Verdict
At RM85,900, the Honda City Hatchback costs RM14,080 less than the RM99,980 Mitsubishi Xpander, yet its 1.5-litre engine makes 119 hp and 145 Nm against 104 hp and 141 Nm. It is also 91 kg lighter and has Honda Sensing with autonomous braking, collision warning and steering correction. The Xpander answers with seven seats, a 495-litre boot and rear air-con vents, where the Honda has five seats, 289 litres and no rear vents. Choose by passenger duty: the Mitsubishi is built to carry more people; the Honda is the better-equipped five-seat daily driver.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if you want the lower-cost five-seater with 119 hp, six airbags and Honda Sensing safety assistance.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xpander if you need seven seats, a 495-litre boot and rear air-con vents for family use.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City Hatchback RM85,900; Mitsubishi Xpander RM99,980.
- Seating and boot space: Honda City Hatchback 5 seats and 289 litres; Mitsubishi Xpander 7 seats and 495 litres.
- Output: Honda City Hatchback 119 hp and 145 Nm; Mitsubishi Xpander 104 hp and 141 Nm.
- Safety airbags: Honda City Hatchback has driver, passenger, front-side and curtain airbags; Mitsubishi Xpander has driver and passenger airbags.
- Wheelbase: Honda City Hatchback 2,600 mm; Mitsubishi Xpander 2,775 mm.
- Transmission: Honda City Hatchback CVT automatic; Mitsubishi Xpander 4AT conventional automatic.
City Hatchback
- RM14,080 lower price
- 119 hp and 145 Nm from the 1.5-litre engine
- Honda Sensing with autonomous braking and steering correction
- Five seats versus the Xpander's seven
- 289-litre boot versus 495 litres
- No rear air-con vents or reverse camera
Xpander
- Seven seats with 7 three-point seat belts
- 495-litre boot
- Rear air-con vents, reverse camera and 17-inch alloys
- RM14,080 higher price
- 104 hp and 141 Nm trail the Honda's 119 hp and 145 Nm
- Only driver and passenger airbags; no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM85,900✓ | RM99,980 |
| Body type | Hatchback | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp✓ | 104 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm✓ | 141 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,350 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,775 mm |
| Weight | 1,149 kg | 1,240 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 289 litres | 495 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 205/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 205/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | Bridgestone Ecopia 150 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat | Second row 60:40 Split Fold, Third row 50:50 Split Fold |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Manual Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | Radio with 4 Speakers | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive 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 |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 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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City Hatchback vs Xpander FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback or Mitsubishi Xpander better?
The Honda City Hatchback is better for a five-seat daily car because it is cheaper, more powerful and has Honda Sensing. The Mitsubishi Xpander is better only where seven seats, a 495-litre boot and rear air-con matter most.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Xpander costs RM14,080 more than the Honda City Hatchback.
Which has more space for passengers and luggage?
The Mitsubishi Xpander does. It has seven seats, a 2,775-mm wheelbase and a 495-litre boot, versus five seats, a 2,600-mm wheelbase and 289 litres in the Honda City Hatchback.