Honda City Hatchback vs City Sedan: Spec-to-spec comparison

Honda City Hatchback vs City Sedan: Spec-to-spec comparison

The Honda City Hatchback made its Malaysian debut earlier this month almost a year after it was introduced in the global market. It is a flat-back version of the iconic City sedan, just like the Toyota Yaris, which is a hatchback version of the Vios. Honda retails the car at a starting price of RM 75,670 (on-the-road, without insurance) that makes it slightly dearer than the sedan. So, does it offer more features or a better experience, let’s know in our spec-to-spec comparison of the City Hatchback vs City Sedan.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Which is bigger - City Sedan or City Hatchback?

    Size-wise, the City hatchback is 208 mm shorter and 21 mm taller than the sedan, however, the width and wheelbase of the two models are identical.
  • How does the Honda City Hatchback different from the sedan?

    In terms of features and powertrain, the City sedan and hatchback models are identical with very few differences.
  • Variants and Prices

    Honda offers the hatchback in four and sedan in five variants. Their prices are as follows -

    Variants

    City Hatchback

    City Sedan

    S

    RM 75,670

    RM 74,191

    E

    RM 83,080

    RM 81,664

    V

    RM 87,860

    RM 86,561

    V Sensing

    Not available

    RM 90,212

    RS

    To be announced in early 2022

    RM 105,950

    It is to be noted that the above-mentioned prices are on-the-road, without insurance, and inclusive of the ongoing SST rebate.

    Honda City Hatchback vs City Sedan

    Dimensions

    Specs

    City Hatchback

    City Sedan

    Length

    4,345 mm

    4553 mm

    Width

    1,748 mm

    1,748 mm

    Height

    1,488 mm

    1467 mm

    Wheelbase

    2,600 mm

    2,600 mm

    Boot space

    289 (when rear seats up)

    841 (when rear seats down)

    519 litres

    Size-wise, the City hatchback is 208 mm shorter and 21 mm taller than the sedan, however, the width and wheelbase of the two models are identical. The sedan seems perfect for the five adult passengers, while the hatch is suitable for working people and first-time car owners, who frequently navigate through busy roads of the city. The latter is easier to drive in tight corners and also more convenient to park.

    Honda City boot space

    When it comes to boot space, the City hatch offers a whole lot of space of 841 litres in the Utility mode of ULTRA seats. It accommodates bulky items such as a bicycle by flattening both rear seats.

    Features

    Specs

    City Hatchback

    City Sedan

    Headlights

    LED (Projector Halogen as standard)

    LED (Projector Halogen as standard)

    Daytime running lights

    LED

    LED

    Tail lights

    LED

    LED

    Wheels

    16-inch alloy (15-inch as standard)

    16-inch alloy (15-inch as standard)

    Door handles

    Body-colour

    Body-colour as standard (Chrome in higher variants)

    Keyless entry and push-start button

    Yes

    Yes

    Remote Engine Start

    Yes

    Yes

    Paddle Shifter

    Yes

    Yes

    Cruise Control

    Yes

    Yes

    ULTRA seats

    Yes

    No

    Instrument panel

    7.0-inch TFT display (Analogue as standard)

    7.0-inch TFT display (Analogue as standard)

    Infotainment system

    8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 

    8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 

    Air-conditioning

    Single-Auto (Manual as standard)

    Single-Auto (Manual as standard)

    Rear AC vents

    Only in top-spec RS

    Available as standard

    Upholstery

    Leather (Fabric as standard)

    Leather (Fabric as standard)

    Airbags

    6 (4 as standard)

    6 (4 as standard)

    Advanced-driver assistance systems

    Honda SENSING (FCW, CMBS, LDW, LKAS, RDM, ACC, AHB), Honda Lane Watch camera (in higher variants)

    Honda SENSING (FCW, CMBS, LDW, LKAS, RDM, ACC, AHB), Honda Lane Watch camera (in higher variants)

    Honda City cabin

    After comparing the features of the two cars, we can say the two cars are identical in this regard with very few differences. The hatch comes with ULTRA seats, which are ergonomically designed seats that can be folded in multiple ways offering more legroom and more flexibility in seat and luggage configurations. These include four modes - Refresh, Long, Tall, and Utility. Another notable difference is the lack of standard rear AC vents in the hatchback.

    Honda ULTRA seats

    Engine specifications

    On the mechanical front also, the City sedan and hatchback models are identical. The available powertrain options include a 1.5 litre DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder and a hybrid setup. The former kicks out a maximum power of 121 PS at 6,600 rpm along with a peak torque of 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. It is mated to a CVT gearbox. The hybrid trim, on the other hand, is equipped with a 98 PS/127 Nm 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine and an electric motor delivering 109 PS/253 Nm.

    Summing up

    In the end, we conclude that the chopped-up CIty is a fuss, free car whose shorter body makes it agile. It also offers more flexibility in seat and luggage configurations. The sedan, on the flip side, is larger with a bigger boot when all seats are in place. Both come with their own pros and cons, so ultimately, the choice depends on your lifestyle.

    Also read: Honda teases the new Civic Type R ahead of debut in 2022

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