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
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
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM89,900✓ | RM94,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| 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 and Variable Valve Lift |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp | 119 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Honda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.2 seconds✓ | 10.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | 5.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h✓ | 195 km/h |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1,126 kg | 1,136 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 519 litres | 519 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" 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, 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 |
| 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, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Lead Car Departure Notification | Lead Car Departure Notification, LaneWatch Camera |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Display Audio Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers | 8" Display Audio Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver 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 with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes, with Multi-angle |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Remote Engine Start | Remote Engine Start |
| 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 | 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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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.