Comparing the Honda City e:HEV and the Maruti Suzuki Fronx side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Honda City e:HEV is available at ₹1,989,990, while the Maruti Suzuki Fronx is priced at ₹684,998. On the engine front, the Honda City e:HEV comes with a 1498 cc unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Fronx's 1197 cc (1.2L), producing 126 PS (combined) and 73.6 kW@5500rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 27.26 km/l (ARAI) for the Honda City e:HEV versus Petrol MT: up to 21.79 km/l Petrol AT: up to 22.89 km/l CNG: up to 28.51 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 0.73 kWh lithium-ion battery | 12V |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | 1197 cc (1.2L) |
| Drive Type | FWD | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.5L Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC with two-motor e:HEV hybrid systemN/A | 1.2 L K-Series (Petrol) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 37 litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol hybrid | Petrol / Petrol+CNG |
| Gearbox | e-CVT | 5-Speed MT, 5-Speed AMT, 6-Speed AT |
| Mileage | 27.26 km/l (ARAI) | Petrol MT: up to 21.79 km/l Petrol AT: up to 22.89 km/l CNG: up to 28.51 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 (1.2L) / 3 (1.0L Turbo) |
| Power | 126 PS (combined) | 73.6 kW@5500rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 147.6@2000 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 0.73 kWh | — |
| Range | 1000 | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 410 L | 308 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1480 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1240 kg | 965–1060 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm | Length: 3995 mm • Width: 1765 mm • Height: 1550 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & telescopic | Tilt |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | Automatic |
| Cluster | 7-inch TFT instrument cluster | Analog with MID / Digital (variant-wise) |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | — |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android AutoN/A | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen |
| Keyless Entry | Push button start | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & rear | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Adaptive cruise control | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes (select variants) |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather upholstery | Fabric / Premium Fabric / Leatherette (variant-wise) |
| Sound System | 8-speaker sound system | 6-speaker premium audio |
| Sunroof | One-touch electric sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | — |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED |
| Fog Lamps | LED fog lamps | LED (higher variants) |
| Headlight | Full LED headlamps | LED Projector |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear defogger | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED tail lamps | LED |
| Tyre Size | 185/55 R16 | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch alloy wheels | Steel / Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Six airbags (dual front, side & curtain) | 6 |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Multi-angle rear camera with guidelines | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Smart keyless entry | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic | Nexa BlueOpulent RedArctic WhiteEarthen BrownSplendid SilverGrandeur GreyBluish BlackEarthen Brown with Bluish Black RoofSplendid Silver with Bluish Black RoofOpulent Red + Black |
