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Honda City
Honda City
1.5 E CVT Honda Sensing
₱973,000
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JMC JMEV EV2
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₱668,000
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Honda City vs JMC JMEV EV2 Comparison

Overview: City vs JMEV EV2

Brand Honda Philippines JMC Philippines
SRP* ₱973,000 Honda City Price ₱668,000 JMC JMEV EV2 Price
Variant City 1.5 E CVT Honda Sensing JMEV EV2 201
User Rating 4.29 City reviews 4 JMEV EV2 reviews
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline Cars in Philippines Electric Electric Cars in Philippines
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type Sedan Sedan Cars in Philippines Hatchback Hatchback Cars in Philippines

Key Features

Engine Displacement 1498 cc -
Transmission Type CVT Automatic
Fuel Type Gasoline Electric
Power 119 hp 34 hp
AC Charging - 8-10 Hours
Battery Capacity - 15.9 kWh
Driving Range - 201 km
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.29/5
63 reviews
4/5
1 reviews
Design
5  
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Comfort
5  
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Performance
5  
--
Safety
5  
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User Review Comparison
  • Competitively priced and feature-rich

    I’m really very satisfied with the performance of the Honda City. It is my first car, and I’m proud to say that it has offered much more than I...

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    Samson Nov 26, 2025 for Honda City
  • Efficient performance and power, dynamic styling

    With the launch of the JMEV EV2, JMC Philippines has expanded its electrified lineup. It blends dynamic styling with refined, smart details. It is...

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    E
    Esteban Oct 08, 2025 for JMC JMEV EV2

From The Experts

Things we like

Frugal yet powerful engine

Superb handling, among the best in class

Comfortable interior

 

 

 

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Affordable and feature-packed

Light and easy to drive

Delivers top-notch cost-effectiveness in the long run

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Things we don't like

No reverse parking camera

No air vents for rear passengers 

Lack of LED headlights

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Its powertrain feels a bit lackluster 

Offers limited EV range

Its rear seats are more suitable for children or small passengers in general

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Engine Details

Engine 1.5L Gasoline Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC --
No Of Cylinders 4 --
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Valve Configuration DOHC --
Emission Norm Compliance Euro 5 --
Battery Type -- Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity -- 15.9 kWh
Regenerative Braking -- Yes
Number Of Motors -- 1
AC Charging -- 8-10 Hours
Motor Type -- Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Emission -- 0 g/km
Portable Charging Cable -- Yes
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Performance

Fuel Type Gasoline Electric
Engine Displacement 1498 cc --
Power 119 hp 34 hp
Torque 145 Nm 84 Nm
RPM At Max Power 6600 RPM --
RPM At Max Torque 4300 RPM --
Top Speed -- 105 kmph
Driving Range -- 201 km
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Transmission

Transmission Type CVT Automatic
Gear Box Variable Speed Single Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle No --

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 519 L 105 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 40 L --
Kerb Weight 1108 kg 930 kg
Length 4580 mm 3500 mm
Width 1748 mm 1646 mm
Height 1467 mm 1460 mm
Wheel Base 2600 mm 2340 mm
Ground Clearance 134 mm 110 mm
Turning Radius 5.0 m 5.0 m
No Of Doors 4 5
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 seats
Front Tread -- 1420 mm
Rear Tread -- 1420 mm
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Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Drums Drums
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Trailing Arm

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels No --
Wheel Covers Yes No
Tyre Size 185/60 R15 165/65 R14
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R15 R14

Steering

Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Tilt
Steering Type Electric Power Electric Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion
Power Steering -- Yes

Safety & Security

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes No
Curtain Airbags No No
Side Airbag-Front Yes No
Side Airbag-Rear No No
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes No
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera No Yes
Emergency Stop Signal Yes No
Park Assist No No
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes Yes
Downhill Assist Control No No
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Electric Parking Brake No No
Lane Departure Warning System Yes No
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
Central Locking Yes --
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Advance Safety Feature Agile Handling Assist, Honda Sensing(Collision Mitigation Braking, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Notification, Auto High Beam, Lead Car Departure Notification) Agile Handling Assist, Honda Sensing(Collision Mitigation Braking, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Notification, Auto High Beam, Lead Car Departure Notification) --
Knee Airbags -- No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts -- Yes
Front Parking Sensors -- No
360 Camera -- No
Tyre Pressure Monitor -- Yes
Blind Spot monitor -- No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert -- No
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror No --
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator No Yes
Remote Trunk Opener No No
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rear Window Wiper No --
Rear Window Defogger Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type Halogen Halogen Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED Halogen Halogen
Headlamps Washer No --
Fog Lights Front No --
Fog Lights Rear No Yes
Rear Spoiler No --
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes --
Tinted Glass No --
Chrome Grille Yes --
Rain Sensing Wiper -- No
Removable Convertible Top -- No
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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control No No
Air Quality Control No No
Rear A/C Vents No --
Glove Box Cooling No No
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats No No
Accessory Power Outlet Front Front Yes
Central Console Armrest No --
Bottle Holder Front & Rear Front & Rear Yes
Cup Holders-Rear No --
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes No
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes No
Follow Me Home Headlamps No No
Memory Seats No --
Anti-glare Mirrors No --
Head-Up Display No --
Ventilated Rear Seats -- No
Drive Mode -- Eco, Normal Eco, Normal
Cup Holders-Front -- Yes
Trunk Light -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Apple Carplay/Android Auto No --
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes --
No Of Speakers 4 4 2 2
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio Yes No
Voice Control No No
Touch Screen No Yes
Display Size -- 9 inch 9 inch
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes 4-Way Driver & Front Passenger 4-Way Driver & Front Passenger
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Seat Lumbar Support No No
Adjustable Headrest Front & Rear Front & Rear --
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest No --
Leather Steering Wheel No No
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat No Yes
Seat Upholstery Fabric Fabric Fabric Fabric
Leather-Wrapped Gear Knob No No
Electric Adjustable Seats -- No
Heated Seats - Front -- No
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes --
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size 4.2 Inch 4.2 Inch --
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes
Ambient Light -- No

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Honda City vs JMC JMEV EV2 FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Honda City vs JMC JMEV EV2?

City is priced at ₱973,000 and JMEV EV2 is priced at ₱668,000. Hence JMEV EV2 is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between Honda City vs JMC JMEV EV2?

The Honda City has power of 119 hp with 145 Nm torque and JMC JMEV EV2 has power of 34 hp with 84 Nm torque. Thus making City the more powerful as compared to JMEV EV2.

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Which Car has higher ground clearance between City vs JMEV EV2?

The City comes with a ground clearance of 134 mm , on the other hand the JMEV EV2 comes with a ground clearance of 110 mm , hence the Honda City has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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Which Car has more safety features between Honda City vs JMC JMEV EV2?

City safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Rear Parking Sensors, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Lane Departure Warning System, Speed Sensing Door Locks, Central Locking, Power Door Locks, Anti Theft Device, Anti-Theft Alarm and Engine Immobilizer

JMEV EV2 safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Hill-Start Assist Control, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Speed Sensing Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Anti Theft Device, Anti-Theft Alarm and Engine Immobilizer

The Honda City has higher number of sefety features than JMEV EV2, hence Honda City is more safer than JMC JMEV EV2.

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Which Car has more comfort features between City vs JMEV EV2?

City comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror and Automatic Headlamps

JMEV EV2 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Keyless Entry, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror and Trunk Light

The JMC JMEV EV2 has higher number of comfort features than City, hence JMC JMEV EV2 is more comfortable than Honda City.

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Which is bigger City or JMEV EV2?

The City dimensions are 4580 mm length, 1748 mm width, 1467 mm height while the JMEV EV2 dimensions are 3500 mm length, 1646 mm width, 1460 mm height. Hence, the City is more longer, City is more wider and City is more higher.

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From The Experts

Key advantages and drawbacks at a glance
Things we like in City

Frugal yet powerful engine

Superb handling, among the best in class

Comfortable interior

 

 

 

Things we don't like in City

No reverse parking camera

No air vents for rear passengers 

Lack of LED headlights

Things we like in JMEV EV2

Affordable and feature-packed

Light and easy to drive

Delivers top-notch cost-effectiveness in the long run

Things we don't like in JMEV EV2

Its powertrain feels a bit lackluster 

Offers limited EV range

Its rear seats are more suitable for children or small passengers in general

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