Honda City Hatchback vs Perodua Traz
Verdict
The Honda City Hatchback costs RM85,900 against the Perodua Traz at RM76,100, so the RM9,800 gap buys a stronger 119 hp/145 Nm 1.5-litre hatch with a stated 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time. The Traz answers with SUV height, a longer 2,620 mm wheelbase and a much larger 471-litre boot versus 289 litres, while still getting six airbags and AEB. For Malaysian buyers, this is less about equipment parity and more about pace and lower road tax versus cargo room and a lower entry price.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if you want the stronger 119 hp engine, lower RM90 road tax and a lower hatchback body.
Pick the Perodua Traz if you want the cheaper RM76,100 SUV with 471 litres of boot space and more cabin height.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City Hatchback RM85,900; Perodua Traz RM76,100
- Power and torque: Honda City Hatchback 119 hp/145 Nm; Perodua Traz 105 hp/138 Nm
- Size: Honda City Hatchback 4,350 mm long, 1,748 mm wide, 1,488 mm tall; Perodua Traz 4,310 mm, 1,770 mm, 1,655 mm
- Wheelbase: Honda City Hatchback 2,600 mm; Perodua Traz 2,620 mm
- Boot space: Honda City Hatchback 289 L; Perodua Traz 471 L
- Road tax: Honda City Hatchback RM90/year; Perodua Traz RM120/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 85,900 | RM 76,100✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 119 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.7 s | — |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,350 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Boot space | 289 L | 471 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 42 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| 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
- Stronger 119 hp and 145 Nm outputs
- Known 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower RM90 yearly road tax
- Smaller 289-litre boot
- Costs RM9,800 more
- Shorter 2,600 mm wheelbase
Traz
- Lower RM76,100 price
- Large 471-litre boot
- Taller 1,655 mm SUV body
- Lower 105 hp and 138 Nm outputs
- Higher RM120 yearly road tax
- No 0-100 km/h figure listed
City Hatchback vs Traz FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback or Perodua Traz better?
The Perodua Traz is the better space-and-price buy, with a 471-litre boot and lower price. The Honda City Hatchback is better if performance matters, with 119 hp, 145 Nm and a stated 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City Hatchback is RM9,800 more expensive than the Perodua Traz. That extra spend mainly aligns with the Honda’s stronger 119 hp engine and lower RM90 yearly road tax, not a boot-space advantage.
Which car has the bigger boot?
The Perodua Traz has the bigger boot by a clear margin: 471 litres versus 289 litres in the Honda City Hatchback. If luggage space is the priority, the Traz is the easier choice.