Car Buyer's Guide

Honda City Hatchback vs Wuling Bingo

Honda City Hatchback

Honda City Hatchback

Wuling Bingo

Wuling Bingo

Verdict

The Honda City Hatchback is the quicker, more conventional B-segment choice at RM85,900, with 119 hp, a 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time, five seats and AEB. The Wuling Bingo costs RM67,800 and changes the brief: 67 hp, four seats, a 31.9 kWh battery and 273 km of EV range. The odd twist is space, because the smaller Wuling has a 395-litre boot against the Honda’s 289 litres. If you can charge at home, the Bingo makes sense; if this is the only family car, the City Hatchback is easier to recommend.

City Hatchback

Pick the Honda City Hatchback if you need five seats, stronger 119 hp performance and the reassurance of listed AEB.

Bingo

Pick the Wuling Bingo if your use is mainly urban, you can live with four seats and 273 km of EV range suits your charging routine.

Key differences

  • Price: Honda City Hatchback RM85,900; Wuling Bingo RM67,800
  • Power: Honda City Hatchback 119 hp; Wuling Bingo 67 hp
  • Seats: Honda City Hatchback 5; Wuling Bingo 4
  • Boot space: Honda City Hatchback 289 L; Wuling Bingo 395 L
  • Length: Honda City Hatchback 4,350 mm; Wuling Bingo 3,950 mm
  • Road tax: Honda City Hatchback RM90/year; Wuling Bingo RM20/year

City Hatchback

  • 119 hp is well ahead of the Wuling’s 67 hp
  • Five seats versus the Wuling’s four
  • AEB is listed, with six airbags
  • Costs RM18,100 more
  • Boot is smaller at 289 L
  • Higher RM90 yearly road tax

Bingo

  • Lower RM67,800 price
  • 273 km EV range from a 31.9 kWh battery
  • Bigger 395 L boot
  • Only four seats
  • 67 hp is modest beside the Honda’s 119 hp
  • AEB is not listed
Price & overview
PriceRM85,900RM67,800
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCKDCKD
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift
Capacity1,498 cc
Horsepower119 hp
Torque145 Nm
FuelPetrolElectric
Bore73 mm
Compression Ratio10.6
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower67 hp
Motor Torque150 Nm
Battery Capacity31.9 kWh
EV Range273 km
Charging Rate (AC)7 kW
Charging Rate (DC)50 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionCVT AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
Transmission NameEarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift
Transmission ManufacturerHonda
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h10.7 seconds
Top Speed195 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,350 mm3,950 mm
Width1,748 mm1,708 mm
Height1,488 mm1,580 mm
Wheelbase2,600 mm2,560 mm
Weight1,149 kg
Fuel Tank40 litres
Doors55
Seats54
Boot Space289 litres395 litres
Front Tyre185/60R15185/60R15
Rear Tyre185/60R15185/60R15
Spare TyreFull size
Factory TyresContinental UltraContact UC6Linglong Green-Max HP
Chassis
AssemblyMalaysia (CKD)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutsMacPherson Struts
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamTorsion Beam
Front Wheels15" Alloy15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps
Rear Wheels15" Alloy15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, CurtainDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtains
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point4 Three-point
ISOFIXAvailable on 2 Outer Rear SeatsAvailable on Outer Two Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes, Honda Sensing
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionNo
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFront Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsHalogen ProjectorLED Projectors
TaillampsLED CombinationFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsManual AdjustablePowered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat
Rear SeatsManual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat50:50 Split-folding
Front Air-conManual Air-conManual Air Conditioning
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Front USB1 USB Front
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 1 Rear
AudioRadio with 4 Speakers10.25" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsDriver Side One Touch Up and DownFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto-down Function
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal)
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Operation
Parking Sensor Rear2 Sensors2 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterElectroluminescent AnalogueFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeHandbrakeElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/120,000 km Battery Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Drive Motor Warranty
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM90RM20

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 Bingo FAQ

Is the Honda City Hatchback or Wuling Bingo better?

The Honda City Hatchback is the better all-rounder because it has five seats, 119 hp and AEB. The Wuling Bingo is better for urban EV use if four seats and 273 km of range are enough.

What is the price difference?

The Wuling Bingo is RM18,100 cheaper than the Honda City Hatchback, at RM67,800 versus RM85,900.

Which car has more boot space?

The Wuling Bingo has the bigger boot at 395 litres. The Honda City Hatchback has 289 litres, despite being the longer car at 4,350 mm versus 3,950 mm.

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