Honda City vs Toyota Corolla Altis
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda City and the Toyota Corolla Altis as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. and Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation. 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: Toyota Motor Philippines, via toyota.com.ph.
Toyota Corolla Altis
1.8 E CVT variant
- SRP
- ₱1,213,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱21,109
How they differ
- The Honda City is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱998,000, which is ₱215,000 (18%) below the Toyota Corolla Altis at ₱1,213,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the City is estimated at ₱17,367 a month against ₱21,109 for the Corolla Altis, a difference of ₱3,742 a month.
- The Corolla Altis makes more power (140 PS against 121 PS for the City).
- The Corolla Altis has more torque (172 Nm against 145 Nm for the City).
- The Corolla Altis has the larger engine (1,798 cc against 1,498 cc for the City).
- The City sits higher off the ground (134 mm against 128 mm for the Corolla Altis).
- They differ in powertrain: the City has a combustion engine, the Corolla Altis a hybrid powertrain.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda City1.5 S CVT Honda SENSING, ₱998,000 | Toyota Corolla Altis1.8 E CVT, ₱1,213,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder, 16-valve | 2ZR-FE: In-Line 4, 16 Valve DOHC, Chain Drive with Dual VVT-I (Gasoline) |
| Displacement (differs) | 1498 cc | 1798 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 121 PS | 140 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6600 rpm | 6400 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 145 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 4,300 | 4000 rpm |
| 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 | FWD |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4577 mm | 4630 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1748 mm | 1780 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1467 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 134 mm | 128 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1099 kg | n/a |
| Turning radius (differs) | 5 m | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 40 L | 50 L |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 519 L | n/a |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | MacPherson Strut | n/a |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Torsion Beam | n/a |
| Front brake (differs) | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brake (differs) | Drum | Solid Discs |
| Tyres (differs) | 185/60 R15 84H | 205/55 R16 Alloy |
| Wheels (differs) | 15 x 6J Silver Paint Alloy | Alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with EBD | With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution |
| Airbags (differs) | 4 | 7 |
| 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) | Standard |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 8-inch Touchscreen Audio | 8" Display Audio with Apple Car play & Android Auto; speakers: 6 |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 8" Display Audio with Apple Car play & Android Auto |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 4.2-inch Full Color TFT Meter with White & Green Ambient Light | Multi-information display: 7" Digital |
| Headlight (differs) | Full LED | With |
| Keyless system (differs) | Keyless Entry | Smart entry, Rotary ignition |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Hill-start Assist Control; Camera: With Back Camera; Drive modes; Seats: Fabric; Air conditioning: Automatic Climate Control |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 5 years or 150,000 km, whichever comes first (Honda Secure Plus extended warranty) | n/a |
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | Every 5,000 km or 6 months, whichever comes first |
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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.