AED 72,900
Honda City vs MG GT
AED 56,650
MG GT
Our verdict
The Honda City suits buyers who want a driver-assistance package and a bigger boot. The LX Sport costs AED 72,900 and includes Honda Sensing with adaptive cruise and lane keeping. It also has 510 L of cargo space, rear AC vents and a wireless charger. Its 119 hp is modest, and it has rear drum brakes and a 5-year/100,000 km warranty. The MG GT suits buyers who want style and value. The base trim costs about AED 56,650, though some portals list higher prices, so confirm with the dealer. It offers fastback looks, a 6-year/200,000 km warranty and about 5.5 L/100 km. Its base 109 hp engine is slow, rear headroom is tight and the boot is 401 L. Our pick: the MG GT, ideally in a turbo trim (about 8.5 s to 100 km/h), for most budget-minded buyers. Choose the City if Honda Sensing and space matter more.
Key specs
| Spec | Honda City | MG GT |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | AED 72,900 | AED 56,650 |
| Body type | Sedan · Subcompact sedan | Sedan · Compact sport sedan |
| Dimensions | 4553 × n/a × 1467 mm · 2600 mm | 4,675 × 1,842 × 1,480 mm · 2,680 mm wheelbase |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Powertrain | 1.5L i-VTEC (16-valve DOHC) | 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol, CVT (1.5T DCT in higher trims) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo space | 510 L | 401 L |
| Max power | 119 hp | 109 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 140 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 s | 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Combined range | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| EV-only range | n/a | n/a |
| Consumption | 21.1 km/L (about 4.7 L/100 km), manufacturer figure; test cycle not stated | 5.5 L/100 km (18.2 km/L) for the base 1.5L; cycle not stated. The turbo is listed at about 5.8–5.9 L/100 km. |
| Charging | n/a | n/a |
| Airbags | Not disclosed | 6 |
| Driver assistance | Honda Sensing: Collision Mitigation Braking System, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Following, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Mitigation, Auto High-Beam headlights; Honda Lane Watch also listed. Also ABS with EBD, VSA, Hill Start Assist and Agile Handling Assist. | Base trim lists ABS, ESP, hill-hold, cruise control and rear parking sensors. Higher trims add forward collision warning, lane departure warning, a 360° camera and tyre-pressure monitoring. MG UAE also cites adaptive cruise control and emergency lane keep assist for upper trims. No independent crash-test rating found. |
| Safety index | 7/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Warranty | UAE (Al-Futtaim Honda): 5 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first, transferable to later owners and excluding tyres and glass. The factory-fitted 12V battery is covered for 2 years or 50,000 km. Commercial and rental use is covered for 3 years or 100,000 km, unless the car is serviced at Al-Futtaim Honda every 10,000 km or 6 months, which keeps the 5-year cover. | 6 years / 200,000 km (whichever comes first) across the Middle East. Parts are warrantied for 12 months / 20,000 km, and the warranty is stated to transfer to new owners. |
| Screens | 8-inch touchscreen display audio plus a driver information display (size not stated) showing time, odometer, trip A/B, gear position, ambient temperature and shift position. | Floating central touchscreen listed at 10.1–10.25 inches with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. One source lists 8 inches on the base trim. Digital instrument cluster (12.3-inch quoted by owners). Sources disagree on base-trim screen size. |
| Speakers | 4 | Not disclosed |
| Comfort highlights | Rear AC outlets, rear seats with cup holders, Honda Smart Entry with push-button start and a wireless charger. The Sport grade adds gloss-black exterior accents. | Sporty bucket-style front seats, automatic climate control and a rear AC that owners say cools fast in UAE heat. Keyless entry and push-button start are fitted. Reviewers note a firm ride on rough surfaces and a rear seat that is cramped by the sloping roofline. |
| MotorClash rating | Not disclosed | ★ 3.5 / 5 |
| Summary | Not disclosed | Reviewers and owners praise the fastback styling, generous equipment for the price, low fuel use and the long 6-year warranty. They criticise the slow base 1.5L (about 11.5 s to 100 km/h), hard cabin plastics, a firm ride, tight rear headroom and unproven long-term reliability. |
Specs and prices change often; confirm with the dealer before buying.