Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Honda Amaze

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Engine Displacement

998 cc
1199 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
CVT

Number of Gears

6
7-step

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

100.06 hp at 5500rpm
88.76hp

Max Engine Torque

147.6Nm at 2000-4500rpm
110Nm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

20.01 kmpl
19.46 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
35 litres

User Reported Mileage

19.55 kmpl
17.61 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

9.94 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

16.62 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

13.28 kmpl

0-100kph

13.12 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

8.91 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

10.43 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent, 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

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

4.9 m
4.9 m

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Drums
Drums

Wheel Size

16 inches
15 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/60 R16
185/60 R15

Rear Tyre Size

195/60 R16
185/60 R15

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3995 mm

Width

1765 mm
1733 mm

Height

1550 mm
1500 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2470 mm

Kerb Weight

1055-1060 kg
986 kg

Boot Capacity

308 litres
416 litres

Doors

5
4

Chassis Type

Monocoque

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Trunk Light

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Cabin Boot Access

Front Seatback Pockets

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Sunglass Holder

Bluetooth Connectivity

Door Pockets

Vanity Mirror

Driver Armrest Storage

Powered Tailgate

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Electric Tailgate Release

Interior Lamps

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

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

Cooled Storage

Rear Reading Lamp

12 Volt Port

Glove Box

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Side Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

High Beam Assist

Driver Airbag

Heads Up Display

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Manual

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Passenger Airbag

Lane Departure Avoidance

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Overspeed Warning

Door Ajar 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

Auto
Manual

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

BNCAP Rating

5

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin

Roof Rails

ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Headlight Height Adjuster

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured

Puddle Lamps

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Stop Lamp

Interior

Speedometer

Analog
Analog

Tachometer

Analog
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
Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

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

Speakers

6
6

CD Player

Branded Music System

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

9-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wired

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wired

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Front USB port

Type A

Connected Car Features

Check Vehicle Status via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Emergency Call Button

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Alexa Compatibility

Remote AC On / Off via App

Find My Car

Geo Fence

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

SOS Button

Questions you may find useful

20h

I am a first time driver looking for an AMT car. I have shortlisted Hyundai Exter, Honda Amaze and Maruti Suzuki Fronx. I like Fronx the most but compared to Exter and Amaze, its basic features are missing. Further, I have found some visibility issue while driving in nearby area because bonet comes in my near vision. Exter is good but I have heard negative reviews about it. Amaze is good too for AMT but I am little confused whether I should go for sedan in today's market. I would be mostly driving on weekends so my driving will be mix of city and highway for trips. I stay in Mumbai and I personally don't like Punch and Brezza. While Punch is for space and Brezza is for features and build quality in comparison to other car. I am not particularly sure about Nexon AMT's performance. I need your guidance about a car that will be suitable for me in a budget of Rs. 9 to 10 lakh.

6w

I’m planning to buy a new car for casual use with a budget of under Rs. 11 lakh. It will primarily be used for city driving, including daily office commutes and occasional weekend trips, with an expected monthly running of around 300 to 400km. My priorities are reliability, low maintenance costs, good fuel efficiency, and a car that is hassle-free to own over the long term. I’m currently confused between the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Swift, Honda Amaze, New Brezza, and Fronx. I don’t specifically need a turbo-petrol engine, although I’m open to considering one if it offers good features. I would prefer a manual gearbox, but I’m also willing to consider an automatic or AMT if it delivers good mileage in city driving. The Dzire has caught my attention, but I’m slightly hesitant because of its three-cylinder engine. Please clear my confusion.

5w

I want to buy my first car for casual and office use within a budget of Rs. 11 lakh. My monthly commute will be around 300-400 km. Mileage and low maintenance costs are my top priorities. I also want good reliability and resale value, as I plan to keep the car for at least 10 years. I prefer a naturally aspirated (NA) engine over a turbo engine, and I am open to MT/AMT options based on service costs and mileage. I am very confused between the Dzire, Swift, Amaze, Fronx, and the new Brezza. I need guidance on which one would be the best choice.

11w

Hi, I am a resident of Bangalore and drive mainly in the city, with occasional highway drives. I am planning to buy a car that can handle both. Right now, my choices are the Honda Amaze IVT automatic and the Maruti Fronx CVT automatic. Please recommend the better of the two cars. Factors to be considered are mileage, service cost, spare part cost, driving comfort, and, of course, reliability. Also, please let me know if the Mahindra XUV 3XO torque converter automatic is a better choice compared to these two. I am looking for value for money, good mileage, longevity, and good performance.

12w

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?