Honda City vs Nissan Almera
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda City and the Nissan Almera as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. and Nissan Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Cars Philippines, via hondaphil.com.
Honda City
1.5 S CVT Honda SENSING variant
- SRP
- ₱998,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱17,367
Photo: Nissan Philippines, via nissan.ph.
Nissan Almera
1.0 VE Turbo CVT with NCS variant
- SRP
- ₱1,099,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱19,125
How they differ
- The Honda City is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱998,000, which is ₱101,000 (9%) below the Nissan Almera at ₱1,099,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the City is estimated at ₱17,367 a month against ₱19,125 for the Almera, a difference of ₱1,758 a month.
- The City makes more power (121 PS against 100 PS for the Almera).
- The Almera has more torque (152 Nm against 145 Nm for the City).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda City1.5 S CVT Honda SENSING, ₱998,000 | Nissan Almera1.0 VE Turbo CVT with NCS, ₱1,099,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder, 16-valve | 1.0L turbocharged in-line 3-cylinder (HRA0) |
| Displacement (differs) | 1498 cc | n/a |
| Max power (differs) | 121 PS | 100 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6600 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 4,300 | 2,400-4,000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | CVT |
| Drivetrain (differs) | Front-wheel drive | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4577 mm | 4495 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1748 mm | 1740 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1467 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 134 mm | 135 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1099 kg | 1081 kg |
| Turning radius (differs) | 5 m | 5.2 m |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 40 L | 35 L |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 519 L | 466 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | MacPherson Strut | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Torsion Beam | Torsion beam with stabilizer |
| Front brake | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brake | Drum | Drum |
| Tyres (differs) | 185/60 R15 84H | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheels (differs) | 15 x 6J Silver Paint Alloy | 15-inch alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with EBD | ABS with EBD and Brake Assist |
| Airbags (differs) | 4 | 6 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | Honda SENSING: adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, lane keeping assist, road departure mitigation, lane departure warning | Intelligent Emergency Braking, Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Intelligent Around View Monitor, cruise control |
| Stability control (differs) | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) | Vehicle Dynamic Control, Hill Start Assist |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 8-inch Touchscreen Audio | 8-inch touchscreen display audio with 6 speakers |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 4.2-inch Full Color TFT Meter with White & Green Ambient Light | 7-inch TFT meter |
| Headlight (differs) | Full LED | LED reflector |
| Keyless system (differs) | Keyless Entry | Intelligent Key with remote engine start and push start |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 5 years or 150,000 km, whichever comes first (Honda Secure Plus extended warranty) | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.