Honda City Hybrid eHEV vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

CarWale brings you comparison of Honda City Hybrid eHEV and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Honda City Hybrid eHEV price is Rs. 19.04 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara price is Rs. 10.87 Lakh. The Honda City Hybrid eHEV is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is available in 1462 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and CNG. City Hybrid eHEV provides the mileage of 27.1 kmpl and Grand Vitara provides the mileage of 21.11 kmpl.

City Hybrid eHEV vs Grand Vitara Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	City Hybrid eHEV	Grand Vitara
Price	Rs. 19.04 Lakh	Rs. 10.87 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1498 cc	1462 cc
Power	97 bhp	102 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT)	Manual
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

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Honda City Hybrid eHEV

Rs. 19.04 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Sigma Smart Hybrid

Rs. 10.87 Lakh

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)	97 bhp @ 5600-6400 rpm	102 bhp @ 6000 rpm	119 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Ground Clearance (mm)		210	220
Bootspace (litres)		373	458

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	11.75
Range (As tested by CarWale) (Km)	18.24
Engine	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicle (SHEV)	K15C + Mild Hybrid System	1.5 i-VTEC with VTC
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	97 bhp @ 5600-6400 rpm	102 bhp @ 6000 rpm	119 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	127 Nm @ 4500-5000 rpm	136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm	145 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Max Motor Performance	107 bhp @ 3500 rpm, 253 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	27.1View Mileage Details	21.11View Mileage Details	15.31View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)		950	612
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT) - CVT Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Battery	Lithium Ion, 172.8 Volt
Electric Motor
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm)	4583	4345	4312
Width (mm)	1748	1795	1790
Height (mm)	1489	1645	1650
Wheelbase (mm)	2600	2600	2650
Ground Clearance (mm)		210	220
Kerb Weight (kg)	1261	1150

Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2 2
Bootspace (litres)
373 458
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
40 45 40

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam	Torsion beam with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.3	5.4	5.2
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	185 / 55 R16	215 / 60 R17	215 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	185 / 55 R16	215 / 60 R17	215 / 60 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Lane Departure Prevention
Airbags	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless Keyless Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	3		3

Telematics

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Beige & Black	Black + Bordeaux	Beige & Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat		Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split	60:40 split
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	Driver	Driver
One Touch Up	All	Driver	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind	Manual

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen Projector	Halogen Projector	LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Footwell Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	8
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8		Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000	Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

Obsidian Blue Pearl	Nexa Blue	Lunar Silver Metallic
Radiant Red Metallic	Grandeur Grey	Platinum White Pearl
Meteoroid Grey Metallic	Splendid Silver
Golden Brown Metallic	Arctic White
Lunar Silver Metallic
Platinum White Pearl

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

7 Ratings

4.8/5

36 Ratings

4.6/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.7Exterior	4.3Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.8Comfort	4.8Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.6Performance	4.3Performance
	4.9Fuel Economy	4.6Fuel Economy	3.7Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	4.7Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

A smooth and eco-friendly sedan with advanced features

I recently got a chance to test drive the Honda City Hybrid eHEV 2023 and I was very impressed by its performance and features. Here are some of the points that I would like to share about my driving experience, firstly Driving experience, The car was very easy to drive and handle. The hybrid engine was powerful and responsive, delivering a smooth acceleration and gear transition. The fuel economy was excellent, as I got around 25 km/l on average in city traffic. The car also had low emissions, which made me feel good about contributing to the environment. The Honda sensing technology provided a safer driving experience, as it alerted me of any potential hazards or collisions on the road. The car also had a sport mode that enhanced the performance and thrill of driving. Secondly, Details about looks, and performance, The car looked stylish and elegant, with a sleek design and LED headlights. The interior was spacious and comfortable, with leather seats and ample legroom. The boot space was sufficient for my luggage needs. The car had a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supported Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, along with a premium sound system. The car also had a sunroof, wireless charging, rear AC vents, ambient lighting, keyless entry, push-button start, paddle shifters, cruise control etc. Thirdly Pros, Powerful hybrid engine, excellent fuel economy, low emissions, spacious cabin, stylish exterior, and advanced safety features. Finally Cons, the High prices compared to other hybrid cars, limited colour options, and no diesel variant. Overall considering everything I will rate it 4 out of 5.

Best buy

Best car of this segment. Lovely look from out side as well as nice interiors. Value for money car. I drove my Grand Vitara Sigma for 100 km on highway with 27.1 Km/l. I was completely surprised to see the performance. My car's first service has been done with 'zero' expanse. Loved the service of Maruti Suzuki. One bad thing i faced that in Sigma variant the back camera fitting was not proper. Over-all best buy.

Honda Elevate review

Honda nailed it with the pricing! Finally! This car is value for money considering other manufacturers! Buying experience: should be good Looks and performance: looks high class, looks like its global models abroad. Performance for a natural aspirated model is quite good. Mileage is good too. Pros: looks, build quality, engine, price Cons: few features like ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof is missing.

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Doors (Doors)	4	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		373	458
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	40	45	40

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey