Aion ES vs Honda City
Verdict
At RM106,800 versus RM84,900, the Aion ES asks RM21,900 more but brings a larger C-segment body, EV running and a 55.2 kWh battery with 442 km range. It is longer, wider and has a 150 mm wheelbase advantage, and its motor makes 136 hp against the City’s 119 hp petrol engine. The Honda fights back with a much bigger 519-litre boot, 5.6 L/100 km economy, six airbags and AEB. This is EV size versus proven B-segment practicality.
Pick the Aion ES if you want the bigger sedan, EV range of 442 km and an 8-year warranty.
Pick the Honda City if you want the lower price, bigger boot and safety kit clearly listed as six airbags with AEB.
Key differences
- Price: Aion ES RM106,800; Honda City RM84,900
- Power: Aion ES 136 hp; Honda City 119 hp
- Battery/range vs fuel economy: Aion ES 55.2 kWh and 442 km; Honda City 5.6 L/100 km
- Size: Aion ES 4,810 mm long and 1,880 mm wide; Honda City 4,580 mm long and 1,748 mm wide
- Boot space: Aion ES 450 L; Honda City 519 L
- Warranty and road tax: Aion ES 8 years and RM70/year; Honda City 5 years and RM90/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 106,800 | RM 84,900✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 136 hp✓ | 119 hp |
| Torque | — | 145 Nm |
| Transmission | Automated Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 10.2 s |
| Top speed | — | 196 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 5.6 L/100km |
| Battery | 55.2 kWh | — |
| EV range | 442 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,467 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Boot space | 450 L | 519 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| 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.
ES
- Larger C-segment sedan body
- 442 km EV range from a 55.2 kWh battery
- 8-year warranty and RM70 annual road tax
- Costs RM21,900 more
- Boot is smaller at 450 litres
- No 0-100 km/h, top speed, airbag or AEB figure listed here
City
- Lower purchase price
- Bigger 519-litre boot
- Six airbags and AEB listed
- Less power at 119 hp
- Smaller B-segment body
- Shorter 5-year warranty and higher RM90 annual road tax
ES vs City FAQ
Is the Aion ES or Honda City better?
The Aion ES is better for size, EV range and warranty. The Honda City is better for price, boot space and clearly listed safety kit. If you need one family sedan with fewer unknowns on the spec sheet, the City has the cleaner case.
What is the price difference?
The Aion ES is RM21,900 more expensive than the Honda City.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Honda City has the bigger boot at 519 litres, compared with 450 litres in the Aion ES. That 69-litre advantage matters if luggage space is a priority.