Maruti Suzuki Brezza vs Honda Elevate

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Mild Hybrid
N/A

Engine Displacement

1462 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
CVT

Number of Gears

6
–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

–

Max Engine Power

103.05 hp at 6000 rpm
121hp at 6600 rpm

Max Engine Torque

139 Nm at 4400 rpm
145Nm at 4300 rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

20.17 kmpl
16.92 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

48 litres
40 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
8.6 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
13.1 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
10.85 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

–
24.22 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Torsion Beam
Nonindependent, Torsion Beam

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 and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/55 R17

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A

Turning Radius

–
5.2 m

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
4312 mm

Width

1790 mm
1790 mm

Height

1685 mm
1650 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm
2650 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
220 mm

Kerb Weight

–
1258 kg

Boot Capacity

–
458 litres

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Cruise Control

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Power Outlet

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Driver Armrest Storage

Powered Tailgate

Driving Modes

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Push Button Start

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
–

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Heated ORVM

–

Interior Lamps

Keyless Entry

Launch Control

12 Volt Port

Cooled Storage

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light

Ambient Lighting

Trunk Light

Third Row AC Vents

Sunroof

Single Pane
Single Pane

Sunglass Holder

Auto Parking

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Cooled Glovebox

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Remote Locking

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Door Pockets

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Dead Pedal

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Cup Holders

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Vehicle to load (V2L)

–

Safety

Anti Theft Alarm

Side Airbag

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Overspeed Warning

Blind Spot Monitor

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Heads Up Display

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Hill Start Assist

Airbags

6
6

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Adaptive Cruise Control

Central Locking

Driver Airbag

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Rear Washer/Wiper

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Curtain Airbag

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Door Ajar Warning

Boot Open Warning

Dual Tone Horn

Electronic Stability Control

Seat Belt Warning

Rear Defogger

Passenger Airbag

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Child Safety Lock

–

Speed Assist System

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Dashcam

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Automatic Wipers

–

Traction Control

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Automatic Headlamps

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
Driver's Window Only

Video Recording

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Rollover Protection System

–

High Beam Assist

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

–

Exterior

Spoiler

Wheel Arch Cladding

LED fog lamps

Rub Strips

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Projector Headlamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Stop Lamp

LED DRLs

Projector

Roof Rails

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Connected LED

Body Coloured Bumpers

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Front Fog Lamps

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Scuff Plates

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Interior

Shift Indicator

Speedometer

Analogue
Digital

Trip Meter

Tachometer

Analogue
Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Gear Indicator

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Head-up Display

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Massage Seats

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Heated Seats

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Entertainment

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Rear Entertainment Screens

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

CD Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board

Second Row USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Wireless Phone Charging

Speakers

6
8

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Audio System

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

USB Input

Voice Commands

Alexa

Front Passenger Screen

–

Gesture Controls

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Touchpad

–

Inbuilt Music App

–

AUX Input

–

Connected Car Features

Tow Away Alert

Remote AC On / Off via App

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Alexa Compatibility

Live Location Sharing

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Geo Fence

–

Driving Analytics

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

Service Reminder Via App

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

Find My Car

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Phone App

Emergency Call Button

Auto Crash Alert

–

SOS Button

–

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Location Based Services

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Digital Key

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•1w

I’m planning to buy my first car in Bengaluru, with a maximum on-road budget of Rs 13 lakh. My usage will be around 60% city and 40% highway, and I’m considering the Kia Seltos and Honda Elevate in their base variants, along with the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi and Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5. I plan to keep the car for around 10 years, so I’m looking for something that offers good mileage, low maintenance and reliable long-term ownership. Which of these would be the best overall choice?

•2w

I am looking to buy a sub-compact SUV and have shortlisted the Brezza ZXi AT and 3XO AX5 AT. The Brezza seems more reliable, but the 3XO has more features. My driving is mainly in Hyderabad stop-and-go traffic, with occasional long-distance trips. My requirements are comfort, reliability, and peace of mind while driving. Please advise. Also, is it worth waiting for the Hyundai Bayon, assuming its pricing will fall in the same segment? And is the Honda Elevate a good buy if we are getting good discounts compared to the other three?

•2w

I currently drive a 2022 Tata Nexon petrol manual and am based in Delhi NCR. My daily running is around 85 km, and I spend about an hour each day in bumper-to-bumper traffic. This makes driving difficult and tiring, so I am considering exchanging my car for an automatic. My budget, after factoring in the Nexon’s resale value, is around Rs. 12-14 lakh. I need an automatic that is reliable, fuel-efficient, and maintenance-friendly. I am currently considering the Punch EV, Nexon DCA, Brezza AT, and Elevate V CVT, as discounts make the Elevate fit within my budget. I mainly use the car for my office commute of around 85 km daily, with occasional weekend trips of 500-600 km. I have a family of four, and this will be my only car. My office has free EV charging infrastructure, which makes me consider the Punch EV. However, I am concerned about its range on longer weekend trips, so I am also looking at petrol alternatives.

•5w

I’m 38 years old, earn more than Rs 1.5 lakh per month, and this will be my first car. I’m considering the Maruti Brezza, Fronx, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, and Honda Elevate. I’m currently planning to go for the Kia Seltos automatic IVT. Which car would be the most suitable for me? I’ll mainly use the car for monthly trips, with a running of around 500-1,000 km per month or every one and a half months.

•7w

I am looking for a car under 14 lakh that gives better mileage, space and comfort for a family of 5. The car will be driven mostly inside the city with daily running between 10 to 15 km. I am confused between the top variant of Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Seltos and Elevate.