Honda City vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Last Updated: October 13, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Dzire price starts at Rs. 6.31 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.69 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda City, priced at Rs. 12.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the City offers a claimed 27.26 kmpl, while the Dzire delivers 25.15 kmpl. On the performance front, the City uses a 1498cc engine producing 119.35bhp@6600rpm and the Dzire a 1197cc engine producing 81.80bhp@5700rpm. If you're deciding between the City and Dzire, the City is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Dzire stands out for affordability.

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City vs Dzire Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CityMaruti Suzuki Dzire
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.00 LakhRs. 6.31 Lakh
Mileage 27.26 kmpl25.15 kmpl
Engine 1498 cc1197 cc
Max power 119.35bhp@6600rpm81.80bhp@5700rpm

City vs Dzire Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda City SVMaruti Suzuki Dzire LXITata Aeris Smart Petrol MT
Rating
9 reviews
45 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name Honda Maruti Suzuki Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 6.31 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.30 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1498 cc 1197 cc 1199 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 119.35bhp@6600rpm 81.80bhp@5700rpm 85bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3 3
Transmission Manual Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed MT
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Honda City Colors
Maruti Suzuki Dzire Colors
Tata Aeris Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 27.26 kmpl 25.15 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 185/60 R15 165/80 R14 175/65 R14
Boot Space 506 Liters 382 Liters 419 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No No
Cruise Control No No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI
Rs. 23,211 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 12,199 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 10,252 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 56,914 City Insurance Rs. 35,963 Dzire Insurance Rs. 32,260 Aeris Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1498 cc
1197 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
DOHC with VTC
Z12E
1.2L Revotron
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1197 cc
1199 cc
Max Power
119.35bhp@6600rpm
81.80bhp@5700rpm
85bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
145Nm@4300rpm
112.4Nm@4500rpm
113Nm@3300rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
3
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
5-Speed
5-Speed MT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
920-960 Kg
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Not Available
No
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
40 Liters
37 Liters
35 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
27.26 kmpl
25.15 Kmpl
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Not Available
Not Available
Wheels Type
Not Available
Not Available
Steel without Cover
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
4.8 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
165/80 R14
175/65 R14
Wheel Size
15
14
14
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
Not Available
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Integrated
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Boot Space
506 Liters
382 Liters
419 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Yes
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Manual
Boot Opening
Electronic
Electronic
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
No
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
No
No
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
No
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
No
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
No
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
No
Trunk Light
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Pole Type
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
No
Length*Width*Height
4594*1748*1489 mm3
3995*1735*1525 mm3
3995*1684*1532 mm3
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2450 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
163 mm
170 mm

USB Charger
Front & Rear
No
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
No
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
No
No of Speakers
4
Not Available
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Height only
Height only
Android Auto
Yes
No
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
No
USB Ports
Yes
No
Not Available
Additional Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
8 inch
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
No
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
No
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
No
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
Driver
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
No
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
No
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
No
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Geo-fence Alert
No
No
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Not Available
Corner Stability Control
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
4 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
No
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
No
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
No
Rear Camera
Without Guidedlines
No
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available

Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
No
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
No
Not Available
RSA
No
Not Available
Not Available
Smartwatch App
No
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
No
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
No
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
No
No
Not Available
Crash Notification
No
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
No
No
Not Available
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No
Not Available

grossWeight
1580 kg
1375 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki Dzire
  • Cooler design
  • Spacious boot
  • Still great ride quality
  • 1st 5-start rated Maruti Car
  • promises great mileage
Maruti Suzuki Dzire
  • Engine noise and vibes can be felt at idle
  • AMT is a bit eager to shift up for efficiency and not so smooth
  • Lack of headroom in the rear seats
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Recently Asked User Questions

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City Vs Dzire Vs Tata Aeris FAQs

Which car is best between Honda City vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire?
As per the users experiences Honda City is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance in your car. But Maruti Suzuki Dzire is better on the grounds of mileage, maintenance, safety and features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Honda City vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire?
The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is cheaper than Honda City by ₹5.69 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Honda City vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire?
For the SV version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of City produces 119.35bhp@6600rpm of power and 145Nm@4300rpm of torque. Whereas for the LXI version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Dzire produces 81.80bhp@5700rpm of power and 112.4Nm@4500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda City has better performance.

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