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Volkswagen Virtus vs Honda City Hybrid

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Volkswagen Virtus or Honda City Hybrid? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Virtus and City Hybrid. Volkswagen Virtus Price starts at Rs.11.56 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Comfortline MT and Honda City Hybrid Price starts at Rs.19.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for V CVT. Volkswagen Virtus is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm power whereas Honda City Hybrid is a 4 cylinder, 1498 cc Engine can generate 96.55bhp@5600-6400rpm power. In terms of mileage, Virtus provides a mileage of 21 kmpl (base model), and City Hybrid has a N/A of 27.1N/A (base model).

Virtus vs City Hybrid

Key HighlightsVolkswagen VirtusHonda City Hybrid
PriceRs.11.56 LakhRs.19.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc1498 cc
Power147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm96.55bhp@5600-6400rpm
Mileage/Range21 kmpl27.1 kmpl
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Volkswagen Virtus Comfortline MT car
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Rs. 11.56 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Virtus specificationsCity Hybrid specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
13.39 Lakh
22.31 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
User Rating
3.9
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
521 Litres
410 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic (e CVT)
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1498 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
96.55bhp@5600-6400rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Virtus Brakes, Suspension & TyresCity Hybrid Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Mc-Pherson suspension and stabiliser bar
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Twist beam axle
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Disc
Wheels
-
Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel
-
Alloy
Front Tyre Size
205/55 R16
185 / 55 R16
Rear Tyre Size
205/55 R16
185/55 R16
Turning Radius
5.5 meters
5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205/55 R 16
185/55 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Exterior

Virtus ExteriorCity Hybrid Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
checkYes
Front & Rear
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
checkYes
checkYes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
checkYes

Instrumentation

Virtus InstrumentationCity Hybrid Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
-
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
-
checkYes
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
-
checkYes
Shift Indicator
-
No
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
-
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Virtus Infotainment & CommunicationCity Hybrid 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
-
checkYes
Basic Warranty
4 Year/ 100000 Km Warranty
3 Years or 10000000 KMS

Engine & Transmission

Virtus Engine & TransmissionCity Hybrid Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
999 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
1.0L TSI
Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicle (SHEV)
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
SOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic (e CVT)
Gears
6 Speed
CVT)
Power
147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
96.55bhp@5600-6400rpm
Torque
178 Nm @ 1750 rpm
127 Nm @ 4500-5000 rpm
Fast Charging
No
checkYes
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
21 kmpl
27.1 kmpl
Range
-
18.24 km/charge
Top Speed
190 kmph
176 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

Virtus Comfort & ConvenienceCity Hybrid 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
Adaptive
Start / Stop Button
checkYes
checkYes
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
checkYes
Leather streering wheels
-
checkYes
Drive Modes
4
3
Keyless Entry
checkYes
checkYes
Electronic Parking Brake
-
Yes with Auto Hold
Parking Assist
-
checkYes

Safety

Virtus SafetyCity Hybrid Safety
NCAP Rating
-
Not Tested
Airbags
2
4
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
-
checkYes
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
-
No
Seat Belt Warning
-
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
-
checkYes
Rear Middle Head Rest
-
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

Virtus Dimensions & CapacityCity Hybrid Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4561 mm
4583 mm
Width
1752 mm
1748 mm
Height
4561 mm
1489 mm
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance
179 mm
165 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
4
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
40 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 Litres
3.2 Litres
Boot Space
521 Litres
410 Litres
Kerb Weight
1100 kg
1261 kg
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan

Pros & Cons

Virtus Pros & ConsCity Hybrid Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Cabin has good legroom on offer, supportive seats, perfect ergonomics & enough storage
  • Two different petrol turbocharged engines on offer
  • GT version looks smashing
  • It has a fresh design language with blue accents to illustrate the Hybrid powertrain
  • Great on the comfort level with good space on offer and offers practical storage spaces.
  • It has good features on offer like wireless charging, blind spot camera, ADAS, etc.
  • It has the best-in-segment fuel efficiency of 27.11 km/L due to hybrid powertrain
  • It has plush ride quality with bumps smoothened out in city and highway conditions.
Cons
  • No MT option available with the 1.5 TSI
  • No Diesel engine on offer
  • Reliability issues of the DQ 200 Dual Clutch transmission
  • The fit-finish quality of the cabin plastics could have been improved in some parts
  • Boot space is reduced to 306L due to the battery placement.
  • The touchscreen infotainment could have been a better unit.
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Detailed Comparison of Volkswagen Virtus and Honda City Hybrid

Safety

Virtus 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, Hill Assist, Central Locking, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. City Hybrid 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, Lane Departure Warning, 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.

Body

Virtus has doors and seats. It is an with 521 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 179 mm. It is 1752 mm wide, 4561 mm high and 4561 mm long. It has 1100 kg kerb weight and 2651 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, City Hybrid is an with doors and seats ,40 Litres fuel tank capacity, 410 Litres boot space, 165 mm ground clearance.It has 1489 mm height, 4583 mm length, 1748 mm width, and 1261 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Volkswagen Virtus comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 6 Speed Manual transmission. And City Hybrid comes with FWD and CVT) Automatic (e CVT) transmission.

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Volkswagen Virtus and Honda City Hybrid Owner Reviews

  • Virtus Review
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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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    • 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.
      Likes (5)
    • 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
      8 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
      8 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.
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      sundeep kokanay
      13 Apr 2024
      Review for Honda City Hybrid
      5.0
      Win the car and enjoy the ride !! Honda you are awesome by keeping people promise and winning confidence. Awesome car !! Happy to be part of the family.
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      Vik
      7 Month ago
      Review for Honda City Hybrid
      3.0
      I don't own the Honda City; I'm just sharing my thoughts based on its looks and comfort from sitting in it once. The car has a stylish appearance, and the interior felt comfortable during my brief experience. The seats were nice, and I noticed a touchscreen for entertainment. Although I didn't drive it, I got a good impression of its design and comfort. It seems suitable for city driving, and I imagine parking wouldn't be too challenging. Please keep in mind that this review is based solely on the exterior and interior aesthetics and comfort, as I don't own the car or have extensive driving experience with it.
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    • AP
      Ajay Pehel
      2 Year ago
      Review for Honda City Hybrid
      3.2
      Overall very good experience with this car and very nice features.Low maintenance and very good quality with fantastic service.
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      Ashish Gupta
      2 Year ago
      Review for Honda City Hybrid
      5.0
      Super milage and comfortable.Overall good package with good looks.
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    • JS
      Jai Sharma
      2 Year ago
      Review for Honda City Hybrid
      4.2
      An amazing power car available in Hybrid mode with sunroof. Has sports like looks and good enough boot space.
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    Volkswagen Virtus and Honda City Hybrid FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Volkswagen Virtus?
    The on-road price of Volkswagen Virtus is Rs. 13.39 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Honda City Hybrid?
    The on-road price of Honda City Hybrid is Rs. 22.31 Lakh in New Delhi.