Honda City 1.5 E vs 1.5 V
Verdict
This is a very narrow upgrade. The Honda City 1.5 E costs RM89,900, the Honda City 1.5 V RM94,900, so the gap is RM5,000. Mechanically, there is almost nothing in it: both use a 1,498 cc petrol engine with 119 hp and 145 Nm, a CVT, front-wheel drive and the same 5.6 L/100 km figure. The E is fractionally quicker on paper at 10.2 seconds to 100 km/h versus 10.4 seconds. For a Malaysian buyer, the V needs equipment you can see and use to justify the money.
Pick the Honda City 1.5 E if you want the same engine, economy, boot space and safety count for RM5,000 less.
Pick the Honda City 1.5 V if its trim equipment matters to you, because the core mechanical numbers are effectively the same as the Honda City 1.5 E.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City 1.5 E RM89,900; Honda City 1.5 V RM94,900
- 0-100 km/h: Honda City 1.5 E 10.2 seconds; Honda City 1.5 V 10.4 seconds
- Top speed: Honda City 1.5 E 196 km/h; Honda City 1.5 V 195 km/h
- Engine output: Honda City 1.5 E 1,498 cc, 119 hp, 145 Nm; Honda City 1.5 V 1,498 cc, 119 hp, 145 Nm
- Fuel economy: Honda City 1.5 E 5.6 L/100 km; Honda City 1.5 V 5.6 L/100 km
- Boot space: Honda City 1.5 E 519 litres; Honda City 1.5 V 519 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 89,900✓ | RM 94,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 119 hp | 119 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 s✓ | 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 196 km/h✓ | 195 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 1,467 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Boot space | 519 L | 519 L |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| 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.
1.5 E
- RM5,000 cheaper than the Honda City 1.5 V
- Same 119 hp and 145 Nm petrol engine
- Same six airbags and auto emergency braking
- No listed power or economy advantage over the V
- Cabin and trim equipment need checking against the V
- Only tiny on-paper performance gains
1.5 V
- Same 5.6 L/100 km fuel economy as the E
- Same 519-litre boot and 2,600 mm wheelbase
- Same six airbags and auto emergency braking
- RM5,000 dearer than the E
- No extra power or torque
- Slightly slower 0-100 km/h time on paper
1.5 E vs 1.5 V FAQ
Is the Honda City 1.5 E or Honda City 1.5 V better?
The Honda City 1.5 E is the better buy on the numbers. It has the same engine, fuel economy, boot space, airbags and AEB as the V, while costing RM5,000 less.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City 1.5 V costs RM5,000 more than the Honda City 1.5 E: RM94,900 versus RM89,900.
Do the Honda City 1.5 E and Honda City 1.5 V drive differently?
Not in any meaningful way on paper. Both have a 1,498 cc petrol engine, 119 hp, 145 Nm, CVT and front-wheel drive. The E is only 0.2 seconds quicker to 100 km/h.