Maruti Suzuki and Honda Cars India made efforts to revive the declining sub-4 metre sedan segment with the new-generation Dzire and Amaze, respectively. The Dzire, which entered its fourth generation, is offered in four trims (LXi, VXi, ZXi, and ZXi+) priced between ₹6.79 lakh and ₹10.14 lakh. The new Honda Amazeon the other hand, comes in three trims (V, VX, and ZX), available within the price range of ₹8 lakh to ₹10.90 lakh. Both models received significant updates inside and out. While the Dzire now features a new, more frugal Z-Series petrol engine, the Amaze retains its existing 90bhp, 1.2L petrol motor.
- Maruti Dzire gets a 360-degree camera and a single-pane sunroof, exclusive to the ZXi+ trim.
- Honda Amaze introduces the Honda Sensing ADAS suite and LaneWatch camera.
- The Dzire offers TPMS and a larger 9-inch touchscreen, while Amaze has remote engine start.
- Amaze leads with 34 liters more boot space, higher ground clearance, and paddle shifters on CVT variants.
Aiming to improve product value, Maruti Suzuki and Honda have equipped the new Dzire and Amaze with several new features. This detailed feature-based comparison highlights where the new Amaze edges ahead of the Dzire and where the Dzire counters with advanced technology.
What the New Maruti Dzire Offers Over the Amaze?
- The new Maruti Dzire is the first and only vehicle in its category to feature a single-pane sunroof, available exclusively on the top-end ZXi+ trim.
- The higher trims of the Dzire also offer a larger 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with the latest smartphone connectivity. The Amaze comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen unit.
- The Dzire ZXi+ trim features footwell lighting, which is not available on the Amaze.
- With the new Dzire, you get a 360-degree surround-view camera. In contrast, the Amaze offers the more advanced Honda LaneWatch camera with blind-spot detection.
- Maruti Suzuki has equipped the Dzire with TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system), a feature not available in any Amaze variant.
What the New Honda Amaze Offers Over the Dzire?
- One major highlight of the new Honda Amaze is the Honda Sensing ADAS suite, which includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, collision mitigation, road departure mitigation, lead car departure warning, and auto high beam. However, these features are exclusive to the higher ZX trim.
- The Amaze also features Honda’s LaneWatch camera, offering a clear side view to aid in lane changes. In contrast, the Dzire provides a 360-degree surround-view camera.
- Honda’s compact sedan offers a semi-digital instrument cluster with a 7-inch display showing some additional information such as G-meter reading. Its rival – Dzire comes with an instrument cluster featuring a MID.
- The new Amaze comes with smart entry and a walk-away auto-lock feature. With this system, you can unlock the car by touching the door handle and start or stop the engine using a push-button.
- Honda Connect, a connected car technology, allows the driver to remotely start the engine and pre-cool the cabin. The Dzire lacks remote engine start functionality.
- The Amaze provides a rear middle headrest alongside front and rear side headrests, while the Dzire does not offer a headrest for the middle occupant in the rear seat.
- The Amaze’s LED DRLs are integrated with turn indicators, whereas the Dzire comes with separate DRLs and turn indicators. Both models feature LED lighting systems.
- Compared to the Dzire, the Amaze offers 34 liters of extra boot space (416 liters total) and 9mm higher ground clearance (172mm). The Dzire has a cargo volume of 382 liters and ground clearance of 163mm.
- The Amaze’s reliable 1.2L, 4-cylinder engine provides better NVH levels and refinement. The new Dzire’s 3-cylinder Z-Series engine is less powerful but more fuel-efficient.
- The Amaze’s CVT automatic variants are equipped with paddle shifters, which are absent in the Dzire.
