Details on local specifications for both cars have yet to be divulged, so well take the Thailand-spec range-toppers for both as reference.

Instead, the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine in the current generation car, which makes 120 PS and 145 Nm of torque, will almost certainly be carried over along with the CVT.

Owners of the outgoing Almera have been reporting an average between 7.0 to 7.5-litre100 km, while owners of the existing Honda City are averaging closer to 7.0-litre100 km.

Wheelbase is surprising shorter than its predecessor by 11 mm at 2,589 mm.

The wheelbase measures at 2,620 mm, which is longer than the Citys despite being shorter overall.

And from our first impressions, the Nissan Almeras interior stood out more than the Honda Citys even though the seats in the Almera are not upholstered in leather like the City.

And the contrasting colour gives up an upmarket impression, though we wont be surprised if ours arent specified with it.

Quality wise, it feels similar to the outgoing generation, which is to say decent as well and theres not much in it between the Almera and City.

Though in our first impressions, the City had the edge in kneeroom.

More annoyingly, the Almera does not have a centre armrest nor adjustable headrests.

And on the inside, both have an 8-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay, but Android Auto appears to be available only in the Honda City.

But heres where the similarities end, because the 2020 Nissan Almera features ADAS.

The Honda City will likely boast the superior powertrain as well as interior space.

While the Nissan Almera isnt quite as spacious, the interior feels a little more upmarket.

It looks a little more striking to me and the ADAS just completes the package.

Nissan Almera 2020 Philippines