Verdict
These sedans serve very different budgets. The Honda City costs RM84,900, returns a rated 5.6 L/100 km and has a 519-litre boot with 60:40 split-folding rear seats. Its 119 hp, 145 Nm 1.5-litre and CVT need 10.2 seconds to reach 100 km/h. The Toyota Camry asks RM136,900 more, but brings 201 hp, 246 Nm, an eight-speed automatic, 18-inch wheels and a 2,825-mm wheelbase. It is quicker at 8.9 seconds, better equipped and far larger, though its RM867 annual road tax is substantial beside the City’s RM90.
Pick the Honda City if you want the far lower RM84,900 entry price, RM90 road tax, rated 5.6 L/100 km consumption and a split-folding rear seat.
Pick the Toyota Camry if you want 201 hp and 246 Nm, a larger D-segment cabin footprint and equipment such as a 360-degree camera, blind-spot monitoring and 12.3-inch touchscreen.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City RM84,900; Toyota Camry RM221,800.
- Power and torque: Honda City 119 hp and 145 Nm; Toyota Camry 201 hp and 246 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Honda City 10.2 seconds; Toyota Camry 8.9 seconds.
- Dimensions and wheelbase: Honda City 4,580 mm long with a 2,600-mm wheelbase; Toyota Camry 4,920 mm long with a 2,825-mm wheelbase.
- Road tax per year: Honda City RM90; Toyota Camry RM867.
- Boot and rear-seat format: Honda City 519 litres with 60:40 split-folding seats; Toyota Camry 524 litres with fixed rear seats.
City
- RM136,900 cheaper to buy.
- Rated fuel economy of 5.6 L/100 km and RM90 annual road tax.
- 60:40 split-folding rear seats and a space-saver spare tyre.
- 119 hp and 145 Nm trail the Camry’s 201 hp and 246 Nm.
- Halogen projector headlamps, manual air-conditioning and four speakers are less lavish.
- No blind-spot information system, head-up display or front parking sensors.
Camry
- 201 hp, 246 Nm and an 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Bi-LED headlamps with auto high beam, 360-degree camera and blind-spot information system.
- 12.3-inch touchscreen, nine-speaker JBL audio and power-adjustable front seats.
- Costs RM136,900 more and carries RM867 annual road tax versus RM90.
- Fixed rear seats limit long-load flexibility compared with the City’s 60:40 split-folding arrangement.
- Tyre repair kit replaces the City’s space-saver spare tyre.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM84,900✓ | RM221,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM867 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 246 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 14 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,920 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,825 mm |
| Weight | 1,125 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 519 litres | 524 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | Space Saver |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 18" 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, Driver's Knee, 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 two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Lead Car Departure Notification | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Ottoman Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Fixed Rear Seats |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-conditioning | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Sun Shades |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth and 4 Speakers | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 9-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| 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 Camry FAQ
Is the Honda City or Toyota Camry better?
The Camry is better for power, equipment and size, with 201 hp, 246 Nm and a 2,825-mm wheelbase. The City is the more rational lower-cost choice, at RM84,900 with RM90 annual road tax and rated 5.6 L/100 km economy.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Camry costs RM221,800 and the Honda City RM84,900, so the gap is RM136,900.
Which sedan is more practical for carrying longer items?
The Honda City is more flexible despite its slightly smaller 519-litre boot, because its rear seats split and fold 60:40. The Camry has a 524-litre boot but fixed rear seats.