Honda City vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx

CarWale brings you comparison of Honda City and Maruti Suzuki Fronx. The Honda City price is Rs. 11.86 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Fronx price is Rs. 7.51 Lakh. The Honda City is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Maruti Suzuki Fronx is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. City provides the mileage of 17.8 kmpl and Fronx provides the mileage of 21.79 kmpl.

City vs Fronx Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	City	Fronx
Price	Rs. 11.86 Lakh	Rs. 7.51 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1498 cc	1197 cc
Power	119 bhp	89 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Honda City

SV Petrol MT

Rs. 11.86 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Sigma 1.2L MT

Rs. 7.51 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.5 i-VTEC with VTC	1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT	1.0L Energy
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	119 bhp @ 6600 rpm	89 bhp @ 6000 rpm	71 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	145 Nm @ 4300 rpm	113 Nm @ 4400 rpm	96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17.8View Mileage Details	21.79View Mileage Details	20.18View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	712	806	807
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Others		Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut	McPherson Strut with Lower Triangle & Coil Spring, Anti-roll Bar & Traverse Arm
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam Axle
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.3	4.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	185 / 60 R15	195 / 60 R16	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	185 / 60 R15	195 / 60 R16	195 / 60 R16

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

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
NCAP Rating	5 Star (ASEAN NCAP)	Not Tested	4 Star (Global NCAP)
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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)
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
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	3		2

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
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
iPod Compatibility

Mobile App Features

Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital	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
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Golden Brown Metallic	Nexa Blue (Celestial)	Caspian Blue
Meteoroid Grey Metallic	Grandeur Grey	Stealth Black
Lunar Silver Metallic	Earthen Brown	Moonlight Silver
Platinum White Pearl	Opulent Red	Ice Cool White
	Splendid Silver
	Arctic White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

22 Ratings

4.5/5

173 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.6Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.5Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.6Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Reliable predictable and consistent performance

I drove this car to Badrinath , Really enjoy the driving it's movability and engine is really very smooth Very good car If you drive between 60 to 70 km/h We get average 20++ AC is very effective

My Super Car

I am really happy with this purchase Fronx. I've driven this car and it is a very smooth drive. If you go long very comfortable to sit and drive. For hill, it's my experience very happy with this car.

More Expert Reviews on City and Fronx

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By Jay Shah11 May 2024

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Maruti Suzuki Fronx Boosterjet Long-Term Review: City Report

By Ninad Ambre09 Oct 2023

Our long-term Maruti Suzuki Fronx has been consistently doing a 50km daily round trip between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. In the last 1,000km, we've learned more about how the car is to live with. Here's what will help you make an informed decision if you are considering this top-spec turbo-petrol crossover and your usage involves a lot of city driving.

2023 Honda City 1.5 Petrol Manual First Drive Review

By Desirazu Venkat23 May 2023

We get behind the wheel of the petrol manual Honda City with ADAS

Length (mm)	4574	3995	3991
Width (mm)	1748	1765	1750
Height (mm)	1489	1550	1605
Wheelbase (mm)	2600	2520	2500
Ground Clearance (mm)		190	205

Doors (Doors)	4	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	506	308	405
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	40	37	40

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit			Black
Rub-strips			Black

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)

Headlights	Halogen Projector	Halogen Projector	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED		LED
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps	Front	Centre	Front
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3		3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited		100000