2014 Honda City diesel vs Hyundai Verna diesel

From the spec sheet and our experience, it’s safe to say that while the Verna might give you the option of more power, the Honda offers adequate performance and fantastic fuel efficiency. The ARAI figures suggest that this is one of the most efficient cars that you can buy. The City also has the trump card of being larger and more spacious than the Hyundai. It also has better high speed manners. While the final verdict is some time away, let us know what you think based on the pure specs in the comments below.

Honda City diesel vs Hyundai Elantra diesel

Specifications	Honda City diesel	Hyundai Verna 1.6 CRDi	Hyundai Verna 1.4 CRDi
ENGINE
Type	4-cyliner DOHC turbo diese	4-cyliner DOHC turbo diesel	4-cyliner DOHC turbo diesel
Displacement	1498cc	1582cc	1396cc
Valves	16	16	16
Power (PS@rpm)	100@3600	128@4000	90@4000
Torque (Nm@rpm)	200@1750	265@1900-2750	224@1750-2750
0-100kmph	12.8s	10.6s	—
Top speed	163kmph	188kmph	—
Claimed fuel efficiency	26kmpl	22.3kmpl	23.5kmpl
TRANSMISSION
Manual	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed
Automatic	NA	4-speed	NA
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Overall length (mm)	4440	4370	4370
Overall width (mm)	1695	1700	1700
Overall height (mm)	1495	1475	1475
Wheelbase (mm)	2600	2570	2570
Ground clearance (mm)	165	170	170
Tyre Size	175/65 R15	195/55 R16	185/65 R15
Seating capacity	5	5	5
Boot space	510	465	465
STEERING
Type	Electric power assisted	Electric power assisted	Electric power assisted
Turning radius	5.3m	5.2m	5.2m
SUSPENSION
Front	MacPherson Strut, coil spring	MacPherson Strut, coil spring	MacPherson Strut, coil spring
Rear	Torsion beam	Torsion beam	Torsion beam
BRAKES
Front	Disc	Disc	Disc
REAR	Drum	Disc	Disc