Verdict
The Honda City Hatchback costs RM85,900 to the Perodua Alza’s RM62,500, a RM23,400 gap that buys 119 hp and 145 Nm rather than 105 hp and 138 Nm, plus adaptive cruise control. It is also 75 mm narrower and 172 mm lower, with a 289-litre boot behind five seats. But the Alza is the more rational family tool: it carries seven, has a 2,750-mm wheelbase, rear air-con vents and a 5.3 L/100 km fuel-consumption rating. The Honda is the driver’s choice; the Perodua carries more people for far less money.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if you want the stronger 119-hp hatchback, a 289-litre boot and adaptive cruise control rather than seven seats.
Pick the Perodua Alza if seven seats, rear air-con vents and saving RM23,400 matter more than outright performance.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City Hatchback RM85,900; Perodua Alza RM62,500.
- Output: Honda City Hatchback 119 hp and 145 Nm; Perodua Alza 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Seating: Honda City Hatchback five seats; Perodua Alza seven seats.
- Wheelbase: Honda City Hatchback 2,600 mm; Perodua Alza 2,750 mm.
- Boot space: Honda City Hatchback 289 litres; Perodua Alza 137 litres.
- Height: Honda City Hatchback 1,488 mm; Perodua Alza 1,660 mm.
City Hatchback
- 119 hp and 145 Nm, against 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Adaptive cruise control and paddle shifts.
- 289-litre boot, versus 137 litres.
- RM23,400 more expensive.
- Only five seats, versus seven.
- No rear air-con vents.
Alza
- RM62,500 price saves RM23,400.
- Seven seats and a 2,750-mm wheelbase.
- Rear air-con vents and a 5.3 L/100 km rating.
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the Honda’s 119 hp and 145 Nm.
- 137-litre boot is 152 litres smaller.
- No adaptive cruise control or paddle shifts.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM85,900 | RM62,500✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | D-CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.7 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 5.3 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,350 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,149 kg | 1,145 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 289 litres✓ | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | Full Size 15" |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Silver Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Silver Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front and Second Row Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Reflector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB for Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with 4 Speakers | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used City Hatchback & Alza for sale
City Hatchback vs Alza FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback or Perodua Alza better?
The Alza is better for carrying up to seven people and keeping purchase cost down. The City Hatchback is better if five seats suffice and you prioritise its stronger 119-hp engine, 289-litre boot and adaptive cruise control.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City Hatchback costs RM23,400 more than the Perodua Alza: RM85,900 versus RM62,500.
Which has more luggage space?
The Honda City Hatchback has the larger stated boot at 289 litres, compared with 137 litres for the Perodua Alza. The Alza counters with a 60:40 split-folding middle row and 50:50 split-folding last row.
