Honda City Hybrid vs Volkswagen Virtus

Honda City Hybrid Price starts at Rs. 19.00 Lakh which is Rs. 7.44 Lakh costlier than base model of Volkswagen Virtus priced at Rs. 11.55 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Honda City Hybrid (Petrol Model) is 27.13 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Volkswagen Virtus (Petrol Model) is 19.62 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Honda City Hybrid (Top Model) is powered by 1498 cc engine , while Volkswagen Virtus (Top Model) is powered by 999 cc engine. The Comparison Honda City Hybrid ZX CVT Reinforced vs Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus Sport DSG can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

City Hybrid vs Virtus

Key Highlights City Hybrid ZX CVT ReinforcedVirtus GT Plus Sport DSG
Engine Type i-VTEC 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Max Power 96.55bhp@5600-6400rpm 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 27.13 Kmpl 19.62 Kmpl
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Basic Info Honda City Hybrid ZX CVT ReinforcedVolkswagen Virtus GT Plus Sport DSG
Rating
31 reviews
87 reviews
Brand Name Honda Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.55 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 19.39 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1498 cc 1498 cc
Body Type Sedan,HybridsAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 96.55bhp@5600-6400rpm 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox E-CVT 7-Speed DSG
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Honda City Hybrid Colors
Volkswagen Virtus Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 27.13 Kmpl 19.62 Kmpl
Tyre Size 185/55 R16 205/55 R16
Boot Space 410 Liters 521 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) ... 145 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control ... Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 39,755 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 37,526 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ...
Rs. 58,791 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 88,388 City Hybrid Insurance Rs. 84,148 Virtus Insurance
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Engine Type
i-VTEC
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
96.55bhp@5600-6400rpm
147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque
127Nm@4500-5000rpm
250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
E-CVT
7-Speed DSG
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Kerb Weight
1280 Kg
1269 Kg
Turbo Charger
...

20-80 kmph (kickdown)
6.33 s
...
Braking (100-0 kmph)
40.95 Meters
...
Braking (80-0 kmph)
25.87 Meters
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
40 Liters
45 Liters
Top Speed
176 Km/h
190 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
27.13 Kmpl
19.62 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
20.15 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
23.38 kmpl
...
Secondary Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
...

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Solid Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
5.05 m
Tyre Size
185/55 R16
205/55 R16
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
Auto Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror with Frameless Design,Luxurious Ivory & Black Two-Tone Color Coordinated Interiors,Instrument Panel Assistant side Garnish Finish(Carbon Fibre Pattern),Display Audio Piano Black Surround Garnish,Leather Shift Lever Boot with Stitch,Soft Pads with Ivory Real Stitch (Instrument Panel Assistant side Mid Pad,Center Console Knee Pad,Door Lining Armrest & Center Pads),Piano Black Surround Finish on All AC Vents,Piano Black Garnish on Steering Wheel,Inside Door Handle Chrome Finish,Chrome Finish on All AC Vent Knobs & Hand Brake Knob,Trunk Lid Inside Lining Cover,Click-Feel AC Dials with Temperature Dial Red/Blue Illumination,Power Central Door Lock w. Driver Master Switch,LED Shift Lever Position Indicator,Front Console Lower Pocket for Smartphones,Utility Space for Smartphones,Driver & Assistant Seat Back Pockets with Smartphone Sub-Pockets,Driver Side Coi
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 lig
Rear Seat Headrest
...
Digital Cluster
Semi
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
4
Boot Space
410 Liters
521 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
L-Shaped LED Guide-type Turn Signal in Headlamps,LED Side Marker Lights in Tail Lamp,Wide & Thin Front Chrome Upper Grille,Sporty Front Grille Mesh: Diamond Chequered Flag Pattern,Sporty Fog Lamp Garnish & Carbon-Wrapped Front Bumper Lower Molding,Sporty Carbon-Wrapped Rear Bumper Diffuser,Sporty Trunk Lip Spoiler (Body Coloured),e:HEV Signature Rear emblem & Blue H-Mark Logo,Sharp Side Character Line (Katana Blade In-Motion),Outer Door Handles Chrome Finish,Body Coloured Door Mirrors,Front & Rear Mud Guards,Black Sash Tape on B-Pillar,Chrome Decoration Ring for Map Lamp,
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
Rain Sensing Wiper
Trunk Light
Rear Spoiler
Ground Clearance (Laden)
...
145 mm
Length*Width*Height
4583*1748*1489 mm3
4561*1752*1507 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
179 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
Addtional Comfort Features
Honda Smart Key System with Keyless Remote (x2),Power Windows & Sunroof Keyless Remote Open/Close,Electric Air Conditioning Compresso,Accessory Charging Ports with Lid (Front Console x1 + Rear x2),Display Contents & Vehicle Settings Customizatio
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
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
(Smart Connectivity Next Gen Honda Connect with Telematics Control Unit,IPS Display with Optical Bonding Display Coating for Reflection Reduction,Remote Control by Smartphone Application via Bluetooth),Weblink,Multi Function Driver Information Interface,
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
Smart Entry
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
4
8
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
...
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
...
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
...
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Single Pane
Single Pane

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Anti-Roll Bar(Torsion Bar Type),Electric Parking Brake System (activating on Rear Wheels),Automatic Brake Hold System,Multi-Angle Rear Camera with Guidelines (Normal, Wide, Top-Down Modes),Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA),Agile Handling Assist,Emergency Stop Signa,Trunk Open Indicator & Reminder,Dual Horn,Battery Sensor,Walk Away Auto Lock (Customizable),Easy Shift Lock Release Slot,One Touch Turn Signal for Lane Change Signaling,e:HEV Power Flow Display (Engine, Motor & Battery Real-time Energy Flow Status),e:HEV Power/Charge Gauge and Eco Drive Display,Safety Support Settings,Vehicle Information & Warning Message Display,Rear Parking Sensor Proximity Display,Auto High-Beam,Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE™) Body Structure,All 5 Seats 3 point Emergency Locking retractor (ELR) Seatbelts(Head Restraints),
Active Cylinder Technology, Engine idle Start/stop, Multi-collison brakes (MCB), Brake disc wiping, Anti-slip regulation (ASR), Electronic differential lock system, Curtain airbags, Tyre pressure deflation warning, All seats with 3-point seat belts, Seat belt reminder (Driver & Co-driver), 5 headrest (for all passengers), Engine immobiliser with floating code system, Reversing camera with static guidelines, Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, Light sensor, Height adjustable co-driver seat
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
5 Star
Lane Watch Camera
...
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Forward Collision Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Road Depature Mitigation System
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...

Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
Smartwatch App
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Volkswagen Virtus
  • Clean styling that will not feel outdated quickly
  • spacious interior for 4 adults
  • features like a sunroof and easy to use touchscreen
  • both engine options offer good performance
Volkswagen Virtus
  • Interior quality should have been better
  • mileage in bad traffic is low

Is Honda City Hybrid Better Than Volkswagen Virtus?

59% users have chosen Honda City Hybrid over Volkswagen Virtus in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 163 users have also rated Honda City Hybrid and Volkswagen Virtus on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Volkswagen Virtus has out rated Honda City Hybrid on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor City Hybrid Virtus
Mileage 2.6 4.1
Performance 3.0 4.6
Comfort 3.4 4.9
Maintenance 2.2 3.8
Safety 3.4 4.9
Features 3.0 4.9
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Honda City Hybrid Vs Volkswagen Virtus FAQs

Which car is best between Honda City Hybrid vs Volkswagen Virtus?
Volkswagen Virtus has out rated Honda City Hybrid on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Honda City Hybrid vs Volkswagen Virtus?
The Volkswagen Virtus is cheaper than Honda City Hybrid by Rs. 1.15 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Honda City Hybrid vs Volkswagen Virtus?
The Honda City Hybrid delivers better mileage 27.13 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Honda City Hybrid vs Volkswagen Virtus?
For the ZX CVT Reinforced version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of City Hybrid produces 96.55bhp@5600-6400rpm of power and 127Nm@4500-5000rpm of torque. Whereas for the GT Plus Sport DSG version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Virtus produces 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm of power and 250Nm@1600-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda City Hybrid has better performance.

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