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Honda City e:HEV vs Hyundai Verna

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Honda City e:HEV
Hyundai Verna

Honda

City e:HEV

Last listed ₹21.36 Lakh

No longer sold in India

Full City e:HEV page Change

Hyundai

Verna

From ₹10.99 Lakh

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Honda City e:HEVe:HEV ZX+ · ₹21.36 Lakh
Hyundai VernaHX 2 Petrol MT · ₹10.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price City e:HEV: ₹21.36 Lakh Verna: ₹10.99 Lakh (ahead) Verna ₹10.37 lakh cheaper
Safety City e:HEV: Not rated yet Verna: 5 stars (ahead) ASEAN NCAP and Global NCAP
Mileage City e:HEV: 27.26 kmpl (ahead) Verna: 18.6 kmpl Claimed
Power City e:HEV: 126 PS (ahead) Verna: 115 PS Different engines
Boot City e:HEV: 306 litres Verna: 528 litres (ahead) Length 4,583 vs 4,565 mm
Versions City e:HEV: 1 Verna: 12 (ahead) Only City e:HEV: hybrid, automatic

Pick the City e:HEV for better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the Verna for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹21.36 Lakh
₹10.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹24.01 Lakh
₹12.6 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹40,333 a month
₹21,175 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Hybrid, automatic
Petrol, manual
Power
126 PS
115 PS
Torque
253 Nm
143.8 Nm
Gearbox
e-CVT
Manual
Mileage
27.26 kmpl
18.6 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Strong Hybrid Mid-Size Sedan
4-Door Sedan
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol (MPi and Turbo GDi)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Strong Hybrid (Petrol-Electric HEV)
Not listed
Displacement
1,498 cc (1.5L Atkinson Cycle)
1497 cc (MPi), 1482 cc (Turbo GDi)
Engine Config
1.5L Atkinson Cycle DOHC i-VTEC (98 PS) + Dual Electric Motors (Traction Motor: 109 PS / 253 Nm)
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Direct Engine Lock-up Clutch (EV, Hybrid & Engine Drive Modes)
Not listed
0-100
9.8 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
176 km/h
Not listed
Engine Options
Not listed
1.5L MPi Petrol, 1.5L Turbo GDi Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
45 litres

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
Electronic Continuous Variable Transmission (e-CVT with Deceleration Selector Paddles)
Not listed
Gears
e-CVT
Not listed
Paddles
Yes (Deceleration Selector Paddles for 3-stage Regen)
Not listed
Hybrid
0.73 kWh Lithium-Ion High-Voltage Battery Pack with self-charging regenerative braking
Not listed
Transmission Options
Not listed
6-Speed Manual, iVT, 7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain
Not listed
FWD

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc (Rear) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Not listed
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam Axle with Stabilizer Bar
Torsion Beam (Coupled Torsion Beam Axle)
Wheel Type
16-inch Diamond-Cut Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
Steel (base) / Alloy (higher variants)
Tyre Size
185/55 R16 Tubeless Radial
205/55 R16 (higher variants), 195/65 R15 (base variants)
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Steel Spare Wheel
Not listed
Front Brake Type
Not listed
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Disc
Steering Type
Not listed
Electric Power Steering (MDPS)

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,583 mm
4565 mm
Width
1,748 mm
1765 mm
Height
1,489 mm
1475 mm
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
2670 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
1,261 kg - 1,280 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
306 Litres (due to battery pack under boot floor)
528 litres
Fuel Tank
40 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.3 m
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The Thai-built petrol City of this generation scored 5 stars from ASEAN NCAP (2020). No crash-test programme has tested the hybrid.
Global NCAP (2023): 5 stars for adult occupants (28.18/34) and 5 stars for children (42/49).
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard
Up to 7 (segment-first side centre airbag on top variants)
ESP/TC
Yes (Vehicle Stability Assist VSA, Electronic Parking Brake EPB with Auto Brake Hold, ABS, EBD, AHA)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Honda Sensing: Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow LSF, Collision Mitigation Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Road Departure Mitigation, Auto High Beam, Lead Car Departure)
Level 2 ADAS: Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, Forward Collision Warning (on top variants)
Camera
Multi-Angle Rear Parking Camera + LaneWatch Blind Spot Camera
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (TPMS Deflation Warning System)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
Braking System
Not listed
ABS with EBD
Stability Control
Not listed
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Parking Aid
Not listed
360-degree camera with blind-spot monitor (top variants)
Other Safety Features
Not listed
Hill Start Assist, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold, TPMS, built-in dashcam

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
8.0-inch Advanced Touchscreen Audio with Hybrid Power Flow Meter
Dual 10.25-inch displays (instrument cluster + infotainment)
Digital Cluster
7.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Meter with Hybrid Energy Display, G-Meter & Power Gauge
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Honda Connect with 37+ Connected Features, Alexa & Google Assistant, Remote AC Start
Not listed
Audio System
8-Speaker Premium Sound System
Not listed
Sunroof
Electric One-Touch Sunroof with Pinch Guard
Single-pane electric sunroof
Seat Features
Leather Upholstery with 8-Way Manual Adjustable Front Seats
Ventilated front seats, 8-way powered driver seat with memory, 4-way powered passenger seat
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Rear AC Vents
Automatic climate control with rear AC vents
Wireless Charger
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charger)
Not listed
Connectivity
Not listed
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Sound System
Not listed
8-speaker BOSE premium sound system
Ambient Lighting
Not listed
64-colour ambient lighting
Wireless Charging
Not listed
Yes
Tailgate
Not listed
Powered tailgate (top variant)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Full LED Headlamps with 9-Array Inline Shell, L-Shaped DRLs & Auto High Beam
Not listed
Tail Lights
Z-Shaped 3D LED Wrap-Around Tail Lamps with e:HEV Badge & Blue Honda Logo
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
LED Front Fog Lamps & Integrated LED DRLs
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
LED Projector Headlamps, dual-pod design (facelift)
DRLs
Not listed
Connected LED DRL
Tail Lamps
Not listed
Connected LED Tail Lamps
Boot Spoiler
Not listed
Yes

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km on Vehicle; 8 Years / 1,60,000 km on Lithium-ion Hybrid Battery
3 Years / Unlimited km (standard Hyundai India factory warranty)
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km
Not listed
Colour Options
Not listed
Classy Blue, Titan Grey, Titan Grey Matte, Starry Night, Atlas White, Titanium Black
Extended Warranty
Not listed
Extendable up to 7 Years / 1,40,000 km (paid extension)

Choice

Versions
1 version
12 versions
Price range
₹21.36 Lakh
₹10.99 Lakh – ₹18.31 Lakh
Colours
Not listed
7 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the City e:HEV sells a hybrid, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹21.36 Lakh.

Only the Verna sells a petrol, manual version: 5 versions, from ₹10.99 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

City e:HEV e:HEV ZX+ against Verna HX 2 Petrol MT

CityCity e:HEVVernaGap
Mumbai₹24.65 Lakh₹12.82 LakhVerna ₹11.82 lakh less
Pune₹24.65 Lakh₹12.82 LakhVerna ₹11.82 lakh less
New Delhi₹24.01 Lakh₹12.6 LakhVerna ₹11.40 lakh less
Bengaluru₹25.78 Lakh₹13.44 LakhVerna ₹12.34 lakh less
Chennai₹26.22 Lakh₹13.56 LakhVerna ₹12.66 lakh less
Hyderabad₹26.24 Lakh₹13.59 LakhVerna ₹12.66 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the City e:HEV or the Verna?

The Verna, by ₹10.37 lakh on the versions compared here: City e:HEV e:HEV ZX+ at ₹21.36 Lakh against Verna HX 2 Petrol MT at ₹10.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹24.01 Lakh against ₹12.6 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The City e:HEV claims 27.26 kmpl against 18.6 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The City e:HEV: not tested in this form; the Thai-built petrol City of this generation scored 5 stars (ASEAN NCAP 2020). The Verna: 5 stars, Global NCAP 2023. The City e:HEV has 6 airbags and the Verna up to 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The City e:HEV e:HEV ZX+ makes 126 PS and 253 Nm and the Verna HX 2 Petrol MT makes 115 PS and 143.8 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The City e:HEV is 18 mm longer. Boot space is 306 litres in the City e:HEV and 528 litres in the Verna.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹40,333 a month for the City e:HEV and ₹21,175 for the Verna, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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