Another thing that the Via has going for it are the relatively long chain stays, which helps minimize heel strike*. And that IGH will be a plus if you have small kids in your house like I do- caught my son trying to "fix" my bike by chiseling away at the rear cassette with a hammer and screwdriver.

*Heel strike is when the back of your shoes/feet hit the bottom of the panniers/baskets/whatever bag you have hanging off of your rack. Once you experience it, you'll be determined to avoid it from them on.