Honda City vs Honda Elevate

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Honda City

Honda City

Hybrid ZX Plus e-CVT

21.44 lakh

Honda Elevate

Honda Elevate

ZX Plus Black Edition CVT

18.40 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Strong Hybrid
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Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Petrol

Motor Type

AC Synchronous (Permanent Magnet)
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Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

e-CVT
CVT

Number of Gears

7
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Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

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Max Engine Power

100 hp at 5600 - 6400 rpm
121 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

131 Nm at 4500 - 5000 rpm
145 Nm at 4300 rpm

Combined Max Power

126hp
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Max Motor Power

109 hp at 3500 rpm
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Max Motor Torque

253 Nm at 0 - 3000
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
–

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
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Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

27.26 kmpl
16.61 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

40 litres
40 litres

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Torsion beam
Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

–

Turning Radius

5.3 m
5.2 m

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

185/55 R16
215/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

185/55 R16
215/55 R17

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
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Dimensions

Length

4594 mm
4312 mm

Width

1748 mm
1790 mm

Height

1489 mm
1650 mm

Wheelbase

2600 mm
2650 mm

Kerb Weight

1294 kg
1226 - 1291 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

506 litres
458 litres

Doors

4
5

Comfort

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Door Pockets

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Dead Pedal

–

Power Windows

Front and Rear
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Cup Holders

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
Driver Window Only

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Powered Tailgate

Cabin Boot Access

–

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Glove Box

Front Seatback Pockets

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

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Heated ORVM

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

12 Volt Port

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Interior Lamps

Electric Tailgate Release

Keyless Entry

Launch Control

Driving Modes

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Auto Parking

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Sunroof

Single Pane
Single Pane

Trunk Light

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Remote Locking

Ambient Lighting

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Accessory Power Outlet

Bottle Holder in Doors

Safety

Automatic Wipers

–

Automatic Headlamps

Rear Washer/Wiper

Side Airbag

Hill Start Assist

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Electronic Stability Control

Seat Belt Warning

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold
Yes with Autohold

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Speed Assist System

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Hill Descent Control

–

High Beam Assist

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

All
–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Heads Up Display

–

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only
–

Airbags

6
6

Video Recording

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Central Locking

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Child Safety Lock

–

Lane Keep Assist

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

–

Passenger Airbag

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Overspeed Warning

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Dual Tone Horn

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor

Boot Open Warning

–

Brake Assist (BA)

Brake Disc Wiping

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Defogger

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Exterior

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

ORVM turn indicators

Puddle Lamps

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Projector Headlamps

Illuminated Logo

–

Rub Strips

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Stop Lamp

LED DRLs

Spoiler

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Front Fog Lamps

Connected LED

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Interior

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Speedometer

Digital
Analogue

Trip Meter

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Head-up Display

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Distance to Empty

Adjustable Front Headrests

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Front Seat Armrest

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Massage Seats

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Rear Seat Armrest

–

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front & Rear

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Ottoman Seats

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Third Row Seats

–

Heated Seats

–

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leather
Leather

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

Soft Touch Dashboard

Tachometer

–
Analogue

Entertainment

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
10.25 -inch Touchscreen

CD Player

–

Branded Music System

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

MirrorLink

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
–

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Gesture Controls

–

Speakers

8
8

Audio System

Steering Audio Controls

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Steering Phone Controls

Touchpad

–

USB Input

–

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Video Player

–

Voice Commands

Alexa

Web Browser

–

Wireless Phone Charging

Inbuilt Music App

–

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
Type C

Front Passenger Screen

–

Connected Car Features

Auto Crash Alert

–

Geo Fence

–

Driving Analytics

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

App Details

–

Summon Mode

–

In Car Payment

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Find My Car

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Alexa Compatibility

Digital Key

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Phone App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Smart Drive Information

–

SOS Button

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Location Based Services

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Questions you may find useful

•4w

Hello Autocar, I have shortlisted three cars: the Honda City 1.5 naturally aspirated, Honda Elevate and Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI. I am looking for a peaceful ownership experience and plan to keep the car for a long time, possibly around 10 years. I really like the Honda Elevate, especially the ADV Edition, but I keep hearing about its NVH levels. Is it still a good choice for long-term ownership? I also like the Skoda Slavia 1.5, but I am a little concerned about its long-term ownership and reliability. I have not yet driven the facelifted Honda City, although I particularly like its looks, especially in silver. Most of my driving will be in the city, in Bangalore, with a highway trip roughly once every two months. I do not drive every day and generally use the car for commuting to the office two or three days a week. Considering my usage and my priority of hassle-free long-term ownership, which of these three would be the right choice for me?

•16w

Hi, I currently own a 2023 Maruti Suzuki Baleno (previously an XUV300) and am planning to replace it. I have shortlisted the Honda Elevate Adv/Black, Honda City and Skoda Slavia 1.5. Most of my driving is in the city, with occasional highway trips of around 600-700km. I enjoy driving and like good performance. I really like the Honda Elevate, but I'm unsure about its body roll, and I've heard it lacks power. I'm inclined towards the Slavia because of its performance and looks. Please help me choose the better option. Thanks, Manohar.