Car Buyer's Guide

Honda City vs Mazda CX-3

Honda City

Honda City

Mazda CX-3

Mazda CX-3

Verdict

The City has a 33% bigger boot, while the City is about 21% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM 84,900RM 107,920
Body typeSedanSUV
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCKDCBU
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing
Capacity1,498 cc1,496 cc
Horsepower119 hp114 hp
Torque145 Nm149 Nm
Cylinder ArrangementInlineInline
Timing TypeChain
FuelPetrolPetrol
Bore73 mm74.5 mm
Compression Ratio10.614
Drivetrain
TransmissionCVT AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission NameEarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design ShiftSkyActiv-Drive with Sport mode
Gears6
Transmission ManufacturerHondaMazda
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h10.2 seconds
Rated Economy5.6 L/100 km
Top Speed196 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,580 mm4,275 mm
Width1,748 mm1,765 mm
Height1,467 mm1,535 mm
Wheelbase2,600 mm2,570 mm
Weight1,125 kg1,301 kg
Fuel Tank40 litres48 litres
Doors45
Seats55
Boot Space519 litres350 litres
Front Tyre185/60R15215/60R16
Rear Tyre185/60R15215/60R16
Spare TyreSpace SaverSpace Saver
Factory TyresBridgestone Turanza T005A
Chassis
AssemblyMalaysia (CKD)Japan (CBU)
ChassisUnibodyUnibody
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamTorsion Beam
Front Wheels15" Alloy16" Alloys
Rear Wheels15" Alloy16" Alloys
Front BrakesVentilated DiscVentilated Disc
Rear BrakesDrumSolid Disc
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesG-Vectoring Control
Crash Safety Ratings
EuroNCAP4 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control
ANCAP5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Passenger
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on Two Outer Rear Passenger SeatsAvailable for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionNo
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Safety NotesLead Car Departure Notification
Lighting
HeadlampsHalogen ProjectorHalogen reflector
TaillampsLED CombinationNormal Bulb
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsManual AdjustablePower Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory function
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conManual Air-conditioningManual air-con
Rear Air-conRear Vents
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Front USB1 front, 2 USB
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
AudioRadio with Bluetooth and 4 Speakers8.0" Touchscreen MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and 6 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinchFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless Operation with Walk-away Auto LockKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Tiptronic
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Rear2 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with Multi-angleYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Head-up Display
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterElectroluminescent AnalogueDigital/Analogue
Parking BrakeHandbrakeElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited100,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years
Warranty NotesFree Labour for Five Times within 100,000 km or Five Years5-year/100,000 km Free Service
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM 90RM 120

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.

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