Honda City Hatchback vs Proton Iriz
Verdict
At RM85,900 against RM42,800, the Honda City Hatchback asks another RM43,100, and that money mainly buys more car and more output. Its 1,498 cc engine makes 119 hp and 145 Nm, versus the Proton Iriz’s 1,332 cc, 94 hp and 120 Nm, while the boot grows from 215 to 289 litres. The Iriz fights back with a 5-star ASEAN NCAP score, the same five-year warranty and RM70 road tax, so this is not just a richer-versus-poorer spec sheet.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if you want the stronger 1.5-litre hatch, the bigger boot and AEB, and can justify the RM43,100 jump.
Pick the Proton Iriz if you want the much lower price, a 5-star ASEAN NCAP result and can live with 94 hp and a 215-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City Hatchback RM85,900; Proton Iriz RM42,800
- Engine: Honda 1,498 cc; Proton 1,332 cc
- Power and torque: Honda 119 hp/145 Nm; Proton 94 hp/120 Nm
- Size: Honda 4,350 mm long/2,600 mm wheelbase; Proton 3,945 mm/2,555 mm
- Boot space: Honda 289 litres; Proton 215 litres
- Safety kit: Honda 6 airbags with AEB; Proton 4 airbags with 5-star ASEAN NCAP
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 85,900 | RM 42,800✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Power | 119 hp✓ | 94 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm✓ | 120 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 | 3,945 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,722 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,554 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,555 mm |
| Boot space | 289 L✓ | 215 L |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 4 |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 90 | RM 70✓ |
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 output
- Larger 289-litre boot
- Six airbags and AEB listed
- Costs RM43,100 more
- Higher RM90 annual road tax
- ASEAN NCAP rating not stated
Iriz
- Much lower RM42,800 price
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Lower RM70 annual road tax
- Lower 94 hp and 120 Nm output
- Smaller 215-litre boot
- Four airbags and no AEB listed
City Hatchback vs Iriz FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback or Proton Iriz better?
The Honda is better for performance, luggage space and listed active safety, with 119 hp, 289 litres, six airbags and AEB. The Proton is better on price and has a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City Hatchback costs RM43,100 more than the Proton Iriz, based on RM85,900 versus RM42,800.
Which hatchback has more boot space?
The Honda City Hatchback has the larger boot at 289 litres. The Proton Iriz has 215 litres, so the Honda gives you an extra 74 litres for luggage.