Verdict
The ES has a 36% bigger boot, the City Hatchback is about 20% cheaper, while the ES is 13% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 106,800 | RM 85,900✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift |
| Capacity | — | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 119 hp |
| Torque | — | 145 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.6 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 136 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | LFP | — |
| Battery Capacity | 55.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 442 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS2 | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automated Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Honda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 10.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 195 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,350 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,488 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,149 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 40 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 450 litres✓ | 289 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 185/60R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 185/60R15 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full size |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental UltraContact UC6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Afghanistan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | — | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | — | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | — | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17 | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17 | 15" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | — | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | — | Drums |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | — | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat |
| Front Air-con | — | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | — | Radio with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| 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 |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | RM 90 |
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.