What is Ivtec and Idtec?
Honda’s petrol engines are called I-VTEC while the diesel engines are called I-DTEC.
Is Honda City Ivtec petrol or diesel?
Performance and Mileage No doubt the 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine is better in performance. The petrol motor churns out 117 bhp of power while the diesel is limited to 99 bhp only. The mileage figures for the petrol comes at 17.4 kmpl and 25.6 kmpl for the diesel.
Is I DTEC a good engine?
As one of India’s most fuel efficient engines, Honda’s i-DTEC engines have completely redefined the way the world used to look at the diesel burners. With Honda’s innovation and Earth Dream Technology, the company has achieved what others could never, a diesel engine that is not only powerful but also efficient.
Are Honda diesel engines any good?
“There is typical diesel chatter when the car is started but for overall refinement, the 1.6-litre unit is certainly one of the better diesel engines in the sector.”
Is Honda 1.6 i DTEC any good?
The new 1.6-litre diesel engine in the Civic is excellent. It’s smooth, refined, torquey and economical. A real-life economy figure of 61.6mpg is the best that we’ve achieved to date with any car (excluding eco-driving events).
Which is the best variant of Honda City?
Honda City ZX is the top trim and the one with all the bells and whistles. It is also offered in three variants – petrol manual at Rs 13,14,900, petrol CVT at Rs 14,44,900 and diesel manual at Rs 14,64,900 ex-showroom. All the three versions of the ZX trim are Rs 89,000 dearer than the equivalent VX trims.
Is Honda City Diesel a good car?
With its short throws, even the six-speed manual is smooth and easy to use. For ambling through city commutes, you can ride the low-end torque without bothering the gear lever much. Meanwhile, Honda’s claimed fuel efficiency is 24.1kmpl. However, in real world, we know this diesel is quite a frugal one.
Which model of Honda City is value for money?
5th gen Honda City
The base variant of the new, 5th gen Honda City is the most value for money variant and it earns our top recommendation. The VX variant is not worth upgrading from a value perspective. However, this variant is not too expensive either for the additional features and is worth considering.