Verdict
The RM95,900 Honda City Hatchback asks RM5,000 more, but its 1.5 litre 119 hp/145 Nm petrol engine, CVT and 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time are unchanged. The money goes on 16-inch alloys, front foglamps and rear air-con vents, while it also carries 10 kg more. For buyers regularly carrying rear passengers, the vents are the useful upgrade. Otherwise, the RM90,900 car retains Honda Sensing, adaptive cruise control, six airbags and the same 8.0-inch Display Audio system, making it the sharper-value choice.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if you want the same 119 hp drivetrain, Honda Sensing and adaptive cruise control for RM5,000 less.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if rear air-con vents, front foglamps and 16-inch alloy wheels justify the RM5,000 step up.
Key differences
- Price: RM90,900 vs RM95,900.
- Kerb weight: 1,151 kg vs 1,161 kg.
- Top speed: 195 km/h vs 194 km/h.
- Wheels and tyres: 15-inch alloys with 185/60R15 Continental UltraContact UC6 tyres vs 16-inch alloys with 185/55R16 Toyo Proxes R57 tyres.
- Front foglamps: none vs fitted; rear air-con vents: none vs fitted.
1.5 E
- RM5,000 lower purchase price.
- 10 kg lighter at 1,151 kg.
- Continental UltraContact UC6 tyres.
- No front foglamps, against fitted lamps on the pricier car.
- No rear air-con vents.
- 15-inch wheels rather than 16-inch alloys.
1.5 V
- 16-inch alloy wheels with 185/55R16 tyres.
- Front foglamps are fitted.
- Rear air-con vents serve second-row passengers.
- Costs RM5,000 more.
- 10 kg heavier at 1,161 kg.
- Quoted top speed is 194 km/h versus 195 km/h.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM90,900✓ | RM95,900 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 73 mm × 89.5 mm | 73 mm × 89.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Honda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h✓ | 194 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,350 mm | 4,350 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,488 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Weight | 1,151 kg | 1,161 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 289 litres | 289 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | Full size |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | Toyo Proxes R57 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Display Audio with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight speakers | 8" Display Audio with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes, with Multi-angle |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| 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.
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1.5 E vs 1.5 V FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback or Honda City Hatchback better?
The RM95,900 Honda City Hatchback is better equipped with 16-inch wheels, front foglamps and rear air-con vents. The RM90,900 car is the better-value buy because its engine, CVT, safety systems and infotainment are the same.
What is the price difference?
The difference is RM5,000. The higher-priced Honda City Hatchback adds 16-inch alloy wheels, front foglamps and rear air-con vents, but no extra power or quicker 0-100 km/h time.
Does the pricier Honda City Hatchback have more power?
No. Both use a 1,498 cc naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 119 hp at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm, paired with the same EarthDreams CVT. Both reach 100 km/h in 10.7 seconds.
