Honda Elevate vs Honda City

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Honda Elevate

Honda Elevate

Petrol ADV Edition CVT

16.78 lakh

Honda City

Honda City

Hybrid ZX Plus e-CVT

21.36 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
Strong Hybrid

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol-Electric Hybrid

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

CVT
e-CVT

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

121hp at 6600 rpm
100 hp at 5600 - 6400 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Motor Type

–
AC Synchronous (Permanent Magnet)

Number of Gears

–
7

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Combined Max Power

–
126hp

Max Motor Power

–
109 hp at 3500 rpm

Max Motor Torque

–
253 Nm at 0 - 3000

Fuel & Performance

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Official Fuel Economy

16.92 kmpl
27.26 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.6 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.1 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

40 litres
40 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

10.85 kmpl
–

User Reported Mileage

24.22 kmpl
–

Fuel Supply System

–
MPFI

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Auto Start/Stop

–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Nonindependent, 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
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

5.2 m
5.3 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Ventilated Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Disc

Wheel Size

17 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R17
185/55 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R17
185/55 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4312 mm
4594 mm

Width

1790 mm
1748 mm

Height

1650 mm
1489 mm

Wheelbase

2650 mm
2600 mm

Ground Clearance

220 mm
–

Kerb Weight

1258 kg
1294 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

458 litres
506 litres

Doors

5
4

Comfort

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Rear Power Outlet

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Driving Modes

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Driver Armrest Storage

Door Pockets

Remote Locking

Electric Tailgate Release

Dead Pedal

Roof Grab Handles

Cup Holders

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Cooled Storage

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

12 Volt Port

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Powered Tailgate

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

Hands-free Boot Opening

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Interior Lamps

Launch Control

Keyless Entry

Sunroof

Single Pane
Single Pane

Sunglass Holder

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Cabin Boot Access

Trunk Light

Auto Parking

Ambient Lighting

Bottle Holder in Doors

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Bluetooth Connectivity

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Vehicle to load (V2L)

–

Vanity Mirror

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
All

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
All

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Heated ORVM

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Safety

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Side Airbag

Central Locking

Brake Disc Wiping

Seat Belt Warning

Child Safety Lock

Curtain Airbag

Speed Assist System

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Dashcam

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–

Brake Assist (BA)

Boot Open Warning

Blind Spot Monitor

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Automatic Wipers

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

Automatic Headlamps

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
All

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Video Recording

Airbags

6
6

Adaptive Cruise Control

Overspeed Warning

Rear Defogger

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Electronic Stability Control

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Passenger Airbag

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Rollover Protection System

–

Heads Up Display

High Beam Assist

Hill Descent Control

Hill Start Assist

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Lane Keep Assist

Rear Washer/Wiper

Lane Departure Avoidance

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Dual Tone Horn

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Exterior

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Scuff Plates

–

Stop Lamp

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

ORVM turn indicators

Connected LED

Illuminated Logo

Spoiler

Cornering Headlights

LED taillights

LED headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

LED fog lamps

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

Front Fog Lamps

Puddle Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Rub Strips

Roof Rails

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Wheel Arch Cladding

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Cornering Foglamps

–

Interior

Tachometer

Digital
–

Trip Meter

Gear Indicator

Average Fuel Consumption

Head-up Display

Average Speed

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Shift Indicator

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Instantaneous Consumption

Massage Seats

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Individual Chairs at Rear

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leather

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Heated Seats

Driver's Seat Memory

Rear Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Front Seat Armrest

Third Row Seats Split

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Ottoman Seats

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Speakers

8
8

Steering Audio Controls

Voice Commands

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based

Rear Entertainment Screens

USB Input

Steering Phone Controls

Touchpad

Gesture Controls

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Inbuilt Music App

CD Player

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Audio System

AUX Input

Branded Music System

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Front Passenger Screen

–

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

Tow Away Alert

–

Auto Crash Alert

Emergency Call Button

SOS Button

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Phone App

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Alexa Compatibility

Low Battery Warning

Location Based Services

Live Traffic Updates On App

Home to Car Connectivity

Remote AC On / Off via App

Check Vehicle Status via App

Smart Drive Information

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Digital Key

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Geo Fence

–

Driving Analytics

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

App Details

–

Summon Mode

–

In Car Payment

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•6w

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.

Verified
•5w

Pick the Skoda Slavia 1.5 if driving fun matters most. In the city, it feels strongest off the line, pulls cleanly without needing big revs, and the steering and body control make gaps easy. On those rare 600-700 km runs, it sits calmly at speed, rides well, and still gives good mileage. Ground clearance is high enough for nasty speed breakers, so you will not miss the SUV stance.Honda Elevate is likeable and easy in traffic, but its 1.5 petrol feels modest, especially with the automatic and a full load, and there is more body roll than the sedans. City is smoother and very comfortable, but it does not excite the way the Slavia 1.5 does.One honest watch-out with the Slavia 1.5 is the automatic. It is lightning quick when you are pushing, but it can feel a bit jerky in crawling traffic. Alternatively, consider the Slavia 1.0 automatic. For city-heavy use, it has plenty of performance, and its torque converter is smoother in stop-and-go traffic. Coming from a Baleno, you will feel a big step up in power, grip and confidence, without giving up everyday ease.

VehicleSkoda Slavia
VehicleHonda City
VehicleHonda Elevate
•17w

I own a Honda City SMT 2012 and i10 Nios AMT. Happy with Honda, unhappy with Hyundai in terms of service cost and maintenance of car. So want to stick to Honda.. my requirement is 2-3 days city drive.. monthly around 500km, and monthly once or twice highway drive about 1200 to 1500kms.. so should I look for elevate or go back fmto new city again? Or wait for new hybrid Elevate or next gen City to come.. this time I want an automatic car.. or in similar budget or slightly more can I look for other options who are stable in long term like my city is 14+ years old and still feels great, unlike my Hyundai which has so bad vibrations and noise for 4yr old car and service center people have no solution. Please advise with suggestions which are long term viable like Honda

Verified
•17w

Pick the Honda City CVT, given how happy you are with your 2012 City. The CVT is smooth and makes city drives convenient and effortless and on the highway the City feels calm and comfy, and its large boot makes long trips easy. Service is familiar and reliable, and Honda’s 1.5 petrol is proven for reliability, so it should give you the same fuss-free experience as your old City. One thing to be aware of: when you press the accelerator hard for a quick overtake, you will feel the CVT's 'rubber band effect'. If you want a higher seating position and easier entry to the cabin, look at the Honda Elevate CVT instead. This Honda car rides over bad roads better, and the view out is great, but the boot is smaller. It's not advisable to wait for the next‑gen City unless you’re okay waiting without a clear date. If you’re curious about a hybrid today, check the City e:HEV.

VehicleHonda City
•19w

I have been using a Honda City i-VTEC for the last 14 years, and now I want to switch to a new car. I am confused about whether I should go for the newer City or the Elevate. I don’t want to consider Hyundai, as I am very unhappy with my i10 Nios. Within the first year, it has developed noise issues, and the service center has been unable to find the root cause.

Verified
•18w

Your usage should determine which Honda you go for, as the City and Elevate are mechanically identical. Both are powered by a 121hp, 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that can be had with either a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic and are similar in terms of driving experience.If you're going to be primarily using the car in the city and if you are chauffeur-driven, go for the Honda City as it has a more comfortable rear seat and being smaller, it is easier to drive in the city. The City also benefits from a larger boot than the Elevate.However, if you want the elevated driving position of an SUV, the added practicality, more ground clearance, easier ingress/egress to the cabin and a more robust suspension, go for the Honda Elevate.

VehicleHonda City
VehicleHonda Elevate