Honda Amaze vs Renault Kiger

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Honda Amaze

Honda Amaze

ZX CVT

10.00 lakh

Renault Kiger

Renault Kiger

Emotion Turbo Petrol CVT

10.35 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Displacement

1199 cc
999 cc

Engine Type

N/A
Turbocharged

Max Engine Power

88.76hp
100 hp at 5000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

110Nm
160 hp at 2800 - 3600 rpm

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

CVT
CVT

Number of Gears

7-step
–

Lockable Differential/s

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

N/A

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Capacity

35 litres
40 litres

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

19.46 kmpl
17.63 kmpl

Auto Start/Stop

Autocar Tested City Mileage

9.94 kmpl
–

User Reported Mileage

17.61 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Mileage

13.28 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

16.62 kmpl
–

0-100kph

13.12 s
N/A

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

8.91 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

10.43 s
–

Fuel Supply System

–
MPFI

Terrain Modes

–

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Drum

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

4 Wheel Steer

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Turning Radius

4.9 m
–

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent twist beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Wheel Size

15 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

185/60 R15
195/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

185/60 R15
195/60 R16

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
N/A

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3990 mm

Width

1733 mm
1750 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Height

1500 mm
1605 mm

Wheelbase

2470 mm
2500 mm

Kerb Weight

986 kg
–

Doors

4
5

Boot Capacity

416 litres
405 litres

Ground Clearance

–
205 mm

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

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

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

BNCAP Rating

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

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
Auto

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Front & Rear

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Crash Test Rating

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

–

NCAP Rating

–
4

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

Front Fog Lamps

Spoiler

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Black

Connected LED

–

Roof Rails

–
Functional

Rub Strips

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

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 Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

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

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

AUX Input

Speakers

6
4

Front USB port

Type A
–

USB Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

8-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wired
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wired
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Branded Music System

–
Arkhamays

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

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Geo Fence

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Digital Key

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Questions you may find useful

•12w

My budget is around 12 lakh (possibly through a corporate car lease). I am considering the 2026 Nissan Magnite CVT, Renault Kiger CVT and Honda Amaze CVT. I believe the top variants of all three fit my budget, but I am confused about which one to choose. My usage will be mostly in the city, with occasional trips outside, and I am a new driver.

Verified
•11w

Mostly city use, a few trips out of town, first-time driver, and Rs 12 lakh to work with, in that situation, we would pick the Nissan Magnite Turbo CVT, ideally the top CVT trim that fits your lease budget. The CVT is seamless and keeps things smooth, which makes stop-and-go traffic much easier, and the turbo has good pull for the highway. It sits higher and gives you a better view of the road, and the steering is light, so squeezing into tight lanes or parking is simple.A couple of trade-offs to note are that Nissan’s service network is smaller than Honda’s, so check how close the dealer and workshop are in your city. Also, the cabin feels basic in some areas compared to pricier cars.The Honda Amaze has a very refined engine and smooth CVT, so it is great if you like an easy, relaxed drive. The flip side is that you sit lower and ground clearance is less than the other two, and performance is milder on highways with a full load. The Renault Kiger Turbo CVT is very similar to the Magnite in how it drives. Pick it if you prefer its look or if the Renault dealer is closer or gives a better deal.Overall, for your city-first use and as a new driver, the Magnite Turbo CVT lines up best.

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