Honda City: V 1.5 Petrol MT vs ZX 1.5 Petrol MT
The ZX 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹1,96,000 more than the V 1.5 Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 54% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionV 1.5 Petrol MT → ZX 1.5 Petrol MT
You pay extra
₹1,96,000
₹13,50,700 → ₹15,46,700
Features are worth
₹1,07,500
10 gained
Equipment covers
54%
of what the variant costs extra
ZX 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹1,96,000 more than V 1.5 Petrol MT and brings only ₹1,07,500 of equipment we can put a price on — about 54% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, V 1.5 Petrol MT is the better buy.
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
- ₹55,000 · 3 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹52,500 · 7 features
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
13 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | V 1.5 Petrol MT | ZX 1.5 Petrol MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Day/Night Inside MirrorManually flipped anti-glare inside rear-view mirror. The tier below the auto-dimming mirror.Counted in Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Rain-Sensing WipersWipers that start and change speed by themselves when rain hits the screen. | No | Yes | +₹6,000 |
| Auto-Dimming Inside MirrorInside mirror that darkens by itself against headlamp glare. The tier above the manual day/night mirror.Up from Day/Night Inside Mirror — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹3,000 |
| Blind Spot MonitorWarns of a vehicle alongside, or shows a camera view of the lane you are pulling into. | No | Yes | +₹14,000 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Single-Pane Electric SunroofPower-operated tilt and slide single glass sunroof. | No | Yes | +₹35,000 |
| Integrated Rear Window SunshadesFactory pull-up rear door curtains for heat and privacy. | No | Yes | +₹4,500 |
| Leatherette UpholsterySynthetic leather seat and trim finish in place of fabric. | No | Yes | +₹12,000 |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering WheelLeather or leatherette covering on the steering wheel, and usually the gear lever too, rather than plastic. A wrapped gear knob on its own does not count. | No | Yes | +₹4,000 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| 8-Inch Touchscreen InfotainmentCapacitive display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wired or wireless.Counted in 10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| 10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen InfotainmentA wide 10.25-inch HD touchscreen, often with built-in navigation.Up from 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹16,000 |
| Wireless Phone ChargerA Qi wireless charging pad built into the console. | No | Yes | +₹7,000 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 16-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory 16-inch alloy wheels in place of steel rims with covers.Up from 15-Inch Alloy Wheels — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹6,000 |
| 15-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory alloy wheels in place of steel rims with covers.Counted in 16-Inch Alloy Wheels, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Net feature value | 10 gained | ₹1,07,500 | |
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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Single-Pane Electric Sunroofadded
ours₹Integrated Rear Window Sunshadesadded
ours₹10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainmentadded
replaces 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Wireless Phone Chargeradded
ours₹16-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
replaces 15-Inch Alloy Wheels — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Leatherette Upholsteryadded
ours₹Rain-Sensing Wipersadded
ours₹Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheeladded
ours₹Auto-Dimming Inside Mirroradded
replaces Day/Night Inside Mirror — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Blind Spot Monitoradded
ours₹
On our figures
₹1,07,500 of equipment against ₹1,96,000 — 54% of the variant
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V to ZX on all 2 powertrains
Honda sells this upgrade on 2 powertrains. The price gap and what it buys are not always the same, so here is each one, worked out the same way as this page. The upgrade costs ₹1,96,000 on every one.
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual (this page) | ₹1,96,000 | ₹1,07,500 | 54%Pricey |
| Petrol CVT | ₹1,96,000 | ₹1,07,500 | 54%Pricey |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, ZX 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹2,27,713 more on the road than V 1.5 Petrol MT, against ₹1,96,000 ex-showroom. ₹29,753 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,960, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
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.
ZX 1.5 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹15,46,700
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,61,454
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹77,335
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹15,467
- 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 V 1.5 Petrol MT and ZX 1.5 Petrol MT?
- ₹1,96,000 ex-showroom — V 1.5 Petrol MT is ₹13,50,700 and ZX 1.5 Petrol MT is ₹15,46,700.
- Is the Honda City ZX 1.5 Petrol MT worth the extra money over the V 1.5 Petrol MT?
- ZX 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹1,96,000 more than V 1.5 Petrol MT and brings only ₹1,07,500 of equipment we can put a price on — about 54% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, V 1.5 Petrol MT is the better buy.
- What do you actually get on the ZX 1.5 Petrol MT that the V 1.5 Petrol MT doesn't have?
- 10 features, led by Single-Pane Electric Sunroof, 10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment, Blind Spot Monitor. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.