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Honda City vs Volkswagen Virtus

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Honda City or Volkswagen Virtus? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between City and Virtus. Honda City Price starts at Rs.11.82 Lakh (ex-showroom) for SV Petrol and Volkswagen Virtus Price starts at Rs.11.56 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Comfortline MT. Honda City is 4 cylinder, 1498 cc Engine can generate 119.35bhp@6600rpm power whereas Volkswagen Virtus is a 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, City provides a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model), and Virtus has a mileage of 21 kmpl (base model).

City vs Virtus

Key HighlightsHonda CityVolkswagen Virtus
PriceRs.11.82 LakhRs.11.56 Lakh
Engine Capacity1498 cc999 cc
Power119.35bhp@6600rpm147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
Mileage/Range17.8 kmpl21 kmpl
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Honda City SV Petrol car
SV Petrol
Rs. 11.82 Lakh
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Comfortline MT
Rs. 11.56 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

City specificationsVirtus specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
13.69 Lakh
13.39 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.4
4.0
Boot Space (Litres)
506 Litres
521 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
999 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
119.35bhp@6600rpm
147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

City Brakes, Suspension & TyresVirtus Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Mc-Pherson suspension and stabiliser bar
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Twist beam axle
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
-
Front Tyre Size
175 / 65 R15
205/55 R16
Rear Tyre Size
185/60 R15
205/55 R16
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
5.5 meters
Tyre Size Spare
175/65 R15
205/55 R 16
Wheels Size
R15
R16

Exterior

City ExteriorVirtus Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
checkYes
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
-
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
checkYes
-
Rear Defogger
checkYes
-
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
LED
-
LED headlight
No
-
Projector headlight
checkYes
-
Automatic Headlamps
No
checkYes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
checkYes
-

Instrumentation

City InstrumentationVirtus Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
-
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
-
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
No
-
Shift Indicator
No
-
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Information not available
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
-

Infotainment & Communication

City Infotainment & CommunicationVirtus Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
checkYes
Android Auto
checkYes
checkYes
Voice Command
checkYes
checkYes
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Display
checkYes
checkYes
Touchscreen Size
8 Inch
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
checkYes
-
Integrated Music System
checkYes
-
Speakers
4
-
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
-
USB Compatibility
checkYes
-
Wireless Charger
No
-
Basic Warranty
3 Years or 10000000 KMS
4 Year/ 100000 Km Warranty

Engine & Transmission

City Engine & TransmissionVirtus Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1498 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
1.5 i-VTEC with VTC
1.0L TSI
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
SOHC
Inline
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Speed
Power
119.35bhp@6600rpm
147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
Torque
145 Nm @ 4300 rpm
178 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
FWD
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
ARAI Certified Economy
17.8 kmpl
21 kmpl
Top Speed
180 kmph
190 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS VI

Comfort & Convenience

City Comfort & ConvenienceVirtus Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
-
Rear AC Vents
Blower& Vents Behind Front Armrest
-
Automatic climate control
checkYes
-
Heater
checkYes
-
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
-
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
checkYes
checkYes
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
checkYes
Leather streering wheels
No
-
Drive Modes
2
4
Keyless Entry
checkYes
checkYes
Electronic Parking Brake
No
-
Parking Assist
checkYes
-

Safety

City SafetyVirtus Safety
NCAP Rating
5 Star (ASEAN NCAP)
-
Airbags
4
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
-
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
No
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
-
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
-
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
-
Rear Middle Head Rest
checkYes
-

Dimensions & Capacity

City Dimensions & CapacityVirtus Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4574 mm
4561 mm
Width
1748 mm
1752 mm
Height
1489 mm
4561 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
179 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
4
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.2 Litres
4 Litres
Boot Space
506 Litres
521 Litres
Kerb Weight
1153 kg
1100 kg
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan

Pros & Cons

City Pros & ConsVirtus Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Simple and clean design language gives it an elegant look
  • It is available with two powertrain options and it's the only sedan with a hybrid powertrain
  • The hybrid powertrain is highly fuel efficient with a claimed efficiency of 27.13 kmpl
  • It comes with Honda Sensing ADAS which is available in multiple variants
  • The interior quality is good with premium leatherette material on the seat and other trims
  • It offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with a crisp touchscreen infotainment
  • The seats offer one of the best cushioning in the segment
  • The NA petrol engine is refined and offers good performance
  • Cabin has good legroom on offer, supportive seats, perfect ergonomics & enough storage
  • Two different petrol turbocharged engines on offer
  • GT version looks smashing
Cons
  • The hybrid variants are expensive
  • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, ventilated seats powered seats, and more
  • No turbo petrol or diesel engine on offer
  • The infotainment screen sometimes shows some lag while connecting the wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
  • No MT option available with the 1.5 TSI
  • No Diesel engine on offer
  • Reliability issues of the DQ 200 Dual Clutch transmission
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Detailed Comparison of Honda City and Volkswagen Virtus

Safety

City comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera. Virtus has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Hill Assist, Central Locking, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

City has doors and seats. It is an with 506 Litres boot space, 40 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 165 mm. It is 1748 mm wide, 1489 mm high and 4574 mm long. It has 1153 kg kerb weight and 2600 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Virtus is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 521 Litres boot space, 179 mm ground clearance.It has 4561 mm height, 4561 mm length, 1752 mm width, and 1100 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Honda City comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Virtus comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 6 Speed Manual transmission.

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Honda City and Volkswagen Virtus Owner Reviews

  • City Review
  • Virtus Review
    • T
      Tushar
      12 Apr 2024
      Review for Honda City
      5.0
      Good car with comfort and easy to drive option. Have been using Honda city models since 2002. Have found car really comfortable and luxurious. Have also bought the latest model.
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      Raj
      3 Month ago
      Review for Honda City
      4.0
      very good car with very comfortable on long drives & good milage. it has big boot space. The only problem is needing more ground clearance due to get knock on speed breakers.
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    • K
      Karthick
      3 Month ago
      Review for Honda City
      4.7
      Recently I bought this car. variant. I personally feel it is responses better than I expected... Features are good enough and ADAS is additional in this segment. I was comparing with Verna, where I feel it is better than that. Facelift seems to be cool and HONDA sensing made a powerful and great combo.
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    • DA
      Dr Aghosh Pasricha
      4 Month ago
      Review for Honda City
      5.0
      Excellent sedan low maintenance cost pocket friendly i'm using this car since 2013 love to drive this car. Want to purchase another one price is also ok good Indian car for middle class Family this is best car safety vise this is best car I suggest every one to purchase this car only
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    • GS
      G S
      4 Month ago
      Review for Honda City
      4.7
      This is my second Honda City car. I am happy with this car. Very comfortable driving and safe journey. Very low maintenance. While driving I won't feel like tiredness and body pains. Even service points also all over country. So happily I can go anywhere in our country top to bottom.
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      ram
      5 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Virtus
      4.4
      It comes with a range of features including advanced safety technologies, a spacious interior, modern infotainment system, and efficient engine options. It offers features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and a digital cockpit display.
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      Likes (10)
    • K
      Krishnakumar
      5 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Virtus
      4.4
      The car is an excellent choice for those looking for a comfortable and feature-packed compact sedan.
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    • DS
      David Sujin
      7 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Virtus
      4.7
      Buying Myself Dr.David sujin. Buying Virtus GT is really happy. Good looking sedan Driving experience High performance open cylinder.. 2 cylinder high mileage . My Virtus. GT has been completed 25000 km . I have been facing AC HEATER .informed to the sales and service department . Heater got repaired . Recently got accident . They have taken one month to repair. But after the repair this issue started. Then my side mirror paint is wrongly placed by showrooms. I have approached the service team Thiruvella EVM MOTOR KERALA. No proper response . Bad experience. My GT IS YELLOW COLOUR EASY IDENTIFICATION LIKE A SPORTS CAR. PERFORMANCE VERY GOOD BREAKING. I have driven the speed of 196 km in Chennai to Kanyakumari highway . I have reached Chennnai to Kanyakumari 9 hours time .mileage average in D—-/ 14-18 km I got the maximum 19. 06 while driving early morning . Sports. .. I got 11km Manual padel shift- with high RPM 6-8km only But performance is awesome. Incredible. Engine sounds awesome. Over all it’s like my dream car. I have love it.
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    • RR
      Rami Reddy
      9 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Virtus
      4.0
      Commanding Design. Delight Performance. German-engineered, inside-out. Hassle-free ownership experience from the day one.
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      ayyappan
      9 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Virtus
      3.5
      Drives well, looks smashing, the ride and handling package is sorted for every kind of driver. Spacious and practical with generous boot capacity and split-folding rear seats. Ride is very accomplished.
      Likes (5)
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    Honda City and Volkswagen Virtus FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Honda City?
    The on-road price of Honda City is Rs. 13.69 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Volkswagen Virtus?
    The on-road price of Volkswagen Virtus is Rs. 13.39 Lakh in New Delhi.