Honda City vs Volkswagen Virtus
The Virtus is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹10.71 lakh against ₹12.00 lakh for the City. The Virtus has the better crash-test result (5 stars vs 4). The City claims better mileage (up to 27.26 km/l). Expert reviewers rate the Virtus higher (8/10 vs 7/10).
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City vs Virtus: specs and prices
| Honda City | Volkswagen Virtus | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹12.00 L – ₹17.36 L | ₹10.71 L – ₹19.20 L |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Manual, Automatic | Manual, Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage (claimed) | 17.77–27.26 km/l | 18.7–20.19 km/l |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Crash-test rating | 4-star (Global NCAP) | 5-star (Global NCAP) |
| Expert score | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Variants | 7 | 12 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹14.51 L | ₹14.71 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Honda City or the Volkswagen Virtus?
- The Volkswagen Virtus starts at ₹10.71 lakh ex-showroom; the Honda City starts at ₹12.00 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the City or the Virtus?
- City: 4-star Global NCAP; Virtus: 5-star Global NCAP. Up to 6 and 6 airbags respectively.
- Which is better, the City or the Virtus?
- The Virtus is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹10.71 lakh against ₹12.00 lakh for the City. The Virtus has the better crash-test result (5 stars vs 4). The City claims better mileage (up to 27.26 km/l). Expert reviewers rate the Virtus higher (8/10 vs 7/10). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.