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Honda City II 1.3 i (100 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)
II Overview:
Honda City (II). With 114 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10 l/100km). Weighing only 820 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 180 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Honda City II was produced before the advent of modern crash testing standards like Euro NCAP. It lacks advanced safety features common in contemporary vehicles, reflecting the safety priorities and technologies of its era.
1.3 i (100 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most potent engine in the lineup, likely featuring fuel injection ('i'), delivering strong performance for its class and transforming the City II into a genuinely zippy hot hatch.
Fuel Economy
Despite the higher power output, Honda's engineering likely ensured reasonable fuel consumption, though it would be less economical than the lower-powered variants under spirited driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent Honda reliability and build quality for its class.
- • Efficient and rev-happy engines, particularly the 16-valve and fuel-injected variants.
- • Compact dimensions and light weight make it agile and easy to park.
- • Practical hatchback design with decent interior space for its footprint.
Cons:
- • Lack of modern safety features and crash protection.
- • Basic interior comfort and amenities compared to later models.
- • Road noise and ride harshness typical of small cars from its era.
- • Limited availability of parts for older models in some regions.
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | City |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 i (100 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1986 |
| End of production: | 1993 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 100 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 77.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 114 Nm @ 5500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1296 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Fuel injection system: | Single-point injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 73.7 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 76 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.2 kg/Hp, 122 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.2 kg/Nm, 139 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 820 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3605 mm |
| Width: | 1620 mm |
| Height: | 1335 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm |
| Front track: | 1400 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1410 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.2 m |
| 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 | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/60 R13 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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