SUVs are currently in trend in India. In today's day and age, everyone wants to own an SUV. However, we cannot and should not forget the stellar sedans that are on sale in the country. We have sedans of various size available out there in the market ranging from sub-4-metre compact ones to premium D-segment ones. But, the sedans which most people look after are C-segment sedans or rather popularly known as mid-size ones. So, today we have for you a detailed spec comparison of the base models of the mid-size sedans. Here, we have the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz vs Toyota Yaris vs Hyundai Verna vs Skoda Rapid vs Volkswagen Vento.
Ciaz vs Yaris vs Verna vs Rapid vs Vento: Base Models Price Comparison
| Model | Ciaz Sigma | Yaris J Optional | Verna E | Rapid Rider | Vento Trendline |
| Price | Rs. 8.31 lakhs | Rs. 8.86 lakhs | Rs. 9.03 lakhs | Rs. 7.49 lakhs | Rs. 8.86 lakhs |
Ciaz vs Yaris vs Verna vs Rapid vs Vento: Engine, Transmission and Mileage
| Model | Ciaz Sigma | Yaris J Optional | Verna E | Rapid Rider | Vento Trendline |
| Petrol Engine | 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated | 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated | 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated | 1.0-litre turbocharged | 1.0-litre turbocharged |
| Maximum Power | 105 PS at 6000 RPM | 106 PS at 6000 RPM | 115 PS at 6300 RPM | 110 PS at 5000-5500 RPM | 110 PS at 5000-5500 RPM |
| Maximum Torque | 138 Nm at 4400 RPM | 140 Nm at 4200 RPM | 144 Nm at 4500 RPM | 175 Nm at 1750-4000 RPM | 175 Nm at 1750-4000 RPM |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual | 6-speed Manual | 6-speed Manual | 6-speed Manual | 6-speed Manual |
| Mileage MT | 20.65 kmpl (ARAI-claimed) | 17.18 kmpl (ARAI-claimed) | 17.7 kmpl (ARAI-claimed) | 18.97 kmpl (ARAI-claimed) | 17.69 kmpl (ARAI-claimed) |
| Emission Norm | BS6 | BS6 | BS6 | BS6 | BS6 |
The new 2020 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is powered by a BS6-compliant 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine that churns out 105 PS of power at 6000 RPM and 138 Nm of torque at 4400 RPM. The base Sigma variant of the Ciaz comes mated to 5-speed manual gearbox only. However, the top-spec trims get a 4-speed torque converter automatic gearbox too. Next, we have the Toyota Yaris here. It is also powered by a BS6-compliant 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine that churns out 106 PS of power at 6000 RPM and 140 Nm of torque at 4200 RPM. The base J-optional variant of the Yaris BS6 comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as well as a 7-step CVT.
The new facelifted Hyundai Verna is powered by a BS6-compliant 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine that churns out 115 PS of power at 6300 RPM and 144 Nm of torque at 4500 RPM. The base E variant of the Verna comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox only. Lastly, we have the Skoda Rapid and the Volkswagen Vento. Both of them are powered by the same BS6-compliant 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. This TSI motor churns out 110 PS of power at 5000-5500 RPM and 175 Nm of torque between 1750-4000 RPM. The base Rapid Rider and the Vento Trendline comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox only. However, the top-spec trims of these sedans also get a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission.
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Ciaz vs Yaris vs Verna vs Rapid vs Vento: Dimensions and Capacity
| Dimensions | Ciaz Sigma | Yaris J Optional | Verna E | Rapid Rider | Vento Trendline |
| Length | 4490 mm | 4425 mm | 4440 mm | 4413 mm | 4390 mm |
| Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm | 1729 mm | 1699 mm | 1699 mm |
| Height | 1485 mm | 1495 mm | 1475 mm | 1466 mm | 1467 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm | 2550 mm | 2600 mm | 2552 mm | 2553 mm |
| Boot Space | 510-litres | 476-litres | 480-litres | 460-litres | 494-litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43-litres | 42-litres | 45-litres | 55-litres | 55-litres |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 175 mm | 165 mm | 116 mm (laden condition) | 163 mm |
| Tyre Size | 185/65 R15 | 185/60 R15 | 185/65 R15 | 185/60 R15 | 175/70 R14 |
Maruti Ciaz vs Toyota Yaris vs Hyundai Verna vs Skoda Rapid vs VW Vento: Features
As we are talking about the base variants of these mid-size sedans, they are loaded with very minimal creature comfort features. However, all of these sedans get safety features such as dual front airbags, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) and BA (Brake Assist), reverse parking sensors, high-speed alert system and seat-belt reminders as standard across the range.
So, this was our detailed specification-based comparison of the base models of the new Maruti Suzuki Ciaz vs Toyota Yaris vs Hyundai Verna vs Skoda Rapid vs Volkswagen Vento. Which among these will be your pick? Do tell us in the comments below. You can also join our 91Wheels Auto Enthusiast group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and the owners. Further, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more such amazing motoring updates.
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Note: We haven't included the 2020 Honda City in our comparo as the new City is a more premium product compared to the base trims of these other mid-size sedans.
