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Honda Elevate Vs Honda City - Prices And Specifications Compared

Modified On Sep 05, 2023 07:40 PM By Tarun for Honda Elevate

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One’s a SUV while the other is a sedan. But, let’s explore their differences in detail 

Honda Elevate Vs City

The Honda Elevate recently went on sale as the carmaker’s second stint in the compact SUV space, after the BR-V. This new global SUV has much in common with the Honda City sedan. Both are priced in the budget of Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh, primarily based on the same platform, get the same petrol engine and have similar features to offer. 

For those buyers unable to pick between the Honda sedan and its SUV-derivative, here’s a quick comparison between the two for their key differences besides the looks: 

Price Check

 

Honda Elevate

Honda City

Honda City Hybrid

Powertrain

MT

CVT

MT

CVT

CVT

SV

Rs 11 lakh

N.A.

Rs 11.71 lakh

-

-

V

Rs 12.11 lakh

Rs 13.21 lakh

Rs 12.59 lakh

Rs 13.84 lakh

Rs 18.89 lakh

VX

Rs 13.50 lakh

Rs 14.60 lakh

Rs 13.71 lakh

Rs 14.96 lakh

-

ZX

Rs 14.90 lakh

Rs 16 lakh

Rs 14.94 lakh

Rs 16.19 lakh

Rs 20.39 lakh

The introductory prices of the Elevate undercut the City for the time being. The starting price is lower by Rs 71,000, but as you climb the variants, the difference decreases. The top-end variants carry a price gap of just Rs 4,000 to Rs 19,000. Both are offered in four variants, but only the City gets the option of a hybrid powertrain.

Honda Elevate

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Powertrains

Models

Honda Elevate / Honda City

Honda City Hybrid

Engine

1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol

1.5-litre petrol-hybrid engine

Power

121PS

Up to 126PS

Torque

145Nm

253Nm

Transmissions

6-speed MT, CVT

e-CVT

Fuel Efficiency

15.31kmpl,  16.92kmpl/ 17.8kmpl, 18.4kmpl

27.13kmpl

The City and Elevate share the same 1.5-litre petrol engine, delivering the same performance figures. However, the sedan offers a slightly better fuel economy because it’s slightly lighter in weight, and likely more aerodynamically efficient compared to the chunky SUV. 

However, the sedan counterpart can be opted with a strong-hybrid petrol engine, which claims an efficiency of up to 27.13kmpl. 

2023 Honda City

Size Check

Dimensions

Elevate

City

Length

4,312mm

4574mm

Width

1,790mm

1748mm

Height

1,650mm

1489mm

Wheelbase

2,650mm

2600mm

Boot Space

458 litres

506 litres

Ground clearance

209mm

165mm

The City is obviously the longer of the two, thanks to the three box layout. However, the Elevate is wider, which could translate into three people being slightly more comfortable at the back. The SUV nature makes the Elevate a taller car better for headroom, but the City has its own sweet charm with the typical low-slung sedan stance. 

Honda Elevate

The boot space of the City is slightly more than the Elevate, on paper. However, since the SUV has an upright boot, it might be able to occupy the same number of suitcases. 

With a 54mm more ground clearance, the Elevate makes up for being a practical choice based on the craters and unevenly shaped speed breakers on our Indian roads. 

Practicality Check

Honda Elevate interior

The Honda City is known for its in-cabin practicality, which is also seen on the Elevate. You get cupholders in the centre console, storage in the front armrest, phone storage space below the AC console, a small storage box behind the gear lever, and bottle holders in each door. You also get special phone-pockets in the back of the front seats.

Features

Both the Hondas are similarly well equipped but there are still minor differences. Here are as follows: 

Common Features

Extra features on Elevate

Extra features on City

Electric sunroof

Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

7-inch semi-digital driver’s display

Wireless Charging

8-speaker sound system

Keyless Entry with push button start-stop

Cruise Control

LED Projector headlamps as standard

10.25-inch touchscreen system

LED reflector headlamps

8-inch touchscreen system

The cabin of the Honda Elevate gains an advantage over the City with its larger touchscreen infotainment system. 

Honda Elevate Infotainment screen

Safety Features

Common Features

Extra features on Elevate

Extra features on City

Up to six airbags

ADAS

Tyre pressure monitoring system

ISOFIX child seat mounts

Hill start assist

Electronic stability control

Rear parking camera

Lane watch camera

Rain-sensing wipers

Automatic headlamps

Dual front airbags (standard)

Four airbags (standard)

The Elevate gets dual front airbags as standard, while the City features four airbags as standard. Other than this, both get the same safety features, including the Honda Sense suite of advanced driver assistance systems. The City has scored a five-star safety rating in the ASEAN NCAP. Going by the Elevate’s internal crash testing, we’re expecting the SUV to score a strong 4- or 5-star safety rating. 

2023 Honda City Rear Seats

Which Honda To Pick?

With so many similarities in terms of the value offered by the Honda Elevate and Honda City, it really does come down to a buyer’s personal preference: the tall-seating and higher ground clearance of an SUV or the classic low-slung seating and handling of a sedan. Let us know which would you pick in the comments below. 

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