Honda Mobilio Spike

Honda Mobilio Spike: Which Version Should You Buy?

The Honda Mobilio Spike catalogue contains one generation in original and restyled form, produced from September 2002 through April 2008. Every listed version is called 1.5 CVT, so the meaningful choices are production period and drivetrain rather than engine size or headline power.

The Honda Mobilio Spike catalogue contains one generation in original and restyled form, produced from September 2002 through April 2008. Every listed version is called 1.5 CVT, so the meaningful choices are production period and drivetrain rather than engine size or headline power. All versions have a 1,496 cc Gasoline engine producing 110 hp and 143 Nm, but differences in valve count, fuel grade, weight, published performance, and FWD or AWD make some easier to recommend than others. Based strictly on the available figures, the original FWD 1.5 CVT offers the most complete early specification, while a restyled 1.5 CVT is the better choice when later production matters.

Honda Mobilio Spike generations and versions

The original first-generation Honda Mobilio Spike was produced from September 2002 through November 2005 as a Compact Van. The catalogue lists two 1.5 CVT versions for this generation, both dated from September 2002 through January 2004: one FWD and one AWD. Each produces 110 hp and 143 Nm from 1,496 cc, although the FWD version has 2 valves per cylinder and uses fuel grade 95, while the AWD version has 4 valves per cylinder and uses fuel grade 92.

The restyled first generation ran from December 2005 through April 2008 and remained a Compact Van with two 1.5 CVT versions. Both restyled versions are listed from February 2004 through April 2008, overlapping the catalogue’s generation boundary. They share the same 110 hp, 143 Nm, 1,496 cc Gasoline engine specification and fuel grade 95; one has FWD and the other AWD. The catalogue records 2 valves per cylinder for both.

For buyers searching by model year, 2003 falls within the original generation. The generation timeline places 2004 and most of 2005 in the original period, while the version dates also show the later specification beginning in February 2004. The 2006, 2007, and early 2008 model searches correspond to the restyled generation period. Because these dates overlap at version level, production date and drivetrain should be checked together rather than relying on the year alone.

Honda Mobilio Spike engine and specs

All four catalogue entries have the exact version name 1.5 CVT. Each uses a front, transverse 1,496 cc Gasoline engine with 4 Inline cylinders, no boost, and Distributed injection (multi-point). Output is identical at 110 hp at 5,800 rpm and 143 Nm at 4,800 rpm. That equals approximately 73.5 hp per litre across the range.

The original entries provide a compression ratio of 10.4 and a bore and stroke of 73 × 89.4. Those two measurements are not measured for either restyled entry. The engine data therefore shows no increase in displacement, power, or torque with the restyling; the clearest purchase distinction remains the choice between FWD and AWD.

Honda Mobilio Spike performance and MPG

The original FWD 1.5 CVT has a measured 0–100 km/h time of 13 seconds and a measured maximum speed of 175 km/h. Acceleration and maximum speed are not measured for the original AWD 1.5 CVT.

Both restyled 1.5 CVT entries, FWD and AWD, have a measured 0–100 km/h time of 13 seconds and a measured maximum speed of 175 km/h. The published figures therefore show no performance advantage for either restyled drivetrain.

Honda Mobilio Spike city fuel consumption is not measured for any version. Highway fuel consumption is not measured for any version, and combined fuel consumption is also not measured for every version. Consequently, an evidence-based Honda Mobilio Spike MPG figure or fuel-efficiency comparison cannot be calculated from this catalogue data. CO₂ output and environmental class are not measured for any version as well.

Every 1.5 CVT has a 42-litre fuel tank. Tank capacity is therefore not a reason to select one drivetrain or production period over another.

Honda Mobilio Spike dimensions, weight, and clearance

Exterior length, width, and height are not measured for any listed Honda Mobilio Spike version. Wheel sizes are also not measured for all four entries. Ground clearance is measured at 155 mm throughout the range.

The original FWD 1.5 CVT is 70 kg lighter than the original AWD version. With equal 110 hp output, it also has the more favourable calculated weight-to-power figure: 11.27 kg per hp versus 11.91 kg per hp.

The restyled catalogue figures reverse the expected weight order: its AWD 1.5 CVT is listed at 1,240 kg, which is 30 kg lighter than the 1,270 kg FWD entry. The restyled AWD version consequently matches the original FWD version at 11.27 kg per hp, while the restyled FWD version calculates to 11.55 kg per hp.

Gross-minus-kerb arithmetic gives 275 kg for the original FWD 1.5 CVT, 370 kg for the restyled FWD version, and 275 kg for the restyled AWD version. Gross weight is not measured for the original AWD entry, so the same calculation cannot be made for it. These differences are based only on the listed masses and should not be treated as a separate manufacturer-rated payload figure.

All versions use Independent, spring front suspension and Dependent, spring rear suspension. Braking hardware is also unchanged in the catalogue: Ventilated disc brakes at the front and Drum brakes at the rear.

Which Honda Mobilio Spike version should you buy?

Choose the original FWD 1.5 CVT if you want the strongest recommendation based on complete early data. It combines 110 hp and 143 Nm with the joint-lowest kerb weight of 1,240 kg. Its 13-second 0–100 km/h time and 175 km/h maximum speed are measured, while its 1,515 kg gross weight is also available. Against the original AWD version, it saves 70 kg without sacrificing listed engine output.

Choose the original AWD 1.5 CVT if AWD is the priority and the early engine specification appeals to you. It is the only listed version with 4 valves per cylinder and fuel grade 92. The trade-off is a 1,310 kg kerb weight—70 kg above the equivalent FWD model—and neither acceleration nor maximum speed is measured. Its gross weight is not measured either.

Choose the restyled FWD 1.5 CVT when you prefer the later specification but do not need AWD. It retains 110 hp, 143 Nm, a 13-second 0–100 km/h time, and a 175 km/h maximum speed. At 1,270 kg, it is 30 kg heavier than both the original FWD and the listed restyled AWD versions. Its gross-minus-kerb difference is 370 kg, which is 95 kg greater than the corresponding 275 kg calculation for the original FWD and restyled AWD entries.

Choose the restyled AWD 1.5 CVT for the most attractive AWD combination on paper. It provides AWD while matching the lowest listed kerb weight of 1,240 kg, and its 13-second acceleration and 175 km/h maximum speed are measured. Compared with the original AWD 1.5 CVT, it is 70 kg lighter while retaining the same 110 hp and 143 Nm. It also moves from fuel grade 92 to 95 and from 4 to 2 valves per cylinder in the supplied specifications.

There is no numerical basis here for paying more for greater power, faster acceleration, a larger engine, a larger tank, or extra ground clearance: every version has 110 hp, 143 Nm, 1,496 cc, a 42-litre tank, and 155 mm of clearance. There are also no price or sale figures in the data, so “what the extra money buys” cannot be quantified. The defensible decision is therefore simple: select FWD or AWD first, then choose original or restyled production according to the measured specifications and weight figures above.

Honda Mobilio Spike problems, reliability, and used-car verdict

Problems, failure rates, maintenance history, and reliability measurements are not provided for any Honda Mobilio Spike 1.5 CVT. The data also contains no evidence about why another Honda Mobilio model may have failed commercially or whether the wider Mobilio name was discontinued. A reliability ranking between these versions would therefore be unsupported.

For a catalogue-only buying verdict, the original FWD 1.5 CVT is the most thoroughly documented early choice, and the restyled AWD 1.5 CVT has the strongest listed combination for buyers who require AWD. Fuel economy, wheel sizes, exterior dimensions, used prices, and condition are not measured, so none should be assumed when comparing cars for sale.