Honda City CVT vs Hyundai Verna CVT real world test

When you are choosing between a Honda City CVT and a Hyundai Verna CVT, real-world acceleration and pricing matter far more than catalog figures. Published test data shows how these two popular petrol automatics stack up against each other on Indian roads.

Honda City CVT vs Hyundai Verna CVT specifications

Both sedans use a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with an automatic transmission. The Honda City features a 7-step unit while the Hyundai Verna uses an 8-step unit. In the power department, the Honda City makes 6hp more and is 55kg lighter than the Verna.

Honda City CVT vs Hyundai Verna CVT acceleration times

Thanks to its lighter body and extra power, the Honda City takes the lead right off the line and maintains it up to 60kph. However, the Hyundai Verna pulls ahead from that speed onwards. By the time both cars reach 120kph, published timing equipment shows the Verna is 1.84 seconds ahead of the City.

Rolling acceleration and real world performance

• In the 20-80kph run, the Hyundai Verna is 0.2 seconds quicker than the Honda City
• During the 40-100kph test, the difference between the two sedans drops to just 0.09 seconds
• The Honda City takes the initial lead in rolling acceleration before the Verna claws its way back
• In everyday city and highway driving, this performance gap is small enough that most drivers will not notice it

Hyundai Verna CVT and Honda City CVT prices

When buying new, the Hyundai Verna CVT range turns out to be slightly more affordable than the Honda City CVT range. The starting price of the Verna CVT is Rs 15,000 lower than the City CVT. Comparing their top trims, the Verna is again cheaper than the City by Rs 25,000.

Which of these two automatic sedans would you pick for your daily commute, and how do you feel about their performance differences in city traffic?