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Hyundai i20 Active vs Honda City Comparison

Compare Hyundai i20 Active vs Honda City to know which is better. Detailed cars comparison on Hyundai i20 Active vs Honda City compare price, specs, mileage, performance, reviews and other features on car&bike.

i20 Active vs City Comparison Overview

Key Highlightsi20 ActiveCity
Price8.11 L11.95 L
PowerN/A1498 CC
ClassCrossoverSedan
MileageN/A18 KM/L
i20 Active
Hyundai i20 Active
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹8.11 L
City
Honda City
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹11.95 L
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1.2 Base
Hyundai i20 Active
1.2 Base
8.11 L
SV MT Petrol
Honda City
SV MT Petrol
11.95 L
OverviewSpecificationFeatures

Overview

Overall Rating
7.9
7.5
Value For Money8.008.00
Significance8.008.00
Styling8.758.25
Comfort7.507.50
Safety8.008.50
Environment7.75-
Merit Or Usp8.258.75

Specifications

Engine Type1.2L Kappa Dual VTVT Petrol Engine1.5-litre IVTEC DOHC Engine
Displacement (CC)1197 CC1498 CC
No. of Cylinders44
Power82 bhp @ 6000 rpm119 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Torque115 Nm @ 4000 rpm145 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Top SpeedN/A190
Acceleration 0 to 100 KmphN/A10.2
No. of gears56
Drive TrainFWDFWD
TurbochargerN/A No
Emissions StandardN/ABS6

Features

Air Conditioner YesAutomatic Climate Control with Touch Control Panel
Front ACNA Yes
Rear ACNA Yes
Third Row AC ZoneNA No
Heater Yes Yes
Climate Control No Yes
Idle Start/Stop ButtonNA No
Cruise Control No Yes
Power WindowsNA No
Remote Engine StartNA No
Hands-Free TailgateNA No
Steering Mounted Audio Yes Yes
Cooled GloveboxNA No
Electric TailgateNA No
Adjustable ORVMsNA No
Power Outlets 12V Yes Yes
Wireless Phone ChargerNA No
Follow-Me-Home/Lead-Me-To-Car Headlights(Auto Off Timer) No Yes
Power Adjustable & Folding Door Mirrors No Yes
Rear Air Conditioning Vents No Yes
Dust & Pollen Cabin Filter No Yes
Trunk Light for Cargo Area Illumination No Yes

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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