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Honda City ZX Sedan IV (facelift 2005) 1.4i 8V (83 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)
ZX Sedan IV (facelift 2005) Overview:
Honda City (ZX Sedan IV (facelift 2005)). With 119 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.1 l/100km). Weighing only 1032 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.4 s). The top speed reaches 175 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.
1.4i 8V (83 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 83 Hp 1.4i engine offers adequate performance for city driving and light highway use, though acceleration (13.4s 0-100km/h) is leisurely for overtaking.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy, especially on extra-urban cycles (4.8 l/100 km), making it a very economical choice for daily commuting.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent fuel efficiency, especially for highway driving.
- • Honda's renowned reliability and low maintenance costs.
- • Spacious interior and large boot capacity for its class.
- • Comfortable ride quality for daily commuting.
- • Compact dimensions make it easy to maneuver in urban environments.
Cons:
- • Modest engine performance, particularly for spirited driving or heavy loads.
- • Basic interior features and materials compared to some rivals.
- • Limited advanced safety features by modern standards.
- • Road noise can be noticeable at higher speeds.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Sedan III: 1996 - 2002).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | City |
| Generation: | ZX Sedan IV (facelift 2005) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4i 8V (83 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2006 |
| End of production: | 2008 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 83 Hp @ 5700 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 62 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 119 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1339 |
| 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 |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 73 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.8 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.4 kg/Hp, 80.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.7 kg/Nm, 115.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1032 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 500 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4395 mm [170mm more] |
| Width: | 1595 mm [95mm less] |
| Height: | 1485 mm [85mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2455 mm [45mm less] |
| Front track: | 1455 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1455 mm |
| 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 | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 175/65 R14 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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