Honda City vs Toyota Yaris: A Detailed Comparison of the Rival Sedans

Do you want to know about the comparison of Honda City vs Toyota Yaris? You absolutely want to, right? So, Carpedia brings you a detailed comparison between these cars.

The main differences between Honda City and Toyota Yaris are in the engine, safety, and style. Both of these cars are still the best choices for consumers in Pakistan. But certain differences impact the choices of customers. Now, you must wonder which one is the better car among these two? 

So, we will now discuss them in detail to let you know about the specifications and features of these cars. Let’s start the comparison!

Honda City Vs Toyota Yaris 

This comparison is between the following models of the Honda City and Toyota Yaris.

  • Honda City 1.3 i-VTEC City
  • Toyota Yaris 1.3L ATIV MT

We want to give you each detail about these cars. It helps you in making a better decision during the purchase of these cars.

Both cars have a reasonable market in Pakistan and are famous. But, we want to deliver you all the knowledge so that you may make your decision wisely during a purchase.

Let’s discuss the details of both the cars to give you an idea about the differences.

Differences Between Honda City and Toyota Yaris

As we have discussed the features and specifications of both cars. You would think now how do I know which one has better features? 

For this reason, we will discuss the summary of features available in both cars. It helps you get a better understanding of both cars. Moreover, it helps you in reaching a decision about which car to buy.

Exterior Styling

The 6th generation of Honda City has not had a lot of differences from the previous models which is a positive element. The body of this car is compact with some small differences from the previous models. Its rear end has headlights that are not lead lights in Pakistan with a refreshed bumper. Overall, the exterior styling of this car is great.

honda city vs toyota yaris

The Toyota Yaris comes with big headlights and the number goes down below making it look a little bit weird. Although, the consumers of Toyota Yaris have become familiar with this car. But its unique style from the rear makes it look like a small Corolla.

honda city vs toyota yaris

Interior 

The Honda City has almost the same interior as its previous models. The only addition to the steering wheel is the multi-control buttons. The dashboard is also slightly refreshed than the previous models. Fabric seats and door panels are cream-colored, Honda City can accommodate a family of five people but tall people may struggle in the back seat.

The Toyota Yaris has a neat and clean interior made of scratchy plastic. However, there are some silver pieces in its interior body. The seats are made of soft fabric and this car is spacious enough to accommodate 5 members of a family. 

Performance

The 6th generation of Honda City offers you two engine options:

  • 1.2 liter, 4-cylinder engine:

It is naturally aspirated which makes 89 hp and 110 Nm of torque. It provides a 5-speed manual or a CVT transmission.

  • 1.5 liter, 4-cylinder engine: 

The second option is also naturally aspirated that produces 118 hp and 145 Nm of torque. It also provides a 5-speed manual or a CVT transmission.

Now let’s move towards Toyota Yaris which also offers two powertrain choices:

  •  1.3-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine

It is a naturally aspirated engine that produces 98hp and 123 Nm of torque. It provides a 5-speed manual or a CVT automatic transmission.

  • 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine

It is also a naturally aspirated engine that produces 106 hp and 140 Nm of torque. It also provides a 5-speed manual or a CVT automatic transmission.

Dimension and Weight

A detailed comparison between the two rival sedans is shown in below table:

MeasurementsHonda City Toyota Yaris
Wheel Base2600 mm2250 mm
Overall Width1694 mm1730 mm
Overall Length4442 mm4425 mm
Overall Height1498 mm1475 mm
Kerb Weight (Top Trim Level)1165 kg1100 kg
Ground Clearance172 mm175 mm

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Honda City

Honda City has been the pick of many car consumers in Pakistan. It has no hatchback and comes with both Petrol and Diesel engines. The engine capacity of this car is 1339cc which suits middle-class consumers. It is available in the following colors.

honda city vs toyota yaris
  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Modern Steel Metallic
  • Brilliant Sporty Blue Metallic
  • Crystal Black Pearl

When the Civic era was started back in the 1980s, a niche for smaller cars appeared in the market. Honda took advantage and launched its mid-range cars. Since then, they are constantly improving and tried to capture the market. 

Now, to fully understand Honda City, let’s move to its specifications and features which makes it unique.

Features and Specifications of Honda City

Some of the features of Honda City in which you might be interested are:

Engine Capacity:

The engine type in Honda City is SOHC 16-Valves 4 Cylinders i-VTEC with a capacity of 1339cc. 

The maximum rpm of this car reaches 6000. Its transmission is Synchromesh 5 -Forward Speed – 1 Reverse Manual.

The valvetrain fixed in Honda City is a 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC. 

Safety and Security:

Let’s talk about the safety and security features of this car.

  • Seat Belts Front:

Driver + Passenger: 3 (ELR) With Pretensioner & Force Limiters

  • Seat Belts Rear:

3 Passengers : 3 Point (ELR)

  • ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
  • Seat Belt Warning
  • Anti Lock Brakes (ABS)
  • Brake Assist
  • Anti Theft Alarm
  • Immobilizer

Top Speed:

The top speed in Honda City is 220 kmph.

Seating Capacity:

The total seating capacity in Honda City is 5.

Fuel Consumption:

The average fuel consumption of this car is 13.8-14.5 km per liter. 

Fuel Type:

Honda City consumes Petrol as fuel.

Likes

Honda City has a lot of features and specifications that make it a better car to buy. Let’s list some of its pros which make it a better car to buy. 

  • It is roomy and has a lot of places to fit four adults easily. 
  • It has a huge boot which also adds to the quality of Honda City. 
  • The handsome looks of this car are also one of the advantages you can get. 
  • Honda City offers both Comfort and style.

Dislikes

With all the better features, Honda City also has some cons. We can’t ignore the dislikes which are important for you to know. So, let’s list some cons of this car. 

  • Honda Civic has an inferior engine which is a kind of red flag. 
  • Its average CVT performance is disliked by a lot of users, so watch out for that. 
  • The multimedia system of this car is a disaster. It has affected the reputation of Honda City. 
  • The price of this car is very high in the Pakistan market and the spare parts are difficult to find. 

Price in Pakistan

It is also essential to talk about the price of this car. Though it is one of the popular choices in Pakistan, its price is high. The price of a used Honda City in Pakistan starts from PKR 2,300,000.  

Performance In Pakistan Market 

Honda is an established brand in the Pakistan market. With years of hard work and quality vehicles,  it has captured a big part of the market. The people of Pakistan accepted the Honda City with open arms, as it is one the most selling cars in the market. 

Honda City lacks some features like the absence of airbags adds as a negative point. But its performance and looks have convinced consumers to go for it.

Despite everything, it is one of the top-selling cars in Pakistan.

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Toyota Yaris

Toyota Yaris is a direct competition to Honda City. There are a large number of customers who want to own this car. 

This car is a sedan and previously it was also launched by the name of Vitz, Platz, Bleta, etc. They all come under the Yaris category but the latest Toyota Yaris is not a hatchback. 

honda city vs toyota yaris

This car is available in the petrol-only following colors:

  • Super White
  • Dorado Gold
  • Phantom Brown
  • Silver Metallic
  • Strong Blue
  • Red Mica Metallic
  • Orange Metallic
  • Dark Blue Metallic

Now, let’s move towards its specifications and features which makes it unique from its competitor, the Honda City.

Features and Specifications of Toyota Yaris 

Toyota Yaris has a lot to offer you.  Some of the features and specifications that might interest you are listed below.

Engine Capacity:

The engine type of Toyota Yaris is DOHC 4-Cylinders 16-Valves Chain Drive with Dual VVT-i. The engine capacity of this car is 1329cc.

Toyota Yaris has a maximum rpm of 6000. Its transmission is 5-speed Manual transmission.

The valvetrain fixed in Toyota Yaris is DOHC 4-Cylinders 16-Valves

Safety and Security

Let’s talk about the safety and security features in this car.

  • Seat Belts Front:

Driver + Passenger: 3 (ELR) With Pretensioner & Force Limiters

  • Seat Belts Rear

3 Passenger : 3 ELR

  • ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
  • Seat Belt Warning
  • Anti Lock Brakes (ABS)
  • Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
  • Brake Assist
  • Vehicle Stability Control
  • Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
  • Traction Control
  • Traction Control (TCS)
  • Lane Keeping Assist System
  • Anti Theft Alarm
  • Immobilizer

Top Speed

The top speed in Toyota Yaris is 190 kmph.

Seating Capacity 

The total seating capacity in Toyota Yaris is 5.

Fuel Consumption

The average fuel consumption of Toyota Yaris is 15.6-16.4 km per liter. 

Fuel Type

The fuel consumed by this car is Petrol. 

Likes 

Toyota Yaris has a lot to offer you. There are many pros of this car which makes it a better fit for you. Some of the major pros of this car are:

  • There is plenty of exterior style in the small package of this car. 
  • The safety stuff of Toyota Yaris is on point and offers safe travel
  • There is a new cabin tech in this car which is a major bonus. 

Dislikes

Toyota Yaris offers you a lot of features but there are also some dislikes of this car. You cannot ignore them also because it helps in making a buying decision. Some of the cons of this car are. 

  • The price of the Toyota Yaris a very high and raises eyebrows
  • The interior treatment of this car is not too plush which should be
  • It has petrol-only models which are a little trashy.

Price in Pakistan 

The price of this car is essential to discuss. It is the price that usually drives your decision to choose or neglect a purchase. 

The Price of the Toyota Yaris 2022 ranges from PKR 2,612,000 for the basic version (GLI MT 1.3) to PKR 3,175,000 for the top version.

Performance In Pakistan Market 

The performance of Toyota Yaris in the Pakistan market is remarkable. A report says that the Toyota Yaris has become the highest-selling Sedan in Pakistan. It has surpassed its rival Honda City and received the Consumer Choice Award in 2021.

However, it was a complete failure in the Indian market which led to the stopping of its production. In Pakistan, it has become famous and gained the audience’s attention. Despite its high price, the consumers in Pakistan are ready to own this car.

Ending Thoughts 

Both the Sedans, Honda City, and Toyota Yaris have their target market in Pakistan. Honda and Toyota have captured most of the market share in this niche. Now, the decision of which one is better depends upon you. What are you looking for is a big question when it comes to selecting a car.

FAQs

Q1. Is it a good decision to buy Toyota Yaris?

It depends upon you, if you are prioritizing safety over style and budget, then yes it is a good choice. Toyota Yaris is the most sold Sedan in 2021 and has won Consumer Choice Award 2021.

Q2. Is it a good decision to buy Honda City?

The Honda City offers a great stylish look and almost the same features as Toyota Yaris except for the safety features. If you prioritize the style of a vehicle then we may say it is a good decision.

Q3. Honda City vs Toyota Yaris: Which one should I buy?

It depends upon your priorities, the selection of a car depends upon what you look for in a car. Go through the details and choose a car that suits you. It may either be a Honda City or Toyota Yaris.

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