Car Comparison: To increase the sales of Indian cars, car manufacturers in the automobile sector offer a lot of offers to attract customers. Usually people know about the offers given during the festive season, but car manufacturers also offer seasonal offers to their customers during monsoons. In such a situation, if you are planning to buy a car, then definitely get information about the prices, features and interiors of the cars available in the car market and when you compare them with each other, you should implement your plan. This may prove better for your financial health and family. Today we present for you a comparison of three cars available in the auto market, Hyundai Verna, Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus. Read this report…
Do your research before making any decisions
According to media reports, Hyundai Verna, Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus are each level-headed cars available in the Indian market, but before making a decision, you should test and compare all three cars. We take you through the charm and performance of the 160hp Hyundai Verna Turbo, 150hp Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI and 150hp Volkswagen Virtus GT. It will help you to choose the car model and then you can spend according to your pocket.
According to reports, the cars available in the market will be powered by Hyundai Verna, Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus 1.5-litre direct-injection and turbo-petrol engines and may be mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Among these cars, Skoda Slavia is said to be the oldest and has been on sale in the Indian car market since February last year.
performance
Hyundai Others: Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen are said to be very good to drive, but Hyundai Verna’s list is very short. This is the reason why people are more curious about Verna Turbo. Hyundai Varner gearbox sometimes causes low speed problem. Power delivery is linear and likeable. The biggest thing is that the speed of this car will not know how powerful the Hyundai engine is in the rev range. Its engine only spins at 5,800rpm. This is why you don’t get the top-end rush. At the same time, you don’t need to complete it to get the most out of it. It’s an engine that’s easy to use, and besides, the gearbox feels satisfyingly quick in automatic mode and even in high-speed settings via manual inputs on the pedals or gear lever. The Hyundai Verna is quite fast, as shown by its performance figures. The 0-100 kmph time of 8.82 seconds is the best here, if there is very little difference between the Verna and the VW group.
Skoda Slavia: We tell you that Slavia and Virtus look almost identical. That’s why both of them drive the same. The Volkswagen Group’s 1.5 TSI engine has slightly less horsepower than the Hyundai unit, but many consider it a more exciting powerplant. It depends on how it releases its power in the mid-range to deliver a satisfying punch. Its top end is also freer. The engine will rev to 6,200rpm and sounds great while doing all this. Really feel faster than Virtus and Slavia numbers. The fast DSG dual-clutch gearbox does its supporting role really well, delivering slickness in quick shift after quick shift. Also, the gearbox can feel hesitant at low speed settings.
Volkswagen Virtus: The specialty of Volkswagen’s Virtus 1.5 TSI engine is cylinder deactivation technology. During light loads the system shuts down two cylinders for optimum efficiency. Above all, the switch from four to two and then four cylinders is imperceptible and only gives a warning on the instruments, letting you know what’s going on behind the scenes. The Slavia and Virtus managed 9.3kpl in the city and 15.6kpl on the highway. Otherwise, it produces better numbers with 10.6kmpl in the city and 16kmpl on the highway. The better numbers are probably attributed to the lighter throttle required in the Verna.
Ride and handling
Now coming in three vehicle ride and handling, drive modes add weight to the steering with each successive mode and help improve the driving experience, but even at its sportiest, the Hyundai Verna will give you an immersive experience. There’s plenty of weight to the taut steering, but it’s still not the ultimate in feel and connection. Mind you, the steering isn’t a deal breaker like the old Verna and you can really enjoy the twisty roads, but soon you’ll reach the limits of the suspension which feels a bit soft for something that’s supposed to be sporty. Perhaps Hyundai wants to leave some breathing room for a souped-up N-Line model.
On the same road, only Virtus and Slavia are more comfortable to drive. Its steering is light. They have a decent amount of precision, which helps you really connect with the car. This pair changes direction with greater balance and allows you to hold high speeds with more confidence. Body movements are well controlled despite having an SUV-like ground clearance of 179mm.
The Virtus and Slavia also feel more secure under hard braking. However, it gets discs on all four wheels and has a short stopping distance. Where others have clear edges, there are improvements. It does a good job of isolating you from the outside world, and the comfortable low-speed ride helps with that too. However, go fast over a pothole and you’ll hear an otherwise loud suspension squeal. Virtus and Slavia are comfortable in their own right, but once you get to Varna, you’ll pay more attention to the road below you.
interior
It is the Hyundai Verna itself, which attracts the most attention. However, not always for the right reasons. Some like the red style, some don’t. However, Fastback does more than that. The flat front end with its light stripes and gaping grille is out of sync with the high deck boot. The clean-cut Slavia and Virtus look more conventional and both hold their respective brand identities very firmly, but don’t you think Skoda could have been a bit bolder with the 1.5 TSI? It looks exactly like the smaller 1.0 TSI. A Slavia Monte Carlo will immediately enhance your wonder. Volkswagen made more of an effort in this regard with the 1.5 TSI sold in GT form. Black wheels, black roof, black mirrors and lip spoiler make it stand out.
Also, now if you use the Virtus and Slavia, the seats are too high and make a clunking sound when the doors close. There is also a power within. Overall its quality is not better than Volkswagen and Skoda. Both share many components, including larger front seats, but different dashboards help give personality. This is the Virtus GT, which puts you in a sporty mindset with its red theme, which includes a red outline for the dashboard. The Slavia’s interiors are classy, but there’s still nothing to tell you it’s a high-powered model.
characteristics
Talking about features, you will get ample benefits in all three cars. Digital dials, smooth touchscreen, ventilated front seats, leatherette upholstery and single-pane sunroof are part of the package on all three models. The Verna is ahead of its rivals with additional features like partial power adjustment for the driver’s seat, heated front seats (very useful on cold days), adjustable ambient lighting and an electronic parking brake. The Verna gets a nice switch, which lets you toggle the center console buttons to operate the audio system or climate control system. In comparison, the climate control touch panels of the Slavia and Virtus are not easy to use. The Verna Bose sound system is good, but on par with the Skoda sound system for deepest sound.
safety
In terms of safety features, these cars have six airbags, ABS, electronic stability control and ISOFIX child seat mounts. However, all three comply with the updated Indian crash test norms. Yet they go above and beyond conventional regulatory requirements in several ways. Slavia and Virtus have 5-star scores in Global NCAP’s safety criteria. The Verna is yet to undergo the global NCAP test, but it is the only one with the radar and camera-based updated driver assistance system, or ADAS, which can help prevent accidents. Auto emergency braking can be a lifesaver. Verna’s crisp rearview camera is also very good.
back seat
The rear seats of the three cars are much better in terms of space and comfort. It is so spacious that even a six-foot man can comfortably sit in it and stretch his legs. However, occupants’ hair can be seen hitting the roof lining. Also, there are three-point rear seat-belts for mid-height occupants (Virtus and Slavia also get a dedicated headrest). No car is wide enough to seat three people in total comfort. The Verna has the most comfortable backrest angle and the rear windscreen blind is also a big help on hot days.
All vehicles have rear AC vents as well as USB charging ports. There will be no shortage of storage space with bottle holders in the doors and cup holders in the rear armrest. The glovebox offers ample space around the center console.
price
Let us tell you that price is very important for car buyers. Talking about the price of these three cars, the price of Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus is almost the same. Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia prices start at around Rs 18.56 lakh in the Xshow room, while the Hyundai Verna Turbo is said to be priced at Rs 17.37 lakh. Hyundai Verna is more comfortable and equipped with features at a lower price.
