The highly anticipated all-new Hyundai Verna is now out for sale in India. With improved aesthetics, additional safety bits and changed contours, the Korean sedan is all set to conquer the segment. In a bid to give it cusp over arch rivals, Hyundai has addressed the issues in the previous model. It now offers more space to occupants, more luggage compartment for storage and gets a bunch of new in-cabin tech. But are these changes enough to topple the best-selling Maruti Suzuki Ciaz? We find out in our detailed spec-base comparison.
2017 Hyundai Verna Vs Maruti Ciaz Price
| Name of the Car | Price |
| 2017 Hyundai Verna | Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 12.61 lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki Ciaz petrol | Rs 7.65 lakh to Rs 10.41 lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Diesel SHVS | Rs 9.42 lakh to Rs 11.44 lakh |
2017 Hyundai Verna
-The new Verna petrol is priced in the range of Rs 7.99lakh to Rs 12.23 lakh.
-Diesel Verna starts from Rs 9.19 lakh and goes up to Rs 12.61 lakh.
–The fully-loaded top-spec SX(O) diesel variant is priced lower than the SX+ diesel AT. It is available at a sticker price of Rs 12.39 lakh (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi).
-The prices for new Verna are introductory and protected for the first 20,000 customers. Hyundai will revise prices post this mark. Read More – 2017 Hyundai Verna Vs Honda City
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
-Giving arch rivals a tough competition in the mid-size sedan segment, the petrol-powered Ciaz is priced between Rs 7.65 lakh to Rs 10.41 lakh.
-The diesel Ciaz, with Maruti’s SHVS technology starts from Rs 9.42 lakh and goes up to Rs 11.44 lakh (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi).
2017 Hyundai Verna Vs Maruti Ciaz Specifications
| Specifications | 2017 Hyundai Verna | Maruti Suzuki Ciaz |
| Petrol Engines | 1.4-litre & 1.6-litre | 1.4-litre K-Series |
| Power | 105 & 121bhp | 91bhp |
| Torque | 135 & 155Nm | 130Nm |
| Diesel Engines | 1.4-litre & 1.6-litre | 1.3-litre DDiS 200 SHVS |
| Power | 89 & 126bhp | 88.5bhp |
| Torque | 220 & 260Nm | 200Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, 6-speed MT & 6-speed AT | 5-speed & 4-speed AT |
2017 Hyundai Verna
-The new Hyundai Verna carline continues using the 1.6-litre petrol and diesel units.
-Transmission options on the third-gen Verna include 6-speed manual unit with an optional 6-speed automatic gearbox. Photo Gallery – Hyundai Verna 2017 Exterior and Interior Details
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
-Power on the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz comes from the 1.4-litre K-Series petrol and 1.3-litre DDiS oil burner with SHVS technology.
-The Ciaz carline is offered with a 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic gearbox.
2017 Hyundai Verna Vs Maruti Ciaz Mileage
| Name of the Car | Petrol Mileage | Diesel Mileage |
| 2017 Hyundai Verna | 17.70kmpl MT & 15.92kmpl AT | 24.75kmpl MT & 21.02kmpl AT |
| Maruti Ciaz | 20.73 kmpl (MT) & 19.12 kmpl (AT) | 28.09 kmpl |
2017 Hyundai Verna
-The new Hyundai Verna powered by the 1.6-litre petrol unit is claimed to return 17.70km/l in manual variant and 15.92 km/l in AT version.
-Diesel-powered Verna on the other hand is rated at 24.75 km/l for manual and 21.02 km/l for the automatic variant. Read More – New Hyundai Verna Vs Old Verna
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
-The Maruti Ciaz petrol is rated at 20.73kmpl in manual and 19.12 kmpl in automatic version.
-The diesel powered Ciaz with SHVS technology delivers ARAI rated fuel economy of 28.09kmpl.
2017 Hyundai Verna Vs Maruti Ciaz Dimensions
| Dimensions | 2017 Hyundai Verna | Maruti Suzuki Ciaz |
| Length | 4,385mm | 4,490mm |
| Breadth | 1,729mm | 1,730mm |
| Height | 1,450mm | 1,485mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580mm | 2,650mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480L | 510L |
2017 Hyundai Verna
–The new Hyundai Verna gets larger in size with dimensional changes. It now measures 4,400mm long, 1,729mm wide and 1,475mm tall.
-The wheelbase has also been increased by 30mm to 2600mm, which allows more space for occupants inside the cabin.
-With prominent dimensional changes, it now offers 480L of space to store luggage against the previous 465L.
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
-Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is slightly larger, measuring 4,490mm long, 1,730mm wide and 1,485mm high. The wheelbase is 50mm longer than Verna at 2,650mm.
-Boasting larger dimensions, Ciaz offers 510L of boot space.
2017 Hyundai Verna Vs Maruti Ciaz Features
| Key Features | 2017 Hyundai Verna | Maruti Suzuki Ciaz |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen Infotainment system | Yes | Yes |
| Height adj. driver seat | Yes | Yes |
| Power-operated ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Steering mounted audio & calling controls | Yes | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | Yes | No |
| Navigation system & Voice command | Yes | Yes |
| Rain sensing wipers | Yes | No |
| Push start/stop | Yes | Yes |
2017 Hyundai Verna
–The top-spec variant gets the 7.0-inch touchscreen AVN system with IPS display & VR. It additionally gets smartphone Mirror Link, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
-The auto link is offered only with the top-spec variant.
-The lower variants get a5.0-inch colour TFT LCD instrument display.
-Along with the above features, it also gets power-operated driver’s seat, heated front seats, leather seat covers and multi-functional steering wheel,auto dimming rear-view mirror, sliding front centre console, power sunroof on automatic variants, manually adjustable rear curtain, rear AC vents, rear wiper and washer etc.
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
-The Maruti Ciaz carline comes with standard keyless entry, power windows, rear AC vents, front & rear armrest with utility box and cup holders respectively.
-In addition, Ciaz also comes with standard electrically adjustable ORVMs, accessory socket in front & rear, tilt steering and audio system with CD player & USB socket.
2017 Hyundai Verna Vs Maruti Ciaz Safety Features
| Key Features | 2017 Hyundai Verna | Maruti Suzuki Ciaz |
| Dual Airbags | Yes | Yes |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Sensing Auto Door lock | Yes | No |
| Autonomous emergency braking | Yes | No |
| Reverse parking sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Day/Night IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| All Disc brakes | Yes | No |
| NCAP Ratings | NA | 4 star for Adult & 2 star for child safety (ASEAN NCAP) |
2017 Hyundai Verna
-The new Hyundai Verna features standard ABS with EBD, dual airbags, clutch lock, rear view mirror, seat belt pretensioners (front), ISOFIX child seat anchors.
-While the top-spec version packs 6 airbags, electro chromic rear-view mirror, smart key and rear-view camera.
-Features like speed sensing auto door lock and autonomous emergency braking are carried over from the current model.
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
The Maruti Ciaz gets a bunch of standard safety features including dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, seat belt pre-tensioners with force safe limiters, ISOFIX child seat anchorages and pedestrian protection compliance.
-Rear defogger and engine immobiliser are standard whereas the top-spec trim comes with auto day/Night IRVM with camera display.
