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Honda City Sedan III 1.5i 16V (105 Hp)
Overall Rating
Honda City:
The Honda City is a subcompact 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 129 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 940 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.5i 16V (105 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers a lively performance for its class, providing adequate power for both city driving and occasional highway cruises. The 105 Hp engine feels responsive due to the car's light weight.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy, typical of Honda's efficient small-displacement engines of the era. It balances power with reasonable 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 - 1993).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | City |
| Generation: | Sedan III |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5i 16V (105 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 2002 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 105 Hp @ 6400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 70.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 129 Nm @ 4700 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1493 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.1:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9 kg/Hp, 111.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.3 kg/Nm, 137.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 940 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 385 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4225 mm mm [620mm more] |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm [70mm more] |
| Height: | 1400 mm mm [65mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2500 mm 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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