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Hyundai VernavsVolkswagen Virtus

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Volkswagen Virtus

72% Match

The Virtus 1.0 TSI outguns the naturally-aspirated Verna 1.5 MPi on tech, safety credentials and engineering (turbo-petrol torque, 6 airbags with a 5-Star Global NCAP rating, LED lighting, touchscreen with wireless Android Auto/CarPlay), all at a lower ex-showroom price. The Verna counters with a marginally larger cabin footprint, hill hold control and automatic headlamps, but overall the Virtus feels like the more complete, safer and better-equipped package for the money.

Hyundai Verna

HX 2 Petrol 1.5L Manual

₹10.99 - ₹18.41 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Roomier Footprint
The Verna has a longer wheelbase (2670mm vs 2651mm) and is wider (1765mm vs 1752mm), which can translate to a bit more interior space.
Hill Hold Control
The Verna includes hill hold control for easier hill starts, a feature the Virtus does not offer.
Automatic Headlamps & Follow-Me-Home
The Verna adds automatic headlamps and follow-me-home headlamp functionality, conveniences absent on the Virtus.

AI Match

72%

Volkswagen Virtus

Performance
78%
Comfort
68%
Luxury & Interior
65%
Technology
74%
Safety
85%
Ownership
70%
Practicality
72%
Value
74%

Volkswagen Virtus

Comfortline Petrol 1.0L Turbo Manual

₹10.71 - ₹19.2 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Turbocharged Punch
The 1.0L TSI turbo-petrol makes 178 Nm of torque from just 1750 rpm versus the Verna's naturally-aspirated 143.8 Nm at 4500 rpm, giving stronger real-world pull.
5-Star Safety Pedigree
The Virtus carries a 5-Star Global NCAP rating while the Verna is listed as not tested, a meaningful reassurance for safety-conscious buyers.
LED Everywhere
Virtus gets LED headlights, LED DRLs and LED taillights as standard, while the Verna makes do with halogen projector headlights and no DRLs.

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Daily Commuter

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Volkswagen Virtus

70% Match

-2%vs 72% overall match

For stop-go city driving, the Virtus's torquey turbo engine with idle start/stop and lower price make it the more efficient, relaxed daily companion.

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Why Virtus for you?

Torque Where It Matters

178 Nm arriving from just 1750 rpm makes low-speed city crawling and overtaking far less strained than the Verna's high-rpm torque peak.

Idle Start/Stop Saves Fuel

The Virtus cuts the engine at traffic lights, a fuel-saving feature completely missing on the Verna.

Lower Upfront Cost

At a lower ex-showroom price, the Virtus is easier on the wallet for a daily runabout.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Hyundai Verna and Volkswagen Virtus stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Hyundai Verna

Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Virtus pulls ahead overall

The Virtus pulls ahead in Performance, Safety and Technology thanks to its turbocharged engine, 5-star NCAP rating and richer infotainment, while the Verna's slightly larger dimensions and hill hold give it a marginal edge only in ownership convenience.

Turbocharged Punch

The 1.0L TSI turbo-petrol makes 178 Nm of torque from just 1750 rpm versus the Verna's naturally-aspirated 143.8 Nm at 4500 rpm, giving stronger real-world pull.

5-Star Safety Pedigree

The Virtus carries a 5-Star Global NCAP rating while the Verna is listed as not tested, a meaningful reassurance for safety-conscious buyers.

LED Everywhere

Virtus gets LED headlights, LED DRLs and LED taillights as standard, while the Verna makes do with halogen projector headlights and no DRLs.

A Trade-off

The Verna has a longer wheelbase (2670mm vs 2651mm) and is wider (1765mm vs 1752mm), which can translate to a bit more interior space.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Hyundai Verna

Strengths for those who prioritise comfort, features and performance.

Roomier Footprint
The Verna has a longer wheelbase (2670mm vs 2651mm) and is wider (1765mm vs 1752mm), which can translate to a bit more interior space.
Hill Hold Control
The Verna includes hill hold control for easier hill starts, a feature the Virtus does not offer.
Automatic Headlamps & Follow-Me-Home
The Verna adds automatic headlamps and follow-me-home headlamp functionality, conveniences absent on the Virtus.
Rear Seat Comfort Touches
The Verna offers a rear armrest with cup holder and 4 cup holders across front and second row, plus front seatback pockets, versus the Virtus's front-only cup holders and no rear armrest.
Digital Instrument Cluster
The Verna's instrument cluster is fully digital with a digital tachometer, compared to the Virtus's analogue-digital hybrid cluster with an analogue tachometer.

Volkswagen Virtus

Strengths for those who prioritise power, safety and performance.

Turbocharged Punch
The 1.0L TSI turbo-petrol makes 178 Nm of torque from just 1750 rpm versus the Verna's naturally-aspirated 143.8 Nm at 4500 rpm, giving stronger real-world pull.
5-Star Safety Pedigree
The Virtus carries a 5-Star Global NCAP rating while the Verna is listed as not tested, a meaningful reassurance for safety-conscious buyers.
LED Everywhere
Virtus gets LED headlights, LED DRLs and LED taillights as standard, while the Verna makes do with halogen projector headlights and no DRLs.
Smarter Infotainment
An 8-speaker system with wired Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and built-in GPS navigation beats the Verna's 4-speaker setup, which lacks Bluetooth, smart connectivity, and even AM/FM radio.
Lower Price, More Kit
At Rs 10,70,900 ex-showroom, the Virtus undercuts the Verna's Rs 10,99,200 while adding idle start/stop, electric tailgate release and a bigger 521L boot.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range
Pure Electric Driving Mode No No
Driving Range 936 km
Regenerative Braking No
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Manual - 6 Gears Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive No No
Limited Slip Differential No
Differential Lock No No
Terrain Modes No
Suspension
Front Suspension McPherson strut with coil spring Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring Twist Beam Axle

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels
Wheels Steel Rims Steel Rims
Front Tyres 185 / 65 R15 205 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres 85 / 65 R15 205 / 55 R16
Spare Wheel & Tyre Steel (185/65R15) Steel
Tyres Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / Unlimited 4 Years / 100,000 kms

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control
Air Conditioner Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control) Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater Yes Yes
Air Purifier No

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No No
Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start No No
Parking Assist No No
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Cruise Control No No

Mileage		ARAI: 20.8 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Engine Type	1.5 MPi	1.0L TSI
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	No	Turbocharged
Idle Start/Stop	No	Yes
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Length Width Height	4565 mm * 1765 mm * 1475 mm	4561 mm * 1752 mm * 1507 mm
Wheelbase	2670 mm	2651 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 litres	45 litres
Doors	4 Doors	4 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius		5.05 metres
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)	No
Ground Clearance		179 mm (unladen)
Kerb Weight		1173 kg

Central Locking	Remote	Remote
Interior Door Handles Finish		Silver
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse	No
Memory ORVMs	No
Heated ORVM	No
Anti-glare ORVMs	No	No
Rear Wiper	No	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Boot Opener		Electric Tailgate Release
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver
Rain-sensing Wipers	No	No
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper	No

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	No
Sunglass Holder		No
Cabin Boot Access	No	Yes
Third Row Cup Holders	No	No
Lockable Glovebox	No
Umbrella Storage in Door	No	No
Cup Holders	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	No	No
Bootspace		521 L
Boot Opener		Electric Tailgate Release
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders	No
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Boot Open Warning	Yes
Utility Recess On Dashboard	No

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat		No
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	No
Cabin Boot Access	No	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Massage Seats	No	No
Ergo lever / Boss Mode	No
Comfort Headrest	No
Split Third Row Seat		No
Third Row Seat Type		No
Driver Armrest	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	No
Folding Rear Seat		No

Pure Electric Driving Mode	No	No
Driving Range		936 km
Regenerative Braking		No

Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Limited Slip Differential		No
Differential Lock	No	No
Terrain Modes	No

Front Suspension	McPherson strut with coil spring	Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Twist Beam Axle

Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Front Tyres	185 / 65 R15	205 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	85 / 65 R15	205 / 55 R16
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (185/65R15)	Steel
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	No	No
ADAS	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Automatic Emergency Braking		No
Lane Functions	No
Blind Spot Detection		No
High-beam Assist	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	No	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes
Automatic Park Lock	No
Active headrest	No
Video Recording	No

Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Seatbelts	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit		No
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	No	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Safety Lock		Yes
Dashcam	No	No

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	No
Brake Assist (BA)		Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control		No

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier		No

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade	No

Keyless Start/ Button Start	No	No
Parking Assist	No	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control	No	No

Infotainment Screen		7" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	4 Speakers	8 Speakers
AM/FM Radio	No	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	No	Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)
Input Methods	No	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
Antenna	No	Shark Fin Antenna
Charging Ports	2 x USB Type-C	12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System		Yes
Voice Command	No	Yes
GPS Navigation System		Yes
Wireless Charger	No	No

Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator		Yes
Gear Shift Indicator		No
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed	Yes	Yes

Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Steering-Mounted Controls	No	Yes
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Additional Steering Features	No	No

Headlights	Halogen Projector	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	No	LED
Fog Lights		No
Ambient Interior Lighting	No	No
Interior Lamps	Reading Lamp, Boot Lamp	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Cornering Headlights		No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	No
Headlight Height Adjuster		Yes
Puddle Lamps		No
Taillights		LED

Over The Air (OTA) Updates		No
Emergency Call Button		No
Find My Car	No	No
Geo-fence		No
Check Vehicle Status via App	No	No
Remote AC: On / Off via App		No
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App		No
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App		No
Alexa Compatibility		No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App		No
Summon Mode	No

Interior	Dual Tone (Beige and Black)	Dual Tone (Beige/Black)
Grille Design	Black chrome radiator grille Grille
Roof Rails	No	No
Spoiler	No
Wrappings	No
Scuff Plates		No
Body-coloured Bumpers	Yes	Yes
Rub-strips	No	No
Body Kit	No	No

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	1	Yes
Dual Tone Horn	Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes
Boot Open Warning	Yes

Hyundai VernavsVolkswagen Virtus

Hyundai Verna

Volkswagen Virtus

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Volkswagen Virtus pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Hyundai Verna

Volkswagen Virtus

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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