Verdict
The Honda City costs RM89,900 to the Wuling Porta EV’s RM100,000, so the RM10,100 gap changes the brief rather than simply buying more pace. Honda’s five-seat sedan has a 519-litre boot, six airbags and Honda SENSING, plus a 196 km/h top speed. The two-seat, five-door Porta EV counters with a 100 hp, 180 Nm rear motor, a 41.9 kWh battery and 300 km claimed range, but tops out at 115 km/h. Buy the City for passenger duty; the Porta EV suits a dedicated commercial EV role.
Pick the Honda City if you need five seats, a 519-litre boot and the far fuller six-airbag Honda SENSING safety package.
Pick the Wuling Porta EV if a two-seat commercial layout, 300 km EV range and RM50 annual road tax fit your work.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City RM89,900; Wuling Porta EV RM100,000.
- Seats: Honda City 5; Wuling Porta EV 2.
- Powertrain output: Honda City 119 hp and 145 Nm; Wuling Porta EV motor 100 hp and 180 Nm.
- Top speed: Honda City 196 km/h; Wuling Porta EV 115 km/h.
- Safety airbags: Honda City 6; Wuling Porta EV 2.
- Length: Honda City 4,577 mm; Wuling Porta EV 5,010 mm.
City
- Five seats and a 519-litre boot.
- Six airbags plus Honda SENSING with autonomous braking.
- 196 km/h top speed and 5.6 L/100 km rated economy.
- RM90 annual road tax versus the Porta EV’s RM50.
- 145 Nm is 35 Nm below the Porta EV motor’s 180 Nm.
- 4,577 mm length is 433 mm shorter than the Porta EV.
Porta EV
- 41.9 kWh battery with 300 km claimed EV range.
- 180 Nm motor torque and rear-wheel drive.
- RM50 annual road tax and five doors.
- Two seats versus the City’s five.
- Two airbags versus the City’s six and no listed autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist.
- 115 km/h top speed versus the City’s 196 km/h.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM89,900✓ | RM100,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM50✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm | — |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 73 mm × 89.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 100 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 180 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 41.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 300 km |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | Single-speed Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.2 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h✓ | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,577 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 1,975 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 3,050 mm |
| Weight | 1,116 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 519 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 195/70R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 195/70R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | — |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | — |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | — |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloys | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloys | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | Honda SENSING: ACC, CMBS, LKAS, LDW, RDM, Auto High Beam, Lead Car Departure Notification | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector, Auto | LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | — |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters | 8" Head Unit with Bluetooth and USB, 3.5" TFT Cluster |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Dual Power Windows, Driver Auto with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Honda LaneWatch | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | — |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | — |
| Convenience Notes | Remote Engine Start | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free labour for up to 5 services (100,000 km/5 years) | EV battery cell 6-yr/300,000 km; drive motor, EV battery and BMS 5-yr/200,000 km |
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 Porta EV FAQ
Is the Honda City or Wuling Porta EV better?
The Honda City is better for carrying people, with five seats, a 519-litre boot, six airbags and Honda SENSING. The Wuling Porta EV is the right choice only when its two-seat commercial format and 300 km claimed EV range match the job.
What is the price difference?
The Wuling Porta EV costs RM10,100 more than the Honda City. That extra outlay buys an electric commercial vehicle with a 41.9 kWh battery and 300 km claimed range, not extra seating or a fuller safety suite.
Which has the better safety equipment?
The Honda City does. It has six airbags, autonomous braking with nighttime pedestrian and cyclist detection, steering correction lane-keeping assist and collision warning. The Wuling Porta EV has two airbags, ABS/EBD and stability control.
