3) Comfort and Handling
In terms of handling, we’d say straight up that the City 1.5 S has better handling compared to the Vios 1.5 J Spec. Vios has more body roll on corners and doesn’t feel as stable as City especially on the highways. Toyota cars are more focused on road comfort rather than handling. Hence, the NVH level in the Vios is lower compared to the City. City has louder road noise intrusion into the cabin. However, the noise isn’t too uncomfortable for its passengers.
Despite Vios 1.5 J Spec’s better refinement overall, the City 1.5 S takes the prize for its balance between comfort and handling.
4) Gadgets
Toyota recently has announced the implementation of keyless entry and push start button systems across all variants for the Toyota Vios. The Honda City retains its key fob system. The City only gets the 1-DIN player, compared to the 2-DIN player fitted on the Vios. As for the wheels, Honda City offers only steel rims with covers instead of alloy wheels, making the City cheap looking from the outside. The Vios comes with 15 inch alloy wheels as standard across the range.
Overall, the Vios scores higher in the gadget segment.
5) Safety
As standard, both City S and Vios J come with only 2 airbags and ABS as standard. There is no hill start assist or electronic stability control present in the base variant.
As of 1st of June 2015, Toyota has added a Toyota Premium Security Solar Film to be fitted as standard across the range for Toyota Vios.
It’s a draw for both models in the safety department.