The Honda New City details are out and we bring you a detailed spec comparison of the new City with its arch rival the 2020 Hyundai Verna.
The 2020 Honda City gets a completely new design and in its new avatar it looks more mature and evolved. The bookings for the car haven`t officially commenced.
| Specification | 2020 Honda City | 2020 Hyundai Verna |
| Length | 4,549 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,729 mm |
| Height | 1,489 mm | 1,475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,600 mm |
2020 Honda City Vs 2020 Hyundai Verna – Engines
| 2020 Honda City | 2020 Honda City | 2020 Hyundai Verna | 2020 Hyundai Verna | 2020 Hyundai Verna | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L i-VTEC petrol | 1.5L i-DTEC diesel | 1.5L MPi petrol | 1.0L Kappa T-GDi petrol | 1.5L U2 CRDi diesel |
| Engine Type | Naturally Aspirated | Turbocharged | Naturally Aspirated | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Power | 121 PS @ 6,600 rpm | 100 PS @ 3,600 rpm | 115 PS @ 6,300 rpm | 120 PS @ 6,000 rpm | 115 PS @ 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | 145 Nm @ 4,300 rpm | 200 Nm @ 1,750 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4,500 rpm | 172 Nm @ 1,500-4,000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1,500-2,750 rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed MT/CVT | 6-speed MT | 6-speed MT/CVT | 7-speed DCT | 6-speed MT/6-speed AT |
| Mileage | 17.8 km/l (MT)/18.4 km/l (CVT) | 24.1 km/l | 17.7 km/l (MT)/18.45 km/l (CVT) | 19.2 km/l | 25 km/l (MT)/21.3 km/l (AT) |
The above table clearly shows that the 2020 Honda City is bigger in dimensions than the Hyundai Verna 2020 model. Owing to its dimensions and Honda`s expertise in maximizing interior space, its going to have the roomiest cabin in its class. Design wise the Verna has the sportiest design in the C-segment category.
Also see – Honda City ground clearance
The Japanese sedan will be available with a petrol and diesel engine. The petrol motor will be mated to a manual as well as a CVT gearbox. The diesel will however get only a manual transmission. On the other hand, the South Korean sedan is available with a petrol, diesel and turbo-petrol engine option. Transmission options include a petrol manual, CVT and 7-speed DCT, while the diesel gets a 6-speed manual and automatic.
The new Honda City will be powered by the most powerful naturally aspirated petrol engine in its class. The Japanese carmaker has confirmed the launch of the 2020 Honda City in July. Prices for the new car are expected to start from INR 10 lakhs.
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