Honda City vs Maruti Grand Vitara
Should you buy Honda City or Maruti Grand Vitara? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Honda City price starts at Rs 11.82 Lakh ex-showroom for SV (Petrol) and Maruti Grand Vitara price starts Rs 11.19 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). City has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Grand Vitara has 1490 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the City has a mileage of 18.4 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Grand Vitara has a mileage of 27.97 kmpl (Petrol top model).
City Vs Grand Vitara
| Key Highlights | Honda City | Maruti Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.17,58,670* | Rs.22,91,213* |
| Mileage (city) | - | 25.45 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1498 | 1490 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Honda City vs Maruti Grand Vitara comparison
- Honda City
- SV (Petrol) 11.82 Lakh*
- SV Reinforced (Petrol) 12.28 Lakh*
- V (Petrol) 12.70 Lakh*
- V Elegant (Petrol) 12.80 Lakh*
- V Reinforced (Petrol) 13.05 Lakh*
- V Apex Edition (Petrol) 13.30 Lakh*
- VX (Petrol) 13.82 Lakh*
- V CVT (Petrol) 13.95 Lakh*
- V Elegant CVT (Petrol) 14.05 Lakh*
- Top SellingVX Reinforced (Petrol) 14.12 Lakh*
- V CVT Reinforced (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- VX Apex Edition (Petrol) 14.37 Lakh*
- V Apex Edition CVT (Petrol) 14.55 Lakh*
- ZX (Petrol) 15.05 Lakh*
- VX CVT (Petrol) 15.07 Lakh*
- ZX Reinforced (Petrol) 16.55 Lakh*
- VX CVT Reinforced (Petrol) 15.37 Lakh*
- VX Apex Edition CVT (Petrol) 15.62 Lakh*
- ZX CVT (Petrol) 16.30 Lakh*
- ZX CVT Reinforced (Petrol) 15.30 Lakh*
Rs15.30 Lakh *VS - Maruti Grand Vitara
- Alpha (Petrol) 15.76 Lakh*
- Alpha AT (Petrol) 17.16 Lakh*
- Alpha AT DT (Petrol) 17.07 Lakh*
- Alpha AWD (Petrol) 17.02 Lakh*
- Alpha AWD DT (Petrol) 17.17 Lakh*
- Alpha DT (Petrol) 15.67 Lakh*
- Alpha Plus Hybrid CVT (Petrol) 19.99 Lakh*
- Alpha Plus Hybrid CVT DT (Petrol) 20.09 Lakh*
- Delta (Petrol) 12.30 Lakh*
- Delta AT (Petrol) 13.70 Lakh*
- Top SellingSigma (Petrol) 11.19 Lakh*
- Zeta (Petrol) 14.26 Lakh*
- Zeta AT (Petrol) 15.66 Lakh*
- Zeta Plus Hybrid CVT (Petrol) 18.58 Lakh*
- Zeta Plus Hybrid CVT DT (Petrol) 18.59 Lakh*
- Top SellingDelta CNG (CNG) 13.25 Lakh*
- Zeta CNG (CNG) 15.21 Lakh*
Rs20.09 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.17,58,670* | Rs.22,91,213* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.34,566/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.44,834/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.48,260 | Rs.55,892 |
| User Rating | Based on 185 Reviews | Based on 554 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | Rs.5,625.4 | Rs.5,130.8 |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | i-VTEC | M15D With Strong Hybrid |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1498 | 1490 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.✕ | 119.35bhp@6600rpm | 91.18bhp@5500rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | 25.45 |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | - | 21.97 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 18.4 | 27.97 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Shock Absorbers Type The kind of shock absorbers that come in a car. They help reduce jerks when the car goes over bumps and uneven roads. They can be hydraulic or gas-filled.✕ | Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled | - |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | Electric |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 4583 | 4345 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1748 | 1795 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1489 | 1645 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | - | 210 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.✕ | Yes | - |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | - |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | Yes | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Platinum White Pearl Lunar Silver Metallic Golden Brown Metallic Obsidian Blue Pearl Meteoroid Grey Metallic +1 MoreCity Colours | Arctic White Opulent Red Opulent Red With Black Roof Chestnut Brown Splendid Silver With Black Roof +5 MoreGrand Vitara Colours |
| Body Type | SedanAll Sedan Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | - |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | - |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes | - |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | Yes |
| Remote Immobiliser | - | Yes |
| Send POI to Vehicle From App | - | Yes |
| E-Call & I-Call | - | No |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | - | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Honda City
- Spacious cabin. Rear seat kneeroom rivals cars from a segment above.
- Best in segment interior quality
- Comfortable ride quality
- Updated exterior makes it more tempting
- ADAS standard in multiple variants
Maruti Grand Vitara
- Gets an upright SUV stance
- LED light details help it look modern and premium
- Strong Hybrid variant claims a high efficiency of 27.97kmpl
- Fit, finish and quality of interiors are impressive. Certainly the best from Maruti yet.
- Comes loaded with premium feature like ventilated seats, heads-up display, digital instrument cluster, 360 degree camera and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Powertrain options include mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid, manual and automatic transmission options and all-wheel drive.
Honda City
- Lacks some ‘wow’ features like ventilated seats, powered driver seat, branded stereo
- Diesel motor is now discontinued
- Tight rear seat headroom
Maruti Grand Vitara
- No diesel engine option
- A lot of premium features are reserved only for the Strong Hybrid variant
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car is cheaper between Honda City and Maruti Grand Vitara?
A ) Honda City price starts at ₹ 11.82 Lakh & Maruti Grand Vitara price starts at ₹ 11.19 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Grand Vitara is cheaper between these two cars.
Q ) Which car has good mileage Honda City and Maruti Grand Vitara?
A ) The mileage of City is 18.4 kmpl & the mileage of Grand Vitara is 27.97 kmpl. Maruti Grand Vitara gives better mileage than Honda City.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi