Toyota has recently revealed the prices of the Hyryder SUV, making it India’s most affordable self-charging strong hybrid car. Not only on the price quotient, but the SUV is also among the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the country, placing it against the likes of Honda City e:HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle). So, which of these cars should you buy? Let’s try to get an answer by a detailed specification and price comparison of both the cars: –
Hybrid Engine Specifications
| Toyota Hyryder | Honda City Hybrid | |
| Engine | 1.5-litre TNGA petrol with self-charging strong-hybrid system | 1.5L Atkinson Cycle i-VTEC Petrol Engine w/ Dual Motors |
| No of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Battery Capacity | TBU | 0.784 kWh |
| Max Power (Combined Output) | 116PS | 126PS |
| Peak Torque | 135Nm | 253Nm |
| Transmission Options | e-CVT | e-CVT |
| Claimed Mileage | 27.97 kmpl | 26.5kmpl |
The Honda City is more powerful and torquier than the Toyota Hyryder. However, the SUV has an upper hand in terms of fuel efficiency.
Also Read: Honda City e:HEV Vs Tata Nexon EV MAX – Which makes more sense?
Features
| Key Features | Toyota Hyryder | Honda City e:HEV |
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED headlamps with 9 array (inline-shell) design |
| Alloy Wheels | 17-inch | 16-inch |
| Disc Brakes | All 4 disc brake | All 4 disc brake |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Single-pane |
| Touchscreen Infotainment | 9-inch | 8-inch |
| Digital Driver’s Display | ✅ | ✅ |
| Apple Carplay & Android Auto | ✅ (wireless) | ✅ |
| Connected Car Tech | ✅ | ✅ (with Alexa connectivity) |
| Heads-up Display (HUD) | ✅ | ❌ |
| Auto AC | ✅ | ✅ |
| Rear AC vents | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cruise Control | ✅ | ✅ (Adaptive) |
| Ventilated Front Seats | ✅ | ❌ |
| Wireless Smartphone Charger | ✅ | ❌ |
| Driver’s Seat Height Adjustable | ✅ | ✅ |
| Electronic Parking Brakes | ❌ | ✅ |
| Paddle Shifters | ❌ | ✅ |
| No of Airbags | up to 6 | 6 |
| 360° Camera | ✅ | ❌ (rear + LaneWatch Camera) |
| TPMS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Electronic Stability Control | ✅ | ✅ |
| Hill Assist | ✅ | ✅ |
| ADAS | ❌ | ✅ (Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation System, Lane Keep Assist System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Auto High-Beam) |
In terms of features, both cars go head-to-head. While the Hyryder gets front ventilated seats, heads-up display, wireless smartphone charger and 360-degree camera that sweeten its comfort & convenience quotient, the City’s ADAS technology (Honda Sensing Suite) increases safety.
Price
| Toyota Hyryder Strong-Hybrid variants | Honda City e:HEV |
| Rs 15.11 lakh to Rs 18.99 lakh | Rs 19.89 lakh |
The strong-hybrid variants of the Toyota Hyryder SUV range from Rs 15.11 lakh to Rs 18.99 lakh (ex-showroom), making it Rs 4.78 lakh cheaper than the Honda City e:HEV. In fact, its range-topping V variant is also Rs 90,000 more affordable than the Japanese hybrid sedan.
Verdict
On paper, both cars seem to be giving tough competition to each other. However, Toyota leads the way with its lower price tag, more convenient features, and multiple variant options. In contrast, the Honda City e:HEV comes in a fully-loaded variant that has an edge in terms of safety.
