Honda City vs Nissan Magnite
Should you buy Honda City or Nissan Magnite? 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 12.28 Lakh ex-showroom for SV Reinforced (Petrol) and Nissan Magnite price starts Rs 6.14 Lakh ex-showroom for Visia (Petrol). City has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Magnite has 999 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 Magnite has a mileage of 19.9 kmpl (Petrol top model).
City Vs Magnite
| Key Highlights | Honda City | Nissan Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.19,10,713* | Rs.13,77,192* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1498 | 999 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Honda City vs Nissan Magnite comparison
- Honda City
- SV (Petrol) 12.28 Lakh*
- SV Reinforced (Petrol) 12.28 Lakh*
- V Elegant (Petrol) 12.80 Lakh*
- V (Petrol) 13.05 Lakh*
- V Reinforced (Petrol) 13.05 Lakh*
- V Apex Edition (Petrol) 13.30 Lakh*
- V Elegant CVT (Petrol) 14.05 Lakh*
- VX (Petrol) 14.12 Lakh*
- Top SellingVX Reinforced (Petrol) 14.12 Lakh*
- V CVT (Petrol) 14.30 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) 15.30 Lakh*
- ZX Reinforced (Petrol) 15.30 Lakh*
- VX CVT (Petrol) 15.37 Lakh*
- VX CVT Reinforced (Petrol) 15.37 Lakh*
- VX Apex Edition CVT (Petrol) 15.62 Lakh*
- ZX CVT (Petrol) 16.55 Lakh*
- ZX CVT Reinforced (Petrol) 16.55 Lakh*
Rs16.55 Lakh *VS - Nissan Magnite
- Visia (Petrol) 6.14 Lakh*
- Visia Plus (Petrol) 6.64 Lakh*
- Visia AMT (Petrol) 6.75 Lakh*
- Acenta (Petrol) 7.29 Lakh*
- Acenta AMT (Petrol) 7.84 Lakh*
- N Connecta (Petrol) 7.97 Lakh*
- N Connecta AMT (Petrol) 8.52 Lakh*
- Top SellingTekna (Petrol) 8.92 Lakh*
- Tekna Plus (Petrol) 9.27 Lakh*
- N Connecta Turbo (Petrol) 9.38 Lakh*
- Tekna AMT (Petrol) 9.47 Lakh*
- Tekna Plus AMT (Petrol) 9.82 Lakh*
- Acenta Turbo CVT (Petrol) 9.99 Lakh*
- Tekna Turbo (Petrol) 10.18 Lakh*
- N Connecta Turbo CVT (Petrol) 10.53 Lakh*
- Tekna Plus Turbo (Petrol) 10.54 Lakh*
- Tekna Turbo CVT (Petrol) 11.40 Lakh*
- Tekna Plus Turbo CVT (Petrol) 11.76 Lakh*
Rs11.76 Lakh *VS - Renault Kiger
- RXE (Petrol) 6.15 Lakh*
- RXL (Petrol) 6.90 Lakh*
- RXL AMT (Petrol) 7.40 Lakh*
- RXT Opt (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- RXT Opt DT (Petrol) 8.23 Lakh*
- RXT Opt AMT (Petrol) 8.50 Lakh*
- RXT Opt AMT DT (Petrol) 8.73 Lakh*
- Top SellingRXZ (Petrol) 8.80 Lakh*
- RXZ DT (Petrol) 9.03 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 10.23 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo DT (Petrol) 10.23 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT (Petrol) 10.30 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 11.23 Lakh*
- RXE CNG (CNG) 6.89 Lakh*
- RXL CNG (CNG) 7.64 Lakh*
- RXT Opt CNG (CNG) 8.79 Lakh*
Rs11.23 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.19,10,713* | Rs.13,77,192* | Rs.12,93,782* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.36,370/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.26,353/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.24,634/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.73,663 | Rs.57,652 | Rs.47,259 |
| User Rating | Based on 189 Reviews | Based on 134 Reviews | Based on 503 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | Rs.5,625.4 | - | - |
| Brochure | Brochure not available |
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 | 1.0 HRA0 TURBO | 1.0L Turbo |
| 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 | 999 | 999 |
| 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 | 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 | 99bhp@5000rpm | 98.63bhp@5000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | - | 14 |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | - | - | 17 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 18.4 | 17.9 | 18.24 |
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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 | 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 | 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 | Double Acting | - |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | 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 | 3994 | 3991 |
| 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 | 1758 | 1750 |
| 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 | 1572 | 1605 |
| 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. ✕ | - | 205 | 205 |
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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 | 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 | 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 | Yes | - |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | 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 | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes | - |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | Yes | - | - |
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Exterior
| Headlight | |||
| Taillight | |||
| Front Left Side | |||
| Available Colours | Platinum White Pearl Lunar Silver Metallic Golden Brown Metallic Obsidian Blue Pearl Meteoroid Grey Metallic +1 MoreCity Colours | Copper Orange Onyx Black Copper Orange Blade Silver With Onyx Black Onyx Black Vivid Blue & Onyx Black +2 MoreMagnite Colours | Ice Cool White Stealth Black Moonlight Silver Radiant Red Caspian Blue Kiger Colours |
| Body Type | SedanAll Sedan Cars | SUVAll SUV 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 | 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 | 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 | 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
| Google / Alexa Connectivity | Yes | - | - |
| Smartwatch App | Yes | - | - |
| Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop | - | Yes | Yes |
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 | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | - | - | No |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | 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
Nissan Magnite
- Use of soft touch leatherette padding on all touch points makes the cabin feel a lot more premium
- Safety kit has been improved by the availability of 6 airbags from the base-spec variant
- It has one of the best performing CVTs under Rs 10 lakh
- In its segment, it has one of the most spacious rear seats
Honda City
- Lacks some ‘wow’ features like ventilated seats, powered driver seat, branded stereo
- Diesel motor is now discontinued
- Tight rear seat headroom
Nissan Magnite
- Turbo-petrol engine is not so refined which results in vibrations that can be felt in the footwell, on the steering wheel, and on the seats
- While the leatherette padding makes the cabin feel more premium, the flimsy AC knobs, and panel gaps have a negative impact on the overall cabin experience
- The feature list still feels pretty small and no major additions were made with the facelift
- The 360-degree camera has a grainy feed which is very hard to see in low light conditions
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car is cheaper between Honda City and Nissan Magnite?
A ) Honda City price starts at ₹ 12.28 Lakh & Nissan Magnite price starts at ₹ 6.14 Lakh in New Delhi. Nissan Magnite is cheaper between these two cars.
Q ) Which car has good mileage Honda City and Nissan Magnite?
A ) The mileage of City is 18.4 kmpl & the mileage of Magnite is 17.9 kmpl. Honda City gives better mileage than Nissan Magnite.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi