Honda City ZX CVT 5th Gen vs Skoda Slavia 1000cc Active vs Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus DSG Comparison
Updated: 26, Mar, 2025 08:43 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 16,30,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 11,53,400
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 19,14,900
* Delhi. May vary.
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QUICK FACTS & INFORMATION | |||
| Car Variant | |||
| Honda City ZX CVT | Skoda Slavia Active | Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus DSG | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Discontinued | Available | |
| Car Type | |||
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| ARAI Mileage (Certified) | |||
| 18.4 kmpl | 19.47 kmpl | 18.67 kmpl | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| Honda City ZX CVT price is Rs 16.30 lakh (ex-showroom). | Skoda Slavia Active price was Rs 11.53 lakh before being discontinued. | Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus DSG price is Rs 19.15 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Rush of Supremacy | Stylish New Explorer. | Hello Goosebumps | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Golden Brown Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic | Crystal Blue, Tornado Red, Carbon Steel, Brilliant Silver, Candy White | Wild Cherry Red, Curcuma Yellow, Candy White, Reflex Silver, Carbon Steel Grey, Rising Blue Metallic | |
| Similar Cars | |||
| Hyundai Verna, Skoda Slavia, Volkswagen Virtus, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz | Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Maruti Nexa Ciaz, Volkswagen Virtus | Skoda Slavia, Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz | |
| Top Speed | |||
| New Honda City top speed is around 170-180 kmph. | 190 kmph | 190 kmph | |
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION | |||
| No. of Valves | |||
| 16 | NA | NA | |
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1498 cc | 999 cc | 1498 cc | |
| Gearbox Type | |||
| CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) | Manual | Automatic | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| CVT | 6-Speed Manual | 7-Speed DSG | |
| Eco Assist System | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Paddle Shift | |||
| 7-Speed Paddle Shifters | NA | ||
| Maximum Power | |||
| 121 HP @ 6600 rpm | 115 HP @ 5000-5500 rpm | 150 HP @ 5000-6000 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm | 178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 1498cc, Water Cooled Inline 4-Cylinder i-VTEC DOHC with VTC | 999cc, 1.0 TSI Petrol, In-line, 4 Stroke Positive Ignition Direct Injection Engine | 1498cc, 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT, 4-Cylinder Engine | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | |
Key Features of the Car | |||
| List of Features | |||
| Power Windows & Sunroof Keyless Remote Open/Close, All 4 Power Windows Auto-Open/Close Function with Pinch Guard, LaneWatch™ Camera, Soft Pads with Ivory Real Stitch in Interiors, Instrument Panel Glossy Dark Wood Garnish, Rear Sunshade, Ambient Light (Map Lamp & Front Footwell) | Some of the key Skoda Slavia Active features include - 6 Airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Anti-lock Braking System & EBD, Multi Collision Braking, Electronic Differential Lock System, Traction Control System, Motor Slip Regulation, Brake Disc Wiping, Rough Road Package, Child-Proof Rear Door Locking, ISOFIX & Top Tether Points on Rear Seats, Engine Immobilizer with Floating Code System, Anti-Theft Alarm, Central Door Locking with Speed Sensor, Black Fabric Melange Woven Seats, 17.7cm SKODA Infotainment System, Wired Smartlink - Apple Carplay & Android Auto via USB-A Type, Beige Middle Console, Rear Defogger, Manual A/C, Power Windows Front & Rear, Parktronic Sensors at Rear, Start & Stop Function with Recuperation, SmartClip Ticket Holder, Utility Recess on the Dashboard, Reflective Tape on All Four Doors, Smart Grip Mat for One Hand Bottle Operation. | Some of the key Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus DSG features include - ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control, Brake Assist, Anti-Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock System, 6 Airbags, Hill Start Assist, Reversing Camera with Static Guidelines, Remote Central Locking, Premium Dual Tone Interiors, Leather + Leatherette Seat Upholstery, 25.65cm VW Play Touchscreen Infotainment, 8 Speakers, Wired App-Connect with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Valet Mode, 20.32cm Digital Cockpit, Active Cylinder Technology, Paddle Shifter, Cruise Control, Red Ambient Lighting, Multi-Function Steering with Audio & Call Control, Smart Touch Climatronic AC, Rain Sensing Wipers, Kessy - Push Button Start Stop, Electric Sunroof, Ventilated Front Seats with Leather Inserts, High Guality Scratch-Resistant Dashboard. | |
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE | |||
| Smart Trunk | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Bottle Holder | |||
| Fast Charging Ports | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Telescopic Steering Wheel | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| One Touch Triple Turn Signal | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Steering Mounted Calling Controls | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Trunk Room Light | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Cabin Filter | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Centre Console With Cup Holder | |||
| Beige Middle Console | Smart Storage in Center Console | ||
| Hands-free Bluetooth | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Speed Limit Warning | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Vanity mirror | |||
| Front Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror on Co-driver Side | Passenger Side Sunvisor with Vanity Mirror | ||
| Variable Intermittent Wipers | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Steering Adjustment (Reach) | |||
| NA | Height & Reach Adjustable Steering Wheel | ||
| Tilt Rear Quarter Windows | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Keyless Entry | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Rear Defogger | |||
| Engine Start/Stop Button | |||
| NA | |||
| Anti-Pinch Smart Window | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Auto Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror | |||
| NA | Auto Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror | ||
| Steering Mounted Controls | |||
| NA | Multi-Function Steering with Audio & Call Control | ||
| Reading Lamp | |||
| LED | LED Reading Lamps - Front & Rear | Front and Rear Reading Lamps | |
| Rear AC Vents | |||
| NA | Adjustable Dual Rear AC Vents | ||
| Power Steering | |||
| Collapsible Electric Power Assisted | Electro-Mechanical Steering (Power Assisted) | Electro-Mechanical (Power Assisted) | |
| Cruise Control | |||
| NA | |||
| Power Windows | |||
| All 4 | Power Windows Front & Rear, 4x Control on Driver Side | NA | |
ACTIVE & PASSIVE SAFETY FEATURES | |||
| Speed Alert System | |||
| NA | |||
| Side & Curtain Airbags | |||
| NA | |||
| 360-Degree View Camera | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Impact Sensing Auto Door Unloock System | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Front Seatbelt Pre-Tensioner | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Emergency Assistance | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring system | |||
| Hill Start Assist Control | |||
| NA | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| NA | Reversing Camera with Static Guidelines | ||
| Self Locking Doors | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Seatbelt Reminder | |||
| Front Seat Belt Reminder | Driver and Co-Driver Seat Belt Reminder | ||
| Dual Horns | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Head Restraint | |||
| Height Adjustable Head Restraints at Front & Rear | Height Adjustable Head Restraints | ||
| Airbags | |||
| Dual Front i-SRS Airbag System | 6 Airbags | Front Dual Airbags | |
| Parking Sensors | |||
| Parktronic Sensors at Rear | Rear Parking Sensors | ||
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | |||
| Overall Length | |||
| 4549 mm | 4541 mm | 4561 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 1748 mm | 1752 mm | 1752 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1489 mm | 1507 mm | 1507 mm | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 2600 mm | 2651 mm | 2651 mm | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 1153 kg | 1160-1215 kg | 1275 kg | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | |||
| 1528 kg | 1630 kg | 1685 kg | |
| Turning Radius | |||
| 5.3 metres | NA | 5.05 metres | |
| Front Track | |||
| 1496 mm | NA | 1511 mm | |
| Rear Track | |||
| 1484 mm | NA | 1496 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 165 mm | 179 mm | 179 mm | |
EXTERIOR FEATURES | |||
| Electrically Foldable ORVMs | |||
| NA | |||
| LED Turn Indicators | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Shark Fin Antenna | |||
| NA | |||
| Chrome Front Grille | |||
| SKODA Hexagonal Grille with Chrome | GT Branding at Front Grill | ||
| Body Coloured Outside Mirrors | |||
| B Pillar Black Out Tape | |||
| Matte Black Plastic Cover on B-Pillar | NA | ||
| Chrome Door Handles | |||
| NA | Chrome Applique on Door Handles | ||
| Full LED Headlamps | |||
| NA | Full LED Headlamps with LED DRL and Turn Indicators | ||
BRAKES & SUSPENSION | |||
| Front Brakes | |||
| Disc (Ventilated) | Disc | Disc | |
| Rear Brakes | |||
| Drum | Drum | Drum | |
| Front Suspension | |||
| McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Suspension with Lower Triangular Links and Stabiliser Bar | Mc-Pherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Torsion Beam with Coil Spring | Twist Beam Axle | Twist Beam Axle | |
| Parking Brakes | |||
| Mechanically Activating on Rear Wheels | NA | NA | |
INTERIOR FEATURES | |||
| Illumination Control | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Sunvisor with Ticket Holder | |||
| NA | Driver Side Sunvisor with Ticket Holder | ||
| Dual Tone Interiors | |||
| NA | Premium Dual Tone Interiors | ||
| Blue Interior Illumination | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Chrome Inside Door Handles | |||
| Black Interior Door Handles | NA | ||
| Day & Night Inside Rear View Mirror | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Rear Sunshade | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Leather Steering/Gear knob | |||
| Chrome Ring on Gear Shift Knob | NA | ||
| Sunroof | |||
| NA | Electric Sunroof | ||
INFOTAINMENT | |||
| Internet Connectivity Features | |||
| NA | Wired App-Connect with Anrdroid Auto and Apple CarPlay | ||
| Apple Car Play | |||
| Android Auto | |||
| Number of Speakers | |||
| 4 | 4 | 8 | |
| Tweeters | |||
| 4 | NA | NA | |
| MP3 Playback | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| USB Compatibility | |||
| AM/FM Radio | |||
| NA | |||
| iPod Compatibility | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Voice Recognition | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | |||
| NA | |||
| Music System | |||
| Premium Surround Sound System (Speakers + Tweeters) | 17.7cm SKODA Infotainment System | 25.65cm VW Play Touchscreen Infotainment | |
CAPACITY | |||
| Boot Space | |||
| 506 litres | 521 litres | 521 litres | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 40 litres | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Seating Capacity | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | |
BRAKING & TRACTION | |||
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | |||
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | |||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | |||
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Traction Control | |||
| NA | |||
| Brake Assist | |||
| NA | |||
LOCKS & SECURITY | |||
| Engine Immobilizer | |||
| Engine Immobilizer with Floating Code System | Engine Immobiliser with Floating Code System | ||
| Smart Key | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Central Locking | |||
| Remote Central Locking | |||
WHEELS & TYRES | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Diamond-Cut & Two-Tone Finished R16 Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels | NA | R16 'Razor' Black Alloys | |
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Front Tyre | |||
| 185/60 R15 84H, 185/55 R16 | 195/65-R15 | 205/55-R16 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 185/60 R15 84H, 185/55 R16 | 195/65-R15 | 205/55-R16 | |
| Wheels | |||
| 15x6 J, 16x6 J Alloy | R15 Steel Wheels With Carme Wheel Cover | NA | |
| Spare Wheel | |||
| 175/65 R15x5.5 J Steel, 185/55 R16x6 J Alloy | 195/65-R15 Steel Wheel | 205/55-R16 | |
SEATS & UPHOLSTERY | |||
| Front Seat Back Pockets | |||
| NA | Front Seats Back Pocket (Both Sides) | ||
| Fabric Upholstry | |||
| Exclusive Leather Upholstery with Contemporary Seat Design | Black Fabric Melange Woven Seats | NA | |
| Front Centre Armrest | |||
| NA | Front Center Armrest with Storage Box | ||
| Rear Centre Armrest | |||
| NA | Rear Center Armrest with Cup Holders | ||
| Driver Seat Adjustment | |||
INSTRUMENTATION | |||
| Digital Speedometer | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Instrument Cluster | |||
| Advanced Twin-Ring Combimeter | Instrument Cluster Housing with SKODA Inscription | 20.32cm Digital Cockpit (Instrument Cluster) | |
| Digital Fuel Gauge | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Average Fuel Consumption | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Instantaneous Fuel Consumption | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Door Ajar Warning | |||
| Door Open Indicator | NA | ||
| Low Fuel Warning | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Distance to Empty | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | NA | NA | |
LIGHTING | |||
| Position Lamps | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Front Fog Lights | |||
| Yes LED | NA | Front Fog Lamps with Static Cornering Light | |
| Lead Me To Vehicle Headlamps | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) | |||
| LED | LED DRLs | ||
| Interior Room Lamp | |||
| NA | NA | ||
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