The Verna with four engine options and nearly 10 variants plugs every gap possible in the upper C-segment currently dominated the Volkswagen Vento and the Honda City in the that order. Not only does the Verna offer both petrol and diesel engines, it have two of each catering to the segment just below as well. What will also work in the Verna’s favour are the features on offer as well as the car’s styling. Yes, the styling might be a tad over the top, but it will bring in prospect buyers into the showroom for sure. We believe the Verna has every attribute to make it to the top of the C-segment sales chart.
Quick comparison:
Hyundai Verna vs Volkswagen Vento - The Vento has a more premium brand in its favour, besides a potent and efficient powertrain in the form of the diesel 1.6-litre engine. The Vento is also spacious and well built and had good ride and handling characteristics. The Verna though has more engine options and though we haven’t tested them, seems very delicious on paper. The Verna too is spacious and has more features on offer. And it has a comfortable ride as well. Handling though isn’t as good as the Volkswagen.
Hyundai Verna vs Honda City – Like the Vento, the City too has a higher brand value attached to it compared to the Verna. It’s also a good looking car, and again, like the Vento, pretty spacious. It’s built well too and though it cannot match the Volkswagen’s ride and handling balance, the City isn’t far behind. But, the Verna continues to be the best equipped car in its class while it also comes close to the City both in terms of comfort and spaciousness.
Hyundai Verna vs Fiat Linea – The Fiat Linea’s strongest attribute has to be its looks. And ‘visual’ being the first step towards a buying decision, it has the biggest hurdle sorted. The Verna too in that sense will draw buyers. And with its interiors being finished and more opulent, if not better styled, prospect buyers might stay with the idea of buying a Verna longer. As far as equipment goes, the Linea was hitherto the best equipped car in its segment. Now though, the Verna has claimed that crown, mainly on account of offering more safety features. As far as the driving experience goes, the Linea still has an edge. It has better ride and handling and in the T-jet, a great petrol engine as well. As for the Verna, its diesel engines will be the main stay.
