Honda City vs Volkswagen Polo

Last Updated: September 3, 2026

Volkswagen Polo price starts at Rs. 10.25 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.75 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda City, priced at Rs. 12.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the City offers a claimed 27.26 kmpl, while the Polo delivers 16.47 kmpl. On the performance front, the City uses a 1498cc engine producing 119.35bhp@6600rpm and the Polo a 999cc engine producing 108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm. If you're deciding between the City and Polo, the City is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Polo stands out for affordability.

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City vs Polo Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CityVolkswagen Polo
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.00 LakhRs. 10.25 Lakh
Mileage 27.26 kmpl16.47 kmpl
Engine 1498 cc999 cc
Max power 119.35bhp@6600rpm108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm

City vs Polo Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda City SVVolkswagen Polo Legend Edition
Rating
8 reviews
141 reviews
Brand Name Honda Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.25 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1498 cc 999 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars Hatchback,SedanAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 119.35bhp@6600rpm 108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed Automatic
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Honda City Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 27.26 kmpl 16.47 Kmpl
Tyre Size 185/60 R15 195/55 R16
Boot Space 506 Liters 280 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 23,211 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 56,914 City Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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N/A

Displacement
1498 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
DOHC with VTC
1.0L TSI Petrol
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
999 cc
Max Power
119.35bhp@6600rpm
108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm
Max Torque
145Nm@4300rpm
175nm@1750-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed Automatic
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Valve Configuration
Not Available
DOHC
Paddle Shift
No
No
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
MPI
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1093 Kg
Bore X Stroke
Not Available
74.5 x 76.4
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
No

40-80 kmph (4th gear)
Not Available
13.74s
Braking (100-0 kmph)
Not Available
40.26 Meters
Braking (80-0 kmph)
Not Available
25.97 Meters
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
40 Liters
45 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
27.26 kmpl
16.47 Kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Not Available
Suspension Front
Not Available
McPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Suspension Rear
6
Semi independent trailing arm
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electronic
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
4.9
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
195/55 R16
Wheel Size
15
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size
Not Available
R16
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
High-quality scratch-resistant dashboard, 3 grab handles above doors, folding with coat hooks at the rear, Storage compartment in front doors including holders for cups and 1.5-litre bottles, Sunglass holder inside glovebox, Front centre console including a charging outlet, Single folding rear seat backrest, Driver side dead pedal, Black and grey interior theme, Sporty flat-bottom steering wheel, Piano Black front radio surround trim, Luggage compartment cover / parcel tray, Ambient lights with theatre dimming effect, Chrome interior accents, Leather-wrapped steering wheel with chrome accents and piano black finish, Glovebox light
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
506 Liters
280 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Remote
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
‘Legend’ badging, side body graphics, black trunk garnish, and a blacked out roof, Headlamps in black finish,Honeycomb front grille, Dual-beam headlamps, GT inspired bumper with honeycomb design, Reflectors on rear bumper, Windscreen in heat insulating glass, Heat insulating glass for side and rear windows, Black outside mirrors, R16 ‘Portago’ alloy wheels, Grey wedge at top section of windscreen, Black Rear Spoiler, Fender Badge, Boot Badge, Side Bodt Graphics, Trunk Garnish,
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Not Available
Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Trunk Light
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4594*1748*1489 mm3
3971*1682*1469 mm3
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2470 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
165 mm

Connectivity
Not Available
,Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,SD Card Reader
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
‘Climatronic’ automatic air-conditioning, Remote-controlled central locking, Opening and closing of windows with key remote, Multi-function Display (MFD) trip computer, Dust and pollen filter, Speed sensitive electronic power steering, Central locking with boot opener in Volkswagen logo, Digital clock and fuel gauge, Front intermittent wipers - 4-step variable speed setting, Instrument cluster with tachometer, speedometer, odometer and trip meter, Vanity mirror in left side sunvisor, Push to open fuel lid, R14 steel spare wheel
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
No
Battery Saver
Not Available
No
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Not Available
Smart Entry
Not Available
No
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Internal Storage
Not Available
No
No of Speakers
4
4
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
8 inch
Not Available
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Yes
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
Not Available
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
DVD Playback
Not Available
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Not Available
No
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Moon Roof
Not Available
No

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
2
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
3
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
No
No of Airbags
6
Not Available
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
No
Geo-fence Alert
No
Not Available
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
No
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Both
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
4
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Not Available
RSA
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
No
Not Available
Crash Notification
No
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available

grossWeight
1580 kg
Not Available
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Honda City Vs Volkswagen Polo FAQs

Which car is best between Honda City vs Volkswagen Polo?
As per the users experiences Honda City is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and maintenance in your car. But Volkswagen Polo is better on the grounds of safety and features. On the basis of mileage user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Honda City vs Volkswagen Polo?
The Volkswagen Polo is cheaper than Honda City by ₹1.75 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Honda City vs Volkswagen Polo?
For the SV version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of City produces 119.35bhp@6600rpm of power and 145Nm@4300rpm of torque. Whereas for the Legend Edition version, 999 cc Petrol engine of Polo produces 108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm of power and 175nm@1750-4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda City has better performance.

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