Verdict
At RM85,900, the Honda City Hatchback is RM2,100 cheaper, 210 mm longer and rides on a 50 mm longer wheelbase than the RM88,000 Toyota Yaris. Its 1.5 litre makes 119 hp, 14 hp more than the Yaris, and Honda quotes 10.7 seconds to 100 km/h. But the Yaris earns its small premium with seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring, a 360-degree camera and a 9.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Honda counters with adaptive cruise control, steering correction and its ULTRA Seat arrangement.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if you want the lower RM85,900 price, a 119 hp engine, adaptive cruise control and a larger 4,350 mm body.
Pick the Toyota Yaris if you will pay RM2,100 more for seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring, a 360-degree camera and richer infotainment.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City Hatchback RM85,900; Toyota Yaris RM88,000.
- Power: Honda City Hatchback 119 hp at 6,600 rpm; Toyota Yaris 105 hp at 6,000 rpm.
- Torque: Honda City Hatchback 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm; Toyota Yaris 150 Nm at 4,200 rpm.
- Length and wheelbase: Honda City Hatchback 4,350 mm and 2,600 mm; Toyota Yaris 4,140 mm and 2,550 mm.
- Safety: Honda City Hatchback has 6 airbags; Toyota Yaris has 7 airbags.
- Wheels: Honda City Hatchback gets 15-inch alloys with 185/60R15 tyres; Toyota Yaris gets 16-inch two-tone alloys with 195/50R16 tyres.
City Hatchback
- RM2,100 lower purchase price.
- 119 hp, versus the Yaris' 105 hp.
- Adaptive cruise control, steering correction and telescopic steering adjustment.
- Six airbags versus the Yaris' seven.
- No blind-spot monitoring or reverse camera, where the Yaris has both a blind-spot system and 360-degree camera.
- Radio with four speakers falls well short of the Yaris' 9.0-inch touchscreen, wireless phone integration and six speakers.
Yaris
- Seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring and a 360-degree camera.
- 9.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- 16-inch two-tone alloys, LED headlamps and front and rear foglamps.
- 105 hp is 14 hp down on the Honda's 119 hp.
- At 4,140 mm long with a 2,550 mm wheelbase, it is 210 mm shorter and has a 50 mm shorter wheelbase than the Honda.
- No adaptive cruise control, and its lane function gives warning only rather than the Honda's steering correction.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM85,900✓ | RM88,000 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm✓ | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm | 150 Nm at 4,200 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 73 mm × 89.5 mm | 72 mm × 91.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | CVT with 7 Speed Sports Sequential Shift |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Aisin |
| 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 | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Weight | 1,149 kg | 1,140 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 289 litres✓ | 286 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 195/50R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 195/50R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | Full-size 16" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | Toyo Proxes R50 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with 4 Speakers | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| 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.
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City Hatchback vs Yaris FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback or Toyota Yaris better?
The Toyota Yaris is better equipped for safety and convenience, with seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring, a 360-degree camera and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Choose the Honda City Hatchback for more power, adaptive cruise control, steering correction and a larger body.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Yaris costs RM88,000 and the Honda City Hatchback costs RM85,900, so the Yaris is RM2,100 more expensive.
Which has the stronger engine?
The Honda City Hatchback has the stronger engine at 119 hp and 145 Nm, against the Toyota Yaris' 105 hp and 150 Nm. Honda also quotes a 0-100 km/h time of 10.7 seconds; no Yaris figure is stated.
