2026-07-18 · 4 min read
Honda City Fuel Economy Tips Malaysia — Real-World Guide
What is Honda City's real-world fuel consumption? City vs highway difference? These 8 driving habits can cut fuel use by 20%.
The Honda City's official fuel consumption figures look impressive — but real-world Malaysian driving often tells a different story. Traffic jams, aggressive driving and poor maintenance can easily double the fuel bill. Here's how to get closer to those official numbers.
Realistic fuel consumption (Malaysia)
GM6 1.5L i-VTEC: city driving 7.5–9.5L/100km, highway 5.5–7.0L/100km. GN2 1.5T: city driving 8.0–10.5L/100km, highway 6.0–7.5L/100km (turbo needs to work harder in traffic). GN2 E (1.5L NA): similar to GM6.
8 habits that cut fuel consumption
1. Smooth acceleration — floor the throttle and you're burning fuel for acceleration that you'll just waste on the brakes. Accelerate gently and maintain momentum.
2. Look ahead — anticipate traffic lights and slow down early instead of braking hard at the last second. On a CVT, engine braking is minimal — coasting saves fuel.
3. Maintain tyre pressure — under-inflated tyres increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption by up to 5%. Check monthly. 4. Reduce AC load — park in shade, crack the windows first to let hot air out before switching on the aircon. 5. Remove unnecessary weight — every 50kg of dead weight adds about 2% to fuel consumption.
6. Use the right engine oil — 0W-20 full-synthetic reduces internal friction vs thicker oil. 7. Keep up with maintenance — a dirty air filter or worn spark plugs can raise fuel use by 5–10%. 8. Highway: stay at 100–110 kph — fuel consumption rises steeply above 120 kph due to aerodynamic drag.