City 1.3E A/T or 1.5E?

[aboji]

Hey guys Merry Xmas!

I've been spending the past couple of weeks researching which car I would get from what I have mentioned in the thread title.

I have been looking for my first bnew car (had a Corona ST-171, 6G Galant and Series 3 Sentra in the past and all have been heartbreaking to maintain) and my wife and I have decided to narrow down our choices between the two city variants and stop buying second hand cars.

Here is how I will drive it:

* 10min Daily House-Office-House (currently, pero magiging Bulacan-Pampanga-Bulacan travel via NLEX next month - 20 mins travel * 120kph, hehe)

* Laguna-Bulacan-Laguna travel every weekend

* Very minimal out-of-town trips (if any)

* Usual weekend errands to the grocery

I test drove the 1.5E variant and I loved how the paddle shift made it feel as good as a manual in terms of overtaking etc (+). I also like the fact that it has a center console armrest (+++). While this may be too small of a detail, I really need this and find it very useful lalo na pag traffic. Yung aesthetic factor nya with the rims, chrome handles and fog light doesn't really matter to me naman.

I am considering to get the 1.3S A/T variant too primarily because its 50k cheaper than the 1.5E (++), and it has a lower displacement which, from what I know SHOULD give me better FC (although I have read here in Tsikot that it doesn't really make a big diff?). - I hope someone can elaborate this further.

I'm getting the A/T + Bold Beige either way.

With the above said, ano ang prefer nyo na kunin if you were in my position? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

And, oh, yeah, I almost forgot to mention, mabigat ang paa ko sa gas and I consider myself as a harurot driver, kaya need ko power talaga on demand (kaya sa mga naging previous cars ko, yung 6G Galant ang pinaka mahirap i-let go, ang sarap ihataw kahit matic eh, hehehe)


TIA for your help and advises! Merry Xmas ulet!

[renzo_d10]

Basing from your preferences, I'd pick the 1.5E. +200cc, more features, looks .. uh, yeah, and the paddle shifters can do a great job in overtaking ..

Regarding the fuel consumption, I've heard that difference is not that much .. still needs clarification though.


Merry Christmas !

[aboji]

Thanks Renzo...

I'll wait for the experts to provide their insights on how the 1.5 performs against the 1.3 in terms of FC...

[number001]

I am considering to get the 1.3S A/T variant too primarily because its 50k cheaper than the 1.5E (++),

If your budget allows for it, may as well go for the 1.5E. You get solid rear disc brakes as opposed to drums in 1.3. Paddle shifter + the bigger engine displacement.

and it has a lower displacement which, from what I know SHOULD give me better FC (although I have read here in Tsikot that it doesn't really make a big diff?).

It depends on what kind of driving and load you carry in the car. Anytime, the 1.3 is revving more than the 1.5, thats when fuel consumption bet. the two engine becomes negligible.

And, oh, yeah, I almost forgot to mention, mabigat ang paa ko sa gas and I consider myself as a harurot driver, kaya need ko power talaga on demand (kaya sa mga naging previous cars ko, yung 6G Galant ang pinaka mahirap i-let go, ang sarap ihataw kahit matic eh, hehehe)

There you go, 1.5E it is then. I read online reviews that claimed that the City 1.5 needed to be revved constantly (a Honda characteristic) to be able to squeeze whatever juice it has inside. What's more on a 1.3? The paddle shifter will help you alot in your driving style though its nothing like a dual clutch but more of an arcade game.

[eggman]

Go for the City 1.5 E!

[renzo_d10]

Baka may malito ...

1.3L units of the Honda City is offered in 2 variants.

1.3A and 1.3S .. wala pong 1.3E

Ayt. Merry X-mas !

[basti08]

hehehe kala ko pinaghalo yung City 1.3S at Vios 1.3E hehehe

anyway, between the two, no brainer choice ang 1.5E.

[igiwtf]

go for the 1.5

[renzo_d10]

Irrelevant post ...

Actually mas trip ko rims ng 1.3S na City ...

Yung sa 1.5E, not much. Siguro kung sa EK siya ikakabit pwede pa. Hehehe.

Wala lang.

[cjv_justice]

same here renzo, mas me dating sakin yung wheel design ng 1.3S...


for the TS, get the 1.5 variant...

[[archie]]

no question... city 1.5e na. pero if budget permits, ill get the civic 1.8v.

[watusi]

Regarding the fuel consumption, I've heard that difference is not that much .. still needs clarification though.

power to weight ratio

[mda]

If you want more power, just get the 1.5E para hindi ka na magregret in the near future.

The power consumption figures aren't that much different naman and coming from a Galant, you probably wouldn't really mind the difference hehehe

The paddle shifters and the extra displacement should fit what you need more aptly.

The extra goodies that come with the 1.5 aren't too bad either for 50k

[niky]

The 1.5's fuel consumption is nearly as good as the 1.3s... sometimes better if you do a lot of stop go... the 1.3 is not well matched to the automatic transmission... the gears are too long for the smaller engine.

[OldSchoolHack]

1.5e. Better features and upgrades. Funniest thing to see is when 1.3 owners start upgrading to make their City look like a 1.5e.

Any which one you choose you get a nice powerful (in it's range) machine.

[basti08]

The 1.5's fuel consumption is nearly as good as the 1.3s... sometimes better if you do a lot of stop go... the 1.3 is not well matched to the automatic transmission... the gears are too long for the smaller engine.

parang tange naman yun. ginawa na nga nila 5 speeds tapos hinabaan pa yung ratio. kung mahaba na rin lang sana nag stick na lang sila sa 4 speeds. i bet kung mahaba talaga mawawala lagi sa powerband yung engine.

[aboji]

Haha, sorry guys i just realized my thread title was wrong, thanks for correcting me, i meant 1.3S, not E.

All of you seem to have voted for the E variant, and your responses make a lot of sense indeed. Thanks!

Now to throw another question in the air, should i be considering a lancer cedia GLS CVT against the E variant in terms of performance ng engine? Di hamak na mas mura kase ang lancer sa City E eh. What are your thoughts guys?

Thanks and merry xmas!

[av8or5]

Haha, sorry guys i just realized my thread title was wrong, thanks for correcting me, i meant 1.3S, not E.

All of you seem to have voted for the E variant, and your responses make a lot of sense indeed. Thanks!

Now to throw another question in the air, should i be considering a lancer cedia GLS CVT against the E variant in terms of performance ng engine? Di hamak na mas mura kase ang lancer sa City E eh. What are your thoughts guys?

Thanks and merry xmas!

Stick with the city 1.5 liter.

[renzo_d10]

Haha, sorry guys i just realized my thread title was wrong, thanks for correcting me, i meant 1.3S, not E.

All of you seem to have voted for the E variant, and your responses make a lot of sense indeed. Thanks!

Now to throw another question in the air, should i be considering a lancer cedia GLS CVT against the E variant in terms of performance ng engine? Di hamak na mas mura kase ang lancer sa City E eh. What are your thoughts guys?

Thanks and merry xmas!

Yeah, the lancer may be cheaper but the car itself is " cheap " too. Not only cheap in terms of price but also in terms of build & quality. Why ? The interior plastics feel cheap and the trunk seems hard to close. Yeah .. it is feature packed but then again, the looks are already old.

Either you get the higher spec-ed lancer ( EX variants ) or stick with the 1.5E

[aboji]

I havent seem a lancer the dealer yet, just saw their GLX variant and the first thing i noticed is how the door sounds when closing, parang hindi solid ang tunog unlike the city.

Anyway, ill check out the lancer and feel the car for myself and hopefully decide to get the better one.

Thanks guys for all your inputs!