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Honda City vs Ford Escort Comparison

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City vs Escort Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsCityEscort
Price12 L6.6 L
Power1498 CCN/A
ClassSedanSedan
Mileage18 KM/LN/A
City
Honda City
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹12 L
Escort
Ford Escort
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹6.6 L
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SV MT Petrol Platinum White Pearl
Honda City
SV MT Petrol Platinum White Pearl
12 L
4W
Ford Escort
4W
6.6 L
OverviewSpecificationFeatures

Overview

Overall Rating
7.5
N/A
Value For Money8.00-
Significance8.00-
Styling8.25-
Comfort7.50-
Safety8.50-
Merit Or Usp8.75-

Specifications

Engine Type1.5-litre IVTEC DOHC EnginePetrol Engine
Displacement (CC)1498 CC1796 CC
No. of Cylinders4N/A
Power119 bhpN/A
Torque145 NmN/A
Top Speed190N/A
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph10.2N/A
No. of gears6N/A
Drive TrainFWDN/A
Turbocharger NoN/A
Emissions StandardBS6N/A
Length4583 mm4784 mm
Width1748 mm2080 mm
Height1489 mm1391 mm
Wheelbase2600 mmN/A
Ground Clearance165 mmN/A
Kerb Weight1153 KG1320 KG
Boot Space506 LN/A
No. of Doors4N/A
No. of Rows2N/A
Seating Capacity5N/A
Fuel tank Capacity40.045.0
Mileage ARAI17.80 KM/L13.60 KM/L
Mileage - City14.00 KM/LN/A
Mileage - Highway18.00 KM/LN/A
Front SuspensionMcPherson Strut With Coil SpringN/A
Rear SuspensionTorsion Beam With Coil SpringN/A
Front Brake TypeDisc (Ventilated)N/A
Rear Brake TypeDrumN/A
Steering TypeCollapsible Electric Power AssistedN/A
Steering AdjustabilityTilt And TelescopicN/A
Wheel Type15 X 5.5 J AlloyN/A
Tyre TypeTubeless Radial PlyN/A
Front Tyre Size185/55 R16 83HN/A
Rear Tyre Size185/55 R16 83HN/A
Spare Wheel TypeSteelN/A
Spare Wheel Size185/55 R16N/A

Features

Air ConditionerAutomatic Climate Control with Touch Control Panel No
Front AC YesNA
Rear AC YesNA
Idle Start/Stop Button YesNA
Power Windows YesNA
Adjustable ORVMs YesNA
Adjustable Rear Headrests YesNA
Wireless Phone Charger YesNA
Central Locking YesNA
Driver Seat AdjustmentManualNA
Front Passenger Seat AdjustmentManualNA
Seat UpholsteryFabricNA
Folding Rear Seat YesNA
Split Rear Seat YesNA
Front Seatback Pockets YesNA
HeadrestsFront & RearNA
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts YesNA
No. of Airbags6NA
Curtain Airbag YesNA
Parking SensorsRearNA
Parking AssistanceRear CameraNA
Light TypeProjector No
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) YesNA
Cabin Lamps YesNA
ORVM Adjustments YesNA
Instrument Cluster YesNA
Trip Meter YesNA
Clock YesNA
Tachometer YesNA
Touchscreen Display Size YesNA
Audio System YesNA
Smartphone Connectivity YesNA
Autonomous Driving LevelLevel 2NA
Type Battery Warranty3 YearsNA
Type Manufacturer Warranty3 YearsNA

Pros Cons of Honda City

Pros

  • The cabin offers ample space
  • The 1.5-Litre i-VTEC petrol engine is refined
  • Ride quality is exceptionally comfortable
  • Standard six airbags and Level 2 ADAS features
     

Cons

  • The feature list lacks some premium additions
  • Rear seat headroom is tight for taller passengers
  • There is no diesel or turbo-petrol engine option
  • The manual transmission can feel jerky at lower speeds

Verdict

The Honda City continues to hold its ground in India's sedan segment well. Owners have often mentioned how it rarely sacrifices everyday practicality, passenger comfort, and long-term reliability, regardless of the generation launched. From our side, we firmly consider this vehicle a reliable car that is intended to provide a relaxed driving experience. Furthermore, the eHEV variant has brought a new age of exceptional fuel economy to the sedan. If you intend to own a dependable, spacious, and family-oriented vehicle, the Honda City remains a highly sensible investment.

Girish’s review summarises this about the sedan,

“The facelift and the enhanced feature list justify the car’s price tag even more. The City has always been like that: a no-nonsense car that gets the job done with very little drama. It still is the same. One can argue whether that is better or not in the current world of make-believe, but there is little doubt it fits into the various Indian scenarios with ease, even more effortlessly now.”

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