How much horsepower does a 1.5 L Honda City have?
The standard 1.5 L petrol engine in most Honda City variants produces about 119 PS (roughly 117 hp) and 145 Nm of torque. Exact figures can vary by market and model year.
The question spans several generations and regional variants, because Honda has tuned the 1.5 L engine differently to meet local emissions, fuel-economy targets, and labeling conventions. This article lays out the typical figures and clarifies where numbers may differ.
Engine basics and the baseline figure
Before diving into regional differences, here are the core specifications most commonly cited for the standard 1.5 L City petrol engine used in numerous markets.
- Engine: 1.5 L i-VTEC inline-4
- Displacement: 1,497 cc
- Power: 119 PS (about 117 hp) at 6,600 rpm
- Torque: 145 Nm at 4,600 rpm
Note: Some markets round numbers differently or advertise horsepower as 120 PS. The small differences arise from using PS versus hp and from regional rating standards.
Market variations and how the numbers appear in the real world
While the baseline is broadly the same, actual shown horsepower on brochures and in-car displays can differ slightly by region, model year, and the type of power rating used (DIN, SAE, or market-specific conventions). The following summarize typical expectations for the petrol 1.5 L City across major markets, with the hybrid variant noted separately.
India and Southeast Asia
In markets where the 1.5 L i-VTEC is standard for the City, engineers commonly rate the engine at 119 PS (88 kW) at 6,600 rpm, with peak torque of 145 Nm at around 4,600 rpm. This aligns with how Honda markets the City in many Asian markets and mirrors the powertrain used in similar-generation City models there.
Other markets
Across various regions outside India and Southeast Asia, the same 1.5 L NA engine typically lands in the same performance ballpark—roughly 118–120 hp (about 88–90 kW), with torque near 145 Nm. Some brochures may list 120 PS, and others may show the equivalent horsepower in hp rather than PS; the difference is mainly a labeling/measurement nuance rather than a dramatic change in performance.
Important caveat: A city-hybrid variant exists in several markets (the City e:HEV), which uses a different powertrain (i‑MMD with electric motors). Its combined output differs from the petrol-only 1.5 L City, and this article is focused on the conventional 1.5 L petrol engine.
Notes on numbers and how to compare
Power figures can be listed as horsepower (hp) or metric horsepower (PS). 1 PS is about 0.986 hp, and 1 kW equals about 1.341 hp. Conversions can cause small discrepancies when comparing sources or regional brochures. For the most transparent comparison, check the engine’s peak output in both PS and kW as provided by the specific market’s official brochure.
Summary
For the standard 1.5 L Honda City petrol engine, expect around 119 PS (approximately 117 hp) and 145 Nm of torque, with minor variation by market and model year. The hybrid variant uses a different powertrain and has a separate horsepower rating. In practice, the city’s 1.5 L engine offers a consistent performance level that aligns with compact-sedan expectations across most regions.
