Verdict
The City asks RM4,000 more, but its 519-litre boot dwarfs the City Hatchback’s 289 litres and its 1,116 kg kerb weight helps it reach 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds versus 10.7 seconds. The City also gets LED projector headlamps, an 8-inch Apple CarPlay and Android Auto screen, rear air vents and an eight-year unlimited-mileage warranty. The City Hatchback costs less and counters with five doors, rear-seat recline and ULTRA Seat functions, plus a full-size spare. Its 1,149 kg weight, halogen lamps and smaller boot make it less suited to regular long-distance luggage duty.
Pick the Honda City if you need the 519-litre boot, better infotainment and longer eight-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if you prefer five-door access, ULTRA Seat versatility, a full-size spare and saving RM4,000.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City RM89,900; Honda City Hatchback RM85,900.
- Length and height: City 4,577 mm long and 1,467 mm tall; City Hatchback 4,350 mm long and 1,488 mm tall.
- Boot space and spare: City 519 litres with a tyre repair kit; City Hatchback 289 litres with a full-size spare.
- Performance and weight: City 10.2 seconds to 100 km/h at 1,116 kg; City Hatchback 10.7 seconds at 1,149 kg.
- Headlamps: City LED projector headlamps with auto function; City Hatchback halogen projector headlamps.
- Warranty: City eight years with unlimited mileage; City Hatchback five years with unlimited mileage.
City
- 519-litre boot
- LED projector headlamps and reverse camera with LaneWatch
- 8-inch Apple CarPlay/Android Auto display and rear air vents
- Costs RM4,000 more
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare
- No rear-seat recline or ULTRA Seat function
City Hatchback
- RM4,000 lower price
- Five doors, rear-seat recline and ULTRA Seat
- Full-size spare tyre
- 289-litre boot is 230 litres smaller
- Halogen projector headlamps instead of LED projectors
- Five-year warranty is three years shorter
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM89,900 | RM85,900✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | 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 | 10.2 seconds✓ | 10.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h✓ | 195 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,577 mm | 4,350 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 1,488 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Weight | 1,116 kg | 1,149 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 519 litres✓ | 289 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/60R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/60R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full size |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental UltraContact UC6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, 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 | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Honda SENSING: ACC, CMBS, LKAS, LDW, RDM, Auto High Beam, Lead Car Departure Notification | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector, Auto | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters | Radio with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | 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 Honda LaneWatch | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Remote Engine Start | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free labour for up to 5 services (100,000 km/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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City vs City Hatchback FAQ
Is the Honda City or Honda City Hatchback better?
The Honda City is the better all-rounder: it is quicker, has a 519-litre boot, LED projector headlamps, an 8-inch smartphone-ready display and an eight-year unlimited-mileage warranty. Choose the City Hatchback for its five-door body, ULTRA Seat and full-size spare.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City costs RM4,000 more than the Honda City Hatchback. That gap brings a much larger 519-litre boot, LED projector headlamps, automatic climate control, rear air vents and a longer eight-year warranty.
Which has more luggage space?
The Honda City has 519 litres of boot space, while the Honda City Hatchback has 289 litres. The sedan carries 230 litres more luggage, although the hatchback adds rear-seat recline and ULTRA Seat functions.
