Honda City vs Honda City e:HEV
The City is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹12.00 lakh against ₹21.36 lakh for the City e:HEV. Only the City has been crash-tested (4 stars).
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City vs City e:HEV: specs and prices
| Honda City | Honda City e:HEV | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹12.00 L – ₹17.36 L | ₹21.36 L |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Petrol | Hybrid |
| Gearbox | Manual, Automatic | Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage (claimed) | 17.77–27.26 km/l | – |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Crash-test rating | 4-star (Global NCAP) | Not tested |
| Expert score | 7/10 | – |
| Variants | 7 | 1 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹14.51 L | ₹21.36 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Honda City or the Honda City e:HEV?
- The Honda City starts at ₹12.00 lakh ex-showroom; the Honda City e:HEV starts at ₹21.36 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the City or the City e:HEV?
- City: 4-star Global NCAP; City e:HEV: not crash-tested yet. Up to 6 and 6 airbags respectively.
- Which is better, the City or the City e:HEV?
- The City is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹12.00 lakh against ₹21.36 lakh for the City e:HEV. Only the City has been crash-tested (4 stars). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.