Verdict
At RM84,900, the Honda City is RM3,100 cheaper and gives the clearer family-car numbers: 119 hp, a quoted 10.2-second 0-100 km/h time, 5.6 L/100 km economy and a big 519-litre boot. The RM88,000 Toyota Yaris is 14 hp down but has 150 Nm, and its 4,140 mm hatchback body is far shorter for town use. The gap buys the Yaris LED headlamps, blind spot info, a 360-degree camera, auto climate control and a richer 9.0-inch infotainment set-up, while the City counters with adaptive cruise control and rear air vents.
Pick the Honda City if you want the bigger boot, lower price, higher horsepower and adaptive cruise control.
Pick the Toyota Yaris if you want the shorter hatchback body and the stronger kit list, including blind spot info, 360-degree camera and LED headlamps.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City RM84,900; Toyota Yaris RM88,000
- Power and torque: Honda City 119 hp/145 Nm; Toyota Yaris 105 hp/150 Nm
- Boot space: Honda City 519 litres; Toyota Yaris 286 litres
- Size: Honda City 4,580 mm long; Toyota Yaris 4,140 mm long
- Lighting: Honda City halogen projector headlamps; Toyota Yaris LED reflector headlamps
- Parking camera: Honda City multi-angle reverse camera; Toyota Yaris 360-degree camera
City
- RM3,100 cheaper than the Toyota Yaris
- Much larger 519-litre boot
- Gets adaptive cruise control and rear air vents
- No blind spot info system, while the Toyota Yaris has it
- Halogen projector headlamps versus LED reflectors on the Toyota Yaris
- Space-saver spare tyre instead of the Toyota Yaris' full-size 16-inch alloy spare
Yaris
- Shorter 4,140 mm hatchback body is easier to place in town than the 4,580 mm Honda City
- Stronger cabin tech with 9.0-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and six speakers
- Gets blind spot info, 360-degree camera and front/rear foglamps
- Costs RM3,100 more than the Honda City
- Smaller 286-litre boot versus the Honda City's 519 litres
- No adaptive cruise control or rear air vents
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 84,900✓ | RM 88,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| 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 | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 150 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | CVT with 7 Speed Sports Sequential Shift |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Aisin |
| 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 | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 1,475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Weight | 1,125 kg | 1,140 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 519 litres✓ | 286 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 195/50R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 195/50R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full-size 16" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Proxes R50 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Two-tone Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Drum | Drum |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, 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 on 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 | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Lead Car Departure Notification | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB-C |
| 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 Wireless Apple CarPlay and 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 | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| 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 | — |
| Ownership | ||
| 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 vs Yaris FAQ
Is the Honda City or Toyota Yaris better?
The Honda City is the better family choice on paper: it is cheaper, has 119 hp and a 519-litre boot. The Toyota Yaris is better if you prioritise hatchback size and equipment such as blind spot info, LED headlamps and a 360-degree camera.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City costs RM84,900, while the Toyota Yaris costs RM88,000. That makes the Yaris RM3,100 more expensive.
Which one has the bigger boot?
The Honda City has the bigger boot by a wide margin: 519 litres against the Toyota Yaris' 286 litres. If luggage space matters, the City is the clear pick.