As Proton Saga has been launched as a fresh entrant in the local market, we are here to provide this car’s comparison with different cars of this category for our readers. In this article, we are going to compare Proton Saga Standard Manual Transmission (MT) with Honda City 1.3L i-VTEC MT.
So, without any further delay, here is the comparison.
Engine and Transmission:
Proton has offered 1299cc engine in its sedan, which produces 95hp and 120Nm torque. In comparison, Honda City comes with1339cc engine, generating 98hp and 128Nm torque. Hence, giving City an edge over the fresh entrant. Meanwhile, both cars have 5-Speed Manual Transmission.
Exterior:
Both Saga and City have Halogen headlights with no Day Time Running Lights (DRLs). Meanwhile, there are no Fog Lamps in Saga, as they are optional in City. Coming to Wheels, Saga comes with 14-inch Steel Wheels, while Honda City has 15-inch Steel ones, making the latter’s size 1-inch bigger.
Interior:
In Proton’s sedan, the company has installed Hydraulic Power Steering, while Honda is offering Electronic Power Steering in its car. Furthermore, both cars have Power Windows. If we compare the entertainment units, Saga has Standard Audio system, while City do offer Touchscreen has an optional feature.
Safety:
Saga comes with 2 airbags in it, while City has none, giving the first one a clear edge in safety. Meanwhile, both cars have ABS, Brake Assist, while Saga has Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) as an additional safety feature.
However, both cars do not have Traction Control, Electronic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist and Front Parking Sensors, making them quite equal in this regard. However, Saga do offer Rear Parking Sensor in its sedan. There is no Reverse Camera in Saga, while in City, it is optional meaning you can have it installed after paying some extra money.
Price:
Most important comparison, the price of freshly-launched Proton Saga is Rs 1,975,000 while Honda City costs you at Rs2,449,000. It shows that Saga is over Rs500,000 cheaper than City, which is a huge difference of amount in compact sedan category.
