Verdict
At RM89,900, the City costs RM10,100 more than the NV200, but it is the sensible personal car: five seats, 5.6 L/100 km, six airbags and Honda SENSING with autonomous braking. Its 119 hp CVT also beats the NV200’s 108 hp five-speed manual for everyday use. The Nissan’s case is narrowly commercial: its 4,200-litre load space dwarfs the City’s 519 litres, while the 55-litre tank and 152 Nm torque suit work duties. It carries only two people and has two airbags.
Pick the Honda City if you need a five-seat daily car with stronger power, lower claimed fuel use and substantially more active and passive safety equipment.
Pick the Nissan NV200 if your priority is carrying cargo, where its 4,200-litre load space makes the City’s 519-litre boot irrelevant.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City RM89,900; Nissan NV200 RM79,800.
- Power: Honda City 119 hp at 6,600 rpm; Nissan NV200 108 hp at 6,000 rpm.
- Rated fuel economy: Honda City 5.6 L/100 km; Nissan NV200 7.14 L/100 km.
- Seating: Honda City 5 seats; Nissan NV200 2 seats.
- Cargo space: Honda City 519 litres; Nissan NV200 4,200 litres.
- Airbags: Honda City 6; Nissan NV200 2.
City
- Five seats and a 519-litre boot.
- 119 hp and 5.6 L/100 km rated economy.
- Six airbags, stability control and Honda SENSING.
- RM10,100 dearer.
- 519-litre boot is far smaller than the NV200’s 4,200 litres.
- 145 Nm is 7 Nm down on the NV200.
NV200
- 4,200-litre cargo space.
- RM10,100 lower purchase price.
- 152 Nm torque and a 55-litre fuel tank.
- Only two seats.
- 108 hp and 7.14 L/100 km trail the City.
- Two airbags, with no stability control or autonomous braking.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM89,900 | RM79,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with continuously variable-valve timing control |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm✓ | 108 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm | 152 Nm at 4,400 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 73 mm × 89.5 mm | 78 mm × 83.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | 5MT |
| Gears | — | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.2 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km✓ | 7.14 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,577 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,725 mm |
| Weight | 1,116 kg | 1,220 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 519 litres | 4,200 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 165/R14C |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 165/R14C |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloys | 14" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloys | 14" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Honda SENSING: ACC, CMBS, LKAS, LDW, RDM, Auto High Beam, Lead Car Departure Notification | Brake Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector, Auto | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player with 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Honda LaneWatch | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Remote Engine Start | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free labour for up to 5 services (100,000 km/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 vs NV200 FAQ
Is the Honda City or Nissan NV200 better?
The Honda City is better for private use, with five seats, a CVT, 119 hp, six airbags and autonomous braking. The Nissan NV200 is better only when 4,200 litres of cargo capacity matters more than passenger carrying and safety equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City costs RM10,100 more than the Nissan NV200. That extra outlay brings three more seats, 11 hp more, a CVT, six airbags instead of two, stability control and Honda SENSING.
Which one carries more cargo?
The Nissan NV200 carries far more cargo, with 4,200 litres versus the Honda City’s 519 litres. The trade-off is that the NV200 has only two seats, while the City seats five.
