Honda Amaze vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Tata Aeris (2026)
The classic compact sedan shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Honda Amaze if you want the most power (89 bhp).
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Dzire if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 33.73 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
- Pick the Tata Aeris if you want the lowest starting price (₹5.29 Lakh), the biggest boot (419 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
Honda Amaze in short
The third-generation Amaze, launched in December 2024, is Honda's compact sedan against the Maruti Dzire, Hyundai Aura and Tata Tigor. It brings City-inspired styling, Honda Sensing ADAS — a segment first — and the smooth 1.2 i-VTEC with a proper CVT rather than an AMT. Refinement and a mature drive remain its calling cards over budget rivals.
Full Amaze prices & variants →Maruti Suzuki Dzire in short
The fourth-generation Dzire, launched in late 2024, is India's best-selling compact sedan and the first Maruti to score a full 5 stars in Global NCAP crash tests. Based on the new Swift but with distinct sedan styling, it battles the Hyundai Aura, Tata Tigor and Honda Amaze. It pairs the frugal 1.2L Z12E engine with a spacious cabin and 382-litre boot.
Full Dzire prices & variants →Tata Aeris in short
The Tata Aeris, launched on 25 September 2026, is the facelifted and renamed Tigor, Tata's notchback compact sedan. It keeps the 1.2-litre petrol and twin-cylinder CNG engines but adds six airbags as standard, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a 360-degree camera, a built-in dashcam and ventilated front seats, on a new Smart / Pure / Pure+ / Creative / Accomplished ladder. It takes on the Maruti Dzire and Hyundai Aura from Rs 5.29 lakh.
Full Aeris prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Amaze vs Dzire vs Aeris — which should I buy?
Pick the Honda Amaze if you want the most power (89 bhp). Pick the Maruti Suzuki Dzire if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 33.73 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars). Pick the Tata Aeris if you want the lowest starting price (₹5.29 Lakh), the biggest boot (419 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Amaze, Dzire, Aeris?
The Tata Aeris starts lowest at ₹5.29 Lakh, against ₹6.31 Lakh for the Dzire and ₹7.65 Lakh for the Amaze (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Honda Amaze: not yet NCAP-tested; Maruti Suzuki Dzire: 5 stars; Tata Aeris: not yet NCAP-tested.