Verdict
The Honda City is the sharper rational buy: it costs RM1,000 less, reaches 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds and carries a huge 519-litre boot. Its 4,580-mm body is 230 mm longer than the Hatchback, yet both use the same 119-hp, 145-Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine, CVT and 2,600-mm wheelbase. Pick the Honda City Hatchback for its fifth door, full-size spare wheel and flexible ULTRA Seat arrangement, but accept a 289-litre boot and a 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Honda City if you need the 519-litre boot, rear air-con vents and multi-angle reverse camera for family use.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if five-door access, a full-size spare wheel and its reclining 60:40 ULTRA Seat matter more than boot volume.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City RM84,900; Honda City Hatchback RM85,900
- 0-100 km/h: Honda City 10.2 seconds; Honda City Hatchback 10.7 seconds
- Length: Honda City 4,580 mm; Honda City Hatchback 4,350 mm
- Boot space: Honda City 519 litres; Honda City Hatchback 289 litres
- Doors: Honda City 4; Honda City Hatchback 5
- Spare tyre: Honda City space saver; Honda City Hatchback full size
City
- RM1,000 lower price
- 519-litre boot
- Rear air-con vents and multi-angle reverse camera
- Four doors versus the Hatchback's five
- Space-saver spare tyre instead of a full-size spare
City Hatchback
- Five-door body
- Full-size spare tyre
- Reclining 60:40 ULTRA Seat
- RM1,000 higher price
- 289-litre boot is 230 litres smaller
- 0-100 km/h is 0.5 seconds slower
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM84,900✓ | RM85,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp | 119 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Honda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.2 seconds✓ | 10.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h✓ | 195 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,350 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 1,488 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Weight | 1,125 kg | 1,149 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 519 litres✓ | 289 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/60R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/60R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full size |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental UltraContact UC6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, 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 | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Lead Car Departure Notification | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-conditioning | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth and 4 Speakers | Radio with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free Labour for Five Times within 100,000 km or Five 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 & City Hatchback for sale
City vs City Hatchback FAQ
Is the Honda City or Honda City Hatchback better?
The Honda City is better for outright luggage capacity, lower cost and slightly quicker acceleration. The Honda City Hatchback is better if you prioritise five-door access, a full-size spare and its reclining ULTRA Seat.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City Hatchback costs RM1,000 more than the Honda City.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Honda City has the bigger boot at 519 litres, compared with 289 litres in the Honda City Hatchback. That is a 230-litre advantage for the sedan.