Honda City and Honda Amaze in Silver colour
Honda Cars India have three sedans in their lineup – Amaze, City and Civic and major chunk of sales coming from three of them only. Here is a detailed comparison of Honda City and Amaze:
Honda City 2020 vs Hyundai Verna Dimensions Comparison – Which one is bigger?
Honda City measures 4,549 mm long, 1,748 mm wide and 1,489 mm tall with wheelbase of 2600 mm while on the other 3995 x 1695 x 1501 x 2470 (Length x Width x Height x Wheelbase in mm) are the dimensions of Honda Amaze.
| Dimensions | Honda City | Honda Amaze |
| Length | 4549 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1748 mm | 1695 mm |
| Height | 1489 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 170 mm |
| Turning Radius | 5.4 m | 4.7 m – 4.9 m |
| Boot Space | 506 L | 420 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |
| Wheel Size | 185 / 55 R16 | 175 / 65 R15 |
Dimensions Verdict
*Since Honda City is an above segment car, it has bigger dimensions than the Amaze and offers much more space than the latter.
Honda City
Honda City gets distinguished from Amaze with LED elements in the headlamps as well as tail lamps. It is quite longer than the Amaze and rides on bigger wheels with strong creases flowing along the sides.
Honda Amaze
Honda Amaze has a bold stance in its segment. Upfront it features Honda’s signature front grille while the headlamps are still standard. It looks like a mini City and at the rear it gets C-shaped tail lights which are also halogen.
Honda City
Honda City gets dual tone interior theme with use of high quality elements. A bigger infotainment system sits in the centre of the dash with button operation of the climate control below it.
For the comfort of rear occupants, three adjustable headrests along with rear air cons are on offer as well.
Honda Amaze
The compact sedan also has dual tone interior theme but with a smaller infotainment system than the City and misses out in rear ac vents as well three adjustable headrest.
Honda City as well as Honda Amaze are available with petrol and Diesel engines with the petrol unit of Amaze having a smaller capacity than that of City.
| Powertrains | Honda City | Honda Amaze |
| Petrol | 1.5 L | 1.2 L |
| Diesel | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
Honda City 1.5 Petrol vs Honda Amaze 1.2 Petrol – Which Engine is more Powerful / Fuel Efficient?
Honda City is powered by 1197 cc 1.5-litre I-VTEC petrol engine which belts out 119 BHP and 145 NM of torque, the figures being better than Amaze (1.2 L I-VTEC) 89 BHP / 110 NM. Also the mileage difference between the two is pretty less as well.
| Specifications | Honda City | Honda Amaze |
| Engine | 1.5 L I-VTEC | 1.2 L I-VTEC |
| No. Of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Power | 119 BHP | 89 BHP |
| Torque | 145 NM | 110 NM |
| Transmission | 6 Speed MT / 7 Speed CVT | 5 Speed MT / CVT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 17.8 kmpl / 18.4 kmpl | 18.6 kmpl / 18.3 kmpl |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes (CVT only) | Yes (CVT only) |
Petrol Engine Verdict
Honda City 1.5 Petrol vs Honda Amaze 1.5 Diesel – Which Engine is more Powerful / Fuel Efficient?
Honda Amaze as well as City gets the same 1498 cc 1.5-litre i-DTEC engine with the same output figures of 99 BHP and 200 NM while Amaze offering automatic diesel combo as well.
| Specifications | Honda City | Honda Amaze |
| Engine | 1.5 L I-DTEC | 1.5 L I-DTEC |
| No. Of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Power | 99 BHP | 99 BHP / 79 BHP |
| Torque | 200 NM | 200 NM / 160 NM |
| Transmission | 6 Speed MT | 5 Speed MT / CVT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 24.1 kmpl | 24.7 kmpl / 21 kmpl |
Diesel Engine Verdict
| Features | Honda City | Honda Amaze |
| Headlamps | LED | Halogen |
| Tail Lamps | LED | Halogen |
| Tyre Size | 16-inch | 15-inch |
| Interior Theme | Dual Tone | Dual Tone |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather | Fabric |
| Steering Wheel | Leather | – |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch | 7-inch |
| Instrument Cluster | Analog | Analog |
| Air Conditioner | Automatic + Rear AC Vents | Automatic |
| Push Button Start with Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Car Technology | Yes (32 features) | – |
| Electric Sunroof | Yes | – |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes | – |
| Rear Windscreen Sunshade | Yes | – |
| Outside door handles | Body Coloured | Body Coloured |
| Cruise Controls | Yes | Yes |
| Armrest | Front & Rear | Rear |
| Safety Features | Honda City | Honda Amaze |
| No. of Airbags | 6 | 2 |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
| Park Assist | Reverse Parking Camera | Reverse Parking Camera |
| Blind spot monitor | Yes | – |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | – |
| Vehicle Stability Control | Yes | – |
| TPMS | Yes | – |
| Auto Dimming IRVM | Yes | – |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | – |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | – |
| Anti pinch guard power window | All | Driver side only |
Honda uses ACE body structure for Amaze as well as City sedan. With 2 airbags, Amaze scored 4 stars in Global NCAP while the City perfected the safety test with 5 star rating.
| Honda City | Honda Amaze | |
| Platform | ACE Body Structure | ACE Body Structure |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 |
| NCAP | 5 stars (ASEAN NCAP) | 4 stars (Global NCAP) |
Honda City has an average monthly sales of 2,500 units while the Amaze being a more affordable option than the former and falling in a highly popular segment sells at an average of 5,500 units per month.
| Honda City | Honda Amaze | |
| Sales (in units) | 2,500 | 5,500 |
Since both the cars comes under the same carmakers, so Honda Cars India have the same warranty period for the offering which is for a time span of 3 years and unlimited kilometres.
| Honda City | Honda Amaze | |
| Warranty | 3 years / unlimited kms | 3 years / unlimited kms |
Honda City is a C-Segment sedan while the Amaze is a sub compact sedan under 4-metres and due to smaller dimensions than the former, it has a price tag lower than the City.
| Honda City | Honda Amaze | |
| Price (Ex Showroom) | 10 Lakhs – 16 Lakhs | 6.1 Lakhs – 9.96 Lakhs |
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