Dongfeng Box vs Honda City Hatchback
Verdict
At RM100,700 against RM85,900, the Dongfeng Box asks RM14,800 more for EV running, a 31.5 kWh battery, 330 km range, lower RM50 road tax and a bigger 326-litre boot. The Honda City Hatchback is the sharper paper performer: 119 hp, 10.7 seconds to 100 km/h, 195 km/h top speed, six airbags and AEB. The Box is wider, taller and has a longer wheelbase, but the Honda is longer end to end and carries the stronger safety spec.
Pick the Dongfeng Box if you want a B-segment EV hatchback with 330 km range, a 326-litre boot and lower annual road tax.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if you want the lower purchase price, stronger safety kit and higher performance numbers.
Key differences
- Price: Dongfeng Box RM100,700; Honda City Hatchback RM85,900
- Power: Dongfeng Box 94 hp; Honda City Hatchback 119 hp
- Top speed: Dongfeng Box 140 km/h; Honda City Hatchback 195 km/h
- Size: Dongfeng Box 4,020 mm long, 1,810 mm wide; Honda City Hatchback 4,350 mm long, 1,748 mm wide
- Boot space: Dongfeng Box 326 litres; Honda City Hatchback 289 litres
- Safety: Dongfeng Box 2 airbags and no AEB listed; Honda City Hatchback 6 airbags and AEB
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,700 | RM 85,900✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 94 hp | 119 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 145 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 10.7 s |
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 195 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 31.5 kWh | — |
| EV range | 330 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,020 mm | 4,350 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,488 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Boot space | 326 L✓ | 289 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 50✓ | 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.
Box
- Electric power with 330 km range
- Larger 326-litre boot
- RM50 annual road tax
- Costs RM14,800 more
- Only 2 airbags listed
- Lower 140 km/h top speed
City Hatchback
- Lower RM85,900 price
- 119 hp and 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- 6 airbags with AEB
- Smaller 289-litre boot
- Higher RM90 annual road tax
- Shorter 5-year warranty
Box vs City Hatchback FAQ
Is the Dongfeng Box or Honda City Hatchback better?
The Honda City Hatchback is better on price, power, top speed and safety kit. The Dongfeng Box makes sense if you specifically want an EV, 330 km range, lower road tax and the larger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Dongfeng Box costs RM100,700, while the Honda City Hatchback costs RM85,900. That makes the Box RM14,800 more expensive.
Which has more boot space?
The Dongfeng Box has the bigger boot at 326 litres. The Honda City Hatchback has 289 litres, so the Box gives you 37 litres more luggage capacity.