Let's compare Hyundai Verna (2023-26) Verna EX MT vs Honda City eHev ZX CVT

Compare Hyundai Verna (2023-26) Verna EX MT vs Honda City eHev ZX CVT price, specifications, mileage, features and performance to find the best car for you.

Hyundai Verna (2023-26)

Honda City eHev

Here is a detailed comparison of price:

Hyundai Verna (2023-26) Verna EX MT

Price

₹ 12.14 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 22,408/month

Honda City eHev ZX CVT

Price

₹ 22.55 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 41,630/month

From the above comparison, we can conclude that Hyundai Verna (2023-26) feels light on the pocket compared to Honda City eHev by ₹10,40,985.

Dimensions & Seating

Body Type

Sedan

Length

4535 mm +3952

583 mm

Width

1765 mm

1784 mm +19

Height

1475 mm

1489 mm +14

WheelBase

2670 mm +70

2600 mm

Ground Clearance

170 mm +5

165 mm

Seating Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 Liters +5

40 Liters

Boot Space

528 Liters +22

506 Liters

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage (KMPL)

17.7

27.1

Range

790 Kms

1040 Kms

Engine Type

1.5 l MPi

1.5 SHEV

Powertrain Assistance

Strong Hybrid

Emission Standards

Bs Vi

No. of Cylinders

Displacement

1497 cc

1498 cc

Max Power

113 bhp @ 6300 rpm

107 bhp @ 3500 rpm

Max Torque

143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm

253 Nm @ 3000 rpm

Transmission Type

Gear Box

6-Speed

eCVT

Drive Type

FWD

Top Speed

210

180

Steering and Suspension

Tilt Adjust

Yes

Telescopic Adjust

Yes

Turning Radius

5.2 +0.1

5.3

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut with Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Couple Torsion Beam Axle

Torsion Beam with Coil Spring

Front Brakes

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum

Disc

Safety & Security

Airbags

Seatbelt Warning

Yes

Over Speeding Warning

Yes

Anti-lock Braking System

Yes

ESP

Yes

Brake Assist

Yes

Tyre Pressure Monitor System

Yes

Reverse Camera

Yes

360 Camera

Hill Assist

Yes

Hill Descent Control

Child Lock

Yes

Isofix Child Seat Mount

Yes

Engine Immobilizer

Yes

ADAS

Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Power Windows

Front And Rear

ORVM Adjustment

Manual

Electric

Request Sensors

Yes

Push Button Start

Yes

Cruise Control

Yes

Keyless Entry

Yes

Steering Mounted Control

Yes

Climate Control

Automatic

Rear AC Vents

Yes

Adjustable Steering Column

Yes

Interior Features

Upholstery

Fabric

Leather

Adjustable Front Seats

Yes

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Yes

Rear Armrest

Yes

Rear Cup Holders

Yes

Front Cup Holders

Yes

Cooled Glovebox

Exterior Features

Sunroof

Single Pane

Wheels

Steel Rims

Alloy

Fog Lights

Yes

Tyre Size

185 / 65 R15

185 / 55 R16

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Headlight Type

Projector

Projector Led

Tailgate

Electric

Roof Rails

Rear Wiper

Infotainment & Telematics

Touch Screen

Yes

Screen Size

8 inch

USB Port

Yes

Navigation System

Yes

Speakers

Remote App Control

Yes

Wireless Charging

Yes

Smartphone Connectivity

Yes

Telematics

Digital

Analogue-Digital

Connectivity & Internet

USB Port

Yes

Navigation

Yes

Smartphone Connectivity

Yes

Hyundai Verna (2023-26) Vs Honda City eHev Colors

Abyss Black

Golden Brown Metallic

Abyss Black

Golden Brown Metallic

Hyundai Verna (2023-26) Vs Honda City eHev Expert Opinions

Design and Aesthetics

Features and Specifications

After Sales Support

Brand Value

Resale Value

Likes

Great Acceleration
Responsive Pedals
Lounge Like Comfort

Dislikes

Polarizing Design
Poor Rear Visiblity

Design and Aesthetics

Features and Specifications

After Sales Support

Brand Value

Resale Value

Likes

Hybrid Powertrain
Safety Package
Tech Packed Interiors

Dislikes

Slightly Expensive
Outdated Infotainment
No Spare Wheel

Hyundai Verna (2023-26) Vs Honda City eHev FAQs

The Hyundai Verna ex-showroom price starts at about ₹11.07 lakh for the base EX petrol MT variant and goes up to ₹17.58 lakh for the top SX (O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT Dual Tone variant.

The Verna comes with petrol engine options of 1497 cc (1.5 L) and 1482 cc in certain variants. It offers both manual and automatic transmissions including CVT, IVT or DCT depending on the variant. Mileage (ARAI claimed) is around 18.6-20.6 kmpl for the petrol versions.

Hyundai Verna measures approximately 4,535 mm in length, 1,765 mm in width and has a wheelbase of about 2,670 mm. Boot space is 528 litres, which is among the largest in its sedan class. Ground clearance is 170 mm. Fuel tank capacity is around 45 litres.

Verna has a strong safety kit: six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, rear parking sensors and camera, vehicle stability management (VSM). In its SX 1.5 Petrol MT variant and others, there are also features like ISOFIX child seat anchors.

Buy Verna if you want a dependable mid-size sedan with comfort, premium features, big boot, powerful options (turbo / DCT), and you do a lot of highway driving. It’s also good for semi-luxury feel without going to high luxury brands. Avoid Verna if most of your driving is very stop-start city traffic and you need minimal maintenance + fuel cost, or if you want something very compact.

The “Tubelight Verna” meme comes from people joking about the continuous or stretched LED light bar in the front. Some love the modern look, others tease it as something that looks like a glowing fluorescent tube

Assuming petrol price = ₹102 per litre and claimed mileage ~ 20 kmpl, running cost is: 102÷20≈₹5.10 per km In city traffic real world, if mileage drops to ~12–14 kmpl, cost can go up to ₹7.30-₹8.50 per km depending on variant and driving style.

The latest generation Verna (with its LED light bar rear, updated design, etc.) was launched around March 2023.

The Honda City e:HEV, also known as the City Hybrid, is priced at ₹19.90 lakh (ex-showroom) in India. It was launched in April 2022 and is sold as the top-end tech-loaded variant of the City lineup.

Honda City e:HEV has an ARAI-claimed mileage of 26.5 kmpl, which is significantly higher than the regular Honda City petrol that offers around 18 kmpl. With its 40-litre fuel tank, the City e:HEV can cover close to 840 km on a full tank, making it one of the most fuel-efficient sedans in its class.

If petrol is taken at ₹102 per litre, running a regular Honda City petrol (18 kmpl) costs about ₹5.66 per km. The Honda City e:HEV, with 26.5 kmpl, brings that down to about ₹3.85 per km. That’s a saving of almost ₹2 per km. If you drive 1,000 km a month, the hybrid could save you around ₹2,000 monthly on fuel.

Honda City e:HEV measures 4.583 m in length (15.04 ft), 1.748 m in width (5.73 ft), and 1.489 m in height (4.88 ft) with a wheelbase of 2.6 m (8.53 ft). Ground clearance is 165 mm, and boot space is slightly reduced to 306 litres because of the hybrid battery pack. That still fits about 2 large suitcases and 2 cabin bags, making it enough for a family weekend trip.

The Honda City e:HEV is a strong hybrid, not a mild hybrid. It comes with a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with two electric motors and an e-CVT gearbox. Unlike the regular Honda City, which relies purely on petrol, the hybrid can drive short distances in pure EV mode, switch to hybrid drive in the city, and use engine drive on highways. It also gets extra features like Honda Sensing ADAS, electronic parking brake with auto hold, and regenerative braking, which the standard City petrol does not offer.

If your daily usage is high, especially in city traffic, the Honda City e:HEV makes sense because of its lower running cost and smoother drive. It’s also attractive for buyers who want the latest safety features like ADAS. However, if you drive less than 500 km a month or mostly do highway runs, the regular Honda City petrol is more cost-effective upfront since it is cheaper by a big margin.

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