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

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

For a Filipino buyer weighing cost against modest performance, the 2015 Honda Brio Amaze 1.3 V MT edges out the 2016 Toyota Vios 1.3 E CVT on price alone, coming in at ₱734,000 versus ₱841,000 – a savings of about ₱107,000. Both cars share similar warranty terms (100,000 km/3 years) and front‑wheel drive layouts, but the Brio Amaze offers a slightly higher power output (100 PS vs 99 PS) and a bit more torque (127 Nm vs 123 Nm). Its fuel‑economy figures are also marginally better, with a combined rating of 32.9 km/L compared to the Vios’s unspecified combined figure, though city and highway numbers suggest a small edge. The Vios, however, is a current‑model sedan with a CVT, which may appeal to drivers preferring an automatic transmission and a newer design. The Brio Amaze is discontinued, meaning parts and resale value could be less certain, while the Vios remains in production with a longer wheelbase (4410 mm) that may translate to a roomier cabin. Choose the Brio Amaze if upfront budget and a manual gearbox are priorities and you can accept an older, discontinued model. Opt for the Vios if you want a brand‑new sedan with an automatic transmission and the reassurance of ongoing support.