Verdict
At RM84,900, the Honda City costs RM50,320 more than the RM34,580 Perodua Bezza, but it is a materially larger sedan: 4,580 mm long against 4,150 mm, with a 2,600 mm wheelbase and 519-litre boot. Its 119 hp/145 Nm 1.5-litre and CVT also make the Bezza’s 67 hp/91 Nm 1.0-litre five-speed manual feel like a clear step down. The Bezza fights back with 4.4 L/100 km rated consumption and RM20 annual road tax versus 5.6 L/100 km and RM90. For buyers who can afford it, the City’s six airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control justify the stretch.
Pick the Honda City if you want the larger 519-litre-boot sedan, a 119 hp CVT and substantially stronger active and passive safety equipment.
Pick the Perodua Bezza if RM34,580 pricing, 4.4 L/100 km rated economy and low RM20 road tax matter more than performance, transmission convenience and safety kit.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City RM84,900; Perodua Bezza RM34,580.
- Power and torque: Honda City 119 hp and 145 Nm; Perodua Bezza 67 hp and 91 Nm.
- Transmission: Honda City CVT automatic; Perodua Bezza five-speed manual.
- Rated fuel economy: Honda City 5.6 L/100 km; Perodua Bezza 4.4 L/100 km.
- Length and boot: Honda City 4,580 mm and 519 litres; Perodua Bezza 4,150 mm and 508 litres.
- Airbags: Honda City six airbags; Perodua Bezza two airbags.
City
- 119 hp and 145 Nm from a 1.5-litre engine
- CVT automatic, adaptive cruise control and paddle shifts
- Six airbags, autonomous braking and lane-keeping steering correction
- Costs RM50,320 more
- Rated at 5.6 L/100 km versus the Bezza’s 4.4 L/100 km
- RM90 annual road tax versus RM20
Bezza
- RM34,580 price and RM20 annual road tax
- 4.4 L/100 km rated fuel economy
- Full-size 14-inch spare tyre and front parking sensors
- 67 hp and 91 Nm trail the City’s 119 hp and 145 Nm
- Five-speed manual instead of a CVT automatic
- Two airbags and no stability control, versus six airbags and stability control in the City
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM84,900 | RM34,580✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | A-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM20✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 12-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 998 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp✓ | 67 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm✓ | 91 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 71 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | 5MT |
| Gears | — | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.2 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | 4.4 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,150 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,455 mm |
| Weight | 1,125 kg | 930 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 36 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 519 litres✓ | 508 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 175/65R14 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 175/65R14 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full Size 14" |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 14" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 14" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| 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 Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Lead Car Departure Notification | Solar and Security Window Film |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable, Driver's seat height adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-conditioning | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| 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 | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Remote Control Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | USB Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| 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.
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City vs Bezza FAQ
Is the Honda City or Perodua Bezza better?
The Honda City is the better-equipped and more capable car, with 119 hp, a CVT, six airbags, autonomous braking and a 519-litre boot. The Bezza is the budget choice, costing RM50,320 less and using less fuel on its rated figure.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City at RM84,900 costs RM50,320 more than the Perodua Bezza at RM34,580. The City also has RM90 annual road tax, compared with RM20 for the Bezza.
Which car has better safety equipment?
The Honda City has the stronger safety specification: six airbags, stability control, autonomous braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, and lane-keeping steering correction. The Bezza has two airbags, ABS/EBD and collision warning, but no stability control or autonomous braking.