The Difference between Hatchback and City Cars along with Their Recommendations

There are several types of cars circulating in the Indonesian automotive market, such as city car, MPV, SUV, hatchback, and sedan. Each car has a fan, so does the hatchback and the city car. People often consider that hatchback and city car are similar, but they are different. Then, what are the differences between hatchback cars and city cars? Now take a look deeper at this article.

The Difference between Hatchback Cars and City Cars

There are at least three differences between hatchback cars and city cars. The first difference is the car dimension. If it is seen from the sizes or the car dimension, hatchback types tend to be longer than city car types. That makes the hatchback has more roomy cabin space. The second difference can be seen from the interior sides and the car features which are pinned by car producers. The technology features of the hatchback are more complete and more than city car. Its interior is more luxurious, from the material sides or the design. Thus, the price of hatchback cars is more expensive than city car types.

The third difference is in the engine capacity. The size of a city car tends to be smaller than a hatchback. This makes the engine capacity used is smaller. To understand more about these two car types, it is better to know about their strengths and weaknesses.

The Strengths and Weaknesses of Hatchback

Hatchback cars are identical to youngster cars since their sizes are quite small. The term ‘hatchback’ is often used for a passenger car which is sedan-based. However, the flashy difference is on its baggage part. It is different from hatchback which uses space on the back seats (passenger seats) as the baggage part. This makes hatchback cars unable to accommodate four to five passengers.

There are plus points which are possessed by hatchback so that this car type becomes the favorite of youngsters. Here are some of them.

1. It has a small body but it is spacy

If compared to other car types such as SUV and MPV, the body of a hatchback is smaller. However, do not worry when driving this car. Although it is small, the cabin room feels wide and the headroom is high enough. Hatchback also has a sturdy and firm body due to a high ground clearance if compared to sedan.

2. It has various designs

Hatchback is addressed to all circles. It can be for youngsters and women who need a small car. That is why the design is varied; there is a sporty one like Yaris, a calm-designed like Suzuki Swift, or a unique one like Mini Cooper.

3. It has an easy handling

The types of hatchback cars are relatively easy to control because the size and the capacity of the cars are not so big. Thus, the handling system will be easier to control. Besides, some types of hatchbacks have been equipped with Vehicle Stability Control technology (VSC) which is useful to control the car maneuver and avoid the risk of accidents.

However, behind the advantages, hatchback type cars also have disadvantages. One of them is because of its shorter size, some types of hatchbacks have low ground clearance so they are less flexible in all terrains, for example when passing through puddles or speed bumps.  

The next drawback lies on the small passenger capacity, making it less suitable to be used as a family car. When viewed in terms of power, hatchback cars have relatively less power than other types of cars.

Hatchback Cars Recommendation

Renting hatchback cars now has been easier since there are a lot of car rentals providing those cars. If you plan to buy hatchback cars or you are still confused about choosing what brands to rent as your needs, here are some recommendations of hatchback cars which are usually chosen.

1. Honda City Hatchback 

Honda City Hatchback exists with the engines by 1.4 L and 1.5 L capacities. This car is affordably sold with strong engine performance to drive on the capital city road. One liter fuel on Honda City Hatchback can go for 23.3 km.

2. Honda Brio RS

Honda Brio RS is one of LCGC cars which proven to be able to save the fuel and powerful. Being exist with engine capacity of 1.199 cc, Honda Brio RS is equipped with four-cylindrical engine i-VTEC which has minimum vibration. Up to now, this hatchback car has still been people’s favorite. Then, no wonder that there are a lot of people search second-hand Brio whose price starts from around IDR 120 million.

3. All New Toyota Yaris

Since its first existence in Indonesia, Toyota Yaris has been identical as youngster cars. Moreover, all New Toyota Yaris come with stylish design. This car is equipped with a DOHC Dual VVT-i aggressive engine, with 1.5-liter capacity. Up to now, Toyota Yaris is still sought by many customers, no wonder the price of second-hand Toyota Yaris is sold starting from IDR 130 million.

4. Nissan March

Another hatchback car recommendation is Nissan March. This car exists with two types of 1.2 L and 1.5 L capacities with manual and automatic transmission. From the exterior side, this car has a fashionable, smart, stylish, and unique design. To absorb the shock, the car is equipped with two suspension which makes the journey comfortable.

5. Suzuki Baleno Hatchback 

Suzuki Baleno firstly was a sedan type car. However, in the fourth generation, this car existed with a hatchback car concept which was equipped with a 1.2-L diesel engine and 1L booster jet engine capable of producing 110 Hp and 170 Nm of maximum torque. The dimension of this car is 3,995 mm x 1,745 mm x 1,150 mm and it is considered as small. Yet, the fuel consumption in this car is quite economical, around 20.65 km per liter.

The Strengths and Weaknesses of City Car

The type of city car has become people’s favorite choice recently, especially for those who live in the city center and need daily mobilization. Its dimension which is small becomes one of the reasons why people choose this car. As its name, a city car is easy to drive on the city road.

Currently, the city car presents with a more stylish and modern look, either from the exterior and interior side or its features and technology. There are plus points of city cars, here are some.

• The price of a city car is affordable. Considering its size which is small, the production cost is relatively cheap compared to SUV and MPV. Moreover, the engine used is aimed to performance, so the selling price can be pressed as much as possible. The average city car is sold under IDR 200 million.

• It spends less fuel since its capacity is 1,000 cc or under. This makes city cars suitable to use as a vehicle for all terrains or being stuck in a traffic jam.

• The car is more agile to maneuver. With its small body, you do not need to feel burdened passing small streets and being stuck in a traffic jam.

On the other hand, there are negative points of this car. The incapability to pass on hard terrains, such as going up and going through puddles due to its short body.

City Cars Recommendation

Are you curious about the city cars which suit you? Now take a look!

1. Suzuki Ignis

A simple design yet capable of attracting people on the street, that is how people are impressed which might come into your mind. Suzuki Ignis is unlike common city car. This car is present within contrast colors and equipped with 1,197 cc engine fuel and 83 hp power and 113 Nm maximum torque. 1 L fuel can be used for 22.3 kilometers.

2. Daihatsu New Sirion

Daihatsu New Sirion has won several achievements. One of them is becoming a city car which youngsters are fond of in 2020 and becoming the best city car among gen Z in the event of Marketeers Youth Choice Brands of The Year 2020. 

To support driver mobility, this car is equipped with several compartments and other features, such as four air bags, front and rear sensors, ISOFIX, and seatbelt. To go through all seasons, this car is designed to have injection auto speed sensing on the steer. To compete with other city cars, Daihatsu New Sirion is able to go 20 km with the average speed of 90 km/hour for every 1 L fuel.

3. Datsun Cross

Datsun Cross becomes one of the city cars which belong to the LCGC segment. From its appearance, this car has a sporty and simple design. Unlike other city cars which are small, Datsun Cross is present with a quite high ground clearance, around 200 mm. 

4. Toyota Agya

Another city car recommendation which you often see on the road is Toyota Agya. As its functions, this car is suitable to drive in the city area because it is small. Toyota Agya is equipped with a powerful engine of 1,000 cc capacity and it can go through 22 km for one liter fuel. Its interior is quite spacious and it can fit five people.

5. Mazda 2

There is no doubt of Mazda 2 which becomes a dream car since it looks elegant, as its performance. This car is equipped with an engine with a capacity 1,500 cc and able to produce 106 hp power and 144 Nm maximum torque. One of the plus points of this car is its strong handling system and cozy interior design.

Those are all some information about hatchback and city car differences. May it be useful for you!