Honda City Hatchback vs Perodua Alza
Verdict
At RM85,900, the Honda City Hatchback asks RM23,400 more than the RM62,500 Perodua Alza, and the money mainly buys stronger performance: 119 hp, 145 Nm and a quoted 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time. The Alza counters with proper family usefulness: seven seats, a 2,750 mm wheelbase, rear air vents and a 43-litre tank. The Honda has adaptive cruise control, paddle shift and a bigger quoted boot at 289 litres; the Alza is the sensible people-mover buy.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if you want the stronger 119 hp engine, adaptive cruise control and a lower, five-seat hatchback body.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you need seven seats, rear air vents and the much lower RM62,500 price.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City Hatchback RM85,900; Perodua Alza RM62,500
- Power and torque: Honda 119 hp/145 Nm; Perodua 105 hp/138 Nm
- Seats: Honda 5; Perodua 7
- Wheelbase: Honda 2,600 mm; Perodua 2,750 mm
- Boot space: Honda 289 litres; Perodua 137 litres
- Fuel tank: Honda 40 litres; Perodua 43 litres
City Hatchback
- Stronger 1.5 litre output at 119 hp and 145 Nm
- Adaptive cruise control, paddle shift and auto headlamps fitted
- 289-litre boot is larger than the Alza’s quoted 137 litres
- RM23,400 more expensive
- Only five seats against the Alza’s seven
- No rear air vents
Alza
- Seven seats with 60:40 middle-row and 50:50 last-row folding
- Rear vents with adjustable blower, plus two rear USB ports for the second row
- Lower price, 5.3 L/100 km rated economy and 43-litre tank
- Less power and torque at 105 hp and 138 Nm
- Quoted boot space is only 137 litres
- No adaptive cruise control or paddle shift
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 85,900 | RM 62,500✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | D-CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.7 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 5.3 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,350 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,149 kg | 1,145 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 289 litres✓ | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | Full Size 15" |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Silver Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Silver Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drums | Drum |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front and Second Row Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Reflector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB for Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with 4 Speakers | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 90✓ | RM 120 |
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.
City Hatchback vs Alza FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback or Perodua Alza better?
The Honda City Hatchback is better for performance and driver-assist kit. The Perodua Alza is better for family use because it has seven seats, rear air vents and a much lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Alza is RM23,400 cheaper than the Honda City Hatchback.
Which one is more practical for a family?
The Perodua Alza is more practical for a family that needs people-carrying space, with seven seats, a longer 2,750 mm wheelbase, rear air vents and second-row USB ports.