Hyundai Aura Vs Honda Amaze – Engine Specifications / Mileage / Dimensions/ Features / Safety Features / Prices / Other Rivals
Hyundai has launched the new Aura sedan, with prices starting at Rs 5.79 Lakhs (Ex-showroom). It is based on the Xcent and replaces the existing sedan. As the name goes, Aura gets a complete makeover to make it look like a sportier and classy affair.
The bookings for the Aura have already commenced and the deliveries will also commence soon. Here, we have compared the Hyundai Aura against the Honda Amaze, another popular small sedan.
Hyundai Aura Vs Honda Amaze – Price
| Aura | Amaze | |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 5.79 Lakhs – 9.23 Lakhs | Rs 5.93 Lakhs to Rs 9.79 Lakhs |
Hyundai Aura comes with BS-6 compliant engines, and its prices are inclusive of that. . The prices of Amaze are yet to increase, which starts at Rs 5.93 Lakhs. In comparison, the Aura starts off cheaper at Rs 5.79 Lakhs up to Rs 9.23 Lakhs (ex-showroom).
Hyundai Aura Vs Honda Amaze – Engine Specifications
| Petrol | Aura | Amaze |
| Engine | 1.2 Litre four-cylinder (BS-6)/1.0 Litre turbo-petrol (BS-6) | 1.2 Litre four-cylinder |
| Power | 83 BHP/100 BHP | 90 BHP |
| Torque | 116 Nm/172 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual/5-speed AMT – P 5-speed MT – TP | 5-speed Manual/CVT |
Aura gets a 1.2 Litre BS-6 compliant petrol engine, that produces 83 BHP and 116 Nm of peak torque. 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT are offered on the sedan. As for the Amaze, it gets a 1.2 Litre i-VTEC engine, producing 90 BHP and 110 Nm of peak torque. Transmission options include a 5-speed MT and a CVT gearbox.
Further, the Aura also gets a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine from the Venue. The motor is capable of producing 100 BHP and 172 Nm of peak torque, with a 5-speed MT as standard fitment.
| Diesel | Aura | Amaze |
| Engine | 1.2 Litre four-cylinder (BS-6) | 1.5 Litre Four-Cylinder |
| Power | 75 BHP | 100 BHP / 80 BHP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 200 Nm / 160 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual / 5-speed AMT | 5-speed Manual / CVT |
Aura diesel will run on a 1.2 Litre U2 CRDi diesel engine, that puts out 75 BHP and 190 Nm of peak torque. Transmission options include a 5-speed MT and a 5-speed AMT. Amaze uses a more powerful 1.5 Litre i-DTEC diesel engine, producing 100 BHP and 200 Nm of peak torque with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The CVT variants produce 80 BHP an 160 Nm of peak torque. In the case of engines, the Amaze diesel offers much more power.
Hyundai Aura Vs Honda Amaze – Fuel Tank Capacity And Mileage
| Aura | Amaze | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 Litres | 35 Litres |
The fuel tank capacity of Aura is much higher than that of Amaze, by 8 litres more. The official mileage figures of Aura petrol engine are 20.5 kmpl. Its diesel engine offers 22 kmpl. In comparison to that, Amaze petrol offers 19.5 kmpl. The Amaze diesel dolls out 27.4 kmpl with manual transmission and 23.8 kmpl with the CVT.
Hyundai Aura Vs Honda Amaze – Dimensions
| Aura | Amaze | |
| Length | 3995mm | 3995mm |
| Width | 1680mm | 1695mm |
| Height | 1520mm | 1501mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165mm | 165mm |
| Wheelbase | 2450mm | 2470mm |
| Boot Capacity | 402 Litres | 420 Litres |
The length and ground clearance of Aura and Amaze are the same. The Amaze is wider by 15mm, shorter by 10mm and gets a longer wheelbase of 20mm. The boot capacity of Amaze is also slightly better than that of Aura.
Hyundai Aura Vs Honda Amaze – Features
Hyundai Aura comes with the following features:
- 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 5.3-inch digital speedometer with a multi-information display
- Wireless Charging
- First-in-segment Driver Rear View Monitor
- Arkamys Sound System
- Projector Headlamps
- Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
- Rear Seat Armrest
- Voice Recognition
- Rear AC Vents
- Electric ORVMs
- Cooled Glove Box
- Driver Seat Height Adjuster
- Auto AC
- Push Start Stop Button
As for Honda Amaze, it comes with features such as:
- LED position lamps
- Cruise Control
- Paddle Shifters (Only CVT)
- Auto AC
- Push Start Stop Button
- Electric ORVMs
- Height Adjustable Driver Seat
- 17.7cm Touchscreen Infotainment System with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Voice Recognition
- Rear Seat Armrest
Safety Features
Safety features onboard the Aura include:
- Dual Front Airbags
- ABS with EBD
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Rear Parking Camera
- Immobilizer
- Speed Alert System
- Front Passengers Seat Belt Reminder
Honda Amaze comes with safety features such as:
- Dual Front Airbags
- ABS with EBD
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Rear Parking Camera with Guidelines
- Day/Night IRVM
- Immobilizer
- Speed Alert System
- Front Passengers Seat Belt Reminder
Other Rivals
Other rivals of the Hyundai Aura and Honda Amaze include Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Ford Aspire and Volkswagen Ameo. All their prices come in a similar range, but here, the best-seller is the Dzire. Also, from next year, Volkswagen is going to discontinue the Ameo.
