Verdict
The RM18,100 gap is substantial: the Honda City Hatchback costs RM85,900, but brings five seats, a 119 hp 1.5-litre petrol engine and Honda Sensing with autonomous braking and steering correction. The RM67,800 Wuling Bingo answers with a 31.9 kWh battery, 273 km EV range, 395-litre boot and just RM20 annual road tax versus RM90. Its 67 hp motor means less outright power, yet its 150 Nm edges the Honda’s 145 Nm. Choose by use case: the Honda is the more capable five-seat all-rounder; the Bingo suits EV-minded buyers prioritising boot space and lower entry cost.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if you need five seats, 119 hp performance and autonomous braking with lane-keeping steering correction.
Pick the Wuling Bingo if a RM67,800 EV with 273 km range, a 395-litre boot and RM20 road tax suits your daily use.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City Hatchback RM85,900; Wuling Bingo RM67,800.
- Power and torque: Honda 119 hp and 145 Nm; Wuling motor 67 hp and 150 Nm.
- Seating and boot: Honda five seats and 289 litres; Wuling four seats and 395 litres.
- Length: Honda 4,350 mm; Wuling 3,950 mm.
- Road tax: Honda RM90 per year; Wuling RM20 per year.
- Driver assistance: Honda has autonomous braking and lane-keeping steering correction; Wuling has neither.
City Hatchback
- Five seats to the Wuling’s four.
- 119 hp, versus the Wuling motor’s 67 hp.
- Honda Sensing autonomous braking and lane-keeping steering correction.
- Costs RM18,100 more.
- 289-litre boot is 106 litres smaller.
- RM90 annual road tax is RM70 higher.
Bingo
- RM67,800 entry price.
- 31.9 kWh battery and 273 km EV range.
- 395-litre boot is 106 litres larger.
- Four seats, against the Honda’s five.
- 67 hp motor trails the Honda’s 119 hp.
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM85,900 | RM67,800✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM20✓ |
| 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 | — | 67 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 150 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 31.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 273 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 50 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 | 3,950 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,708 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Weight | 1,149 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 289 litres | 395 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/60R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/60R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | Linglong Green-Max HP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtains) |
| 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 | 4 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 | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with 4 Speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto-down Function |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 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✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/120,000 km Battery Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Drive Motor Warranty |
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 & Bingo for sale
City Hatchback vs Bingo FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback or Wuling Bingo better?
The Honda City Hatchback is better for five occupants, 119 hp and active safety, including autonomous braking and lane-keeping steering correction. The Wuling Bingo is better if EV range, a 395-litre boot and a lower purchase price matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City Hatchback costs RM85,900 and the Wuling Bingo costs RM67,800, so the Honda is RM18,100 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot?
The Wuling Bingo has the larger boot at 395 litres, compared with 289 litres in the Honda City Hatchback. The trade-off is that the Bingo seats four, while the Honda seats five.
