Verna’s 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, geared to 6-speed MT / 7-speed DCT, produces 160PS and 253Nm

City’s 1.5-litre petrol engine + electric motor, paired to an e-CVT, combine to produce 126PS and 253Nm

Verna’s 0-100kmph run time of 8.49 seconds was around 1.5 seconds quicker than the City

20-80kmph roll-on acceleration test was closer, with Verna taking 6.65 seconds and City 6.33 seconds

Honda City is more frugal to run with recorded 20.15kmpl and 23.38kmpl fuel economies in the city and highway, respectively

The Verna recorded 12.6kmpl in the City, while highway fuel efficiency stood at 18.89 kmpl

It’s a tie considering the City won in the efficiency department, while the Verna triumphed in performance department

Verna’s turbo variants are priced between Rs 14.84 lakh and Rs 17.38 lakh, while City Hybrid ranges between Rs 18.89 lakh and Rs 20.39 lakh