Honda City vs Toyota Prius

Last Updated: September 16, 2026

Honda City price starts at Rs. 12.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 33.09 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Toyota Prius, priced at Rs. 45.09 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the City offers a claimed 27.26 kmpl, while the Prius delivers 26.27 kmpl. On the performance front, the City uses a 1498cc engine producing 119.35bhp@6600rpm and the Prius a 1798cc engine producing 96.55bhp@5200rpm. If you're deciding between the City and Prius, the City is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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City vs Prius Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CityToyota Prius
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.00 LakhRs. 45.09 Lakh
Mileage 27.26 kmpl26.27 kmpl
Engine 1498 cc1798 cc
Max power 119.35bhp@6600rpm96.55bhp@5200rpm
Top speed Not Available112

City vs Prius Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda City SVToyota Prius Z8
Rating
8 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Honda Toyota
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 45.09 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1498 cc 1798 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars Sedan,HybridsAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 119.35bhp@6600rpm 96.55bhp@5200rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 5 Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Honda City Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 27.26 kmpl 26.27 kmpl
Tyre Size 185/60 R15 195/65 R15
Boot Space 506 Liters 502-litres
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 23,211 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 56,914 City Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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Displacement
1498 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
DOHC with VTC
2ZR-FXE Petrol Engine
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1798 cc
Max Power
119.35bhp@6600rpm
96.55bhp@5200rpm
Max Torque
145Nm@4300rpm
142Nm@3600rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS IV
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
5 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Not Available
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
No
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1395kg

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
Not Available
12.5 Seconds
Fuel Capacity
40 Liters
43 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
112
Mileage (ARAI)
27.26 kmpl
26.27 kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Not Available
Suspension Front
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Rear
6
Torsion beam
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
solid Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
5.1 metres
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
195/65 R15
Wheel Size
15
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size
Not Available
15
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Fabric Mid Seats, Inside Chrome Door Handles, Illuminated Entry(Room Lamp+Personal Lamp+Step Lamp), Assist Grip/Coat Hook/Door Scuff Plate, Front Personal Lamp+Door Courtesy Lamp (Front), Back Monitor, Auto Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
4
Boot Space
506 Liters
502-litres

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Outside Door Handles Color, Headlamps With Auto Levelling
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Not Available
Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
No
Antenna
Shark Fi
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4594*1748*1489 mm3
4540*1760*1490
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2700mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
135mm

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
Head-up Display, Electronic Shift Lever, Packaging By Creating Spacious Interior, Luggage Space, Front Seatbacks, Retractable Saddle-Type Headrests On The Rear Seats, Auto Air Conditioning System, Luggage Space(For 3 Sets Of Golf Bags), Front Passenger's Seat Upper Box & Glove Box, Front Cup Holders & Storage Space Under The Centre Console, Centre Console Box With Detachable Upper Tray(Storage For 10 CDs), Rear Cupholders
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
No
Battery Saver
Not Available
No
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
No
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Not Available
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Semi
Drive Modes
Not Available
4
Internal Storage
Not Available
No
No of Speakers
4
10
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
8 inch
Not Available
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Yes
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
Not Available
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
DVD Playback
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Not Available
No
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front Door
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Moon Roof
Not Available
No

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
No
Knee Airbags
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Yes
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
No
360 View Camera
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
6
Not Available
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
No
Not Available
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Both
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
4
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Not Available
RSA
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
No
Not Available
Crash Notification
No
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available

grossWeight
1580 kg
Not Available

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Honda City Vs Toyota Prius FAQs

Which car is best between Honda City vs Toyota Prius?
As per the users experiences Honda City is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance in your car. But Toyota Prius is better on the grounds of safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Honda City vs Toyota Prius?
The Honda City is cheaper than Toyota Prius by ₹33.09 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Honda City vs Toyota Prius?
For the SV version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of City produces 119.35bhp@6600rpm of power and 145Nm@4300rpm of torque. Whereas for the Z8 version, 1798 cc Petrol engine of Prius produces 96.55bhp@5200rpm of power and 142Nm@3600rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda City has better performance.

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