Hyundai Verna Vs Volkswagen Virtus: Best Variants Under Rs 15 Lakh for the Style-Conscious Buyer

For a style-conscious car buyer, looks matter – both on the inside as well as the outside. Their car’s style quotient should be high, and it should be a head-turner on the road. Let’s look at Hyundai Verna and Volkswagen Virtus, and find out what makes them stylish mid-size sedans.

In this article, we will share

• What a style-conscious buyer looks for in a car
• Hyundai Verna vs Volkswagen Virtus – a comprehensive look at their external design, features, interiors and space
• How to pick the right car for you

The new Verna’s design has seen a fresh approach than its older versions, with its fluid lines now chopped up as part of the ‘Parametric Dynamics’ approach to its style. The Virtus, on the other hand, has been dubbed Volkswagen Jetta because of their apparent similarities in design. Overall, they can be considered among the top car models with great design in India.

What a Style-conscious buyer looks for in a car

Here’s what a style-conscious buyer should look for in a car:

• Design aesthetics – is the car well-designed, both outside and inside?
• Convenience features – What convenience features does the car have?
• Road presence – How does the car look on the road? Is it distinctive/good-looking/stylish?

A style-conscious buyer views their car as an extension of their personal aesthetic and status. When looking for the best-designed cars, they look for a vehicle with a strong road presence and striking design elements.

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Beyond the exterior, they also prioritize a luxurious, comfortable interior that delivers a seamless blend of form and function. Modern conveniences, intuitive technology, high-quality upholstery, and well-designed controls play a key role.

This buyer values the balance between an appealing design and practical features, making the overall design, material quality, and fit and finish crucial for their choice.

Why Hyundai Verna and Volkswagen Virtus are Popular

As far as stylish cars in India go, the Hyundai Verna and Volkswagen Virtus have built a reputation for their attention to design details and premium features.

Verna, known for its aggressive yet elegant design, combines modern aesthetics with high-quality materials. The sleek headlights, sculpted body lines, and dual-tone dashboard enhance its appeal.

Volkswagen Virtus, on the other hand, is synonymous with refined European design. It boasts a balanced overall design, sleek headlights, and a modern dashboard.

Both cars offer features like LED headlights, alloy wheels, touchscreen infotainment systems, and body-colored bumpers and handles. Their commitment to style and comfort inside out makes them popular among style-conscious buyers.

Hyundai Verna and Volkswagen Virtus Variants Shortlist in Rs 13-15 Lakh Range

For Volkswagen Virtus, we have:

Variant	Price (INR) as on 27 July 2023
Highline	₹ 13,38,000
Highline AT	₹ 14,68,000
Topline	₹ 14,90,000

For Hyundai Verna, we have:

Variant	Price (INR) as on 27 July 2023
SX Opt	₹ 14,66,000
SX Turbo	₹ 14,84,000
SX Turbo DT	₹ 14,84,000

Volkswagen Virtus Highline

For the Volkswagen Virtus Highline, the blend of LED headlights, sleek design, sculpted body lines, and alloy wheels make it a stylish option. However, the lack of a sunroof might be a turn-off for some style-conscious buyers. You can check out our comparison of the Virtus with Honda City for style-conscious buyers.

Volkswagen Virtus Highline AT

Volkswagen Virtus Highline AT is similar to Highline in terms of design and features. The additional price is justified by the automatic transmission and a larger 10.09-inch touchscreen, enhancing the comfort and ease of use, thus making it appealing for style-conscious buyers.

Volkswagen Virtus Topline

Virtus Topline, the most premium variant, offers all the stylish features with the added luxury of a sunroof and synthetic leather upholstery. This variant might be the top choice for buyers willing to spend a bit extra for enhanced style and comfort. If you’re a tech-savvy gadget lover, you can read how the Virtus stacks up against the Honda City.

Hyundai Verna SX Opt

Hyundai Verna SX Opt, with its bold design elements, LED headlights, and sunroof, ticks all the right boxes for style-conscious buyers. The synthetic leather upholstery adds a touch of luxury to the interiors. We also have our comparison of the Verna with Skoda Slavia for style-conscious buyers.

Hyundai Verna SX Turbo, SX Turbo DT

Both the Hyundai Verna SX Turbo and SX Turbo DT variants sport a similar design and features as the SX Opt variant. The inclusion of a turbo engine in these variants adds a bit more zing to the driving experience.

Our Pick for the Best variant among Hyundai Verna and Volkswagen Virtus for Style-conscious buyers

The Hyundai Verna SX Turbo DT stands out as the best variant for style-conscious buyers. Its aggressive design coupled with features like a sunroof, bold taillights, and a large touchscreen infotainment system exudes style.

The synthetic leather upholstery and dual-tone dashboard enhance the car’s luxurious appeal. The turbo engine also adds a sporty dimension to the car, making it an ideal choice for buyers seeking a perfect blend of style and performance.

The Top 3 choices

• Hyundai Verna SX Turbo DT
• Volkswagen Virtus Topline
• Hyundai Verna SX Opt

Attributes	Hyundai Verna SX Turbo DT	Volkswagen Virtus Topline	Hyundai Verna SX Opt
Body colored bumpers	Yes	Yes	Yes
Body colored door handles	Yes	Yes	Yes
Body lines	Sculpted	Sculpted	Sculpted
Dashboard (dual-tone)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dashboard design	Modern	Modern	Modern
Door Handles	Conventional	Conventional	Conventional
DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fit & Finish	Good	Good	Good
Fog lights	No	Yes	No
Headlights (Halogen, LED)	LED	LED	LED
Headlights design	Bold	Sleek	Bold
Material quality	Premium	Premium	Premium
Overall design	Aggressive	Balanced	Aggressive
Paint & Finish quality	Glossy	Glossy	Glossy
Pillar	Slim	Slim	Slim
Push Button Start	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sunroof (panoramic, standard)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Taillights design	Bold	Sleek	Bold
Touchscreen size	10.25	10.09	10.25
Touchscreen type (LCD, TFT, OLED)	LCD	LCD	LCD
Upholstery (cloth, vinyl, genuine leather)	Synthetic Leather	Synthetic Leather	Synthetic Leather
Wheel size	16	16	16
Wheel Type (alloy, steel)	Alloy	Alloy	Alloy

How to Pick the Right Car for You?

• Hyundai Verna SX Turbo DT offers an aggressive design and sporty driving experience.
• Volkswagen Virtus Topline provides a balanced design with the luxurious feel of a sunroof and synthetic leather upholstery.
• Hyundai Verna SX Opt brings a blend of premium features and an aggressive design, offering great value for money.

All three cars appeal to style-conscious buyers with their striking exterior designs and plush interiors. The choice among these will ultimately come down to the buyer’s personal preferences and priorities.

If you’re interested in reading more such face-to-face comparisons of popular car variants, head over to our Buying Advice section.

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