Honda City vs Proton Saga
Verdict
The Honda City is the bigger, better-equipped sedan here, but it asks a lot more money: RM84,900 against the Proton Saga’s RM38,990, a RM45,910 gap. For that, the City gets B-segment dimensions, a 2,600 mm wheelbase, 519-litre boot, six airbags and auto emergency braking. The Saga counters with nearly the same engine output, slightly more torque at 150 Nm, the same five-seat layout, the same five-year warranty and the same RM90 road tax. The City is the fuller car; the Saga is the budget answer.
Pick the Honda City if you want the larger sedan, bigger boot, six airbags and auto emergency braking.
Pick the Proton Saga if the lower purchase price matters most and you can live with A-segment space and fewer safety items.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City RM84,900; Proton Saga RM38,990
- Segment: Honda City B-segment; Proton Saga A-segment
- Power and torque: Honda City 119 hp/145 Nm; Proton Saga 118 hp/150 Nm
- Size: Honda City 4,580 mm long and 1,748 mm wide; Proton Saga 4,390 mm and 1,690 mm
- Boot space: Honda City 519 litres; Proton Saga 420 litres
- Safety kit: Honda City six airbags and AEB; Proton Saga two airbags and no AEB listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 84,900 | RM 38,990✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | A-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 119 hp✓ | 118 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 150 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 196 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 L/100km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,390 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 1,525 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,465 mm |
| Boot space | 519 L✓ | 420 L |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking | 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.
City
- Bigger 519-litre boot
- Six airbags plus AEB
- Longer 2,600 mm wheelbase
- Costs RM45,910 more
- Torque is slightly lower at 145 Nm
- Same RM90 road tax as the Saga despite the higher price
Saga
- Much lower purchase price
- Slightly higher 150 Nm torque figure
- Same five-year warranty
- Smaller 420-litre boot
- Only two airbags listed
- No AEB listed
City vs Saga FAQ
Is the Honda City or Proton Saga better?
The Honda City is better on size, boot space and safety equipment, with six airbags and AEB. The Proton Saga is the cheaper buy and is close on engine output, so it makes sense if budget is the main call.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City costs RM84,900, while the Proton Saga costs RM38,990. That makes the City RM45,910 more expensive.
Which has more boot space?
The Honda City has the larger boot at 519 litres. The Proton Saga has 420 litres, so the City gives you an extra 99 litres for luggage.