Verdict
At RM85,900, the Honda City Hatchback costs RM9,100 less and brings 119 hp, 145 Nm and a quoted 0-100 km/h time of 10.7 seconds. Its 289-litre boot is also 152 litres larger with all seats in use. The RM95,000 Toyota Veloz answers a different family brief: seven seats, a 2,750-mm wheelbase and rear air-con vents in a taller 1,700-mm MPV body. It also gets 17-inch wheels, a 360-degree camera and more active-safety assistance. Choose by passenger count, not segment label.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if five seats, a 289-litre boot, stronger 119-hp performance and a RM9,100 saving matter more than third-row space.
Pick the Toyota Veloz if you need seven seats, a 2,750-mm wheelbase, rear air-con vents and a 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City Hatchback RM85,900; Toyota Veloz RM95,000.
- Output: Honda City Hatchback 119 hp and 145 Nm; Toyota Veloz 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Seating: Honda City Hatchback 5 seats; Toyota Veloz 7 seats.
- Boot space: Honda City Hatchback 289 litres; Toyota Veloz 137 litres.
- Wheelbase: Honda City Hatchback 2,600 mm; Toyota Veloz 2,750 mm.
- Wheels: Honda City Hatchback 15-inch alloys; Toyota Veloz 17-inch two-tone alloys.
City Hatchback
- RM9,100 lower purchase price
- 119 hp and 145 Nm beat the Veloz
- 289-litre boot is 152 litres larger
- Only five seats versus the Veloz's seven
- No rear air-con vents or rear USB ports
- No 360-degree camera, blind-spot information system or rear cross traffic alert
Veloz
- Seven-seat MPV layout
- 360-degree camera and front parking sensors
- Rear air-con vents, second-row rear USB ports and 9.0-inch touchscreen
- RM9,100 more expensive
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the City Hatchback
- 137-litre boot is smaller with all seven seats available
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM85,900✓ | RM95,000 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 with Power Mode |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Akashi Kikai |
| 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 | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,149 kg | 1,185 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 289 litres✓ | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 205/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 205/50R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Higher suspension |
| 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 |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes, TSS 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, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Reflector with Matrix Adaptive Driving Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, Armrest, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB for Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with 4 Speakers | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 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 | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Auto Brake Hold |
| 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.
Used City Hatchback & Veloz for sale
City Hatchback vs Veloz FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback or Toyota Veloz better?
The Honda City Hatchback is the better fit for five occupants wanting lower cost, stronger output and a 289-litre boot. The Toyota Veloz is better for families needing seven seats, rear air-con vents and a 360-degree camera.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Veloz costs RM9,100 more than the Honda City Hatchback. That gap brings two extra seats, a 360-degree camera, front parking sensors, rear air-con vents and a larger 9.0-inch touchscreen system.
Which one has more usable luggage space?
The Honda City Hatchback has the larger stated boot at 289 litres, against 137 litres for the Toyota Veloz. The Veloz trades that luggage capacity for its third-row seating and seven-seat layout.