Hyundai Verna and Volkswagen Virtus have strong 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines, but which of them is quicker? We find out.
The Hyundai Verna and Volkswagen Virtus compete in the midsize sedan segment. Since both sedans have potent turbo petrol engines and quick-shifting dual-clutch transmissions, we pit them head-to-head to discover which one offers better performance in the real world.
- Virtus turbo makes 150hp and 250Nm
- Verna turbo generates 160hp and 253Nm
- Virtus is heavier by 21kg than Verna
Hyundai Verna vs Volkswagen Virtus specifications
| Hyundai Verna vs Volkswagen Virtus specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Virtus | Verna | |
| Engine | 1.5-litre turbo petrol | 1.5-litre turbo petrol |
| Power (hp) | 150 | 160 |
| Torque (Nm) | 250 | 253 |
| Transmission | 7-speed DSG | 7-speed DCT |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1,269 | 1,248 |
| Power-to-weight | 118.2hp per ton | 128.2hp per ton |
| Torque-to-weight | 197Nm per tonne | 202Nm per tonne |
Under the hood, the Hyundai Verna gets a 160hp, 253Nm-1.5-litre turbo petrol engine mated to a seven-speed DCT. The VW Virtus also has a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, but is down on output by 10hp and 3Nm.
Verna is lighter than Virtus
In addition to being more powerful, the 1,269 kg Verna is also the lighter car among the two by 21kg, translating into higher power- and torque-to-weight ratios than the Virtus. Let’s see how quick they are in reaching the 100kph mark from a standstill.
Hyundai Verna vs Volkswagen Virtus 0-100kph times
| Hyundai Verna vs Volkswagen Virtus 0-100kph acceleration (seconds) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Speed (kph) | Verna | Virtus |
| 20 | 1.74 | 1.65 |
| 40 | 3.10 | 2.96 |
| 60 | 4.66 | 4.76 |
| 80 | 6.51 | 7.05 |
| 100 | 8.82 | 9.68 |
| 120 | 11.79 | 13.32 |
Off the line and till the 40kph mark, the Virtus held a slight lead of up to 0.14 seconds. By the time the sedans reached 60kph, the Verna managed to take the lead and kept expanding it all the way up to 120kph. The 0-100kph sprint was achieved 0.86 seconds faster by the Verna, and it reached the 120kph mark 1.53 seconds quicker than the Volkswagen sedan.
Hyundai Verna vs Volkswagen Virtus in-gear acceleration
| Hyundai Verna vs Volkswagen Virtus in-gear acceleration | ||
|---|---|---|
| Speed (kph) | Verna | Virtus |
| 20-80 | 5.14 | 5.95 |
| 40-100 | 6.30 | 6.30 |
In our in-gear acceleration test, the Hyundai sedan completed the 20-80kph (third gear) run in 5.14 seconds, while the Virtus took slightly more at 5.95 seconds. Interestingly, the 40-100kph (fifth gear) time of 6.3 seconds was the same for both the cars.
Autocar India’s testing standards
Before we conduct our performance tests, we check and maintain tyre pressures based on the manufacturer’s recommendation and ensure the car has a full tank of fuel. The car is then tested in a controlled environment with two people on board, and the data is collected via highly accurate GPS-based timing equipment.
Prices
With the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, the Volkswagen Virtus price range starts at Rs 17.60 lakh and climbs up to Rs 19.40 lakh. As for the Hyundai Verna turbo petrol variants’ price list, it is from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 17.55 lakh.
ALL PRICES ARE EX-SHOWROOM, MUMBAI
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