Verdict
At RM89,900, the lower-priced Honda City is the rational choice if its 15-inch wheels, fabric seats and 8-inch wired-phone display suit your needs. The RM94,900 City costs RM5,000 more, but that gap buys blind-spot information with cross-traffic monitoring, a 360-degree camera, 16-inch wheels and a 10-inch display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Both retain the same 119 hp/145 Nm 1.5-litre petrol CVT drivetrain, 519-litre boot and Honda SENSING suite. The cheaper car is also 0.2 seconds quicker to 100 km/h on paper.
Pick the Honda City if you want the same 119 hp drivetrain and core Honda SENSING safety kit while saving RM5,000.
Pick the Honda City if blind-spot monitoring, a 360-degree camera and the larger wireless-capable display matter more than the RM5,000 premium.
Key differences
- Price: RM89,900 vs RM94,900
- 0-100 km/h: 10.2 seconds vs 10.4 seconds
- Kerb weight: 1,116 kg vs 1,127 kg
- Wheels and tyres: 15-inch alloys with 185/60R15 tyres vs 16-inch alloys with 185/55R16 tyres
- Blind-spot system: none vs Blind Spot Information with Cross Traffic Monitoring
- Display and camera: 8-inch wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto with LaneWatch vs 10-inch wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto with 360-degree camera
1.5 E
- RM5,000 less expensive
- 0.2 seconds quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Gets six airbags, Honda SENSING and adaptive cruise control
- No Blind Spot Information or Cross Traffic Monitoring
- No 360-degree camera, front foglamps or auto wipers
- Fabric front seats and a smaller 8-inch wired-phone display
1.5 V
- Blind Spot Information with Cross Traffic Monitoring
- Multi-view 360-degree camera
- 10-inch display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Costs RM5,000 more
- 0.2 seconds slower from 0-100 km/h
- 11 kg heavier
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM89,900✓ | RM94,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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✓ | 10.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | 5.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h✓ | 195 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,577 mm | 4,577 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 1,467 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Weight | 1,116 kg | 1,127 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 519 litres | 519 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Proxes R57 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| 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 |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection | Yes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection |
| 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 | Honda SENSING + Blind Spot Information with Cross Traffic Monitoring; ACC, CMBS, LKAS, LDW, RDM, Auto High Beam |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector, Auto | LED Projector, Auto |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | Combination Leather |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear 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, Blue Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters | 10" Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| 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 | Yes, with Multi-view Camera System (360) |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Remote Engine Start | Remote Engine Start |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years | 8 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free labour for up to 5 services (100,000 km/5 years) | 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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1.5 E vs 1.5 V FAQ
Is the Honda City or Honda City better?
The RM94,900 Honda City is better equipped, adding blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic monitoring, a 360-degree camera and a 10-inch wireless-capable display. The RM89,900 City is the better-value pick if those extras are not priorities.
What is the price difference?
The price difference is RM5,000. The higher-priced City adds safety assistance for blind spots and cross traffic, a 360-degree camera, 16-inch wheels, combination-leather front seats and a 10-inch display.
Do both Honda City variants have the same engine and safety basics?
Yes. Both use a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 119 hp and 145 Nm through a CVT, and both have six airbags, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assistance and adaptive cruise control.
