Toyota is known locally to be a car brand that manufactures fuel-efficient, reliable and affordable cars. It is evidently seen in the streets – they are literally everywhere. Another car brand that shares the same features? Honda with the Honda City Philippines model
Everyone wants to get their money’s worth, especially in a machine that costs six digits and over.
This is why we decided to discuss which of the subcompact cars from both brands, the Toyota Vios and Honda City, is more fuel-efficient, so you could decide which of them gives more value to your money.
The Toyota Vios 2021
To start off, there are many factors to consider that can affect the overall fuel efficiency rating of a car. This may be a surprise or maybe it’s something you knew from the get-go.
Either way, it still pays to know so that you can have in-depth knowledge about a car’s fuel efficiency. We will be starting off the comparison between the Honda City and Toyota Vios fuel consumption with their overall weight.
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Toyota Vios vs Honda City: Weight
Imagine this, one is carrying a 5-kilogram bag while the other is carrying a 10-kilogram bag and both of them basically have the same strength. Which do you think will require more effort in carrying their bag? Well, obviously, the one who carries a 10-kilogram bag. The same principle works for cars.
Did you know that the power-to-weight ratio is the primary factor why cars these days get limited to what their engineers dream them to be? With that being said, weight is really a factor when determining a car’s fuel efficiency rating.
The 2020 Honda City
The average curb weight of the Honda City is measured at 1,098 kg while the curb weight of the Toyota Vios is measured at approximately 1,140 kg.
To put those measurements on a scale, the 42 kg difference is more than half a sack of rice. Keep in mind that the number of passengers and how much they weigh affects the overall fuel efficiency of a car.
Honda’s R&D team said that it is busy developing new construction methods that will use super-light body technologies to Honda’s passenger vehicles – resulting in better fuel efficiency.
This is the reason why Honda cars are known to be lighter than the average. In fact, it is estimated that there is a 20 percent reduction in fuel economy with this technology.
Toyota Vios vs Honda City: Engine
Just like what was mentioned earlier, the power-to-weight ratio plays a big role in determining a car’s fuel efficiency. For that, let’s look at the engines of the Vios and City so we can have a clearer difference in mind between the two.
For starters, generally, the bigger the engine, the more fuel it consumes. This is the reason why most sports cars with massive engines are generally known as expensive to fuel. Most fuel-efficient cars use from 1.0-liter engine to 1.5-liter engine.
But again, there are a lot of factors to consider when determining a car’s fuel efficiency rating. These are just to name a few.
Did you know that aerodynamics also affects a car's overall fuel consumption?
The Toyota Vios Philippines uses two different engine sizes. The first size is a 1.3-liter engine used by the base, J, XE, XLE, and E Vios variants. The second engine size is measured at 1.5-liter and it is used by the G Vios variant.
Meanwhile, the Honda City uses a 1.5-liter gasoline engine found in its E, VX Navi, and VX+ Navi variants. We can say that the Vios and City are relatively matched in terms of engine size.
So we’ll be looking at another factor under their engine that affects the fuel efficiency of these cars, and that is the horsepower.
Horsepower in simple terms is defined as how fast the work is done inside an engine. To put that in perspective, the higher the horsepower, the more fuel the cars consume.
So this solves the question, “do I consume more fuel when I drive fast or slow?” You will consume more fuel if you decide to run your car faster – if both run at the same distance.
The horsepower of all variants of the Honda City Philippines 118 hp at 6,600 rpm while the Toyota Vios’ 1.3-liter engine generates 98 hp at 6,000 rpm and 106 hp at 6,000 rpm for the Vios’ 1.5-liter engine option.
The Vios leads the number of sales of Toyota cars in the Philippines with 33,181 units sold in 2019
It is clear that the City is more powerful than the Vios, which makes the latter more fuel-efficient than the former – theoretically. But of course, this is based on the engine outputs alone and as we’ve said, there are many things to consider when computing for overall fuel efficiency.
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Honda City vs Toyota Vios fuel consumption: Conclusion
To sum it all up, we can say both the Toyota Vios and the Honda City are evenly matched in the segments mentioned above. With all that being in mind, you have now an idea as to how you can improve your Honda City or Toyota Vios fuel consumption if you wish to do so.
Now, let’s base the fuel efficiency of the two cars straight off their spec sheets. The Honda City has a fuel efficiency rating of 23.8 km/L while the Toyota Vios fuel consumption rating of 22 km/L.
The Honda City is now in its seventh generation
It seems like the lighter weight of Honda with its technology gave it an edge over the Vios despite having a lower horsepower. Generally, the fuel efficiency might still vary depending on how you use and maintain your car.
To see which car is more worth it, let’s consider their prices so you can decide which car do you think is better than the other. The Honda City starts at Php 820,000 for its 1.5 S CVT base variant and Php 1,068,000 for its 1.5 VX+ NAVI CVT top-spec variant while the Toyota Vios’ price point starts at Php 662,000 for its entry-level variant and Php 1,113,000 for its top of the line 1.5 G Prime CVT (White Pearl) variant.
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Know more about Toyota Vios 2024
Competing in the subcompact sedan segment, the Toyota Vios 2024 is the top sales contributor for the Japanese automaker. The price for the Toyota Vios in the Philippines ranges from PHP 732,000 to PHP 1,054,000. A total of 7 Toyota Vios variants are offered, with the top-of-the-line Vios G CVT variant coming with a tag of PHP 1,039,000. Two engine options are available in the range, which can be connected to either a 5-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT). Dimensions-wise, the subcompact sedan spans 4,425 mm in length, 1,730 mm in width, and 1,475 mm in height. The main rivals of the Toyota vehicle include the Honda City, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, and Nissan Almera.
The Toyota Vios is not only the best-selling model in the Japanese automaker's lineup, but the entire Philippine market. It serves as a reliable subcompact sedan for those who are looking for a daily driver. Also, the Vios is proudly Philippine-assembled which supports Filipino automotive workers. Now, the vehicle is competing in its respective class head high using the refreshed body released by Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) in the country in 2020.
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Toyota Vios Launch
In 2002, Toyota introduced the first-generation Vios in the Philippines. A few years later in 2007, the second-generation sedan was launched. This version gained the "Batman" nickname due to the shape of its grille.
Several years onwards In 2013, Toyota brought in the third-gen Toyota Vios. It has grown in size, and it also came with a larger engine. The Toyota-made sedan was given a major update in 2018. It bore a new exterior design, and it also gained the upmarket Prime variants as well.
More recently in 2020, Toyota Motor Philippines launched another refresh of the Toyota Vios model. It's fitted with sportier fascia, a new grille, a new pair of headlamps, a revised foglamp housing, and a new lower grille, among others.
In March of 2021, TMP then introduced the Toyota Vios GR-S.
Toyota Vios Exterior
Up front, the Toyota Vios for the Philippines comes with a front end that mirrors the current designs of high-end models like the Corolla Altis and the Camry. The said design features a wide-slatted grille, flanked by the angular fog lamp housing. For the high-trim GR-S and G, the headlamps are three-tier LEDs with integrated LED daytime running lamps. The rest of the variants get a pair of four-bulb halogen headlights.
For the side and the rear, not much has changed since the previous version. The GR-S stands out from the rest of the variants with its black-colored exterior pieces, rear spoiler, and rear lower bumper with an integrated diffuser.
The Toyota Vios G
Apart from those, the Toyota Vios GR-S for the Philippine market also has different-looking side skirts and a set of GR-S 16-inch alloy wheels. The G variant on the other hand still has a piano black grille, but it gets chrome-plated door handles instead of the black-colored ones found on the GR-S.
The all-new 2021 Toyota Vios GR-S
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Toyota Vios Interior
The Toyota Vios for the Philippine market can offer seating for up to five occupants including the driver. For the top-spec GR-S and G variants, they both come equipped with automatic air-conditioning. For the most part, the Toyota Vios' dashboard are made out of sturdy plastic, combined with silver-colored accents.
Soft touch points for the Vios are also abundant. The Toyota-made sedan's door cards are made out of a combination of plastic, and a soft, fabric-covered material. There's also the presence of a center elbow-rest.
The Interior Of The Toyota Vios G
As for the seats, most variants except the GR-S come with fabric seats. The GR-S instead has synthetic leather with red contrast stitching, combined with suede pieces.
The rear seats of the Toyota Vios
To keep occupants comfortable, both the GR-S and G Vios variants are equipped with automatic air-conditioning systems. The rest of the trim levels on the other hand come with a manual air-conditioning system.
Inside the Toyota Vios GR-S
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Features & Technology
For entertainment, the Toyota Vios GR-S, and the Vios G variants for the Philippine market come standard with a 6.75-inch touchscreen headunit. The said headunit is also capable of connecting via Bluetooth, USB, and Aux jack.
The Vios G's touchscreen headunit
The mid-tier XLE and XE trims also have the aforementioned headunit, but these come with a four-piece speaker set instead. The Vios J on the other hand comes standard with a 2-DIN audio unit linked to two speakers.
Besides the aforementioned touchscreen, the GR-S is also equipped with the Gazoo Racing 4.2-inch TFT multi-information display. Other variants do get an Optitron gauge cluster, as well as a multi-information display. The GR-S and the G also come with a push-to-start button, a leather-clad shift lever, and a drive-mode selector. All Vios variants also come standard with a tilt-adjustable steering wheel column.
The tech and convenience features will vary depending on the variant of the Toyota Vios
For safety, the GR-S and G variants are equipped with dual-front airbags, side airbags, curtain shield airbags, and driver's knee airbags. The rest of the trim levels have dual-front airbags, and the airbag for the driver's knee.
Anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, stability control, traction control, and hill-start assist are available on all Vios trims. Only the GR-S and G come with a rear-view camera, and only the former has a clearance sonar.
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Platform & Chassis
The refreshed Toyota Vios for the Philippine market still uses the same platform as the previous model. As before, higher trim levels have disc brakes all around.
For suspensions, the Vios uses a MacPherson Strut type for the front and a torsion beam-type suspension for the rear. Moreover, the engine is still positioned transversely, with the power sent to the front wheels.
Engine & Drivetrain
The Toyota Vios for the Philippine market has two engine options. The larger one is a 1.5-liter inline-4 engine capable of making up to 106 hp and 140 Nm of torque. This said engine is available on the GR-S and the G Trim. For the former, it is paired to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) only. The Vios G can either come with a CVT or a five-speed manual transmission.
The Toyota Vios G's 1.5-liter mill
The other engine option for the Vios is a 1.3-liter inline-4 engine. At most, this mill can produce up to 98 hp, and 123 Nm of torque. For the XLE, the said engine can be paired with a CVT or a five-speed transmission. The 1.3 XE's sole transmission is a CVT, while the J comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission only.
The gear shift lever of the Vios GR-S
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Toyota Vios 2024 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Toyota Vios 1.3 J MT | ₱732,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 XE CVT | ₱774,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 XLE MT | ₱862,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 XLE CVT | ₱902,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5 G MT | ₱979,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5 G MT (White Pearl) | ₱994,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5 G CVT | ₱1,039,000 |
₱ 732,000 - ₱ 1,055,000
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