Vios among those best

 Compair honda city and toyota vios

Almost everyone is familiar with the names of Honda and Toyota, as both these manufacturers have managed to create solid platforms for themselves in the Malaysian auto industry by regularly churning out quality cars that are value for money. The list of cars within both manufacturers’ stables includes entry-level vehicles, the segment that we would be concentrating upon today. Today we will compare the highly successful Honda City with the extremely popular Toyota Vios, both vehicles that are regularly seen on Malaysian roads.

Let us start with the versions of the vehicles. The Honda City comes in 2 variants, the Grade S and Grade E, both fitted with a 4-cylinder, 16 valve SOHC i-VTEC engine.  Engine displacement is 1,407 c.c., just like in the Toyota Vios. The Vios however comes in more versions, namely the G, E, S, J and the most recent being the TRD Sportivo.
The Vios uses a 4-cylinder, 16 valve DOHC engine with VVT-i. Maximum output for the City is reportedly 88kW at 6,600rpm, while the Vios can output 80kW at a rpm of 6,000. The City edges the maximum power segment by a fraction as maximum torque is at 145Nm at 4,800 rpm compared to 141Nm at 4,200 rpm for the Vios.
As for the transmission system, the City utilizes a 5-speed automatic with Shift Hold Control, while the Vios chose to go with a 4-speed automatic with Super ECT and Gate Shifter (expect the manual F-version that comes with a 5-speed manual transmission).

When we compare the styling and design of both these vehicles, the choice of which car is more stylish comes down basically to personal preferences. The second generation Vios sports a more sophisticated look, especially the S and TRD Sportivo models, nevertheless the interior of the City makes the car feel more classy and distinguished.
This can probably be attributed to the fact that the City received a recent revamp in terms of design this year, while the Vios sticks to its 2007 styling (except the TRD Sportivo that was introduced this year). The S and TRD Sportivo versions come with cosmetic enhancements such as a body kit and multi-information displays within the vehicle. Boot capacity for the Vios is a respectable 475 litres, but the City betters this with 506 litres of space in its booth.

Safety-wise, the Vios comes with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist (BA) for all versions, and provide dual front SRS air bags (except the J version) for the safety of the driver and front passenger.
In terms of security, the Vios is fitted with an immobiliser to enhance safety features. The City also offers ABS, EBD, BA as well as dual front SRS air bags, thus both car manufacturers have given attention to securing the safety of the vehicles.

Finally we come down to the prices for the cars. Let us start with the Honda City, where the Grade S is sold at RM84,980 and the Grade E is sold at RM89,980. You would find that this is slightly higher compared to prices of the Vios where the G version is priced at RM85,025, the E version is being sold at RM79,425 and the J version are sold at RM73,525 (automatic) and RM69,825 (manual). The TRD Sportivo is marketed at RM90,900, and this is the highest priced Vios out there today.

Both cars offer excellent value for money as they are well-engineered and would not cost too much in terms of daily running costs or maintenance expenditure. Fuel consumption for both these vehicles are almost similar, and among the lowest among all the cars on the road today. To conclude, opt for the Honda City if you are looking for a car that performs better, and choose the Vios if you want a car that can perform reliably for the next ten years or so. The final choice is up to you, so weigh up your option carefully before you decide.