Honda City vs MG ZS EV

Should you buy Honda City or MG ZS EV? 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 12.08 Lakh ex-showroom for SV (Petrol) and MG ZS EV price starts Rs 18.98 Lakh ex-showroom for Executive (Electric).

City Vs ZS EV

Key Highlights	Honda City	MG ZS EV
On Road Price	Rs.13,98,207^*	Rs.26,77,838^*
Range (km)	-	461
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	50.3
Charging Time	-	9H \| AC 7.4 kW (0-100%)

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Brand / Model
Variant
Honda City
Rs12.08 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Brand / Model
Variant
MG ZS EV
Rs25.44 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Brand / Model
Variant

Honda City
SV
12.08 Lakh^*
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MG ZS EV
Essence DT
25.44 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	SV	Essence DT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.13,98,207^*	Rs.26,77,838^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,610/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.51,454/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.57,216 City Insurance	Rs.1,02,370 ZS EV Insurance
User Rating	4.3 Based on 167 Reviews	4.2 Based on 114 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	Rs.5,625.4	-
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹ 1.09/km
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Basic Information

Essence DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.13,98,207^*

Rs.26,77,838^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,610/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.51,454/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.57,216
City Insurance

Rs.1,02,370
ZS EV Insurance

User Rating

4.3

Based on 167 Reviews

4.2

Based on 114 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,625.4

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 1.09/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	i-VTEC	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1498	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	9H \| AC 7.4 kW (0-100%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	50.3
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	119.35bhp@6600rpm	174.33bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	145Nm@4300rpm	280Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	461 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	Upto 9H 7.4 kW (0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	60 Min 50 kW (0-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not applicable	3
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	1-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	upto 9H(0-100%)
Charging Options	Not applicable	7.4 kW AC \| 50 kW DC
Charger Type	Not applicable	15 A Wall Box Charger (AC)
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	Not applicable	upto 19H (0-100%)
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	60Min (0-80%)
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

i-VTEC

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1498

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.8	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	-	175
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Electric

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

17.8

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

ZEV

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam
Shock Absorbers Type	Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.3	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	175
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	8.5 s
Tyre Size	185/60 R15	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut with Coil Spring

MacPherson Strut

Rear Suspension

Torsion beam with Coil Spring

Torsion Beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4574	4323
Width (mm)	1748	1809
Height (mm)	1489	1649
Wheel Base (mm)	2600	2585
Front Tread (mm)	1668	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1107	-
Grossweight (kg)	1482	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	506	448
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	No	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Multi-Angle Rear Camera with Guidelines (Normal, Wide, Top-Down Modes),Steering Mounted Voice Recognition Switch with Illumination,Electrical Trunk Lock with Keyless Release,MAX COOL mode, Front Console Lower Pocket for Smartphones, Foldable Grab Handles (Soft Closing Motion),Meter Illumination Control Switch,--Fuel Gauge Display with Fuel Reminder Warning,Trip Meter (x2),Average Fuel Economy Indicator,Instant Fuel Economy Indicator,Cruising Range (Distance-to-Empty) Indicator,Outside Temperature Indicator,Other Warning Lamps & Indicators	6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat,Electronic Gear Shift Knob,Rear Seat Middle Headrest,Leather Driver Armrest with Storage,Seat Back Pockets,Audio & AC Control Via i-SMART App When Inside The Car,Charging Details On Infotainment,Charging Station Search on i-SMART app,30+ Hinglish Voice Coands
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	-	3
Rear Window Sunblind	No	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	No	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	No	-
Additional Features	IPS Display with Optical Bonding Display Coating for Reflection Reduction,Premium Beige & Black Two-Tone Color Coordinated Interiors,Instrument Panel Assistant side Garnish Finish(Piano Black),Leather Shift Lever Boot with Stitch,Satin Metallic Garnish on Steering Wheel,Trunk Lid Inside Lining Cover,Driver Side Coin Pocket with Lid,Ambient Light (Center Console Pocket),Front Map Lamps(bulb),Advanced Twin-Ring Combimeter,Eco Assist System with Ambient Meter Light,	Premium Leather Layering on Dashboard, Door Trim, Door Armrest and Centre Console with Stitching Details,Leather Layered Dashboard,Satin Chrome Highlights to Door Handles,Air Vents and Steering Wheel,Interior Theme- Dual Tone Iconic Ivory,Driver & Co-Driver Vanity Mirror,Parcel Shelf
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	7
Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colors	Platinum White PearlBlueLunar Silver MettalicGolden Brown MetallicObsidian Blue PearlMeteoroid Grey MetallicRadiant Red Metallic+2 MoreCity Colors	RedGreen With Black RoofGrayWhiteBlackZS EV Colors
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	No
Alloy Wheels	No	Yes
Rear Spoiler	No	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	No	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	No	-
Additional Features	Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE™) Body Structure,Z-shaped 3D Wrap-around LED Tail Lamps with Uniform Edge Light,Wide & Thin Front Chrome Upper Grille,Elegant Front Grille Mesh: Horizontal Slats Pattern,Sharp Side Character Line (Katana Blade In-Motion),Body Coloured Door Mirrors,Black Sash Tape on B-Pillar,	Electric Design Grill,Tomahawk Hub design wheel cover,Chrome Finish On Window Beltline,Chrome + Body Colour Outside Handle,Body Colored Bumper,Silver Finish Roof Rails,Silver Finish on Door Cladding Strip,Body Coloured ORVMs with Turn Indicators,Black Tape on pillar
Fog Lights	No	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	No	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Tyre Size	185/60 R15	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colors

Platinum White PearlBlueLunar Silver MettalicGolden Brown MetallicObsidian Blue Pearl+2 MoreCity Colors

RedGreen With Black RoofGrayWhiteBlackZS EV Colors

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver	Driver
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	No	-
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	No	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	No	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	No	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	No	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	No	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	No	-
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	No	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	i-SMART
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Engine Start Alarm

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	No	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	10.11
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	-	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay,5 USB Ports with 2 Type-C Ports,Widget Customisation Of Homescreen With Multiple Pages,Customisable Widget Color with 7 color palette for homepage of Infotainment screen,Headunit Theme store with New EVERGREEN Theme,Quiet Mode,Customisable Lock Screen Wallpaper,Birthday Wish On Headunit (With Customisable Date Option)VR Coands to Control Car functions,
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Jio Saavn
Tweeter	-	2
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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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

MG ZS EV

Understated and classy styling
Rich interior quality. Feels very upmarket
Good features list - 10.1-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, etc.
Realistically achievable range of 300-350km on a full charge

Honda City

Lacks some ‘wow’ features like ventilated seats, powered driver seat, branded stereo
Diesel motor is now discontinued
Tight rear seat headroom

MG ZS EV

Rear seat space is good but some may expect a roomier experience for the price
Boot space could’ve been more generous
EV charging infrastructure is inconsistent. Home/work charging and the portable charger will be more dependable than public charging
Some ergonomic flaws - lumbar cushioning feels excessive, front armrest may be too tall for short drivers

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Honda City and MG ZS EV?

A ) Honda City price starts at ₹ 12.08 Lakh & MG ZS EV price starts at ₹ 18.98 Lakh in New Delhi. Honda City is cheaper between these two cars.

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