Honda City Sport vs Skoda Slavia Sportline vs Volkswagen Virtus GT: Specifications & Prices Compared

In India’s compact sedan segment—traditionally dominated by practicality and comfort—a new wave of sporty, premium-looking variants is emerging to appeal to younger, style-conscious buyers. Among the frontrunners in this trend are the newly launched Honda City Sport, Skoda Slavia Sportline, and Volkswagen Virtus GT Line. While all three belong to the same segment and carry familiar nameplates, they differ significantly in character and approach. 

Exterior 

All three models adopt aggressive styling to stand out. The City Sport features blacked-out bumpers, grey 15‑inch alloys, and red-accented interiors, conveying sportiness with subtle flair. 

Skoda’s Slavia Sportline targets a Euro-sedate look with gloss-black 16‑inch alloys, smoked lighting, a single-tone body with blacked grille and spoiler, and a longer wheelbase and boot for added practicality. 

The Virtus GT Line doubles down on dark accents—black roof, spoiler, badges, tinted taillights and 16‑inch alloys—for a bolder street presence.

Engine & Performance

The City Sport deploys a reliable 1.5‑litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing around 118 bhp and 145 Nm, mated exclusively to a 7‑step CVT with paddle shifters. 

The Slavia Sportline uses a 1.0‑litre turbocharged TSI engine with 114 bhp and 178 Nm, offered with a 6‑speed AT, making it more responsive in city conditions. There’s also the 1.5-litre turbo petrol that develops 158 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque, but that comes at a premium. 

The Virtus also runs a 1.0‑litre TSI (113 bhp/ 178 Nm) available with both 6‑speed manual and AT, and is more torque-rich than the City. 

Interior & Features

Each model brings sporty cabin highlights—City with red ambient lighting and Level-2 ADAS; Virtus with a 10.1‑inch infotainment screen and digital cluster; Slavia with digital instruments, powered driver’s seat, and larger touchscreen. 

All include essentials like wireless charging, paddle shifters, rear AC vents, and ambient lighting. City stands out with ADAS safety features; Slavia leads in cabin tech and ergonomics.

Pricing 

The City Sport is priced at ₹14.89 lakh (limited edition), Slavia Sportline starts at ₹13.69 lakh, and the Virtus GT Line sits around ₹14.08 lakh (all prices ex-showroom, India). 

With only ₹29,000–1.60 lakh difference, buyers can choose based on priorities: exclusivity (City Sport), technology and practicality (Slavia), or torque-rich turbo performance (Virtus).