Verdict
The Honda City costs RM84,900, RM8,800 more than the RM76,100 Perodua Traz, but brings 119 hp and 145 Nm against 105 hp and 138 Nm, plus a claimed 5.6 L/100 km. Its 519-litre boot also beats the SUV’s 471 litres. The Traz answers with a 2,620 mm wheelbase, 1,655 mm height, 17-inch tyres and a far stronger infotainment package. Pick the City for sedan practicality, performance and adaptive cruise control; take the Traz for SUV seating height and more equipment per ringgit.
Pick the Honda City if you want the stronger 119 hp/145 Nm drivetrain, a 519-litre boot and adaptive cruise control.
Pick the Perodua Traz if you want to save RM8,800 while gaining SUV height, 17-inch wheels, blind-spot monitoring and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City RM84,900; Perodua Traz RM76,100.
- Output: Honda City 119 hp and 145 Nm; Perodua Traz 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Boot space: Honda City 519 litres; Perodua Traz 471 litres.
- Height: Honda City 1,467 mm; Perodua Traz 1,655 mm.
- Wheels and tyres: Honda City 15-inch alloys with 185/60R15 tyres; Perodua Traz 17-inch dual-tone alloys with 215/60R17 tyres.
- Warranty mileage: Honda City unlimited mileage; Perodua Traz 150,000 km.
City
- 119 hp and 145 Nm, versus 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- 519-litre boot is 48 litres larger.
- Adaptive cruise control, paddle shifters and multi-angle reverse camera.
- Costs RM8,800 more.
- 15-inch wheels and 185/60R15 tyres are smaller than the Traz’s 17-inch and 215/60R17 setup.
- No blind-spot information system or front parking sensors.
Traz
- RM76,100 entry price.
- Blind-spot information system and two front parking sensors.
- 9.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and six speakers.
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the City’s 119 hp and 145 Nm.
- 471-litre boot is 48 litres smaller.
- No adaptive cruise control; warranty mileage is capped at 150,000 km versus unlimited mileage.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM84,900 | RM76,100✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.2 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,125 kg | 1,145 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 519 litres✓ | 471 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full Size 16" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Dual-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Dual-tone 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, Front and Rear 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 |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Lead Car Departure Notification | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-conditioning | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth and 4 Speakers | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Smart Link, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| 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 | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| 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 Traz FAQ
Is the Honda City or Perodua Traz better?
The Honda City is better for stronger performance, a larger 519-litre boot and adaptive cruise control. The Perodua Traz is the better-equipped, lower-priced SUV choice, with blind-spot monitoring, 17-inch wheels and smartphone integration.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City costs RM84,900 and the Perodua Traz costs RM76,100, so the City is RM8,800 more expensive.
Which has the better safety equipment?
Both get six airbags, stability control, lane steering correction and autonomous braking. The City adds nighttime pedestrian and cyclist detection plus lead-car departure notification, while the Traz adds blind-spot monitoring and front parking sensors.