NissanSunny sedan, recently, has entered the Indian automobile industry with much aplomb and moreover is expected to perform commendably, owing primarily to an aggressive pricing strategy adopted by Nissan India. Sunny has been positioned against some of the ace carsin the segment, with one big name being the Honda CityI-VTEC, which is one of the highest selling sedans in its segment. Thus, Nissan Sunny Vs HondaCity would be an interesting face-off.
Nissan Sunny Vs Honda City- Exteriors
The primary aspect that provides an overall different look to both the cars is the standard styling of Honda and Nissan, wherein Honda displays much straight and sharp lines across the exteriors and Nissan gives a curvaceous feel to the outside. Further, while the Honda City carries a modern and high-tech look, Nissan has been given a simple and traditional look.
Nissan Sunny has an overall length, width and height of 4425 mm, 1695 mm and 1505 mm and a wheelbase of 2600 mm. On the other hand, Honda City carries an overall length, width and height of 4420 mm 1695 mm and 1480 mm and a wheelbase of 2550 mm.
Nissan Sunny Vs Honda City- Interiors
The Sunny has ensured no-fuss ride as the interiors are spacious, compared to City, with unmatched comfortability and high quality accessories offering a fascinating look to the cabin. The major factor that gives new highs to Sunny is the rear seat space that is quite capacious.
Honda City on the other hand possesses even more premium and high quality on the inside. Honda has been popular for years, owing to its ace quality and perfect fit and finish, class apart feel and comfort. As a result, the prime features inside the City gives a more luxurious look to it than Sunny.
Nissan Sunny Engine Vs Honda City- Petrol Engine
Nissan Sunny is affixed with an HR15DE-type, DOHC 16 Valves, 4-Cylinder engine that delivers a displacement of 1498 cc. The petrol engine churns a maximum power of 98.6 bhp at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 134 Nm at 4000 rpm. With a 5-speed manual transmission, the highly appealing Sunny offers a mileage of 16.95 kmpl, as certified by Automotive Research Association of India. In addition, the latest production of Nissan has a kerb weight of 998 kg to 1027 kg and a power to weight ratio of 97.6 bhp/1000 kg.
Honda City, on the other hand, carries a 1.5-litre 4-Cylinder SOHC petrol engine with I-VTEC Technology that generates a peak power and torque of 116.3 bhp at 6600 rpm and 146 Nm at 4800 rpm respectively. With the option of a 5-speed manual transmission and a 5-speed automatic transmission to choose from, Honda City offers a mileage of 16.7 kmpl and 15.5 kmpl, depending upon the respective transmission. It has a kerb weight of 1100 kg and 1155 kg for manual and automatic transmission respectively. City claims a power to weight ratio of 105.7 bhp/1000 kg
Nissan Sunny Vs Honda City- Handling and Performance
Honda City has attained immense popularity among buyers due to satisfactory handling characteristics and suspensions, which are meant to suit different road conditions. In addition, the steering wheel has been provided with a weight that displays exemplary balance while driving.
Nissan Sunny on the other hand, too, displays sheer class, when it comes to handling, with controlled cornering capabilities making the drive more efficient. The suspensions are directed towards achieving an unprecedented comfort level and the body roll while cornering is more than the City.
Nissan Sunny Vs Honda City- Price
Nissan Sunny petrol is available at a price range of Rs. 5.78 lacs and Rs. 7.68 lacs whereas Honda City petrol can be purchased at a price range starting from Rs. 7.49 lacs and exceeding to Rs. 9.37 lacs.
