Compare Mazda2 and Honda City: Which car model should you choose?
Compare Mazda2 and Honda City in terms of size, exterior, interior, engine, safety features and price.
Mazda2 currently distributed in Vietnam is a mid-life upgrade of the 3rd generation, launched in the Vietnamese market in 2020. The car model has some small changes in design, additional features and special features.
Meanwhile, Honda City just launched an upgraded version in early July 2023.
Both car models are highly appreciated for their design, comfort features, safety equipment and the same 1.5L engine configuration.
Mazda2 is being sold in 5 versions: Mazda2 1.5 AT, Mazda2 1.5 Luxury, Mazda2 1.5L Premium, Mazda2 Sport 1.5 Luxury and Mazda2 Sport 1.5 Premium with prices ranging from 415 – 519 million VND.
Honda City is locally assembled by Honda Vietnam with 3 versions: City E, City G and City L priced from 559 – 609 million VND.
Let’s compare these two B-class sedans to see which is the right car for you.
Below is a price comparison table of Mazda2 and Honda City, two car models suitable for family use in the price range of 400 – 600 million:
Version name | Listed price |
Mazda2 1.5 AT | 415 million VND |
Mazda2 1.5 Luxury | 499 million VND |
Mazda2 1.5 Premium | 519 million VND |
Mazda2 Sport 1.5 Luxury | 479 million VND |
Mazda2 Sport 1.5 Premium | 519 million VND |
Honda City G | 559 million VND |
Honda City L | 589 million VND |
Honda City RS | 609 million VND |
Version name | Rolling in Hanoi | Rolling in Ho Chi Minh City | Rolling in other provinces |
Mazda2 1.5 AT | 485 million VND | 476 million VND | 458 million VND |
Mazda2 1.5 Luxury | 579 million VND | 569 million VND | 550 million VND |
Mazda2 1.5 Premium | 601 million VND | 591 million VND | 572 million VND |
Mazda2 Sport 1.5 Luxury | 557 million VND | 547 million VND | 528 million VND |
Mazda2 Sport 1.5 Premium | 602 million VND | 591 million VND | 572 million VND |
Honda City G | 648 million VND | 613 million VND | 590 million VND |
Honda City L | 682 million VND | 644 million VND | 621 million VND |
Honda City RS | 704 million VND | 665 million VND | 642 million VND |
Size | Mazda 2 | Honda City |
Length x width x height (mm) | 4,355 x 1,695 x 1,470 | 4,580/4,589 x 1,748 x 1,467 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2,570 | 2,600 |
Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 134 |
Unloaded weight (kg) | 1.109 | 1,117 – 1,140 |
Turning radius (m) | 5 | 5 |
In terms of size, the new Mazda2 has length x width x height parameters of 4,355 x 1,695 x 1,470 (mm), wheelbase 2,570 mm, ground clearance 140 mm.
Meanwhile, Honda City 2023 has corresponding dimensions of 4,580/4,589 x 1,748 x 1,467 (mm), wheelbase of 2,600 mm, ground clearance of 134 mm.
It can be seen that the Mazda2 has a smaller overall size and wheelbase than the Honda City.
Exterior | Mazda2 | Honda City |
Lights | LED | Halogen/LED |
Fog lights | LED | LED (RS version) |
Tail lights | LED | LED |
Headlights automatically turn on/off | Have | Have |
Rearview mirror | Electric folding integrated turn signal lights | Electric adjustment, electric folding with integrated LED turn signals |
Rim size (inch) | 16 (15 inches on standard version) | 16 (15 inches on standard version) |
Tire size | 185/60R16 | 185/60R16 |
Automatic wipers | Have | Have |
Comparing the exterior, although the Mazda2 has many different versions, the exterior of all variants is similar, the difference in the exterior only lies in the wheel size.
Meanwhile, the recently launched Honda City 2023 does not have too many design changes compared to its predecessor.
Both models are fully equipped with basic exterior equipment with automatic on/off headlights, electric adjustable/folding rearview mirrors, integrated turn signals, 16-inch alloy rims with a bold 5-spoke dual-spoke design.
However, the Mazda2 has LED headlights on all versions while the City is only available on the highest RS version.
Interior | Mazda 2 | Honda City |
Seat cover material | Leather/Felt | Leather/Felt |
Driver’s seat | 6-way mechanical adjustment | Adjustable in 6 directions |
Steering wheel | 3-spoke leather covered, full function keys | Leather covered, 4-way adjustable and integrated sound control button |
Clock | Analog + screen | Analog + 4.2 inch color screen |
Sound | 4 speakers or 6 speakers | 4 speakers or 8 speakers |
Center screen | Standard version without touch screen (7 inch high version) | 8 inch touch |
Smart key, push button ignition | Have | Have |
Automatic air conditioning | Only on premium version | 1 zone (on L and RS versions) |
Rear seat air vents | Are not | Yes (on L and RS versions) |
Luggage compartment capacity | 440 liters | 536 liters |
Mazda2 has a leather or felt driver’s seat with 6-way mechanical adjustment function.
The steering wheel of the two cars is 3-spoke, covered with leather, can be adjusted in 4 directions and has fully integrated function keys.
Honda City has an advantage in the entertainment system with an 8-inch touch screen on all variants.
Mazda2 only has automatic air conditioning on the highest version and does not have air conditioning vents.
In addition, the Honda City’s luggage compartment is larger with a capacity of 536 liters while the Mazda2 only has 440 liters.
Engine | Mazda 2 | Honda City |
Engine type | 1.5L, 4 cylinders | 1.5L i-VTEC DOHC 4 cylinders in line, 16 valves |
Maximum power (horsepower) | 109 | 119 |
Maximum torque (rpm) | 141 | 145 |
Gear | 6-speed automatic | CVT stepless |
Front/rear suspension system | McPherson/Torsion Bracing | MacPherson/Torsion Bracing |
Average fuel consumption in mixed conditions | 6.21 liters/100km | 5.6 liters/100 km |
Both Mazda2 and Honda City are equipped with 1.5L engines.
Safe technology | Mazda2 | Honda City |
Anti-lock brakes | Have | Have |
Electronic brake force distribution | Have | Have |
Assist to begin across hill | Have | Have |
Front/rear sensors | Yes (except standard version) | Are not |
Forward collision/lane departure warning | Yes (on highest version) | Have |
Reverse camera | Have | Have |
Air bag | 6 | 6 (on the highest version) |
Advanced safety technology package | Yes (on highest version) | Yes (all versions) |
Mazda2 and Honda City are both fully equipped with familiar safety features such as ABS/EBD/BA braking system, electronic balance system, hill start assist, 2 airbags (standard version) or
In addition, Mazda2 also owns the i-Activsense premium safety package with many modern features such as blind spot warning, cross-obstacle warning when reversing, lane departure warning support, and smart brake support when reversing.
Meanwhile, all versions of Honda City are equipped with the Honda Sensing active safety package with many advanced features such as collision mitigation braking, automatic adaptive headlights, adaptive cruise control, and vehicle reduction.
Currently, the listed price of Mazda2 ranges from 415 – 519 million VND.
It can be seen that Honda City and Mazda2 are both sedans worth considering in the segment.
As for Mazda2, the biggest drawback is still the cramped cabin space, suitable for daily travel needs on the street, love for fashion and modernity.