Amaze vs Ciaz – which is best one?

The Honda Amaze is a new, small, super-safe car. The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is an old, big car that will be stopped (phased out) by April 2025. The Ciaz has more space, but the Amaze is much safer.

Quick Comparison

Feature	Honda Amaze (New & Safe)	Maruti Suzuki Ciaz (Old & Big)
Status	New Model (2025)	Being Phased Out (by April 2025)
Car Size	Small (Sub-4 Meter)	Big (445mm Longer)
Engine	1.2L (89 bhp)	1.5L (103 bhp)
Safety Rating	5 Stars (BNCAP)	1 Star (Very Low)
Back Seat Space	Good	King of Legroom (Huge)
Boot Space	Massive (420 L)	510 L
Auto Gearbox	CVT (Super Smooth)	Old 4-Speed AT (Dated)
Fuel Economy	~18-19 kmpl	~20.6 kmpl
Best For	Safety, Smooth Driving, Modern Features	Rear Space, Fuel Savings, Service Network

1. Car Size and Comfort

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz:
The Ciaz is a bigger car. It is 445mm longer than the Amaze. It belongs to a higher segment. The rear seat is the king of legroom. If you have a tall family or are driven by a chauffeur, the Ciaz is much more spacious.

Honda Amaze:
The Amaze is a small car (under 4 meters). The back seat is good for its size, but not as huge as the Ciaz.

Boot Space:

• Ciaz: 510 litres (very big).
• Amaze: 420 litres (massive for a small car, surprisingly close to the Ciaz).

Winner: Maruti Ciaz for rear legroom. Amaze for big boot in a small car.

2. Performance and Engine

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz:
The Ciaz has a bigger 1.5L engine (103 bhp) . It feels more effortless on highways. But it uses an old 4-speed automatic gearbox , which feels dated and not very smooth.

Honda Amaze:
The Amaze has a 1.2L engine (89 bhp). It has less power than the Ciaz. But its CVT automatic gearbox is super smooth and much better for city traffic. No jerks, just glides.

Winner: Ciaz for highway power. Amaze for smooth CVT gearbox.

3. Safety (The Deciding Factor)

Honda Amaze:
The new Amaze (2025) has achieved a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. It is one of the safest cars in India. Very safe for your family.

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz:
The Ciaz is based on an old platform. In recent Global NCAP tests, it scored only 1 star. This is very low. Safety-conscious buyers should avoid it.

Winner: Honda Amaze (for 5-star safety).

4. Fuel Economy

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz:
The Ciaz gives ~20.6 kmpl . Very good mileage.

Honda Amaze:
The Amaze gives ~18-19 kmpl. Good, but less than the Ciaz.

Winner: Maruti Suzuki Ciaz (for slightly better mileage).

5. Ground Clearance

Car	Ground Clearance
Honda Amaze	170 mm
Maruti Ciaz	170 mm

Both have the same 170 mm ground clearance.

Winner: Tie.

6. Features

Honda Amaze:
The new Amaze comes with modern features like a 360-degree camera . It feels fresh and up-to-date.

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz:
The Ciaz interior feels old and dated. It lacks modern gadgets but is functional.

Winner: Honda Amaze (for modern features).