Honda City vs Suzuki Dzire Hybrid
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda City and the Suzuki Dzire Hybrid as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. and Suzuki 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: Suzuki Philippines, via auto.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki Dzire Hybrid
GL CVT variant
- SRP
- ₱920,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱16,010
How they differ
- The Suzuki Dzire Hybrid is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱920,000, which is ₱78,000 (8%) below the Honda City at ₱998,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Dzire Hybrid is estimated at ₱16,010 a month against ₱17,367 for the City, a difference of ₱1,357 a month.
- The City makes more power (121 PS against 81.6 PS for the Dzire Hybrid).
- The City has more torque (145 Nm against 111.7 Nm for the Dzire Hybrid).
- The City has the larger engine (1,498 cc against 1,197 cc for the Dzire Hybrid).
- The City is the longer vehicle (4,577 mm against 3,995 mm for the Dzire Hybrid).
- The Dzire Hybrid sits higher off the ground (145 mm against 134 mm for the City).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda City1.5 S CVT Honda SENSING, ₱998,000 | Suzuki Dzire HybridGL CVT, ₱920,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder, 16-valve | Z12E 1.2L 3-cylinder DOHC 12-valve with Dual VVT and 12V SHVS mild hybrid |
| Displacement (differs) | 1498 cc | 1197 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 121 PS | 81.6 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6600 rpm | 5700 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 145 Nm | 111.7 Nm |
| Torque peak | 4,300 | 4,300 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) | Multipoint injection |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | Euro 4 |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery type (differs) | n/a | Lithium-ion (12V mild hybrid) |
| Motor power (differs) | n/a | 2.19 kW |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) |
| Drivetrain (differs) | Front-wheel drive | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4577 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1748 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1467 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 134 mm | 145 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1099 kg | n/a |
| Turning radius (differs) | 5 m | 4.8 m |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 40 L | 37 L |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 519 L | 378 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson strut with coil spring |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Torsion Beam | Torsion beam with coil spring |
| Front brake | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brake | Drum | Drum |
| Tyres (differs) | 185/60 R15 84H | 165/80 R14 |
| Wheels (differs) | 15 x 6J Silver Paint Alloy | Steel with full wheel cap |
| 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 | n/a |
| Stability control (differs) | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) | Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 8-inch Touchscreen Audio | 7-inch touchscreen display audio |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 4.2-inch Full Color TFT Meter with White & Green Ambient Light | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | Full LED | Bi-beam halogen projector |
| Keyless system (differs) | Keyless Entry | n/a |
| 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.