Honda City vs Toyota Vios
Verdict
The Honda City is the keener driver’s choice on paper: it is RM5,700 cheaper, makes 119 hp and 145 Nm, and has a bigger 519-litre boot. The Toyota Vios asks more, but counters with a lower 5.2 L/100 km fuel figure, a 2,620 mm wheelbase and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating. Both are CKD B-segment sedans with CVTs, front-wheel drive, six airbags, AEB, 40-litre tanks and 5-year warranties, so this is a close fight rather than a walkover.
Pick the Honda City if you want the cheaper car with more power, a higher top speed and the larger boot.
Pick the Toyota Vios if fuel economy, the longer wheelbase and its 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating matter more to you.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City RM84,900; Toyota Vios RM90,600
- Power and torque: Honda City 119 hp/145 Nm; Toyota Vios 104 hp/138 Nm
- Fuel economy: Honda City 5.6 L/100 km; Toyota Vios 5.2 L/100 km
- Boot space: Honda City 519 litres; Toyota Vios 475 litres
- Size: Honda City 4,580 mm long/2,600 mm wheelbase; Toyota Vios 4,425 mm long/2,620 mm wheelbase
- Top speed: Honda City 196 km/h; Toyota Vios 180 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 84,900✓ | RM 90,600 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 119 hp✓ | 104 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 196 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Boot space | 519 L✓ | 475 L |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | 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
- Lower purchase price
- Stronger 119 hp output
- Bigger 519-litre boot
- Higher 5.6 L/100 km fuel figure
- Shorter 2,600 mm wheelbase
- ASEAN NCAP rating not stated
Vios
- Lower 5.2 L/100 km fuel figure
- Longer 2,620 mm wheelbase
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Costs RM5,700 more
- Lower 104 hp output
- Smaller 475-litre boot
City vs Vios FAQ
Is the Honda City or Toyota Vios better?
The Honda City is better for value, performance and luggage space. The Toyota Vios is better for fuel economy and has a stated 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating. Both get CVTs, six airbags, AEB and 5-year warranties.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City is RM5,700 cheaper than the Toyota Vios. That gap comes with more power and a larger boot for the City, while the Vios returns the lower rated fuel consumption.
Which car has more boot space?
The Honda City has the larger boot at 519 litres, compared with 475 litres in the Toyota Vios. That 44-litre advantage is useful for airport runs, balik kampung luggage or a full weekly shop.