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Honda City 5th Gen vs Skoda Kushaq in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 18, 2026

At a glance

	Honda City 5th Gen	Skoda Kushaq
Ex-showroom price	Rs 53.9 lakh – Rs 97.3 lakh	Rs 54.9 lakh – Rs 82.9 lakh
Fuel	petrol	petrol
Variants on sale	16	15
Distributor	Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.	MAW Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

Variant-wise prices (July 18, 2026)

Honda City 5th Gen

City 5TH Gen V-MT	रु 64,00,000
City 5TH Gen V-CVT	रु 69,00,000
City 5TH Gen VX-MT	रु 69,00,000
City 5TH Gen VX-CVT	रु 74,30,000
City 5TH Gen ZX-MT	रु 74,00,000
City 5TH Gen ZX-CVT	रु 79,90,000
VMT PETROL	रु 53,90,000
VXMT PETROL	रु 59,90,000

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Skoda Kushaq

Kushaq Active Manual	रु 54,90,000
Kushaq Ambition Manual	रु 62,90,000
Kushaq Ambition Automatic	रु 70,90,000
Kushaq Style Manual	रु 71,90,000
Kushaq Style Automatic	रु 79,90,000
Kushaq Monte Carlo Manual	रु 74,90,000
Kushaq Monte Carlo Automatic	रु 82,90,000
Style MT	रु 71,90,000

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Specifications — City 5th Gen VMT PETROL vs Kushaq Kushaq Active Manual

Category	Honda City 5th Gen	Skoda Kushaq
Battery & Range	Not applicable – internal combustion petrol sedan	Not an EV; petrol-only model
Motor Power & Drivetrain	1.5L i-VTEC DOHC petrol, 4-cylinder, 1498cc Max power 121 PS @ 6600 rpm Max torque 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm Front-wheel-drive layout 6-speed manual transmission	1.0L TSI turbo-petrol, manual transmission Front-wheel drive compact SUV
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance	Wheelbase 2600 mm Ground clearance 165 mm	Wheelbase approx 2651 mm Ground clearance approx 188 mm
Dimensions	Length 4549 mm Width 1748 mm Height 1489 mm Turning radius 5.3 m	Length approx 4225 mm Width approx 1760 mm Height approx 1612 mm
Cargo	Boot space 506 litres Fuel tank capacity 40 litres	Boot space approx 385 litres
Comfort & Interior	Fabric upholstery, manual driver seat adjustment Automatic climate control standard Rear AC vents for second row Height-adjustable driver seat Rear armrest with cup holders	Fabric seats, manual AC Rear AC vents Height-adjustable driver seat
Infotainment & Convenience	8-inch touchscreen infotainment system Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support Multi-function steering wheel with audio controls Keyless entry with push-button start Cruise control on higher variants; not standard on V MT	7-inch touchscreen infotainment Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Manual ORVM adjustment
Safety	Dual front airbags standard ABS with EBD standard Rear parking sensors standard ISO FIX child seat mounts Vehicle Stability Assist on higher trims; likely absent on V MT	Dual front airbags ABS with EBD ESC standard Rear parking sensors
Design & Exterior	LED DRLs with halogen headlamps on lower trims Z-shaped LED tail lamps signature 16-inch alloy wheels on higher trims; steel on V MT Chrome front grille with thick bar Shark-fin antenna on roof	Halogen headlamps 16-inch steel wheels with covers Roof rails, SUV stance
Sales & Imports	Imported fully built units from India V MT petrol positioned as entry non-hybrid variant	Officially sold in Nepal via Skoda Auto Nepal Entry-level Kushaq variant for Nepal
Value for Money Verdict	Best suited for buyers wanting manual sedan with strong reliability Less equipped than VX/ZX but more affordable	Best for budget buyers wanting European-brand SUV Lower feature count but strong driving dynamics
Pros	Refined and efficient 1.5L i-VTEC engine Spacious cabin with good rear legroom Honda brand reliability and resale Comfortable ride for city and highway	Most affordable Kushaq in Nepal Efficient 1.0 TSI engine Standard safety kit for base trim
Cons	Missing advanced safety like side/curtain airbags Features noticeably fewer than VX/ZX trims Manual-only may limit appeal for urban traffic	Misses many comfort features vs higher trims Manual-only, no automatic option

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda City 5th Gen or Skoda Kushaq?

As of July 2026, the Honda City 5th Gen starts at Rs 53.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1 lakh less than the Skoda Kushaq at Rs 54.9 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda City 5th Gen and Skoda Kushaq in Nepal?

The Honda City 5th Gen costs Rs 53.9 lakh to Rs 97.3 lakh and the Skoda Kushaq costs Rs 54.9 lakh to Rs 82.9 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Honda City 5th Gen or the Skoda Kushaq?

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