoda Slavia/VW Virtus 1L | Skoda Slavia/VW Virtus 1.5L |
| Engine | 1.5-litre 4-Cylinder iVTEC Petrol | 1.5 litre, 4-Cylinder | 1.5 litre, 4-Cylinder | 1 litre TSI Petrol | 1.5 litre TSI Petrol with Active Cylinder Technology |
| Power | 121 PS | 115 PS | 160 PS | 115 PS | 150 PS |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 143.8 Nm | 253 Nm | 178 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual or CVT Automatic | 6-Speed manual or IVT/CVT | 6-Speed manual or 7-Speed DCT | 6-Speed Manual or 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic | 6-Speed Manual or 7-Speed DSG/DCT Automatic (Skoda Slavia); 7-Speed DSG/DCT Automatic (VW Virtus) |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 45 litres | 45 litres | 45 litres | 45 litres |
| Fuel Efficiency | 17.8 Km/l - MT & 18.4 Km/l - CVT | 18.6 km/l - MT & 19.6 km/l - IVT | 20 km/l - MT & 20.6 km/l - DCT | 19.4 Km/L - MT & 18 Km/L - AT | 18.72 Km/L - MT & 18.41 Km/L - AT (Skoda Slavia); 18.67 Km/L (VW Virtus) |
Hyundai Verna Vs Honda City Vs Skoda Slavia Vs VW Virtus: Features & Safety
| Features | Hyundai Verna | Honda City | VW Virtus | Skoda Slavia |
| Active Safety | ABS, EBD, Hill Hold, Traction Control, ESP | ABS, EBD, ESP, Hill Hold, Traction Control, Brake Assist, Agile Handling Assist | ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Hill Hold, ESP, Traction Control, Brake Disc Wiping, Electronic Differential Lock System, Multi-Collision Brakes, Anti-Slip Regulation | ABS, EBD, ESP, Traction Control, Hill Hold, Brake Disc Wiping, Motor Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock System, Multi Collision Braking |
| Airbags | 6 standard | 4 standard, up to 6 on top trims | 2 standard, 6 on-top trims | 2 standard, 6 on-top trims |
| ADAS Hardware | 1 front radar + 2 rear corner radars + 1 front camera | 1 front camera | No | No |
| ADAS Features | Auto Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lead Car Departure Warning, Auto High-Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert & Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Following Assist, Safe Exit Warning, Rear Blind-Spot Collision Warning & Collision Avoidance Assist. | Auto Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, Lead Car Departure Warning, Road/Lane Departure Warning & Mitigation, & Auto High-Beam Assist. | No | No |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driver seat adjustment | 4 way electric | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Front seat ventilation | Heated & cooled | No | cooled | cooled |
| IRVM | Auto-dimming with telematics controls | Auto-dimming | Auto-dimming | Auto-dimming |
| TPMS | Yes - Highline | Yes - Warning based | Yes - Warning based | Yes - Warning based |
| Front parking sensors | Yes | No | No | No |
| Fog Lamps | No | Front | Front & Rear | Front |
| Height-adjustable front seats | Only Driver | Only Driver | Driver & Co-driver | Driver & Co-driver |
| Air purifier | Yes - Integrated | PM2.5 Dust & Pollen Cabin Filter | No | No |
| Rear brakes | Disc | Drum | Drum | Drum |
| Electric parking brake | Yes with auto hold | No | No | No |
| Lanewatch camera | No | Yes - left side | No | No |
| Android Auto/Apple Carplay | Wired | Wireless | Wireless | Wired |
| Ambient lighting | Dashboard & door trims | Center Console Pocket, Map Lamp, Front Footwell, Front Door Inner Handles & Front Door Pockets | LEDs for door panel switches, front and rear reading lamps + White/Red ambient lights | Dashboard & Door Handles |
| Rear Seat Folding | Full Folding | Full Folding | Split 60:40 folding | Split 60:40 folding |
| Rear Windscreen Sunshade | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital cluster with color TFT MID | 7-inch High Definition Full Color TFT Display | 8-inch VW Digital Cockpit | 8-inch SKODA Virtual Cockpit |
| Audio Setup | Bose 8 speaker | 8 speaker | 8 speaker | 8 speaker |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen Display | 8-inch Advanced Touchscreen Display | 10-inch VW Play Touchscreen | 8-inch SKODA Infotainment System |
| Connected Car Tech | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smartwatch Integration | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Advanced Remote Commands | Yes - Engine Start/Stop, AC On/Off, etc | Yes - Engine Start/Stop, AC On/Off, etc | No | No |
| H2C - Home to Car | Yes - Alexa & Google Assistant | Yes - Alexa & Google Assistant | No | No |
| In-Car Apps | No | No | Yes - Gaana, BBC News, Booking.com, Audiobooks, Sygic navigation, etc | Yes |
Also Read: 2023 Hyundai Verna Launched In 6 Variants: Here Are Variant Differences
Verdict: Apart from features & specs, these 4 midsize sedans also compete closely when it comes to pricing. The 2023 new-gen Hyundai Verna is priced between Rs 10.89 lakh to Rs 17.37 lakh (ex-showroom), the 2023 Honda City facelift is priced between Rs 11.49 Lakh to Rs 15.97 Lakh (ex-showroom), the VW Virtus is priced between Rs 11.31 lakh to Rs 18.41 lakh (ex-showroom), & the Skoda Slavia is priced between Rs 11.29 lakh to Rs 18.39 lakh (ex-showroom). The Honda City shines as a comfort-focused family sedan, whereas the VW Virtus & the Skoda Slavia are popular performance-focused sedans. However, the new Hyundai Verna comes as a good all-rounder option in the segment.
