Honda Mobilio 1.5 RS Navi CVT (2015) vs Honda City 1.5 VX Navi CVT (2018)

Honda Mobilio 1.5 RS Navi CVT (2015) vs Honda City 1.5 VX Navi CVT (2018): which should you buy?

Both the 2015 Honda Mobilio 1.5 RS Navi CVT and the 2018 Honda City 1.5 VX Navi CVT sit in the same power band – 120 PS and 145 Nm – and share a CVT, front‑wheel drive layout and a 1.5‑litre i‑VTEC engine. The biggest practical gap is space: the Mobilio is a five‑door MPV with a 2‑3‑2 seating layout, giving you seven seats and easier rear‑door access, while the City is a four‑door sedan with a 2‑3 layout for five occupants. That makes the Mobilio the better choice for families or buyers who need occasional extra seats, whereas the City suits couples or small families prioritising a sleek sedan profile. Price‑wise the Mobilio is slightly higher at ₱982,000 versus ₱958,000 for the City, but the City benefits from being a current model with Euro‑4 emissions, while the Mobilio is discontinued and may be harder to service in the long run. The City’s DOHC 16‑valve head may offer smoother high‑rev performance compared to the Mobilio’s SOHC, though both deliver the same peak figures. If you value a newer, more fuel‑efficient sedan with lower purchase cost and easier future parts availability, go for the City. If you need the extra seating capacity and MPV practicality and can accept a slightly older, discontinued model, the Mobilio is the logical pick.