Yes, City sure has more power. I don't know why, I've driven both, but corolla feels much better at higher speeds maybe due to wider stock tires? And then, I've seen Corollas neck-to-neck with Citys. Besides, corolla Gli offers more features like the Immobilizer, Trunk Opener, Reading Lights, Seperate Lamps for High and Low beams, Wider Stock Tires, and obviously, much wider body and newer shape, unlike citys' 8 years old.