Verdict
At RM84,900, the Honda City is RM46,000 cheaper and makes a stronger case for Malaysian family use: its 519-litre boot is 254 litres larger, its wheelbase is 150 mm longer, and rated consumption is 5.6 L/100 km versus 6.1. The Suzuki Swift Sport answers with 140 hp and 230 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 seconds against the City’s 10.2 seconds. It is the sharper performance choice, but the City’s autonomous braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty make it the more rounded buy.
Pick the Honda City if you want the RM46,000 saving, a 519-litre boot and active safety including autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control.
Pick the Suzuki Swift Sport if an 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time, 230 Nm turbo torque and a compact 3,890-mm hatchback matter more than luggage space and driver assistance.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City RM84,900; Suzuki Swift Sport RM130,900.
- Performance: City 119 hp/145 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 10.2 seconds; Swift Sport 140 hp/230 Nm and 8.0 seconds.
- Boot space: City 519 litres; Swift Sport 265 litres.
- Rated fuel economy: City 5.6 L/100 km; Swift Sport 6.1 L/100 km.
- Length and wheelbase: City 4,580 mm and 2,600 mm; Swift Sport 3,890 mm and 2,450 mm.
- Driver assistance: City has autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control; Swift Sport has neither autonomous braking nor adaptive cruise control.
City
- RM46,000 less expensive
- 519-litre boot and 2,600-mm wheelbase
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control
- Slower 10.2-second 0-100 km/h time versus 8.0 seconds
- 145 Nm is well down on the Swift Sport’s 230 Nm
- Rear drum brakes versus the Swift Sport’s solid rear discs
Swift Sport
- 140 hp and 230 Nm turbo engine
- 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- LED projector headlamps, front foglamps and 16-inch wheels
- Costs RM46,000 more
- 265-litre boot is 254 litres smaller
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or adaptive cruise control
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM84,900✓ | RM130,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,373 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp | 140 hp✓ |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 230 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 9.9 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | 6AT |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.2 seconds | 8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km✓ | 6.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h | 205 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 3,890 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,450 mm |
| Weight | 1,125 kg | 970 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 37 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 519 litres✓ | 265 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 195/50R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 195/50R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Yokohama Advan A13C |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front 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 for 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 | Driver and Front Passenger |
| Safety Notes | Lead Car Departure Notification | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Projector |
| 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Front Cabin Light |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth and 4 Speakers | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth, Navigation and 6 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free Labour for Five Times within 100,000 km or Five Years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM70✓ |
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 Swift Sport FAQ
Is the Honda City or Suzuki Swift Sport better?
The Honda City is better for most buyers because it costs RM46,000 less, carries 519 litres of luggage and has autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control. The Swift Sport is better if outright acceleration is the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Swift Sport costs RM46,000 more than the Honda City: RM130,900 versus RM84,900.
Which car is faster, the Honda City or Suzuki Swift Sport?
The Suzuki Swift Sport is faster, hitting 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds versus 10.2 seconds for the Honda City. Its 140 hp and 230 Nm also exceed the City’s 119 hp and 145 Nm.