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Honda City Sedan III 1.3i (95 Hp)
Overall Rating
Honda City:
The Honda City is a small car which has been produced by the Japanese manufacturer Honda since 1981.
The City was originally a three-door hatchback for the Japanese, European, and Australasian markets. The three-door City was retired in 1994 after the second-generation and replaced by the Logo. The nameplate was revived in 1996 for use on a series of subcompact four-door sedans aimed primarily at developing markets, first mainly sold in Asia but later also in Latin America and Australia. Since then, it has been a subcompact sedan built on Honda's Global Small Car platform, which is shared with the Fit/Jazz , the Airwave/Partner, and the first-generation Mobilio — all of which share the location of the fuel tank under the front seats rather than rear seats. The seventh-generation model launched in 2019 features a significant size growth, offering an exterior dimension on par with the ninth-generation Civic sedan. This generation also marks the introduction of the five-door hatchback model starting from 2020....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Sedan III Overview:
Honda City (Sedan III). With 119 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8 l/100km). Weighing only 940 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.3 s). The top speed reaches 171 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.3i (95 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides sufficient power for daily urban commuting, with a decent 0-100 km/h time of 11.3 seconds. It might feel a bit strained on longer highway journeys or with a full load.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel efficiency, making it a very economical choice for city dwellers and those prioritizing low running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent Honda reliability and durability
- • Good fuel efficiency across the engine lineup
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class
- • Low maintenance costs and readily available parts
- • Easy to drive and maneuver in urban environments
Cons:
- • Basic interior design and materials
- • Limited advanced safety features (typical for its era)
- • Road and wind noise can be noticeable at higher speeds
- • Suspension can be firm on rough roads
- • Not designed for spirited driving
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 1986 - 1994).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | City |
| Generation: | Sedan III |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3i (95 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 2002 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 95 Hp @ 6400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 70.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 119 Nm @ 4700 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1343 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 76 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 171 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.9 kg/Hp, 101.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.9 kg/Nm, 126.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 940 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 385 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4225 mm [620mm more] |
| Width: | 1690 mm [70mm more] |
| Height: | 1400 mm [65mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2500 mm [100mm more] |
| Front track: | 1450 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1450 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.6 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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