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Honda City: generations and engines

The Honda City has been built since 1986 in 5 generations, with 10 engine versions in our catalog (hatchback, sedan). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Production years1986–present
Generations5
Engine versions10
Power76–122 hp
Body stylesHatchback, Sedan
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline

Honda City generations

  1. 1986–1994

    Honda City II

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 76–100 hp

    Engines below
  2. 1996–2002

    Honda City Sedan III

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 95–105 hp

    Engines below
  3. 2006–2008
  4. 2017–present

    Honda City VI (facelift 2017)

    • Sedan
    • Diesel
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 99–119 hp

    Engines below
  5. 2019–present

    Honda City VII

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 122 hp

    Generation specs
Specs

Honda City engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Honda City II1986–1994 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.2 16V (76 hp)1986–1994Gasoline76 hp (56 kW)72 lb-ft (98 Nm)93 mph (150 km/h)
1.3 (82 hp)1986–1994Gasoline82 hp (60 kW)76 lb-ft (103 Nm)112 mph (180 km/h)
1.3 i (100 hp)1986–1993Gasoline100 hp (74 kW)84 lb-ft (114 Nm)112 mph (180 km/h)
Honda City Sedan III1996–2002 · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.3i (95 hp)1996–2002Gasoline95 hp (70 kW)88 lb-ft (119 Nm)11.3 s106 mph (171 km/h)
1.5i 16V (105 hp)1996–2002Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)95 lb-ft (129 Nm)
Honda City VI (facelift 2017)2017–present · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.5d (99 hp)2017–presentDiesel99 hp (73 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)
1.5i (119 hp)2017–presentGasoline119 hp (88 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)
1.5i (119 hp) Automatic2017–presentGasoline119 hp (88 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)
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