2023 Verna vs 5th-gen City: 18 differences noticed when side-by-side

Got the Turbo variant of the Verna and the ZX trim of the City.

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This slit is for the Turbo variants only. The possibility is that it requires more air for which they had to create this slit. Hope this helps.

Meanwhile, I was able to get the Honda City ZX and the Verna 1.5T SX(O) side-by-side for comparison.

Key Differences:

1. City has more space.
2. City looks smaller than the Verna from multiple angles and it is smaller from the outside.
3. The interior of the City feels more premium as compared to the all-black interiors of the Verna though the Verna has great quality too. However, the city just feels more expensive.
4. Infotainment in the city is just "Old", the Verna in comparison is slicker and better integrated. However, the bad bezels are an eyesore.
5. The seats in the City are still unmatched minus the ventilation & heated function. It can or cannot be a deal breaker for many. Personally, I feel it is good to have, not a necessity.
6. The 1.5 TGDI is just way too powerful in comparison. The car is actually doing 0-100 km/h sub 8S (speedo based). Though you can feel the vibes from the engine if you immediately switch from the city.
7. If the NA engine is what you like, the city's refinement & power is much superior. But the 1.5NA from Hyundai has improved the low end too.
8. The tyres look right on the Verna. However, Hyundai says there is no option to upgrade to larger wheels because it would touch the bodywork (what?). The tyres in the city are just too narrow for the size of the car. Upgrade recommended (as always).
9. The noise insulation on the Verna is very good. In the City, it is just about okay.
10. Brakes are very similar on both, City feels more spongy but stops well.
11. The steering of the city is much superior to the Verna. Taking back-to-back drives on Virtus/City and the Verna also makes it very evident.
12. The gearbox was slick on the Verna. I think most manufacturers get it right these days. PS: I owned a Linea before, everything feels nice to me.
13. 3 people in the back seat of the Verna is a struggle. This is more because of the rear armrest when folded.
14. The bonnet on the Verna is pretty heavy, and the doors are average. (for those who judge the cars based on heft alone. They feel similar to VW 2.0/City. Again, coming from a Linea & an Ecosport, these feel very light).
15. The colours are very interesting on the Verna. Meanwhile, the city in white looks great, and the Verna looks unfinished.
16. The IRVM in the city, feels more premium. Thanks to the bezel-less profile.
17. I like how Verna looks. City is more conventional & sporty now. Thanks to the faux rear diffuser and the lip spoiler. Btw, did I inform you that the spoiler costs 10K and you can source it from Honda? The diffuser is removable, just in case you damage the part. It costs around 4500~ (as informed).
18. The clutch is very light on both cars. Should not be an issue in the city at all.

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