2023 Honda City facelift vs upcoming new-gen Hyundai Verna: Specs and expected price - Indiatimes.com

Honda recently introduced a mid-life facelift for the City in the Indian market, bringing in some visual enhancements as well as adding some new features to the mix. Meanwhile Hyundai is readying a generational update for its Verna, also set to be launched in the country this month. The Hyundai Verna and the Honda City are probably the fiercest rivals in the mid-size sedan segment, and will continue to lock horns against each other, apart from other similarly priced sedans.
So should you go ahead and get yourself the new 2023 Honda City facelift or wait for the new-gen Hyundai Verna's arrival? Here is a detailed specifications and price comparison between the two to clear it out for you -
Dimensions
The 2023 Honda City facelift measures 4549 mm in length, 1748 mm in width, stands 1489 mm tall and has a 2600 mm long wheelbase.

Car	2023 Honda City facelift	2023 new-gen Hyundai Verna
Length	4549 mm	4535 mm
Width	1748 mm	1765 mm
Height	1489 mm	1475 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm	2670 mm

In contrast, the 2023 new-gen Hyundai Verna will have a length of 4535 mm, a width of 1765 mm, a height of 1475 mm and a class-leading 2670 mm long wheelbase. This means that the City is longer and taller than the upcoming new Verna, while the Verna is wider and has a longer wheelbase. In addition, the 2023 Verna will have 528-litre boot space, as against City's 506 litres.

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Powertrains
The 2023 Honda City is available with a 1.5-litre NA petrol engine that makes 121 PS power and 253 Nm torque, available with a 6-speed MT, and an optional CVT. The City e:HEV (hybrid) gets a 1.5-litre petrol engine with strong hybrid tech, making 126 PS and 253 Nm, mated to an e-CVT gearbox.

Car	2023 Honda City facelift	2023 new-gen Hyundai Verna
Engine	1.5-litre NA petrol/ 1.5-litre petrol hybrid	1.5-litre NA petrol/ 1.5-litre turbo petrol
Power	121 PS/ 126 PS	115 PS/ 160 PS
Torque	145 Nm/ 253 Nm	144 Nm/ 253 Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT, CVT/ e-CVT	6-speed MT, CVT/ 6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT

The 2023 Hyundai Verna will be available with a 1.5-litre NA petrol engine producing 115 PS of max power and 144 Nm of peak torque. There will also be a brand-new 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine that will be rated at 160 PS/253 Nm, which will likely be offered with a 6-speed MT and an optional 7-speed DCT.
Price
The 2023 Honda City facelift is priced from Rs 11.49 lakh onwards, going all the way up to Rs 15.97 lakh. On the other hand, the City hybrid is available in two variants, priced at Rs 18.89 lakh and Rs 20.39 lakh respectively. Pricing for the new-gen Hyundai Verna is expected to start from about Rs 11 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).
If given a choice, which sedan out of these two would be your pick? Let us know in the comments down below.

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