Car Buyer's Guide

Honda City Hatchback vs MG 4

Honda City Hatchback

Honda City Hatchback

MG 4

MG 4

Verdict

The 4 is 41% more powerful, the 4 has a 20% bigger boot, while the City Hatchback is about 15% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM 85,900RM 100,888
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
SegmentB-SegmentC-Segment
AssemblyCKDCBU
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift
Capacity1,498 cc
Horsepower119 hp
Torque145 Nm
Cylinder ArrangementInline
Timing TypeChain
FuelPetrolElectric
Bore73 mm
Compression Ratio10.6
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower200 hp
Motor Torque250 Nm
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Battery Capacity64 kWh
EV Range435 km
Charger Type (AC)Type 2
Charging Rate (AC)11 kW
Charger Type (DC)CCS
Charging Rate (DC)150 kW
V2L2.5 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionCVT AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
Transmission NameEarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift
Transmission ManufacturerHonda
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h10.7 seconds7.7 seconds
Top Speed195 km/h160 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,350 mm4,287 mm
Width1,748 mm1,836 mm
Height1,488 mm1,504 mm
Wheelbase2,600 mm2,705 mm
Weight1,149 kg1,685 kg
Fuel Tank40 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space289 litres363 litres
Front Tyre185/60R15235/45R18
Rear Tyre185/60R15235/45R18
Spare TyreFull sizeTyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresContinental UltraContact UC6Bridgestone Turanza T005 EV
Chassis
AssemblyMalaysia (CKD)China (CBU)
ChassisUnibodyUnibody
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutsMacPherson Struts
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamMulti-link
Front Wheels15" Alloy18" Alloys
Rear Wheels15" Alloy18" Alloys
Front BrakesVentilated DiscsVentilated Discs
Rear BrakesDrumsSolid Discs
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, CurtainDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual For Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on 2 Outer Rear SeatsAvailable On Outer Two Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes, Honda SensingYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsHalogen ProjectorLED Projector
TaillampsLED CombinationLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsManual AdjustablePower Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Rear SeatsManual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conManual Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Front USB1 Front, 3 USB
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
AudioRadio with 4 Speakers10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Convenience
Power WindowsDriver Side One Touch Up and DownFour Windows, Auto Up and Down
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationManual Operation
Parking Sensor Rear2 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, 360-degree Camera
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterElectroluminescent AnalogueFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeHandbrakeElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimitedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM 90RM 160

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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