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Honda CityvsMaruti Suzuki Invicto

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Maruti Suzuki Invicto

68% Match

The Invicto is a larger, more feature-rich 7-seat hybrid MUV with a 5-star safety rating, panoramic practicality, and strong claimed efficiency, but it costs roughly double the City. The Honda City counters with a punchy petrol engine, GPS navigation, and a much lower price, making it the smarter buy for budget-conscious sedan buyers, while the Invicto suits families and long-distance users who need space, seats, and hybrid running costs.

Honda City

SV Petrol Manual

₹12.04 - ₹21.4 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Sharper Power Delivery
The City's 119 bhp @ 6600 rpm from a naturally aspirated 1.5L i-VTEC gives it an engaging, revvy character suited to enthusiastic driving.
Built-in Navigation
The City comes with a GPS Navigation System built into its infotainment, a feature the Invicto lacks entirely.
Significantly Lower Price
At an ex-showroom price of Rs 11,99,900 versus the Invicto's Rs 24,97,400, the City costs roughly half as much to buy outright.

AI Match

68%

Maruti Suzuki Invicto

Performance
70%
Comfort
78%
Luxury & Interior
62%
Technology
75%
Safety
88%
Ownership
80%
Practicality
90%
Value
55%

Maruti Suzuki Invicto

Zeta Plus Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Automatic 7 STR

₹24.97 - ₹28.7 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

5-Star Safety
The Invicto carries a 5 Star Bharat NCAP rating versus the City which is Not Tested, giving it a clearer safety credential.
Three Rows, Seven Seats
With 7 seats across 3 rows and captain seats in row two, the Invicto offers far more passenger versatility than the City's 5-seat layout.
Hybrid Efficiency & Range
Its hybrid powertrain delivers a claimed driving range of 1208 km, nearly double the City's 711 km, meaning fewer fuel stops.

AI · Personalisation

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Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Honda City

62% Match

For a daily commuter focused on affordability and manageable running costs, the City's much lower purchase price and nimbler dimensions make it easier to live with in traffic and parking.

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Why City for you?

Lower Upfront Cost

At less than half the Invicto's price, the City frees up budget for fuel and maintenance on a daily commute.

Compact Footprint

A shorter 4594mm length and smaller 5.3m turning radius make the City easier to maneuver and park in city commutes.

Rear Parking Sensors

The City adds rear parking sensors alongside its camera, useful for tight daily parking spots the Invicto doesn't offer.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Honda City and Maruti Suzuki Invicto stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Honda City

Maruti Suzuki Invicto

Maruti Suzuki Invicto pulls ahead overall

The Invicto's radar bulges out on Practicality, Safety and Ownership thanks to its 7-seat layout, 5-star NCAP rating and hybrid running costs, while the City holds its own on Performance and Value, reflecting its sportier engine and much lower price tag.

5-Star Safety

The Invicto carries a 5 Star Bharat NCAP rating versus the City which is Not Tested, giving it a clearer safety credential.

Three Rows, Seven Seats

With 7 seats across 3 rows and captain seats in row two, the Invicto offers far more passenger versatility than the City's 5-seat layout.

Hybrid Efficiency & Range

Its hybrid powertrain delivers a claimed driving range of 1208 km, nearly double the City's 711 km, meaning fewer fuel stops.

A Trade-off

The City's 119 bhp @ 6600 rpm from a naturally aspirated 1.5L i-VTEC gives it an engaging, revvy character suited to enthusiastic driving.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Honda City

Strengths for those who prioritise power, features and value.

Sharper Power Delivery
The City's 119 bhp @ 6600 rpm from a naturally aspirated 1.5L i-VTEC gives it an engaging, revvy character suited to enthusiastic driving.
Built-in Navigation
The City comes with a GPS Navigation System built into its infotainment, a feature the Invicto lacks entirely.
Significantly Lower Price
At an ex-showroom price of Rs 11,99,900 versus the Invicto's Rs 24,97,400, the City costs roughly half as much to buy outright.
More Charging Ports
The City offers 2 USB Type-C, 2 USB Type-A ports plus a 12V outlet, far more comprehensive charging options than the Invicto's single 12V outlet.
Extendable Warranty Assurance
The City's vehicle warranty of 3 years/unlimited kms, extendable up to 7 years/unlimited kms, offers long-term peace of mind on the core vehicle.

Maruti Suzuki Invicto

Strengths for those who prioritise safety, comfort and power.

5-Star Safety
The Invicto carries a 5 Star Bharat NCAP rating versus the City which is Not Tested, giving it a clearer safety credential.
Three Rows, Seven Seats
With 7 seats across 3 rows and captain seats in row two, the Invicto offers far more passenger versatility than the City's 5-seat layout.
Hybrid Efficiency & Range
Its hybrid powertrain delivers a claimed driving range of 1208 km, nearly double the City's 711 km, meaning fewer fuel stops.
Connected Car Suite
Features like remote AC on/off, remote engine start/stop, geo-fencing, and Alexa compatibility via the app give the Invicto a richer connected ownership experience.
Bigger, Roomier Body
At 4755mm long with a 2850mm wheelbase, the Invicto is significantly larger than the City's 4594mm length and 2600mm wheelbase, translating to more cabin and boot room.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range
Pure Electric Driving Mode No No
Driving Range 711 km 1208 km
Regenerative Braking No
Charging Indicator On Light Bar No

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension
Front Suspension McPherson strut with coil spring MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam with Coil Spring Torsion Beam

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / Unlimited Kms (Extendable up to 7 Years / Unlimited Kms) 3 Years / 100,000 kms
Battery Warranty 2 Years

Engine/Battery/Motor Performance

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start Yes Yes
Parking Assist Reverse Camera with Guidance Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors Rear No
Cruise Control No Yes

Mileage	ARAI: 17.77 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Engine Type	1.5L i-VTEC with VTC
Engine	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Multi-Point fuel distribution
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	119 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	145 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	No
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Idle Start/Stop (Engine Stop/Start )	No

Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (e-CVT), Paddle Shift
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Limited Slip Differential	No
Differential Lock	No
Drive Modes	4 - Drive,Sports,Sequential Shift Sports.ECON	3 - Eco/Normal/Power
Terrain Modes	No
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Clutch Type	Dry (Single Plate)	Dry (Single Plate)

Length Width Height	4594 mm * 1748 mm * 1489 mm	4755 mm * 1845 mm * 1795 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm	2850 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 litres	52 litres
Doors	4 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius	5.3 metres
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)	No
Kerb Weight		1620 kg
Gross Weight	1580 kg
Kerb Weight Range	1123 - 1142 kg

Wheels	Steel Rims	Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres	185 / 60 R15	215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	185 / 60 R15	215 / 60 R17
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (185/60R15), Located in Boot	Steel, Located Underbody
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Fuel Type		Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Engine		1987 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Liquid Cooled, Multi-Point fuel distribution
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		186 bhp (Max Power), 112 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Motor)
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		206 Nm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		No
Idle Start/Stop		No
Emission Standard		BS6 Phase 2
Battery		Nickel Metal Hydride, 201.6 V, Placed Under Front Seats
Electric Motor		Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Front Axle)
Acceleration		0-100 km/h in 9.5 seconds (claimed)
Mileage		ARAI: 23.24 kmpl \| CarWale Tested: 12.21 kmpl (City), 15.2 kmpl (Highway) \| User Reported: 20.5 kmpl
Power Transfer Type		Combined (Series & Parallel)
Fuel Change Over Switch		Yes
Direct Start in CNG		No
Alternate Fuel		Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode	No	No
Driving Range	711 km	1208 km
Regenerative Braking		No
Charging Indicator On Light Bar		No

Front Suspension	McPherson strut with coil spring	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam

Vehicle Warranty	3 Years / Unlimited Kms (Extendable up to 7 Years / Unlimited Kms)	3 Years / 100,000 kms
Battery Warranty		2 Years

Safe Exit Warning (SEW)		No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Indirect
ADAS	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Automatic Emergency Braking		No
Traffic Sign Recognition		No
Speed Assist System		No
Driver Drowsiness Detection		No
Lane Functions	No	No
Rear Collision Assist		No
Blind Spot Detection		No
High-beam Assist	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Yes	No
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	No
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)	No	No
Automatic Park Lock	No
Clutch Lock		No
Brake Sway Control	Yes
Active headrest	No
Video Recording	No
Hands-off Detection		No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)		No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert		No

Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Child Safety Rating	Not Tested
Seatbelts	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)	Pretensioning (Front)
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	No
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Tyre Inflator	No
Dashcam	No	No
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch		No
Third Row Middle Seat Safety		Third Row Middle Adjustable & Three Point Seatbelts
Collapsible Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Breakdown Assistance Call Button		No

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front), Disc (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	No
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	No
Hill Descent Control	No	No
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist	Yes
Brake Override System	Yes
Brake Disc Wiping	No

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Roof, Third row AC: Blower with Vents on Roof)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier	PM 2.5	Yes

Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Chrome
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Capless
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Auto Folding
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming	Manual Dimming
Rear Defogger	Yes	No
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse	No
Memory ORVMs	No
Heated ORVM	No	No
Anti-glare ORVMs	No	No
Extendable Sun Visor	No
Rear Wiper	No	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock		Yes
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Cabin-Release
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Rain-sensing Wipers	No	No
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper	No	No

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front Only Power Windows, Front One-touch up/down, Extended Power Window Operation
Window Sunshade	No	Rear Windows, Manual (All)

Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	No
Cruise Control	No	Yes

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)
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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment		6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third
Split Rear Seat	No	50:50
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Yes
Cabin Boot Access	No	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Massage Seats	No	No
Ergo lever / Boss Mode	No
Comfort Headrest	No
Split Third Row Seat		50:50
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	No
Foldable Seatback Table	No	No
Third Row Seat Adjustment		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Folding Rear Seat	No	Flat
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest	No	Yes

Infotainment Screen	8" HD Touch-screen Display	8" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	4 Speakers	6 Speakers
AM/FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), Type-A Wired Connectivity	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility, Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity, Smart Watch Connectivity
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna
Charging Ports	2 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB Type-A, 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	Yes	Yes
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
GPS Navigation System	Yes	No
Wireless Charger	No	No
Voice Assistant	Through Smartphone	Alexa
What3Words -Address Based Navigation	No
Ambient Sounds	No
Speed Dependent Volume	No
Whatsapp and Text Readout		Yes

Instrument Cluster Screen	4.2" TFT- Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Analog	Digital & Analog
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)	No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Navigation On Instrument Cluster	No
Low Battery Warning	Yes	No
Outside Temperature Gauge	Yes	Yes
CNG Fuel Gauge		No
Total CNG Mode Time		No
Eco-Drive Illumination	Yes
Tyre Position Display	No

Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering-Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Additional Steering Features	No

Bottle Holder in Doors	Yes	All Doors
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	No	Yes
Sunglass Holder	No	No
Rear Parcel Tray	No
Cabin Boot Access	No	Yes
Third Row Cup Holders	No	No
Lockable Glovebox	No
Umbrella Storage in Door	No	No
Cup Holders	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Bootspace	506 L
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Cabin-Release
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders	No	Front Only
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Boot Open Warning	Yes	Yes
Utility Recess On Dashboard	No	Yes

Headlights	Bi-LED Projector	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	No	No
Ambient Interior Lighting	No	Yes (1)
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Front Halogen Cabin lamps, Boot Lamp	Button Controlled Front and Rear Halogen Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp, Boot Lamp
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlights		No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	No
Headlight Height Adjuster	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps	No	No
Taillights	LED	LED
Welcome and Goodbye Animation	No
Reflectors	Rear Bumper	Rear Bumper
Stop Lamp	Yes	Yes
Connected LED	No	No
Sequential Turn Indicators		No
Illuminated Logo	No	No

Over The Air (OTA) Updates		Yes
Emergency Call Button		Yes
Find My Car		Yes
Geo-fence		Yes
Check Vehicle Status via App		Yes
Remote AC: On / Off via App	No	Yes
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App	No	Yes
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App		Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop	No	Yes
Alexa Compatibility	No	Yes
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App	No	Yes
Anti Theft Immobilisation		Yes
Connected Car App	No	Yes
Live Traffic Updates On App		No
Vehicle Tracking Via App		No
Summon Mode	No
Digital Key		No
In-Car Remote	Boot Opening	AC Control
Remote Air Purifier Operation		No
Service Reminder Via App		Yes
Smart Drive Information		No
Home-to-Car Connectivity		No
Find and Book Parking Slot		No

Interior	Dual Tone (Beige & Black)	Single Tone (Black)
Grille Design	Signature Matrix-Mesh Black Grille
Roof Rails	No	No
Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Wrappings	No
Scuff Plates	No	No
Body-coloured Bumpers	Yes	Yes
Rub-strips	No	No
Body Kit	No	No
Exhaust	Yes	Chrome Finish
Skid Plate	No	No
Diffuser	No

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Horn	Yes	Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes
Boot Open Warning	Yes	Yes
Perimetric alarm system		Yes
Auto Crash Alert	No	Yes
Tow Away Alert	No	No

Honda CityvsMaruti Suzuki Invicto

Honda City

Maruti Suzuki Invicto

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Maruti Suzuki Invicto pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Honda City

Maruti Suzuki Invicto

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

Engine/Battery/Motor Performance

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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