The Honda City Hybrid is one of the most affordable and practical hybrid cars in the Indian market
It’s been a while since Honda first launched the new Honda City Hybrid in India and has been attracting a lot of buyers in the market ever since then. Toyota and Maruti Suzuki too launched two new hybrid SUVs for the buyers in the country and the hybrid cars are now being considered as strong alternatives to the standard ICE vehicles. If you are also planning to buy a new car in India soon, here is a detailed Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Vs Honda City Hybrid spec comparison that you should check out for a better understanding of the two SUVs.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Vs Honda City Hybrid
Powertrain and Performance
While the new Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder is offered with two petrol engine options, we will only be considering the strong hybrid engine here. This new 1.5L TNGA strong hybrid petrol engine churns out a combined power output of 116 PS and maximum torque output of 135 Nm. This engine channels the power to the front wheels via an e-CVT gearbox. The combined fuel economy figures stand at 27.97 kmpl. This engine does offer commendable fuel economy figures, it does get vocal as the revs go up.
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The Honda City Hybrid is offered with a 1.5L Atkinson cycle i-VTEC petrol engine with a dual motor setup. This four0cylinder engine along with the motors boasts a peak power and torque output of 126 PS and 253 Nm respectively. This engine also comes mated to an e-CVT gearbox. The fuel economy figures on the other hand however stand at 26.5 kmpl. A quick glance at the specifications is enough to tell you that it is the Honda City Hybrid that boasts strong performance and a refined package for the buyers. Mentioned below is a quick comparison-
| Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder | Honda City Hybrid | |
| Engine | 1.5L TNGA petrol with self-charging strong-hybrid system | 1.5L Atkinson Cycle i-VTEC Petrol Engine w/ Dual Motors |
| No of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Battery Capacity | TBU | 0.784 kWh |
| Max Power (Combined Output) | 116 PS | 126 PS |
| Peak Torque | 135 Nm | 253 Nm |
| Transmission Options | e-CVT | e-CVT |
| Claimed Mileage | 27.97 kmpl | 26.5 kmpl |
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Design And Dimensions
The new Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder measures 4365 mm in length, 1795 mm in width, and 1635 mm in height. The wheelbase on the other hand stands at 2600 mm. Having said this, the new Urban Cruiser Hyryder boast a strong design language with aggressive cuts and creases that helps it boast a strong road presence. It also gets features like sharp LED lights, dual-cut alloy wheels, and more.
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The new Honda City Hybrid on the other hand offers a more elegant and sophisticated package for the buyers looking for a good-looking and smart sedan in the market. As far as the dimensions are concerned, the sedan measures 4549 mm in length, 1748 mm in width, and 1489 mm in height. The wheelbase however is identical at 2600 mm. A quick comparison is given below in the table-
| Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder | Honda City Hybrid | |
| Length | 4365 mm | 4549 mm |
| Width | 1795 mm | 1748 mm |
| Height | 1635 mm | 1489 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
| Wheel Size | 17-inch | 17-inch |
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Features
Mentioned below are some of the features that you will be offered with the two cars –
| Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder | Honda City e:HEV | |
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED headlamps with 9 array (inline-shell) design |
| Alloy Wheels | 17-inch | 16-inch |
| Disc Brakes | All 4 disc brake | All 4 disc brake |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Single-pane |
| Touchscreen Infotainment | 9-inch | 8-inch |
| Digital Driver’s Display | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Carplay & Android Auto | Yes (Wireless) | Yes |
| Connected Car Tech | Yes | Yes (with Alexa connectivity) |
| Heads-up Display (HUD) | Yes | No |
| Auto AC | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes (Adaptive) |
| Ventilated Front Seats | Yes | No |
| Wireless Smartphone Charger | Yes | No |
| Driver’s Seat Height Adjustable | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Parking Brakes | No | Yes |
| Paddle Shifters | No | Yes |
| No of Airbags | up to 6 | 6 |
| 360° Camera | Yes | No |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS | No | Yes (Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation System, Lane Keep Assist System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Auto High-Beam) |
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Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Vs Honda City Hybrid Price Comparison
| Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Strong-Hybrid variants | Honda City e:HEV | |
| Price In India (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs 15.11 lakh to Rs 18.99 lakh | Rs 19.89 lakh |
Final Verdict
Both the cars offer a strong hybrid package for the buyers and not only get fuel-efficient and cheap-to-run powertrain options but in addition to this, are also offered with a long list of features, a premium package, and commendable looks. It is however the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder that offers an extremely VFM price tag for the buyers. The Honda City on the other hand offers a more premium and feature-rich package.
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