Verdict
At RM85,900, the Honda City Hatchback is RM9,100 cheaper and carries RM90 annual road tax, against RM120 for the Seres 3. Its 1.5-litre petrol four-cylinder makes 119 hp and 145 Nm, while the Seres uses a 161-hp, 300-Nm motor with a 53.6-kWh battery and 340 km range. The Seres is the more practical B-segment choice: its 525-litre boot is 236 litres larger, and it adds rear air vents, powered front seats and a reverse camera. But Honda Sensing brings autonomous braking and steering correction that the Seres lacks.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if Honda Sensing, a lower RM85,900 entry price and an unlimited-mileage five-year warranty matter more than EV driving and boot capacity.
Pick the Seres 3 if you want a 161-hp electric motor, 340 km EV range and a 525-litre boot in a taller SUV body.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City Hatchback RM85,900; Seres 3 RM95,000.
- Powertrain: Honda City Hatchback 119 hp/145 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine; Seres 3 161 hp/300 Nm electric motor.
- Luggage space: Honda City Hatchback 289 litres; Seres 3 525 litres.
- Dimensions: Honda City Hatchback 4,350 mm long and 1,488 mm tall; Seres 3 4,385 mm long and 1,650 mm tall.
- Wheels and tyres: Honda City Hatchback 15-inch alloys with 185/60R15 tyres; Seres 3 18-inch alloys with 225/55R18 tyres.
- Warranty mileage: Honda City Hatchback five years unlimited mileage; Seres 3 five years/160,000 km.
City Hatchback
- RM9,100 lower purchase price and RM90 annual road tax.
- Honda Sensing includes autonomous braking and lane-keeping steering correction.
- Full-size spare tyre and unlimited-mileage five-year warranty.
- 289-litre boot is far smaller than the Seres 3's 525 litres.
- 119 hp and 145 Nm trail the Seres 3's 161 hp and 300 Nm.
- No reverse camera, rear air vents or powered front seats.
3
- 161-hp, 300-Nm electric motor with a 53.6-kWh battery and 340 km range.
- 525-litre boot, 236 litres more than the Honda City Hatchback.
- Gets LED projector headlamps, a reverse camera and 10.25-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
- RM95,000 price is RM9,100 higher.
- Lacks autonomous braking, collision warning and lane-keeping assist.
- Five-year warranty is capped at 160,000 km, where the Honda's is unlimited mileage.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM85,900✓ | RM95,000 |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm | — |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 73 mm × 89.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 161 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 300 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 53.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 340 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 60 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,350 mm | 4,385 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 1,149 kg | 1,650 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 289 litres | 525 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | Chao Yang SU318a H/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags) |
| 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 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with 4 Speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Boot |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 160,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 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.
Used City Hatchback & 3 for sale
City Hatchback vs 3 FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback or Seres 3 better?
The Seres 3 is better for electric driving, cargo space and cabin equipment, with 340 km range and a 525-litre boot. The Honda City Hatchback is the better safety-led choice because it has autonomous braking and lane-keeping steering correction.
What is the price difference?
The Seres 3 costs RM95,000 and the Honda City Hatchback costs RM85,900, so the Seres is RM9,100 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot?
The Seres 3 has the larger boot at 525 litres, versus 289 litres for the Honda City Hatchback. That is a 236-litre advantage for the Seres.
