Car Buyer's Guide

Honda City vs Wuling Bingo

Honda City

Honda City

Wuling Bingo

Wuling Bingo

Verdict

The Honda City costs RM84,900 to the Wuling Bingo’s RM67,800, a RM17,100 difference. The City repays that with five seats, a 519-litre boot and a proper active-safety advantage: autonomous braking can detect pedestrians at night and cyclists, while lane-keeping assistance adds steering correction. The Bingo is the cheaper urban EV choice, with a 31.9-kWh battery rated for 273 km and RM20 annual road tax against RM90. But its 395-litre boot and four-seat layout make the Honda the more useful family car.

City

Pick the Honda City if you need five seats, 519 litres of boot space and autonomous braking with lane-keeping assistance.

Bingo

Pick the Wuling Bingo if RM67,800 pricing, a 273-km rated EV range and RM20 annual road tax suit your daily use.

Key differences

  • Price: Honda City RM84,900; Wuling Bingo RM67,800.
  • Power output: Honda City 119 hp and 145 Nm; Wuling Bingo motor 67 hp and 150 Nm.
  • Seating and boot space: Honda City five seats and 519 litres; Wuling Bingo four seats and 395 litres.
  • Driver assistance: Honda City has autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist; Wuling Bingo has neither.
  • Length and height: Honda City 4,580 mm long and 1,467 mm tall; Wuling Bingo 3,950 mm long and 1,580 mm tall.
  • Annual road tax: Honda City RM90; Wuling Bingo RM20.

City

  • Five seats and a 519-litre boot
  • Autonomous braking detects nighttime pedestrians and cyclists
  • Adaptive cruise control and rear air-con vents
  • RM17,100 dearer and RM70 more annual road tax
  • Halogen projector headlamps versus the Bingo’s LED projectors
  • Basic Bluetooth radio versus a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Bingo

  • RM67,800 price and RM20 annual road tax
  • 31.9-kWh battery with 273-km rated range
  • LED projectors, 10.25-inch touchscreen and powered driver’s seat
  • Four seats and a 395-litre boot versus the City’s five seats and 519 litres
  • No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assistance
  • 150,000-km manufacturer warranty limit versus the City’s unlimited mileage warranty
Price & overview
PriceRM84,900RM67,800
Body typeSedanHatchback
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCKDCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM90RM20
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift400V architecture
Capacity1,498 cc
Horsepower119 hp
Torque145 Nm
FuelPetrolElectric
Bore73 mm
Compression Ratio10.6
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower67 hp
Motor Torque150 Nm
Battery Capacity31.9 kWh
EV Range273 km
Charging Rate (AC)7 kW
Charging Rate (DC)50 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionCVT AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
Transmission NameEarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift
Transmission ManufacturerHonda
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h10.2 seconds
Rated Economy5.6 L/100 km
Top Speed196 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,580 mm3,950 mm
Width1,748 mm1,708 mm
Height1,467 mm1,580 mm
Wheelbase2,600 mm2,560 mm
Weight1,125 kg
Fuel Tank40 litres
Doors45
Seats54
Boot Space519 litres395 litres
Front Tyre185/60R15185/60R15
Rear Tyre185/60R15185/60R15
Spare TyreSpace Saver
Factory TyresLinglong Green-Max HP
Chassis
AssemblyMalaysia (CKD)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Struts
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamTorsion Beam
Front Wheels15" Alloy15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps
Rear Wheels15" Alloy15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtains
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point4 Three-point
ISOFIXAvailable on Two Outer Rear Passenger SeatsAvailable on Outer Two Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionNo
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFront Seats
Safety NotesLead Car Departure Notification
Lighting
HeadlampsHalogen ProjectorLED Projectors
TaillampsLED CombinationFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsManual AdjustablePowered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding50:50 Split-folding
Front Air-conManual Air-conditioningManual Air Conditioning
Rear Air-conRear Vents
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Front USB1 USB Front
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 1 Rear
AudioRadio with Bluetooth and 4 Speakers10.25" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinchFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto-down Function
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal)
LocksKeyless Operation with Walk-away Auto LockKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Operation
Parking Sensor Rear2 Sensors2 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with Multi-angleYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterElectroluminescent AnalogueFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeHandbrakeElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years
Warranty NotesFree Labour for Five Times within 100,000 km or Five Years8-year/120,000 km Battery Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Drive Motor Warranty

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 Bingo FAQ

Is the Honda City or Wuling Bingo better?

The Honda City is better for family use because it has five seats, a 519-litre boot, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assistance. The Wuling Bingo is better for lower upfront cost and EV driving, with a 273-km rated range.

What is the price difference?

The Honda City costs RM17,100 more than the Wuling Bingo: RM84,900 versus RM67,800. Its annual road tax is also RM90, compared with RM20 for the Bingo.

Can the Wuling Bingo carry five people?

No. The Wuling Bingo is registered with four seats and four three-point seat belts. The Honda City has five seats, five three-point seat belts and a larger 519-litre boot.

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