Honda
Honda City
Rs. 47.4 Lakh
starting price
VS
Toyota
Toyota Yaris
Rs. 46.5 Lakh
starting price
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Honda City | Toyota Yaris |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Rs. 47.4 Lakh | Rs. 46.5 Lakh |
| Engine | 1.2L i-VTEC / 1.5L i-VTEC | 1.3L Dual VVT-i / 1.5L Dual VVT-i |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | 1299 cc |
| Horsepower | 90 hp | 99 hp |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual 6-speed / CVT Automatic | Manual 5-speed / CVT Automatic |
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Avg — City | 14 km/l | 14 km/l |
| Fuel Avg — Highway | 17 km/l | 17 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | 148 mm | 149 mm |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 |
| ABS | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Body Type | sedan | sedan |
Ratings Comparison
Honda City
🏙️ City Driving⭐⭐⭐⭐
🛣️ Highway⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
👨👩👧 Family Use⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🔧 Maintenance Cost⭐⭐⭐
📈 Resale Value⭐⭐⭐⭐
❄️ AC Performance⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Toyota Yaris
🏙️ City Driving⭐⭐⭐⭐
🛣️ Highway⭐⭐⭐⭐
👨👩👧 Family Use⭐⭐⭐⭐
🔧 Maintenance Cost⭐⭐⭐⭐
📈 Resale Value⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
❄️ AC Performance⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pros & Cons
Honda City
Best interior quality in its price segment
Most feature-rich — 8" touchscreen, Honda SENSING optional
Spacious cabin — 35mm more rear knee room than Corolla
Smooth, refined CVT transmission
More expensive than Yaris for similar reliability perception
Slightly lower resale value than Corolla
Service costs higher than Toyota
1.2L feels underpowered for its weight
Toyota Yaris
Toyota reliability — will run 300,000km with basic maintenance
Best resale value in segment — holds price well
Spacious cabin for a compact sedan
Dealer network nationwide
Expensive for the specs vs Korean/Chinese rivals
ATIV CVT overpriced — Corolla not far off
Interior looks basic for the price
No lane assist or modern safety tech
All Variants & Prices
Honda City
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1.2L CVT | Rs. 47.4 Lakh |
| 1.5L ASPIRE CVTBest | Rs. 60.7 Lakh |
| 1.5L ASPIRE S CVT | Rs. 61.5 Lakh |
Toyota Yaris
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| GLI MT 1.3 | Rs. 46.5 Lakh |
| GLI CVT 1.3 | Rs. 48.1 Lakh |
| ATIV MT 1.3 | Rs. 48.3 Lakh |
| ATIV CVT 1.3 | Rs. 58.2 Lakh |
| ATIV X CVT 1.5 BeigeBest | Rs. 60.0 Lakh |
| ATIV X CVT 1.5 Black | Rs. 60.5 Lakh |
Verdict — Honda City
Best feature-for-money sedan under 55 lakh. If interior quality and features matter more than brand prestige, City beats Corolla hands down.
Verdict — Toyota Yaris
Solid, trustworthy entry-level sedan. The GLI MT is the sweet spot — affordable Toyota reliability without overpaying.
🎯 Which one should you buy?
Honda City starts at Rs. 47.4 Lakh. Toyota Yaris starts at Rs. 46.5 Lakh. Toyota Yaris is Rs. 88,000 cheaper to start. Use our tax calculator to see the full on-road cost difference.