Honda Amaze vs Kia Syros

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Honda Amaze

Honda Amaze

ZX CVT

10.00 lakh

Kia Syros

Kia Syros

Diesel HTX(O) AT

15.82 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1199 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

CVT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

7-step
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

–

Max Engine Power

88.76hp
115.56 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

110Nm
250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Fuel & Performance

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

19.46 kmpl
20.75 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

9.94 kmpl
10.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

16.62 kmpl
13.6 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

35 litres
45 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

13.28 kmpl
12.2 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

17.61 kmpl
–

0-100kph

13.12 s
12.63 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

8.91 s
6.92 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

10.43 s
9.07 s

Real World City Mileage

–
10.8 kmpl

Real World Highway Mileage

–
13.6 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

4.9 m
–

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Disc

Wheel Size

15 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

185/60 R15
215/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

185/60 R15
215/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3995 mm

Width

1733 mm
1805 mm

Height

1500 mm
1680 mm

Wheelbase

2470 mm
2550 mm

Kerb Weight

986 kg
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Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

416 litres
465 litres

Doors

4
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Door Pockets

Bluetooth Connectivity

Cabin Boot Access

–

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

–

Cup Holders

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Powered Tailgate

–

12 Volt Port

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Interior Lamps

Front Seatback Pockets

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Glove Box

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

–

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

Roof Grab Handles

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Heated ORVM

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

BNCAP Rating

5
5

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Seat Belt Warning

Curtain Airbag

Side Airbag

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Day Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Automatic

Dashcam

Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

Front Collision Avoidance

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

High Beam Assist

Heads Up Display

Overspeed Warning

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

–

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Manual
–

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

–
With Display

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

Projector Headlamps

–

LED taillights

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Stop Lamp

LED headlamps

ORVM turn indicators

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Roof Rails

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Spoiler

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analog
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Fabric
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

–

AUX Input

–

Speakers

6
8

Front USB port

Type A
2 Type C

USB Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

8-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wired
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wired
Wireless

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Branded Music System

–
Harman/Kardon

Connected Car Features

Alexa Compatibility

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Find My Car

Remote AC On / Off via App

Emergency Call Button

–

SOS Button

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

Live Location Sharing

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Digital Key

–

Questions you may find useful

•9w

For a family of three that will soon become four, along with two elderly family members over the age of 60, I am considering the following petrol cars for long-term ownership. This includes Honda Amaze ZX/VX CVT, Honda Elevate V Manual, Kia Syros HTK Plus MT and Maruti Suzuki Fronx Alpha MT. Keeping long-term ownership, comfort, practicality, reliability, and overall ownership experience in mind, which of these would be the best choice for my requirements?

Verified
•8w

From your shortlist, we would pick the Honda Elevate V manual. For a growing family with two elders, this Honda car has higher seats, a wide door opening and an upright rear bench, making getting in and out easy, and it has good interior space and a big boot for luggage on trips. The smooth, reliable and strong 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol and manual are proven, and should be relatively hassle-free for 8-10 years, and it has good ground clearance too.The next best option in the petrol cars is the Syros, whose space-efficient design gives it surprising room for a sub-four-metre vehicle. Ingress and egress are good too, which will be helpful for your elder passengers, and the HTK+ variant will get you more features than the Elevate V. However, its engines, while stronger, aren't as smooth or hassle-free as the Honda's 1.5, and will cost more in maintenance over time. Plus, its suspension and ride quality are quite firm, which will be bothersome over time.The Fronx and Amaze are excellent vehicles in their own right, but for a family of four, they just don't offer as much space and practicality as the others, and thus we'd skip them. All things considered, the Honda Elevate V MT suits your needs best. The Honda Amaze price starts at Rs 7.51 lakh (ex-showroom).

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