Honda City Hatchback 1.5 S vs 1.5 E
Verdict
This is a trim decision, not a drivetrain decision. The Honda City Hatchback 1.5 S costs RM85,900 and the 1.5 E costs RM90,900, so the gap is RM5,000. For that, the listed fundamentals do not move: 1,498 cc petrol engine, 119 hp, 145 Nm, CVT, front-wheel drive and 10.7 seconds to 100 km/h. Safety counts also match with six airbags and auto emergency braking. Unless the E’s extra trim kit matters to you, the S is the sharper buy.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback 1.5 S if you want the same engine, performance, safety count and boot space while keeping RM5,000 in hand.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E if its showroom equipment differences are worth the extra money to you, because the core mechanicals are unchanged.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City Hatchback 1.5 S RM85,900 | Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E RM90,900
- Power and torque: Honda City Hatchback 1.5 S 119 hp/145 Nm | Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E 119 hp/145 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Honda City Hatchback 1.5 S 10.7 s | Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E 10.7 s
- Boot space: Honda City Hatchback 1.5 S 289 L | Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E 289 L
- Airbags and AEB: Honda City Hatchback 1.5 S 6 airbags/Yes | Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E 6 airbags/Yes
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 85,900✓ | RM 90,900 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 119 hp | 119 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.7 s | 10.7 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,350 mm | 4,350 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,488 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Boot space | 289 L | 289 L |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 90 | RM 90 |
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.
1.5 S
- RM5,000 cheaper than the E
- Same 119 hp and 145 Nm output
- Same six airbags and auto emergency braking
- No listed advantage beyond the lower price
- Same 289 L boot as the E
- CVT automatic only
1.5 E
- Same 1,498 cc petrol engine as the S
- Same 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Same 5-seat cabin and 289 L boot
- Costs RM5,000 more than the S
- No listed power or torque gain
- No listed safety-count gain
1.5 S vs 1.5 E FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback 1.5 S or Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E better?
The Honda City Hatchback 1.5 S is the better buy on these numbers: it has the same 119 hp, 145 Nm, 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time, six airbags and AEB, but costs RM5,000 less.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E is RM5,000 more expensive. The S is priced at RM85,900, while the E is RM90,900.
Do both variants have the same performance?
Yes. Both use a 1,498 cc petrol engine with 119 hp and 145 Nm, paired with a CVT automatic and front-wheel drive. Both are quoted at 10.7 seconds from 0-100 km/h and 195 km/h top speed.