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Honda City vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Honda City
Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Honda

City

From ₹11.99 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki

Dzire

From ₹6.31 Lakh

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Honda CitySV Petrol MT · ₹11.99 Lakh
Maruti Suzuki DzireLXi Petrol MT · ₹6.31 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price City: ₹11.99 Lakh Dzire: ₹6.31 Lakh (ahead) Dzire ₹5.69 lakh cheaper
Safety City: Not rated yet Dzire: 5 stars (ahead) ASEAN NCAP and Bharat NCAP
Mileage City: 17.8 kmpl Dzire: 24.79 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power City: 119 bhp (ahead) Dzire: 82 PS Torque 145 vs 111.7 Nm
Boot City: 506 litres (ahead) Dzire: 382 litres Length 4,574 vs 3,995 mm
Versions City: 8 Dzire: 11 (ahead) Only City: hybrid, automatic

Pick the City for more power and the bigger boot.

Pick the Dzire for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹11.99 Lakh
₹6.31 Lakh
On-road in
₹13.78 Lakh
₹7.12 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹23,149 a month
₹11,958 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
119 bhp
82 PS
Torque
145 Nm
111.7 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
17.8 kmpl
24.79 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Mid-Size Sedan
Sub-4m Compact Sedan
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol / CNG
Displacement
1,498 cc (1.5L)
1,197 cc (1.2L 3-Cylinder)
Engine Config
1.5L i-VTEC DOHC 4-Cylinder 16V Petrol with VTC
1.2L Z12E Next-Gen 3-Cylinder DOHC 12V Dual VVT Engine
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
0-100
10.2 sec (MT) / 10.8 sec (CVT)
12.2 sec (MT)
Top Speed
190 km/h
168 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
6-Speed Manual / Continuous Variable Transmission (7-Speed Stepped CVT)
5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed Auto Gear Shift (AGS AMT)
Gears
6 / 7-step CVT
5
Paddles
Yes (7-Speed Paddle Shifters on CVT)
No
Hybrid
None
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Rear Brakes
Drum (Rear)
Drum (Rear)
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam Axle with Stabilizer Bar
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Wheel Type
16-inch Diamond-Cut Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
15-inch Dual-Tone Machined Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
185/55 R16 Tubeless Radial
185/65 R15 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Full Size Alloy Spare Wheel
14-inch Full Size Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,574 mm
3,995 mm
Width
1,748 mm
1,735 mm
Height
1,489 mm
1,525 mm
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
2,450 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
163 mm
Kerb Weight
1,107 kg - 1,153 kg
925 kg - 960 kg
Boot Space
506 Litres
382 Litres (Large practical sedan boot)
Fuel Tank
40 Litres
37 Litres (Petrol) / 55L Water Eq (CNG)
Turning Radius
5.3 m
4.8 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The Thai-built City of this generation scored 5 stars from ASEAN NCAP (2020). Global NCAP's 4-star result from 2022 was for the previous-generation City.
Bharat NCAP (2025): 5 stars for adult occupants (29.46/32) and 5 stars for children (41.57/49). It covers the petrol versions, not the CNG Dzire. Global NCAP also gave it 5 stars for adults in 2024.
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard across all variants
6 Airbags Standard across ALL variants (Dual front, side thorax, curtain airbags)
ESP/TC
Yes (Vehicle Stability Assist VSA, Agile Handling Assist AHA, Hill Start Assist, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist)
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Assist, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist, All-Seat 3-Point Seatbelts)
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Honda Sensing: Collision Mitigation Braking CMBS, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Lane Keeping Assist LKAS, Road Departure Mitigation RDM, Auto High Beam, Lead Car Departure)
None
Camera
Multi-Angle Rear Camera + LaneWatch Blind Spot Camera in Left Mirror
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D View (Segment-First) & Ultrasonic Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Deflation Warning System TPMS)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
8.0-inch Advanced Touchscreen Display Audio with Optical Bonding
9.0-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen Infotainment with Voice Command System
Digital Cluster
7.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Multi-Information Display Cluster with G-Meter
Analogue Twin Dials with 4.2-inch Full Color TFT Multi-Information Display
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Honda Connect with Smartwatch connectivity, Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant integration (37+ features)
Suzuki Connect with 40+ Connected Features, Alexa Skill Integration, Remote Lock/Unlock
Audio System
8-Speaker Premium Sound System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters)
Arkamys Surround Sense Premium 6-Speaker Audio System
Sunroof
Electric One-Touch Sunroof with Pinch Guard
Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch (Segment-First for Sub-4m Sedan)
Seat Features
8-Way Manual Adjustable Leather Seats with Perforated Leather Upholstery
Height-Adjustable Driver Seat in Dual-Tone Black & Beige Premium Fabric with Rear Center Armrest with Cup Holders
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Rotary Dials & Rear AC Vents
Automatic Climate Control with Rear AC Vents
Wireless Charger
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charger)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Full LED Headlights with 9 LED Array Inline Shell & Integrated LED DRLs
Full LED Crystal-Vision Multi-Reflector Headlamps with Horizontal 3-Line Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Z-Shaped 3D LED Wrap-Around Tail Lamps
Full 3D LED Y-Shaped Tail Lamps with Smoked Connector Strip
Fog/DRLs
LED Front Fog Lamps & Integrated LED DRLs
Front LED Fog Lamps & Integrated LED DRLs

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km or 10-Year Anytime Warranty)
2 Years / 40,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km
12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free check at 1 Mo / 1,000 km)

Choice

Versions
8 versions
11 versions
Price range
₹11.99 Lakh – ₹21.36 Lakh
₹6.31 Lakh – ₹9.54 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
7 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

SV Petrol MT₹11.99 Lakh ZXi+ Petrol MT₹8.96 Lakh Dzire ₹3.04 lakh less

Petrol, automatic

V Petrol CVT₹14.51 Lakh ZXi+ Petrol AMT₹9.41 Lakh Dzire ₹5.09 lakh less

Only the City sells a hybrid, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹21.36 Lakh.

Only the Dzire sells a cng, manual version: 2 versions, from ₹8.18 Lakh.

On-road price by city

City SV Petrol MT against Dzire LXi Petrol MT

CityCityDzireGap
Mumbai₹14.02 Lakh₹7.37 LakhDzire ₹6.65 lakh less
Pune₹14.02 Lakh₹7.37 LakhDzire ₹6.65 lakh less
New Delhi₹13.78 Lakh₹7.12 LakhDzire ₹6.66 lakh less
Bengaluru₹14.63 Lakh₹7.57 LakhDzire ₹7.06 lakh less
Chennai₹14.76 Lakh₹7.52 LakhDzire ₹7.24 lakh less
Hyderabad₹14.79 Lakh₹7.61 LakhDzire ₹7.18 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹13.3 Lakh₹7.05 LakhDzire ₹6.24 lakh less
Kolkata₹13.78 Lakh₹7.02 LakhDzire ₹6.76 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the City or the Dzire?

The Dzire, by ₹5.69 lakh on the versions compared here: City SV Petrol MT at ₹11.99 Lakh against Dzire LXi Petrol MT at ₹6.31 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹13.78 Lakh against ₹7.12 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Dzire claims 24.79 kmpl against 17.8 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The City: not tested in this form; the Thai-built City of this generation scored 5 stars (ASEAN NCAP 2020). The Dzire: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2025. The City has 6 airbags and the Dzire 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The City SV Petrol MT makes 119 bhp and 145 Nm and the Dzire LXi Petrol MT makes 82 PS and 111.7 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The City is 579 mm longer. Boot space is 506 litres in the City and 382 litres in the Dzire.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹23,149 a month for the City and ₹11,958 for the Dzire, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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