2020 Honda City review, road test

We put the fifth-generation City through our comprehensive tests to find out how it performs in the real world.

Published on Sep 28, 2020 07:00:00 AM

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By Saumil Shah

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Tech Specs
EnginePetrolPetrol ATDiesel
Fuel Type / PropulsionPetrolPetrolDiesel
Engine InstallationFront, transverseFront, transverseFront, transverse
Type4-cyl4-cyl4-cyl, turbochaged
Cubic Capacity (cc)1498cc1498cc1498cc
Bore/Stroke (mm)73/89.5mm73/89.5mm76/82.5mm
Compression Ratio10.6:110.6:116:1
Valve Train4 valves per cyl, DOHC4 valves per cyl, DOHC-
Max Power (hp @ rpm)121hp at 6600rpm121hp at 6600rpm100hp at 3600rpm
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)145Nm at 4300rpm145Nm at 4300rpm200Nm at 1750rpm
Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)104.9 hp per tonne104.9 hp per tonne82.2 hp per tonne
Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)125.8 Nm per tonne125.8 Nm per tonne164.3 Nm per tonne
Specific Output (hp/litre)80.8 hp per litre80.8 hp per litre66.8 hp per litre
TransmissionPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
Drive LayoutFront-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Gearbox TypeManualCVTManual
No of Gears6-6
1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm3.461/7.85-3.642/7.96
2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.869/14.53-1.884/15.39
3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.235/21.99-1.179/24.59
4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.948/28.65-0.869/33.37
5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.809/33.57-0.705/41.14
6th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.727/37.36-0.592/48.99
Final Drive Ratio4.111:1-3.85:1
BrakingPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)26.48m, 2.31sec--
EfficiencyPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
City (kpl)11.5kpl12kpl16.2kpl
Highway (kpl)17.7kpl16.4kpl19.1kpl
Tank size (lts)40 litres40 litres40 litres
AccelerationPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
0 - 10 kph (sec)0.57sec0.61sec0.55sec
0 - 20 kph (sec)1.17sec1.41sec1.12 sec
0 - 30 kph (sec)1.97sec2.37sec1.94sec
0 - 40 kph (sec)2.74sec3.32sec2.85sec
0 - 50 kph (sec)3.57sec4.33sec3.96sec
0 - 60 kph (sec)4.53sec5.45sec5.21sec
0 - 70 kph (sec)5.88sec6.71sec6.82sec
0 - 80 kph (sec)7.22sec8.19sec8.44sec
0 - 90 kph (sec)8.65sec9.91sec10.07sec
0 - 100 kph (sec)10.20sec11.85sec12.41sec
0 - 110 kph (sec)12.57sec14.15sec14.82sec
0 - 120 kph (sec)14.98sec16.79sec17.38sec
0 - 130 kph (sec)17.64sec19.99sec21.01sec
0 - 140 kph (sec)20.71sec24.10sec25.11sec
1/4 mile (sec)17.07sec18.05sec18.10sec
20-80kph (sec)13.23sec7.18sec12.66sec
40-100kph (sec)18.23sec8.57sec15.04sec
Max speeds in gearPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
1st (kph @rpm)53kph 6800rpm-34kph 4300rpm
2nd (kph @rpm)101kph 7000rpm-66kph 4300rpm
3rd (kph @rpm)153kph 7000rpm-102kph 4200rpm
4th (kph @rpm)198kph 6900rpm-136kph 4100rpm
5th (kph @rpm)198kph 5900rpm-160kph 3900rpm
6th (kph @rpm)198kph 5300rpm-181kph 3700rpm
Noise LevelPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
Idle (dB)39.6dB38.8dB43.8 dB
Idle with AC blower at half (dB)39.6dB38.8dB43.8dB
Full Revs, AC off (dB)78.4dB at 7000rpm75.9dB at 6400rpm69.3dB at 4400rpm
50 kph AC off (dB)63.1dB63.8dB63.1 dB
80 kph AC off (dB)68.3dB68.2dB68.2dB
BodyPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
ConstructionFour-door sedan, monocoqueFour-door sedan, monocoqueFour-door sedan, monocoque
Weight (kg)1153kg1153kg1217kg
Front Tyre185/55 R16185/55 R16185/55 R16
Rear Tyre185/55 R16185/55 R16185/55 R16
SuspensionPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
FrontIndependent, MacPherson struts with coil springsIndependent, MacPherson struts with coil springsIndependent, MacPherson struts with coil springs
RearNon-independent, torsion beam, coil springsNon-independent, torsion beam, coil springsNon-independent, torsion beam, coil springs
SteeringPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
TypeRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power assistElectricElectricElectric
Turning Circle Diameter (mts)10.6m10.6m10.6m
BrakesPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
FrontDiscsDiscsDiscs
RearDrumsDrumsDrums
DimensionsPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
Length4549mm4549mm4549mm
Width (mm)1748mm1748mm1748mm
Height1489mm1489mm1489mm
Wheel base2600mm2600mm2600mm
Front Track (mm)1496mm1496mm1496mm
Rear Track (mm)1484mm1484mm1484mm
Rear Interior Width (mm)1310mm1310mm1310mm
Ground Clearance (mm)165mm (unladen)165mm (unladen)165mm (unladen)
Boot Capacity (Lts)506 litres506 litres506 litres

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