Comparing the Honda City e:HEV and the Volkswagen Virtus side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Honda City e:HEV is available at ₹1,989,990, while the Volkswagen Virtus is priced at ₹1,195,000. On the engine front, the Honda City e:HEV comes with a 1498 cc unit compared to the Volkswagen Virtus's 999 cc / 1498 cc, producing 126 PS (combined) and 114 bhp (1.0L) / 148 bhp (1.5L) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 27.26 km/l (ARAI) for the Honda City e:HEV versus 19.89 kmpl (1.0L MT) / 19.41 kmpl (1.5L DSG) - ARAI for the Volkswagen Virtus. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 0.73 kWh lithium-ion battery | — |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | 999 cc / 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | FWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.5L Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC with two-motor e:HEV hybrid systemN/A | 1.0L TSI / 1.5L TSI ACT |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 47 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol hybrid | Petrol |
| Gearbox | e-CVT | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DSG |
| Mileage | 27.26 km/l (ARAI) | 19.89 kmpl (1.0L MT) / 19.41 kmpl (1.5L DSG) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 (1.0L) / 4 (1.5L) |
| Power | 126 PS (combined) | 114 bhp (1.0L) / 148 bhp (1.5L) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 178 Nm (1.0L) / 250 Nm (1.5L) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual / Automatic (DSG) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 0.73 kWh | — |
| Range | 1000 | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 410 L | 521 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1705 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 179 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1240 kg | 1215 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm | 4561 mm / 1752 mm / 1507 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2651 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 7-inch TFT instrument cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Adaptive |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | — |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android AutoN/A | 10-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Push button start | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Adaptive cruise control | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric |
| Sound System | 8-speaker sound system | 8 Speakers |
| Sunroof | One-touch electric sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | LED fog lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | Full LED headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear defogger | Not Available (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 185/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 / 215/45 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch alloy wheels | 16-inch / 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Six airbags (dual front, side & curtain) | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Multi-angle rear camera with guidelines | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Smart keyless entry | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic | Candy WhiteReflex SilverCarbon Steel GreyLava BlueRising Blue MetallicDeep BlackCherry RedAvocado-PearlCarbon Steel Grey Matte |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.2 |
