Honda City: SV 1.5 Petrol MT vs V 1.5 Petrol MT
The V 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹1,50,800 more than the SV 1.5 Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 82% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionSV 1.5 Petrol MT → V 1.5 Petrol MT
You pay extra
₹1,50,800
₹11,99,900 → ₹13,50,700
Features are worth
₹1,24,000
6 gained
Equipment covers
82%
of what the variant costs extra
V 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹1,50,800 more than SV 1.5 Petrol MT and brings 6 features we value at ₹1,24,000, roughly 82% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
We price the equipment that separates these two trims. The rest of the difference pays for things we don't itemise — materials, fit and finish, and the manufacturer's own margin. An upgrade that clears 100% is one where the equipment alone is worth what it costs.
*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Oct 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹1,02,000 · 4 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹22,000 · 2 features
Most of it — ₹1,02,000 of the ₹1,24,000 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite and Connected Car Technology. If you want it, a dearer variant is the only way to get it.
Of the equipment this variant adds, at our valuations. Which features count as fit-later is set per feature in the methodology.
Feature-by-feature valuation
8 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | SV 1.5 Petrol MT | V 1.5 Petrol MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Level 2 ADAS SuiteAutonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go. | No | Yes | +₹75,000 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Cruise ControlElectronic highway speed control for relaxed long-distance cruising. | No | Yes | +₹10,000 |
| Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button StartPassive proximity keyless unlocking and engine start/stop button.Up from Push-Button Start — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹5,000 |
| Push-Button StartEngine started by a button, with a remote key that still has to be pressed to unlock. No passive entry.Counted in Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Connected Car TechnologyEmbedded SIM giving remote lock, climate start, location and alerts from a phone app. | No | Yes | +₹12,000 |
| Wireless Android AutoThe factory touchscreen runs Android Auto without a cable — built into the head unit, or through a wired-to-wireless adapter the manufacturer supplies as standard. Most cars that have it pair Apple CarPlay wirelessly too, but this entry asks only about Android Auto. Wired-only Android Auto does not count. | No | Yes | +₹3,000 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 15-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory alloy wheels in place of steel rims with covers.Up from Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹19,000 |
| Full Wheel CoversSteel wheels with full covers or a styled painted finish, rather than bare steel with centre caps. The tier below alloy wheels.Counted in 15-Inch Alloy Wheels, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Net feature value | 6 gained | ₹1,24,000 | |
Values are our own estimates of what each feature is worth on this segment of car, not manufacturer pricing. We only price equipment that differs between trims, so this column will not add up to the full price gap — the rest pays for materials, fit and finish, and margin. Every valuation and its reasoning is published here.
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Level 2 ADAS Suiteadded
ours₹Cruise Controladded
ours₹Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Startadded
replaces Push-Button Start — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹15-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
replaces Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Connected Car Technologyadded
ours₹Wireless Android Autoadded
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On our figures
₹1,24,000 of equipment against ₹1,50,800 — 82% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, V 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹1,75,199 more on the road than SV 1.5 Petrol MT, against ₹1,50,800 ex-showroom. ₹22,891 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,508, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
SV 1.5 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹11,99,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,26,150
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹59,995
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹11,999
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
V 1.5 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹13,50,700
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,41,501
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹67,535
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹13,507
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Common questions
- What is the price difference between the Honda City SV 1.5 Petrol MT and V 1.5 Petrol MT?
- ₹1,50,800 ex-showroom — SV 1.5 Petrol MT is ₹11,99,900 and V 1.5 Petrol MT is ₹13,50,700.
- Is the Honda City V 1.5 Petrol MT worth the extra money over the SV 1.5 Petrol MT?
- V 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹1,50,800 more than SV 1.5 Petrol MT and brings 6 features we value at ₹1,24,000, roughly 82% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
- What do you actually get on the V 1.5 Petrol MT that the SV 1.5 Petrol MT doesn't have?
- 6 features, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite, 15-Inch Alloy Wheels, Connected Car Technology. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.