now car reviewers should start conducting comapro on AC efficiency, and headlight performance. these two things are more important than some showoff features. some have complained about vw/skoda AC not being upto par, headlight are very important part of night driving safety.
Yes, AC is important, I tested it before buying, City I choose because its bit better also, City VX model headlight are better and its overall more VFM in 15lkhe budget
@@TheAshuV yeah thats the whole point, except the ventilated seats there is nothing to counter city. vw group cars are not bad, it just dosent makes sense not considering the practicality specially when the there is not a huge difference in dynamics. they are commuter cars and none is going to behave like an bimmer. and if someone wants more handling he can simply swap with an stiffer sway bar, its gonna change the whole things. City is a more sorted out practicle thing specially after 5 years when that 1liter motor is gonna fall apart because of the stress it went through. wagon r has 1 liter block. 😂
Bro, "City has more space than slavia" is a myth. Slavia has better rear seat comfort...sure city has more softer seats, but slavia has better rear seat comfort coz it's wider.
@@rk10101 it's not abt preference as much as it's about practicality. In india we have loads of roads which are broken, loads of breakers which are poorly designed and a lot of places with water logging. Therefore ground clearance is a big factor for any car and a sedan offering 180mm and still providing great handling is unmatched
For awareness so that you don't end up making a wrong choice based on your need here is my observation related to space between city and slavia.. Saying that City has more rear seat space compared to slavia is a bit of a myth. I couldn't disagree more with that. Having very recently driven both cars (city and slavia) with family members I can say that there isn't much between the space offered in rear seats for city and slavia. Pretty much the same. If truth be told my family who sat on the rear seats they said they found slightly more shoulder room in Slavia compared to City. For me the point where city excels is comfortable seats. The seats have more of a cushiony feel compared to Slavia which has more firm seats. While this is good for short distance travel, over a longer distance having more firm seats is actually more beneficial. It tires you less.
Why everyone is forgetting to mention the standard safety features like multi collision brakes, brake disc wiping, reinforcement on doors etc in Virtus and Slavia......laser welded roof too.......
I wont say that Virtus/Slavia have more features as compared to City. As per the latest development, both Virtus and Slavia will have 8 inch infotainment system even in top variants. Even the premium speakers and subwoofer have been removed from Slavia. And there is no support for wireless Android auto and wireless Apple Carplay in the new system. In terms of features, Slavia and Virtus in their top variants offer only ventilated seats and wireless charging that City doesn't. Having test driven Slavia, in my personal opinion ventilated seats felt useless. Airflow is very weak and you hardly feel anything. And other factor is the weak AC in new VW/Skoda cars with 1.0 L engine. On the other hand, City offers connected car features with an option to turn on car AC remotely which is very useful in our summers. City also offers auto up and down in all four window. So, I wouldn't give more points to Slavia/Virtus for features so easily.
It doesn't make sense to buy 1.0 engines of slavia or virtus. Although both of them offer a fresher design but the engine is having issues especially in summers. I personally cancelled my 1.0 Slavia and went for 1.5 DSG Slavia. And believe me I don't regret a bit. It's a perfect car. And to my surprise it offers a better mileage than the 1.0 engine. Not taking away anything from Honda City, it has proven it's worth over the years and is a very refined car. The only downside being the low ground clearance and in cabin noise at speeds of 80-90 kmph. Believe me Slavia's in cabin noise is very low and it gives a more luxurious feel.
@SARANG Yes agreed. And luckily got my car on 31st May before the increase in price. DSG is not that bad in bumper to bumper traffic and you always have an option to switch to manual mode and use those paddle shifters
Lolzzzz lolzzzz richness Honda belongs to japan in its own country .....toyota sells more than.hinda Tkng abt the world ....volkswagen car sells like hot cake Honda only sells in india
1. Biggest issue of city is mere 165mm of GC, which further aggravates on full load. 2. Slavia sales has already beatem city last month clearly showing buyer's inclination towards 179mm of GC, coz previous Rapid was also of low GC whose sales was far below than that of H. City..
If you are buying car with 180 mm ground clearance then what is the point buying Sedan when you can get better ground clearance in crossover suv. The main reason we buy sedan over suv is because lower ground clearance with lower seating position for better handling. Sedans with 180mm ground clearance looks awkward.
The issue of City's 165mm GC can be resolved with upgraded tyres. You can opt for 205/55R16 in place of 185/55R16. It will increase GC by 11mm + Better Braking + More Comfortable Ride + Better Approach & Departure Angles. And you need not to worry about tyres touching the body etc.
@GT Suryateja I don't need to ask my dad for these petty things..... I earn well, I can afford and I can pay for such mods on my own. Now, Please get lost & take some chill pills. Not everyone is like you Rs 2.00 wala Troller.
Build quality city is no whare compared to slavia and virtus. Ground Clearance, looks, infotainment, bigger sunroof, bigger boot, wireless charging, boot space, ventilated seats. City no where stand near to slavia.
@@saurabhsomani8762 reliability service cost mileage rear space ride comfort handling brand refinemEnt city is way ahead in all these things and honda build quality is better than slavia thats on mqb india platform even the plastics inside of slavia are not soft city is a way better car u r just a skoda fanboy
I have just received my 1.5Tsi Manual Slavia a few days back, my first car was a hyundai verna 1.6Crde which served me well. But believe me this car is something else completely, it is unfair to compare atleast the 1.5Tsi version to anything in this segment. This is a far better experience than cars a even a few segments above or close to twice the price and even if it is 20% more expensive than the 1.0 this is a bargain of a vehicle for the price.
apart from the engine is there anything in this car that is comparable to atleast cars in this same segment? poor cabin quality, even cheaper cars like Nexon have superior interior quality and then again the poor reliability of skoda and vw…. agreed the 1.5L engine is a gem for enthusiasts, but for normal buyers it has nothing…
@@elvis9241 I don't agree, I would suggest you go and check it out for yourself and not believe some hear and say. The built is as good as any European car, yes thr plastics are different but none of them look cheap. You're comparing this to the nexon 😆 not even close. Even features wise (if you get the current model not the updated one it is far better overall and feature wise also). Yes I would probably want a change to the touch aircon and maybe a 360 camera which you don't get even on the competition.
@@kachroo23 i checked it myself, and the build is average and nexon has better cabin quality……its just that you haven’t seen any japanese or korean cars…
@@elvis9241 To each their own 👍 no doubt tata has come a long way and the Koreans are loaded. All I'm saying is that this is different experience all together. 👍
@@elvis9241 apart from the mind blowing performance and the excellent mileage from the engine it has an outstanding ride quality , is better built than any competitor in the segment , has the best infotainment system(I have a creta 2020 whose screen I thought was the best in terms of visibility , touch and interface but Slavia's screen is just much better) , best in segment bootspace , outstanding ground clearance and the list can go on if you want ...I have a 1.5 mt too and haven't faced any issues till now and hope I dont have to face in the future too ..
Škoda slavia and Vw virtus are almost the same but Slavia has better audio system. Ride quality and mileage is also better then both Virtus and City. Reviewer in the videos is lil biased towards City. I own a 4th gen City and have recently taken test rides of both Slavia and Virtus and I like Slavia more..
I am looking for a sedan which is a reliable family car, trouble free with good mileage. I am stuck between virtus and city. My heart goes for Virtus.. But there are too many negative reviews on the 3cylinder turbo engine.. Is it really reliable... Please help in taking a decision..
Both the cars are good in their forte. Overall the Virtus is almost perfect but there are some things that could have been different or better. It has potent engines but its suspension setup is on the softer side, which gives it a comfortable ride but its handling is not that exciting. Its interior quality too won't wow you and cars like the Honda City are still a step above in this regard and because of the narrow cabin, it becomes strictly a four-seater. On the other hand, Honda’s fifth-generation City sticks to the tried-and-tested formula. If you are looking for a car to be driven around in, the City makes for a solid choice. If you pick the petrol-CVT, the smooth automatic will keep you stress-free in traffic too. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details: bit.ly/3ckGm0J
I think this answer from cardekho came from Arun himself like he promised at the end of the video 👌👌 No other reviewers no matter how small they are in comparison to cardekho reply with such details... Big salute to cardekho and Arun Shenoy Loving your ride and handling tests with cones and a jug of water 😂👌👌👌👌 You are keeping them in different videos so that videos don't go beyond 10-15 mins marks which is again brilliant
I wanted to book Slavia 1.0L AT however, recently they have hiked the price by Rs. 50,000/- and with that they have downgraded the infotainment system. This price hike and infotainment system downgrade applies to Slavia, Kushaq, Virtus and Taigun. With all the packages (RSA and maintenance pack), the Slavia 1.0L AT comes around 19.2 lacs on road! This is makes the car very overpriced for what it offers. Even honda also hiked the price of City by Rs. 20,000/- and with that they will be giving reduced spare wheel and some other downgrades. Thankfully at one dealer I got May 2022 model in stock and I booked Honda City ZX CVT. Though it offers less features, but still it's a VFM. Skoda and VW are overpriced for sure.
Their is no price hike on Slavia or Virtus. Both Slavia and Virtus are 40k more then City which is very much justifiable. Audio quality, Drive quality and Mileage of Slavia is better then Virtus and City. Build quality of all three cars are really very good but Slavia and Virtus look more up to date then City. Virtus looks more sporty but Slavia looks more stylish..
HI Good Review Can you suggest me a weekend and Highway car, we have for our daily commute I use seltos HTK Diesel AT, My dad uses Ciaz and wife has VW Polo. I prefer Automatic transmission with a good sunroof for my kids have fun.
There are ample options available i.e. Mahindra XUV700, Kia EV6, Tata Nexon, MG Hector, Honda City, Hyundai Verna, etc. Choosing one will depend on several factors such as budget, fuel type, brand preference, seating capacity, specific feature requirements, etc. Click on the given link and apply filters in order to check out new cars as per your requirements: bit.ly/3xj6Kjk
Honda City ZX MT ex-showroom price is close to 13.75 lacs and with almost similar features Slavia /Virtus comes with 1.0 Style MT at 14.40 lacs. What would be your pick among these based on prices, features and as overall package
It would be unfair to give a verdict here as Volkswagen Virtus hasn't been launched yet. So we'd suggest you wait for the car to get launched. Moreover, Volkswagen will launch the India-spec sedan on June 9. The Virtus will feature timeless, comfortable seats making it a great four-seater, both the engine options have loads of punch and the comfortable drive makes it a great all-rounder. Stay tuned. On the other hand, what the Slavia is doing very well is taking the fight back to the SUVs. Its SUV-ish ground clearance and ride comfort keep you worry-free even when feeling a bit adventurous. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city accordingly: bit.ly/3apsAZI
Salvia is feel better while driving compare to virtus...dam sure first u drive skoda next vw clearly u notice 👏👏but they increase 50k and cut to 8inch screen huge bad impact in sales
No ,they haven't said about ground clearance which city fails, power ful engine -city fails , AC performance- skoda ,vw fails, And city's interior is outdated and boring , I don't y they are saying it's premium So They are just neutralizing things don't trust them, just note the info
Best analysis online. Thanks. Also the transmission options are missing I think. Virtus is good but except for Wild Cherry Red other colours are unattractive.
I think this time city has really upped their game especially with the petrol hybrid variant and apparently the material quality on the interior is far superior to vw & skoda. The virtus 1.5 has a very aggressive RS type interior which I did not like
I have driven both the VW virtus as well as the Skoda slavia… both are pretty decent to drive but offer nothing extra over the Honda city 5th generation. The Honda ivtec engine is far smoother & much more flexible as compared to the 1.0 ltr tsi engine on the virtus & slavia.. I say this because on the city one can actually engage 6th gear at 30kmph press on the accelerator & pick up speed without any shudder… brilliant drivability. .. also above 4000rpm the city actually brings a smile to your face. As for the 1.5ltr engine .. it’s brilliant but grossly overpriced and not worth the price. In conclusion it just doesn’t seem to feel like an upgrade moving up from a city…the iceing on the cake is the fact that the Honda city V is better equipped & priced lower that both the virtus & slavia mid models.
@SARANG as a matter of fact I have driven the 1.5ltr virtus & other than bragging a slightly faster 0-100kmh fit for boy racers it offers nothing over the 1.5ltr Ivtec of the city… much better real world mileage on the city too.
I have driven new city and slavia.. but without comparison, when it comes to back seat comfort and suspension.. it's the Ciaz which is still the king...!!! Handling VW will be great...no doubt...!!! Honda City is stiff suspension and the Tyre needs an upgrade. Also need to look at the features, safety and also the price .. i feel VW is good one to pick...!!!
Yes and the prices also have increased from 1st June. I understand that car prices increase after initial launch but that should not be at the loss of features
It would be unfair to give a verdict here as Volkswagen Virtus hasn't been launched yet. Moreover, The Skoda Slavia mileage is 18.07 to 19.47 kmpl. The Manual Petrol variant has a mileage of 19.47 kmpl. The Automatic Petrol variant has a mileage of 18.41 kmpl. Whereas, depending upon the variant and fuel type the City has a mileage of 17.8 to 24.1 kmpl.
I’ve been using my bmw 3 series and polo gt close to 10 years. No issues with the engine my dad has Honda city the quality of plastic is pathetic. Dashboard noise. Both VW and Honda service cost is same.
yeh joke tha kya.. engine reliability over time hands down will go to City which is proven in the segment! if your daily commute in within the city nothing beats the city, but if your commute is mainly highways then VW or Skoda comes into the picture.. Honda Ivtec naturally aspirated engine is the undisputed king till now! Skoda and VW have yet to prove reliability over a time period
@@dipanjande9224 10 YEARS POLO STILL HAS THE SAME DRIVE FEEL......DRIVE IT AND UL FRGT CITY..... VOLKSWAGEN SKODA THAT DESIGHN WCH WILL EVN LOOK NEW AFTER A DECADE...... GROUND CLEARENCE ..... MUCH MORE THAN CITY......
@@dipanjande9224 HV U SEEN THE DRAG RACE IN POWER DRIFT CHANNEL BTWN SKODA RAPID AND CITY 5TH GEN CITY GOT SMOKED😂😂😂😂😂 SAME HAPPEND IN AUTO CAR INDIA DRAG RACE KING 😂
I don't need features that last first and most importantly is safety in which Honda is a big loser.. I will go for VW not even scoda... Coz VW gives a complete package like safety plus it gives big and posh brand image
I recently went to reserve a VW Virtus at Mody Group's VW Deccan in LB Nagar, Hyderabad, and had a fantastic time. The employees are quite nice and willing to help with a fast test drive. The Agent "ANKAM" in particular gave all of the necessary information on the car and its attributes. VW deserves kudos for having such a fantastic team.