Honda City 1.5 RS vs 1.5 e:HEV RS
Verdict
The Honda City 1.5 e:HEV RS asks RM12,000 more, and the hard gains are clear: 3.6 L/100 km versus 5.6 L/100 km, plus a slightly quicker 9.9-second 0-100 km/h time despite lower listed engine output. But it gives away useful practicality, with boot space dropping from 519 litres to 410 litres, and its 177 km/h top speed trails the petrol RS by 18 km/h. Same size, same five seats, same six airbags, same AEB. Buy it for fuel saving, not extra room.
Pick the Honda City 1.5 RS if you want the lower price, the bigger 519-litre boot and the higher 195 km/h top speed.
Pick the Honda City 1.5 e:HEV RS if your driving is heavy enough for 3.6 L/100 km fuel economy to matter more than the smaller boot.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City 1.5 RS RM99,900; Honda City 1.5 e:HEV RS RM111,900
- Fuel economy: Honda City 1.5 RS 5.6 L/100 km; Honda City 1.5 e:HEV RS 3.6 L/100 km
- 0-100 km/h: Honda City 1.5 RS 10.4 seconds; Honda City 1.5 e:HEV RS 9.9 seconds
- Boot space: Honda City 1.5 RS 519 litres; Honda City 1.5 e:HEV RS 410 litres
- Listed engine output: Honda City 1.5 RS 119 hp/145 Nm; Honda City 1.5 e:HEV RS 97 hp/127 Nm
- Top speed: Honda City 1.5 RS 195 km/h; Honda City 1.5 e:HEV RS 177 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 99,900✓ | RM 111,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 119 hp✓ | 97 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm✓ | 127 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.4 s | 9.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 195 km/h✓ | 177 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 L/100km | 3.6 L/100km✓ |
| Battery | — | 1.3 kWh |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,589 mm | 4,589 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✓ | 410 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 RS
- RM12,000 cheaper to buy
- Larger 519-litre boot
- Higher 195 km/h top speed
- Uses more fuel at 5.6 L/100 km
- Slower 10.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- No 1.3 kWh hybrid battery
1.5 e:HEV RS
- Much lower 3.6 L/100 km fuel use
- Quicker 9.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Has a 1.3 kWh hybrid battery
- Costs RM12,000 more
- Smaller 410-litre boot
- Lower 177 km/h top speed
1.5 RS vs 1.5 e:HEV RS FAQ
Is the Honda City 1.5 RS or Honda City 1.5 e:HEV RS better?
For most private buyers, the Honda City 1.5 e:HEV RS is better if fuel saving is the priority. The Honda City 1.5 RS is better if you need boot space and want to spend less upfront.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City 1.5 e:HEV RS costs RM12,000 more than the Honda City 1.5 RS.
Which Honda City RS has the bigger boot?
The Honda City 1.5 RS has the bigger boot at 519 litres. The Honda City 1.5 e:HEV RS has 410 litres, so the hybrid costs you 109 litres of luggage space.