The new-generation Verna recently went on sale in India at a starting price of Rs 10.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The entry-level naturally aspirated and turbo petrol variants cost Rs 10.90 lakh and Rs 14.84 lakh, while the range-topping NA and turbo-petrol trims are priced at Rs 16.19 lakh and Rs 17.38 lakh respectively. While still introductory, the pricing places the new Hyundai Verna just alongside the Honda City. Let’s see how the new Hyundai Verna stacks up against its rival on paper.
New Hyundai Verna Vs Honda City – Prices
The new Verna petrol manual variants are relatively more affordable than City’s petrol manual versions. Though, the Verna petrol automatic is pricier than the City petrol automatic model.
New Verna Vs City Prices – Petrol (NA)
| New Verna | Ex-showroom | City Petrol | Ex-showroom |
| EX MT | Rs 10.90 lakh | SV MT | Rs 11.49 lakh |
| S MT | Rs 11.95 lakh | V MT | Rs 12.37 lakh |
| SX MT | Rs 12.98 lakh | VX MT | Rs 13.49 lakh |
| SX (O) MT | Rs 14.66 lakh | ZX MT | Rs 14.72 lakh |
| SX AT | Rs 14.24 lakh | V AT | Rs 13.62 lakh |
| SX (O) AT | Rs 16.19 lakh | VX AT | Rs 14.74 lakh |
| ZX AT | Rs 15.97 lakh |
Prices of the new Verna 115bhp, 1.5L naturally aspirated manual variants start from Rs 10.90 lakh and go up to Rs 14.66 lakh. The 1.5L NA petrol SX and SX (O) automatic variants are available at Rs 14.24 lakh and Rs 16.19 lakh respectively. The 160bhp, 1.5L turbo-petrol manual models cost Rs 14.84 lakh (SX) and Rs 15.99 lakh (SX (O)). While the turbo-petrol SX automatic is priced at Rs 16.08 lakh, the SX (O) AT is offered at Rs 17.38 lakh. The aforementioned prices are introductory, ex-showroom.
The Honda City can be had with either a 121bhp, 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol or a 126bhp, 1.5L Atkinson Cycle powertrain. The model lineup comes in four trims – SV, V, VX and ZX – priced between Rs 11.49 lakh – Rs 20.39 lakh. The City petrol manual variants are available within the price range of Rs 11.49 lakh – Rs 14.72 lakh, while the petrol automatic models cost from Rs 13.62 lakh to Rs 15.97 lakh. Talking about the petrol-hybrid variants, the V and ZX variant are priced at Rs 18.89 lakh and Rs 20.39 lakh.
New Hyundai Verna Vs Honda City – Standard Features
The 2023 Hyundai Verna has been packed with several segment-first features and standard goodies. The entry-level EX trim offers features such as
Height adjustable driver seat
Front are rear seat adjustable headrests
Fabric seat upholstery
rear center armrest with cup holder
Dual-tone beige and black interior
Body-cooured outside door mirrors and handles
Full wheel covers
Electrically adjustable ORVMs
Dual airbags
ABS
Reverse parking sensors
Automatic headlamps
Central locking
Speed sensing auto door lock
Keyless entry
Speed alert system
Isofix
The standard feature kit of the Honda City (SV trim) includes following features –
8.0-inch touchscreen
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Alexa voice integration
Auto climate control
Keyless-entry and go
Tilt and telescopic steering adjust
Rear air-con vents
Driver seat height adjust
Remote engine start (CVT only)
Paddle shifters (CVT only)
Front and rear centre armrest
PM2.5 filter
4 airbags
Hill start assist
Tyre pressure monitor
ESC
Rear parking sensors
Rear view camera
ABS
Cruise control
Traction control
Projector headlamps with LED DRLs
Electric adjust and folding wing mirrors
15-inch steel wheels
New Hyundai Verna Vs Honda City – Top Features
The top-end SX variant of the new Verna comes with a host of features including
10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Connected car tech
Paddle shifters
Air purifier
Black and Red interior
Red brake calipers
Electric sunroof
Wireless charger
Tilt and telescopic steering
Type-C USB charger (front and rear)
Rear AC vents
Leather wrapped gear knob and steering
6 airbags
Hill start assist control
ESC
Vehicle stability management
Tyre pressure monitoring system
LED headlamps
Cornering lamps
Parametric connected LED tialamps
Black alloys
Features such as Hyundai SmartSense (ADAS), electric parking brake, rear disc brakes, 8-speaker Bose sound system, power driver seat are offered on the SX (O) trim.
The top-end Honda City VX trim comes with some exclusive features including
7.0-inch digital instrument display
Leather upholstery
Lane watch camera
Sunroof
Honda Connect connected car tech
Wireless smartphone connectivity
Wireless phone charger
Honda Sensing ADAS
Electronic parking brake
Rear disc brakes
Paddle shifters
Remote engine start
Auto headlamps
Fog lamps
15-inch alloys
