Honda City 4th Generation vs Volkswagen Virtus

City 4th Generation Vs Virtus

Key Highlights	Honda City 4th Generation	Volkswagen Virtus
On Road Price	Rs.16,57,829^*	Rs.22,12,719^*
Mileage (city)	11.22 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1497	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Honda City 4th Generation
Rs14.31 Lakh^*
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Rs19.40 Lakh^*
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Honda City 4th Generation
i-VTEC CVT ZX
14.31 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Virtus
GT Plus Sport DSG
19.40 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	i-VTEC CVT ZX	GT Plus Sport DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,57,829^*	Rs.22,12,719^*
Finance Available (EMI)	No	Rs.42,799/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.65,419	Rs.48,600
User Rating	4.5 Based on 829 Reviews	4.5 Based on 401 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,780.2
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Basic Information

i-VTEC CVT ZX

GT Plus Sport DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,57,829^*

Rs.22,12,719^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.42,799/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.65,419

Rs.48,600

User Rating

4.5

Based on 829 Reviews

4.5

Based on 401 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,780.2

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	i VTEC Engine	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	1497	1498
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	117.6bhp@6600rpm	147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	145Nm@4600rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	SOHC	-
Fuel Supply System	PGM-Fi	-
Turbo Charger	No	Yes
Super Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	CVT	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

i VTEC Engine

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

1497

1498

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

117.6bhp@6600rpm

147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	11.22	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	16.55	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18	19.62
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS IV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	178.55	190
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Power	Electric
Steering Column	Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.3	5.05
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	178.55	190
0-100kmph (Seconds)	11.90	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	41.14m	-
Tyre Size	185/55 R16	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size	16	-
Quarter Mile	18.42	-
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	8.22	-
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	26.23m	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Torsion Beam

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Power

Electric

Steering Column

Telescopic

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4440	4561
Width (mm)	1695	1752
Height (mm)	1495	1507
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	145
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	165	179
Wheel Base (mm)	2600	2651
Front Tread (mm)	1475	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	1465	1496
Kerb Weight (kg)	1107	1269
Grossweight (kg)	1482	1685
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	521
No. of Doors	4	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	No	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	No	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	No	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	No	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	No	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	-
Battery Saver	No	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Driver and Assistant Seat Back Pockets Front Passenger Side Sunvisor Rotational Grab Handles with Damped Fold-back Motion 3	Adjustable dual rear ac vent,Footwell Illumination, Front seats back pocket (both sides), Smart storage in center console, Height adjustable head restraint, Ventilated front seats with leather inserts
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	0	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Remote Trunk Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Fabric Upholstery	No	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Cigarette Lighter	No	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	No	-
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	No	Yes
Additional Features	Armrests & Door Lining Inserts Leather Leather Package with Stitch (Gear/Select Knob, Door Armrest) Assistant Dashboard Soft Touch Pad with Stitch Inside Door Handles Finish Chrome Premium High Gloss Piano Black Finish on Dashboard Panel Front Lower Console Garnish & Steering Wheel Garnish Gum Metal Hand Brake Knob Finish Chrome Chrome Decoration Ring for Steering Switches Chrome Decoration Ring in Map Lamp Satin Ornament Finish for Tweeters Trunk Lid Inside Lining Cover Front Map Lamps LED Cruising Range Distance-to-Empty Indicator	Premium dual tone interiors, High quality scratch-resistant dashboard, Rave Glossy/Dark Red Glossy and Glossy Black décor inserts, Chrome accent on air vents slider, Leather + Leatherette seat upholstery, Driver side foot rest, Driver side sunvisor with ticket holder, Passenger side sunvisor with vanity mirror, Foldable roof grab handles, front, Foldable roof grab handles with hooks, rear, Rear seat backrest split 60:40 foldable, Front center armrest in leatherette, sliding, with storage box, Rear center armrest with cup holders, Ambient light pack: LEDs for door panel switches, front and rear reading lamps, Luggage compartment illumination, 20.32 cm Digital cockpit (instrument cluster), 12V Plug front, Front 2x USB-C sockets (data+charging), Rear 2x USB-C socket module (charging only),Auto coming/leaving home lights, Seat upholstery GT - Leather/leatherette combination, Red ambient lighting, GT welcome message on infotainment
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	-	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	-	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteRising Blue MetallicCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black PearlReflex SilverCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+3 MoreVirtus Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Fog Lights Rear	No	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	-
Rear Window Washer	No	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	-
Tinted Glass	No	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	-
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	No
Smoke Headlamps	No	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	No	-
Trunk Opener	Remote	-
LED DRLs	-	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Additional Features	Advanced Wrap-around Rear Combi Lamp LED Rear License Plate LED Lamps Integrated LED High Mount Stop Lamp Outer Door Handles Finish Chrome Body Coloured Mud Flaps Black Sash Tape on B-Pillar Lower Molding Line	GT elements, GT branding at front grill, GT branding at rear, Front fender with GT branding, Red painted brake callipers in front, Black Alloys, Carbon Steel Grey coloured door mirrors housing, Glossy black rear spoiler, Dual tone exterior with roof painted in Carbon Steel Grey, Signature chrome wing - front, Chrome strip on grille - upper, Chrome strip on grille - lower, Lower grill in black glossy, Bonnet with chiseled lines , Sharp dual shoulder lines, Body coloured door handles, Chrome applique on door handles, , Chrome garnish on window bottom line, Signature LED Tail lamps, Signature chrome wing, rear, Auto headlights, Reflector sticker inside doors
Automatic Headlamps	No	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	185/55 R16	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)	16	-
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Exterior

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Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteRising Blue MetallicCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black Pearl+3 MoreVirtus Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	No	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Xenon Headlamps	No	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Side Impact Beams	Yes	-
Front Impact Beams	Yes	-
Traction Control	No	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	No	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	-
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	-
Engine Check Warning	Yes	-
Clutch Lock	No	-
EBD	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	No	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	No	-
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	-
Hill Assist	No	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	No	Yes
360 View Camera	No	-
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	No	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	10.09
Connectivity	SD Card Reader, HDMI Input, Mirror Link	-
Android Auto	-	Yes
Apple Car Play	-	Yes
Internal Storage	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	8	8
Rear Entertainment System	No	-
Additional Features	17.7 cm Advanced Infotainment with Capacitive Touchscreen My Storage Internal Media Memory 1.5GB WiFi USB Receiver Support for Internet Browsing, Email & Live Traffic MicroSD Card Slots for Maps & Media Tweeters Advanced 3-Ring 3D Combimeter with White LED Illumination & Chrome Rings Eco Assist Ambient Rings on Combimeter	Valet mode, Apps- SygicTM navigation, GaanaTM, Booking.comTM, AudiobooksTM, BBC NewsTM, MyVolkswagen Connect - Live tracking, Geo fence, Time fence, Driving behaviour, SOS emergency call, Safety alerts, Trip analysis, Documents due date reminder, Sporty aluminum pedals
Usb Ports	-	Yes
Speakers	-	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Honda City 4th Generation
- The City’s interior space and build quality is good. In fact, it is comparable with even some D-segment sedans
- At 510 litres, the City’s boot is among the most spacious in the segment. It’s also the same as the Ciaz’s.
- The City gets a one-touch electric sunroof, which is unavailable in most cars in this segment
- The Honda City gets six airbags in the top-spec ZX variant. Not many cars in this segment offer that
- The petrol City is among the most fuel-efficient automatic cars in its segment.At 18kmpl, it is about 2kmpl more efficient than the Verna petrol automatic, which has a claimed efficiency of 15.92kmpl.
Volkswagen Virtus
- Classy, understated styling. Sporty GT variant on offer too
- Feature-loaded: 8-inch digital driver’s display, 10.1-inch touchscreen, ventilated seats, electric sunroof are among the highlights
- 521 litre boot is segment leading. 60:40 split rear seats bumps up practicality
- Strong engine options: 1- and 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engines promise excitement

Honda City 4th Generation
- High Price: the City is the most expensive car in its segment. The City’s top-spec ZX variant is almost Rs 1 lakh pricier than the Verna’s SX(O) variant, City’s closest rival in terms of features and performance
- Infotainment System: the City’s 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system is laggy and lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, something which is offered in every other sedan in this segment
- NVH levels could have been better. Diesel engine’s vibrations and noise can be felt inside the cabin
- The City is not offered with an automatic transmission with its diesel engine. However, other sedans like the Vento, Rapid and the Verna get it
- The Honda City gets touch-based AC controls in its top-spec variant, which are not easy to use while driving as you will need to take your eyes off the road to use them
Volkswagen Virtus
- Lack of width and strong seat contouring means the Virtus is best used as a four seater
- No diesel engine option. Verna and City offer a diesel

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Questions & answers

Q ) What is the tyre size of Honda City 4th Generation?

A ) Honda City 4th Generation is available in 2 tyre sizes - 175/65 R15 and 185/55 R16.

Q ) What are the specifications of the music system?

A ) The specification of music system of Honda City 4th Generation include Radio, Integrated 2DIN Audio, USB & Auxiliary input, Bluetooth Connectivity, Touch Screen, Internal Storage,.

Q ) What is the kerb weight of the Honda City 4th Generation?

A ) The kerb weight of Honda City 4th Generation is 1107kg.

Q ) Does Honda City 4th Generation have automatic climate control?

A ) Honda City 4th Generation has automatic climate control.

Q ) Does the Honda City 4th Generation have a sunroof?

A ) Honda City 4th Generation does not have a sunroof.

FAQs

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