Verdict
The Wuling Bingo costs RM67,800 against the Honda City Hatchback’s RM95,900, and its 31.9-kWh battery brings a claimed 273 km range, 7 kW AC and 50 kW DC charging. That is a serious running-cost case beside the Honda’s RM90 annual road tax versus RM20. Yet the Honda earns its premium with five seats, 119 hp and a far fuller active-safety suite including autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance and blind-spot monitoring. Choose the Bingo for a four-person EV commute; choose the Honda if passenger capacity and driver assistance matter more.
The City Hatchback 1.5 e:HEV RS (RM112,900) sits above every Bingo variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if you need five seats and want autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance.
Pick the Wuling Bingo if a RM28,100 lower entry price, 273 km EV range and a larger 395-litre boot suit your daily use.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City Hatchback RM95,900; Wuling Bingo RM67,800.
- Annual road tax: Honda City Hatchback RM90; Wuling Bingo RM20.
- Powertrain output: Honda City Hatchback 119 hp and 145 Nm; Wuling Bingo 67 hp and 150 Nm.
- Seating: Honda City Hatchback five seats; Wuling Bingo four seats.
- Boot space: Honda City Hatchback 289 litres; Wuling Bingo 395 litres.
- Length: Honda City Hatchback 4,362 mm; Wuling Bingo 3,950 mm.
City Hatchback
- Five seats and five three-point seatbelts.
- Honda Sensing with autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance.
- 119 hp petrol engine and a quoted 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Costs RM28,100 more.
- 289-litre boot is 106 litres smaller.
- RM90 annual road tax is RM70 higher.
Bingo
- 31.9-kWh battery with 273 km claimed range.
- 7 kW AC and 50 kW DC charging.
- 395-litre boot and RM20 annual road tax.
- Four seats instead of five.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assistance or blind-spot information system.
- Five-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty versus the Honda’s eight-year unlimited-mileage cover.
What the City Hatchback has over the Bingo
What the Bingo has over the City Hatchback
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The City Hatchback is 40 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Bingo: 395 litres against 289.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM95,900 | RM67,800✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM20✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM980/mo | RM690/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,773 | RM2,011✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM2,229 | RM1,038✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM11.14 | RM5.19✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM25,459 | RM15,345✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 4.6 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 45 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm | — |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 73 mm × 89.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 67 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 150 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 31.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 273 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 50 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.7 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,362 mm | 3,950 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,708 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Weight | 1,148 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 289 litres | 395 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/55R16 | 185/60R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/55R16 | 185/60R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes R57 | Linglong Green-Max HP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtains) |
| 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 | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | ISOFIX i-Size | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing (CMBS) | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | Honda SENSING (FCW, CMBS, LKAS, LDW, RDM, ACC, Auto High Beam, Lead Car Departure Notification), Blind Spot Information with Cross Traffic Monitoring, Honda LaneWatch Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Rear Seatbelt Reminder, Auto Door Lock, ISOFIX i-Size | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector, Auto | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable, Combination Leather | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Blue Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | 10" Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto-down Function |
| Engine Start | Remote Engine Start, Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | 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 Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Remote Engine Start, Walk-away Auto Lock, ECON Button, Auto-retractable Door Mirrors, Front Panel Ambient Light; Honda CONNECT optional (RM2,450 with 3-year subscription) | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year warranty = 5 years + 3 years service-activated (6th to 8th year, engine and transmission, unlimited mileage); free labour for up to 5 services within 5 years/100,000 km | 8-year/120,000 km Battery Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Drive Motor Warranty |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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City Hatchback vs Bingo FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback or Wuling Bingo better?
The Honda City Hatchback is better for five occupants and active safety, with autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance. The Wuling Bingo is the better choice for lower upfront cost, EV driving and luggage space, but it has only four seats.
What is the price difference?
The Wuling Bingo is RM28,100 cheaper than the Honda City Hatchback: RM67,800 versus RM95,900.
Which one is better for passengers and luggage?
The Honda City Hatchback carries five people, while the Wuling Bingo carries four. For luggage, the Bingo wins with a 395-litre boot, 106 litres more than the Honda’s 289 litres.
How long does charging take?
The Bingo's 31.9 kWh battery takes about 4.6 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 45 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 50 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The City Hatchback carries a 8-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the Bingo. City Hatchback: 8-year warranty = 5 years + 3 years service-activated (6th to 8th year, engine and transmission, unlimited mileage); free labour for up to 5 services within 5 years/100,000 km. Bingo: 8-year/120,000 km Battery Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Drive Motor Warranty.