Honda Brio Amaze 1.3 V AT (2015) vs Toyota Vios 1.3 E CVT (2016)

Honda Brio Amaze 1.3 V AT (2015) vs Toyota Vios 1.3 E CVT (2016): which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer weighing a sub‑compact sedan against a similar‑class hatchback, the choice comes down to marginal price difference, power output and body practicality. The 2015 Honda Brio Amaze 1.3 V AT is priced at ₱828,000, slightly cheaper than the 2016 Toyota Vios 1.3 E CVT at ₱841,000. The Brio packs a modest edge in performance with 100 PS and 127 Nm, versus the Vios’s 99 PS and 123 Nm, though both engines are naturally aspirated and similar in displacement. The Brio’s 5‑speed automatic may appeal to drivers who prefer a conventional torque‑converter feel, while the Vios’s CVT promises smoother city cruising but offers no stated power‑train advantage. Both come with the same 100,000 km/3‑year warranty and front‑wheel drive layout. Practicality tips the scale: the Vios is a true sedan with a 4‑door layout and 2+3 seating, providing easier rear‑seat access and a conventional trunk, whereas the Brio Amaze is a hatchback whose interior space details are not provided. If you value a lower purchase price, slightly higher torque and a hatchback’s versatile cargo opening, the Brio Amaze is a solid pick. If you prefer a sedan’s interior room, traditional door layout and the smoothness of a CVT, the Vios is the better fit.