Car Comparison : In order to increase the sales of Indian cars, the car manufacturers of the automobile sector offer a lot of offers to attract the customers. Generally people know about the offers given during the festive season, but car makers offer monsoon offers to their customers even during the rainy season. In such a situation, if you are planning to buy a car, then definitely get information about the price, features and interior of the vehicles available in the car market and when you compare them with each other, then you should implement your plan. So it can prove to be better for your financial health and family. Today we are presenting 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 decision
According to media reports, Hyundai Verna, Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus are available in each level-headed car market in India, but before taking any decision, you should check 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 the 150hp Volkswagen Virtus GT. This will help you choose the model of the car and then you will be able to spend according to your pocket.
As per the report, 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 could be mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Among these cars, Skoda Slavia is said to be the oldest and it is being sold in the Indian car market since February last year.
performance
Hyundai Else : Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen are said to be very good to drive, but the Hyundai Verna list is very short. This is the reason why people are more curious about Verna Turbo. The gearbox of Hyundai Verna sometimes causes low speed problems. Power delivery is linear and likable. The biggest thing is that the speed in this car cannot be known that how strong the Hyundai engine is in the rev range. Its engine rotates only at 5,800rpm. That’s why you don’t get that top-end rush. At the same time, you do not even need to complete it to get the most out of it. It’s an engine that’s easy to use and as a plus the gearbox feels satisfyingly quick even in high-speed settings via auto mode and manual inputs on the paddles or gear lever. Hyundai Verna is quite quick, this is shown by its performance figures. Its 0-100 kmph time of 8.82 seconds is the best here, if by the tiniest margin, with very little difference between the Verna and the VW Group.
Skoda Slavia : Let us tell you that Slavia and Vertus look almost the same. That’s why the driving of both of them is also similar. The 1.5 TSI engine in this Volkswagen Group car has slightly less horsepower than the Hyundai unit, but many actually consider it the more exciting powerplant. It all depends on how it unleashes its power in the mid-range to deliver a satisfying punch. Its upper end is also more free. The engine will rev at 6,200rpm and while doing all this, it sounds great. Truly make Virtus and Slavia feel faster than numbers. The speedy DSG dual-clutch gearbox plays its supporting role really well, delivering quick shift after quick shift with sleekness. Same, the gearbox can feel hesitant in the low-speed settings.
Volkswagen Virtus : The highlight of Volkswagen’s Virtus 1.5 TSI engine is the cylinder deactivation technology. At light loads the system shuts down two cylinders for optimum efficiency. To top it all, the switch from four to two and then four cylinders goes unnoticed and only gives an alert on the instruments, letting you know what is happening behind the scenes. The Slavia and the Virtus managed 9.3kpl in the city and 15.6kpl on the highway. Otherwise, it put up better numbers with 10.6kmpl in the city and 16kmpl on the highway. Perhaps the better numbers are attributed to the lighter throttle required in the Verna.
ride and handling
Now coming to the ride and handling of all the three cars, the drive modes add weight to the steering with each successive mode and help in improving the driving experience, but even at its sportiest, the Hyundai Verna will give you an edge in the experience. does not pull. There’s a fair amount of weight to the steering, but it’s still not the ultimate in feel and connect. Mind you, the steering isn’t a deal breaker like it was in the old Verna and you can really enjoy 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 Is. Perhaps Hyundai wants to leave some breathing room for a souped-up N-Line model.
On the same roads, only the Virtus and Slavia are more comfortable to drive. His steering is light. They have a good amount of accuracy, which really helps you engage with the cars. This pair also changes direction with greater balance and allows you to hold highspeeds with more confidence. The body movements are well controlled despite the SUV-like ground clearance of 179 mm.
The Virtus and Slavia also feel more secure under hard braking. However, it gets discs on all four wheels and has a shorter stopping distance. Where there is a clear edge of others, there is improvement. It does a better job of isolating you from the outside world and the comfortable low-speed ride helps in that too. However, go fast over a pothole and you’ll hear the otherwise loud suspension squealing. The Virtus and Slavia are comfortable in their own right, but once you move into the Verna, you’ll pay more attention to the road below you.
interior
It is the Hyundai Verna itself, which grabs the most attention. However, not always for the right reasons. Some like the red style, some people don’t like it. But, fastback works more in this. The flat front end with its mild stripe and gaping grille is out of sync with the high deck boot. The clean-cut Slavia and Virtus are more conventional in looks and both hold their respective brand identities very strongly, but don’t you think Skoda could have been a bit more daring with the 1.5 TSI? It looks exactly like the smaller 1.0 TSI. A Slavia Monte Carlo will instantly elevate your wonder. Volkswagen has put more effort in this regard with the 1.5 TSI sold in GT form. The 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 way too high and make a rumbling sound when the door is closed. There is a strength inside too. Overall its quality is not better than Volkswagen and Skoda. Both share many elements including the larger front seats, but the different dashboards help in giving the 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 interiors of the Slavia are classy, but still there is nothing to tell you that it is a high powered model.
Features
Talking about the features, you get enough facilities in all the three cars. Digital dials, sleek 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, front seat heating (very useful on cold days), adjustable ambient lighting and an electronic parking brake. The Verna gets a nice switch, which lets you toggle the central console buttons to operate the audio system or the climate control system. In comparison, the climate control touch panels of the Slavia and Virtus are not as easy to use. The Bose sound system on the Verna is good, but on par with the Skoda sound system for the deepest sound.
Security
In terms of safety features, these cars are equipped with 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 the prevailing regulatory requirements in different ways. Slavia and Virtus have 5-star scores in the safety parameters of Global NCAP. The Verna is yet to undergo the Global NCAP test, but it is the only one with a radar and camera based updated driver assistance system or ADAS, which can help prevent an accident. Auto emergency braking can be a life saver. The crisp rearview camera of the Verna is also much better.
rear seat
The rear seat of all the three vehicles is much better in terms of space and comfort. It is so spacious that even a six foot man can comfortably sit on it and stretch his legs. However, the hair of the occupants will be found hitting the roof lining. Also, there are three-point rear seat-belts for mid-height occupants (the 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 the cars get rear AC vents as well as USB charging ports. There won’t be a shortage of storage space with bottle holders on the doors and cup holders on the rear armrest. The glovebox around the central console offers ample space.
worth
Let us tell you that the price is of utmost importance for the car buyers. Talking about the prices of these three vehicles, the prices of Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus are almost the same. The price of Volkswagen Vertus and Skoda Slavia in the Xshow room starts from around Rs 18.56 lakh, while the price of Hyundai Verna Turbo is said to be Rs 17.37 lakh. The Hyundai Verna is more comfortable and equipped with features for a lower price.