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Honda City Hatchback Variant Comparison

Compare Honda City Hatchback S, E, V, RS and e:HEV RS based on price, monthly instalment, Honda Sensing, comfort and features, so you know exactly what each RM5,000 step buys.

Specifications are transcribed from the official Honda City Hatchback brochure and the Honda Malaysia specs and pricing page. The full-resolution brochure PDF exceeds our host's file-size limit, so the download link goes to Honda Malaysia. Prices are Peninsular Malaysia on-the-road prices without insurance from the Honda Malaysia price list effective 16 May 2024. Both may change without notice; always confirm current pricing and specification with an authorised Honda showroom before purchase.

City Hatchback S vs E vs V vs RS vs e:HEV RS

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What is the difference between City Hatchback variants?

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  • Multi-Angle Reverse Camera

    City Hatchback S

    Not included

    City Hatchback E

    Included

  • Door Mirrors with Turn Signal Lamps

    City Hatchback S

    Electric with Manual Fold

    City Hatchback E

    Electric with Auto Fold

  • Air Conditioning

    City Hatchback S

    Manual

    City Hatchback E

    Single-zone Automatic

  • Touchscreen Monitor

    City Hatchback S

    Standard Audio with Bluetooth

    City Hatchback E

    8" Display Audio with wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Our quick recommendation

There is no single "best" City Hatchback; it depends on what you prioritise.

Lowest price
City Hatchback S
Best value
City Hatchback E
Best efficiency
City Hatchback e:HEV RS

What do you get when upgrading?

S → E → V → RS → e:HEV RS. Open a step to see exactly what you gain.

City Hatchback SCity Hatchback E9 upgrades, show
  • Multi-Angle Reverse CameraIncluded
  • Follow Me Home LightsIncluded
  • Door Mirrors with Turn Signal LampsElectric with Auto Fold
  • Reminder Before Leaving VehicleIncluded
  • Remote Engine StartIncluded
  • Air ConditioningSingle-zone Automatic
  • Touchscreen Monitor8" Display Audio with wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
  • Speakers4 + 4 tweeters
  • USB PortsFront (x2), Rear USB (x2)
City Hatchback ECity Hatchback V7 upgrades, show
  • HeadlampsLED
  • Front Fog LampsIncluded
  • Tyres & Wheels185/55 R16 Alloy
  • Seat MaterialCombination Leather
  • Steering Wheel MaterialCombination Leather
  • Rear Air Conditioning VentsIncluded
  • Brakes (Front / Rear)Ventilated Disc / Solid Disc
City Hatchback VCity Hatchback RS8 upgrades, show
  • 360° View CameraIncluded
  • RS Bodykit TrimIncluded
  • Meter Cluster7" TFT Meter
  • Seat MaterialCombination Leather with RS trim
  • Touchscreen Monitor8" Display Audio with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
  • Wireless Apple CarPlayIncluded
  • Wireless Android AutoIncluded
  • Honda Connect TelematicsIncluded
City Hatchback RSCity Hatchback e:HEV RS6 upgrades, show
  • Transmissione-CVT (i-MMD Hybrid)
  • Engine Type1.5 Atkinson Cycle i-VTEC + Electric Motor (i-MMD)
  • Maximum Output72kW (98PS) engine + 80kW (109PS) motor
  • Maximum Torque127Nm engine + 253Nm motor
  • Fuel Consumption3.7 L/100km
  • Parking BrakeElectronic

Find your City Hatchback variant

Answer 5 quick questions.

1. What is your main priority?
2. Do you need Apple CarPlay or Android Auto?
3. Do you want wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto?
4. Do you want leather seats?
5. Do you want the 360° view camera?

Which City Hatchback variant should you buy?

City Hatchback S is suitable for

  • Buyers who want the lowest City Hatchback price with Honda Sensing on every variant
  • Buyers who can live with manual air-conditioning, standard audio and no Apple CarPlay
  • Buyers who still get six airbags, ACC, rear parking sensors and auto high beam

City Hatchback E is suitable for

  • Buyers who want an 8" touchscreen with wired CarPlay/Android Auto and a reverse camera
  • Buyers who want single-zone automatic climate control, tweeters and remote engine start over S
  • Buyers who don't need full LED headlamps, leather seats or the RS bodykit

City Hatchback V is suitable for

  • Buyers who want full LED headlamps, 16-inch alloys and front fog lamps
  • Buyers who want combination leather upholstery and rear air-conditioning vents
  • Buyers who are fine with wired CarPlay and no 360° camera

City Hatchback RS is suitable for

  • Buyers who want wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and the 360° view camera
  • Buyers who want Honda Connect telematics and the RS bodykit with a 7" TFT cluster
  • Buyers who want maximum petrol equipment without stepping up to the hybrid

City Hatchback e:HEV RS is suitable for

  • Buyers who want the i-MMD hybrid rated at 3.7 L/100km
  • Buyers who want the full RS equipment list with wireless CarPlay and a 360° camera
  • Buyers who accept the hybrid price premium and a 289 L boot for lower running costs

City Hatchback monthly instalment

Estimate only, based on a Malaysian flat-rate hire-purchase calculation. Actual bank approval, rate and terms will vary.

Down payment

RM 9090

Total interest

RM 17180

Total repayment

RM 98990

Est. monthly instalment

RM 1178

City Hatchback E is estimated to cost RM 65 more per month than City Hatchback S.

Features common to all City Hatchback variants

Only the main differences between variants are highlighted elsewhere on this page. These specifications are the same whichever City Hatchback you choose.

  • SRS Airbags6 (Front, Side & Curtain)
  • Autonomous Emergency Braking (CMBS)Included
  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW)Included
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)Included
  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)Included
  • Auto High Beam (AHB)Included
  • Rear Parking SensorsIncluded
  • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)Included
  • Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)Included
  • Brake Assist (BA)Included
  • Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)Included
  • Traction Control System (TCS)Included
  • Hill Start Assist (HSA)Included
  • Immobiliser & Security AlarmIncluded
  • Daytime Running LampsLED
  • Auto HeadlampsIncluded
  • Rear Seat HeadrestAdjustable
  • Driver Seat AdjusterManual 6-way
  • Tailgate Release SwitchIncluded
  • Luggage LampIncluded
  • Rear Adjustable HeadrestsIncluded
  • Smart Entry with Push Start ButtonIncluded
  • Remote Tailgate ReleaseIncluded
  • ECON ModeIncluded
  • Steering Switches for Audio & Hands-Free TelephoneIncluded
  • Steering Tilt & Telescopic AdjustmentIncluded
  • Power WindowsWith Auto Up/Down (Driver)
  • Bluetooth ConnectivityIncluded
  • Fuel Tank Capacity40L
  • Electric Power SteeringIncluded
  • Wheelbase2,600 mm
  • Boot Capacity (rear seat up)289 L
  • Minimum Turning Radius5.0 m
  • Suspension (Front / Rear)MacPherson Strut / Torsion Beam

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between City Hatchback S and E?

E adds a multi-angle reverse camera (S has rear sensors only), single-zone automatic air-conditioning (S has manual), an 8-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S has standard audio with Bluetooth only), four tweeters, two front and two rear USB ports, and remote engine start. Both share Honda Sensing, six airbags, ACC, auto high beam and rear parking sensors on 15-inch alloys.

What is the difference between City Hatchback E and V?

V upgrades to full LED headlamps, 16-inch alloy wheels and front LED fog lamps, plus combination leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, and rear air-conditioning vents. E and V both have wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a reverse camera and single-zone automatic climate control, neither has wireless mirroring or the 360° camera.

What is the difference between City Hatchback V and RS?

RS adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the 360° view camera, Honda Connect telematics, a 7-inch TFT instrument cluster, RS bodykit trim (19 mm longer at 4,369 mm) and RS interior accents. V keeps wired CarPlay and a multi-angle reverse camera only.

Which City Hatchback variant has Honda Sensing?

All five variants (S, E, V, RS and e:HEV RS) include Honda Sensing with Autonomous Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control and Auto High Beam. The e:HEV RS adds Low Speed Follow to ACC.

Which City Hatchback variant has wireless Apple CarPlay?

RS and e:HEV RS have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. S has no CarPlay at all. E and V have wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto through the 8-inch Display Audio.

Which City Hatchback variant has a 360-degree camera?

Only RS and e:HEV RS have the 360° view camera. S has no reverse camera at all (rear sensors only). E and V have a multi-angle reverse camera without the full 360° view.

Is City Hatchback e:HEV RS worth the premium over RS?

e:HEV RS is worth it if you want the i-MMD hybrid rated at 3.7 L/100km and can accept the higher kerb weight (1,260 kg vs 1,163 kg on petrol RS). Equipment is otherwise aligned with RS (wireless CarPlay, 360° camera, Honda Connect and RS trim) but you pay RM12,000 more on the May 2024 price list.

How does City Hatchback compare to the City sedan?

The hatchback is RM1,000 more per grade (S from RM85,900 vs RM84,900 on the sedan) and has a smaller 289 L boot versus 519 L on the sedan. The hatchback S lacks a reverse camera where the sedan S includes one. Petrol hatchback variants use drum rear brakes; the sedan uses solid discs throughout.

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