Proton Persona atau Honda City: Mana Lebih Berbaloi?

Perbandingan lengkap Persona vs City 2026. Sedan B-segment, harga, features, kos pemilikan, dan mana yang sesuai untuk anda.

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Jawapan Ringkas

Persona untuk value. City untuk refinement dan resale.

AspekProton PersonaHonda CityPemenang
Harga entryRM44,600RM89,900Persona
Engine1.6L 109hp1.5L 121hpCity
Boot space510L519LTie
Fuel consumption7.0 L/100km6.5 L/100kmCity
Features (price)More at pricePremium feelContext
Resale value55-60%75-80%City
Service costCheaperMorePersona

Quick rule: Budget RM50k → Persona. Budget RM90k+ → City.

Perbandingan Harga

Proton Persona

VarianHargaHighlights
1.6 Standard MTRM44,600Manual, entry
1.6 Standard ATRM47,600Auto, basic
1.6 ExecutiveRM52,800Mid-spec
1.6 PremiumRM58,800Leather, keyless

Honda City

VarianHargaHighlights
1.5 SRM89,900Entry
1.5 ERM94,900Mid-spec
1.5 VRM103,900High spec
1.5 RS (Hybrid)RM109,000Hybrid, top

Price Gap

ComparisonPersonaCityBeza
Entry ATRM47,600RM89,900+RM42,300
Top petrolRM58,800RM103,900+RM45,100

City hampir 2x harga Persona.

Perbandingan Spesifikasi

Enjin & Prestasi

AspekPersonaCity
Enjin1.6L 4-cyl1.5L 4-cyl DOHC
Kuasa109hp121hp
Torque150Nm145Nm
TransmisiCVTCVT

City lebih power despite smaller engine - more modern engine tech.

Fuel Consumption

AspekPersonaCity
Spec6.2 L/100km5.1 L/100km
Real city7.5-8.5 L/100km6.5-7.5 L/100km
Real highway6.5-7.5 L/100km5.5-6.5 L/100km

City 1 L/100km lebih jimat - significant over time.

Dimensi & Ruang

AspekPersonaCity
Panjang4,387mm4,553mm
Lebar1,722mm1,748mm
Tinggi1,524mm1,467mm
Wheelbase2,555mm2,600mm
Boot510L519L

City slightly larger overall, boot almost identical.

Perbandingan Features

Safety

FeaturePersona PremiumCity V
Airbags46
ABS + EBD
ESC
AEBHonda Sensing
ACC
LKA
BSM

City has comprehensive ADAS, Persona has none.

Comfort & Convenience

FeaturePersona PremiumCity V
Touchscreen7”8”
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Keyless entry
Push start
Leather seats
Auto climate
Sunroof

Features similar at top spec, but City more refined implementation.

Perbandingan Kos Pemilikan

Ansuran Bulanan (9 tahun, 3%)

ModelHargaAnsuran
Persona Standard ATRM47,600RM553
Persona PremiumRM58,800RM683
City SRM89,900RM1,044
City VRM103,900RM1,207

Gaji Minimum

ModelAnsuranGaji Minimum
Persona Standard ATRM553RM3,500
Persona PremiumRM683RM4,500
City SRM1,044RM6,500
City VRM1,207RM7,500

Fuel Cost (1,500km/bulan)

ModelConsumptionKos Bulanan
Persona8.0 L/100kmRM246
City7.0 L/100kmRM215
BezaRM31/bulan

Insurance (NCD 0%)

ModelAnnual
PersonaRM1,900
CityRM2,800
BezaRM900/tahun

Service Cost

AspectPersonaCity
Minor serviceRM180-280RM280-400
Major serviceRM350-500RM500-800
Yearly averageRM900-1,200RM1,400-1,800
5 tahun totalRM4,500-6,000RM7,000-9,000

City RM2,500-3,000 lebih mahal dalam 5 tahun servis.

Total Monthly Cost Comparison

ComponentPersona PremiumCity S
AnsuranRM683RM1,044
InsuranceRM155RM230
PetrolRM246RM215
ServisRM85RM125
TotalRM1,169RM1,614
Beza+RM445/bulan

City RM445/bulan lebih mahal = RM5,340/tahun.

Resale Value

After 5 Years

ModelPurchase5yr ValueRetain
PersonaRM58,800RM33,00056%
CityRM89,900RM72,00080%

City retains value significantly better:

  • Persona loss: RM25,800
  • City loss: RM17,900

City loses less money despite higher purchase price.

Kelebihan Persona

1. Harga Jauh Lebih Murah

RM42,000+ difference = significant savings.

2. More Features Per Ringgit

At RM58,800 (Persona Premium):

  • Leather seats
  • Keyless entry
  • Apple CarPlay
  • All at half City’s price

3. Lower Monthly Commitment

  • RM445/bulan difference
  • Easier on cash flow
  • Less financial stress

4. Larger Feel Interior

Taller body, feels more spacious inside especially headroom.

5. Cheaper Maintenance

Proton service centres competitive pricing.

Kelebihan City

1. Superior Fuel Efficiency

1 L/100km better = RM370/year savings at 15,000km.

2. Full ADAS Suite

Honda Sensing:

  • AEB
  • ACC
  • LKA
  • BSM

Persona has zero ADAS.

3. Excellent Resale Value

80% retention vs 56% = RM8,000 less depreciation over 5 years.

4. More Refined Driving

  • Quieter cabin
  • Better NVH
  • Smoother CVT
  • Premium feel

5. Stronger Engine

121hp vs 109hp - more responsive, better overtaking.

6. Honda Reliability Reputation

Established trust in Honda engineering.

7. Hybrid Option Available

City RS e:HEV = 4.0 L/100km fuel consumption.

Bila Pilih Persona?

✓ Pilih Persona Jika:

  1. Budget under RM60,000

    • City not in budget
    • Persona gives sedan at affordable price

  2. Features at low price priority

    • Want leather, keyless, CarPlay
    • Don’t want to pay RM90k+

  3. Monthly payment matters most

    • RM683 vs RM1,044
    • Easier on monthly budget

  4. City driving mainly

    • ADAS less critical in slow traffic
    • Power adequate

  5. Plan to keep long term

    • Resale less relevant
    • Running cost matters more

Bila Pilih City?

✓ Pilih City Jika:

  1. Budget RM90k+ comfortable

    • Not stretching finances
    • Can afford Honda service

  2. Resale value priority

    • Plan to sell in 5-7 years
    • Want minimal depreciation

  3. ADAS important

    • Highway driving
    • Want active safety
    • Family car

  4. Fuel efficiency priority

    • High mileage driver
    • Long term fuel savings

  5. Refinement matters

    • Want premium feel
    • Quieter, smoother experience

  6. Honda brand appeal

    • Trust Japanese quality
    • Brand prestige

True Cost Comparison (5 Years)

Persona Premium vs City S

ItemPersonaCity
PurchaseRM58,800RM89,900
5yr paymentsRM40,980RM62,640
5yr fuelRM14,760RM12,900
5yr insuranceRM7,000RM10,500
5yr serviceRM5,250RM8,000
5yr Total OutRM67,990RM94,040
5yr ResaleRM33,000RM72,000
Net 5yr CostRM34,990RM22,040

Surprise: City actually cheaper after resale!

City costs RM12,950 LESS than Persona over 5 years when you factor resale value.

Case Studies

Case 1: Sales Executive, Gaji RM5,000

Profile: Client meetings, highway travel

FactorPersonaCity
Monthly costRM1,169RM1,614
% salary23%32%
Client impressionGoodBetter
ADAS for highwayNoneFull suite

Verdict: If can stretch to City, better long-term value. If not, Persona adequate.

Case 2: Teacher, Gaji RM3,500

Profile: School commute, budget focus

FactorPersonaCity
AffordabilityComfortableCannot afford
Monthly %33%46%

Verdict: Persona. City simply not in budget.

Case 3: Business Owner

Profile: Can afford either, value-focused

FactorPersonaCity
5yr net costRM34,990RM22,040
ExperienceGoodPremium

Verdict: City. Actually cheaper over 5 years + better experience.

Soalan Lazim

City worth double price?

On surface, tidak. But with resale factored, City actually cheaper long-term.

Persona reliable ke?

Improved significantly. Current Persona reliable. Not Honda-level reputation yet.

Mana lebih selesa?

City more refined. Persona adequate but less premium feel.

Persona boleh highway?

Yes. 109hp sufficient. Just no ADAS assistance.

Should I wait for Persona facelift?

Persona due for update. If not urgent, wait might be worthwhile.

Kesimpulan

Quick Decision Guide

SituationRecommendation
Budget < RM60kPersona
Gaji < RM5,000Persona
Features at low pricePersona
Monthly payment priorityPersona
Resale value priorityCity
ADAS neededCity
Highway heavyCity
Fuel efficiency priorityCity
Premium experienceCity
5+ year total cost viewCity (surprisingly)

The Real Question

“Can I afford City’s monthly payment?”

  • Yes (comfortably) → City is actually better value long-term
  • No → Persona is excellent choice at its price

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