Honda City 1.5 V vs 1.5 RS
Verdict
The Honda City 1.5 V is the value call here. It costs RM94,900 against RM99,900 for the Honda City 1.5 RS, and the RM5,000 gap buys no change in the core numbers: both use a 1,498 cc petrol engine with 119 hp and 145 Nm, a CVT, front-wheel drive and the same 10.4-second 0-100 km/h time. The RS is 9 mm longer, but boot space, fuel economy, airbags, AEB, warranty and road tax are all identical.
Pick the Honda City 1.5 V if you want the same mechanical package, safety count and running-cost figures for RM5,000 less.
Pick the Honda City 1.5 RS if you prefer the pricier trim and accept that the spec-sheet gains are not mechanical.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City 1.5 V RM94,900; Honda City 1.5 RS RM99,900
- Length: Honda City 1.5 V 4,580 mm; Honda City 1.5 RS 4,589 mm
- Power: Honda City 1.5 V 119 hp; Honda City 1.5 RS 119 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Honda City 1.5 V 10.4 s; Honda City 1.5 RS 10.4 s
- Fuel economy: Honda City 1.5 V 5.6 L/100 km; Honda City 1.5 RS 5.6 L/100 km
- Boot space: Honda City 1.5 V 519 L; Honda City 1.5 RS 519 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 94,900✓ | RM 99,900 |
| 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 | 10.4 s | 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 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 | 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 V
- RM5,000 cheaper than the RS
- Same 119 hp and 145 Nm as the RS
- Same 519 L boot, 6 airbags and AEB
- 9 mm shorter than the RS
- No performance advantage over the RS
- No road-tax or fuel-economy saving versus the RS
1.5 RS
- 9 mm longer body than the V
- Same 5.6 L/100 km fuel economy as the V
- Same 519 L boot, 6 airbags and AEB
- RM5,000 dearer than the V
- No extra power or torque
- Same 40 L fuel tank and RM90 annual road tax
1.5 V vs 1.5 RS FAQ
Is the Honda City 1.5 V or Honda City 1.5 RS better?
The Honda City 1.5 V is better value on paper because it matches the RS for engine output, acceleration, fuel economy, boot space, airbags and AEB while costing RM5,000 less.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City 1.5 RS costs RM5,000 more than the Honda City 1.5 V.
Do the Honda City 1.5 V and Honda City 1.5 RS have the same performance?
Yes. Both have a 1,498 cc petrol engine, 119 hp, 145 Nm, CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive and a 10.4-second 0-100 km/h time.