Battle between two trendy and homely sedans Honda Amaze versus Toyota Etios sedan

The compact sedan market is popular in India, and Honda has changed the face of this segment with its Amaze sedan that launched during the early months of 2013. Amaze is the sole profit contributor for Honda and has enabled the firm to make voluminous profits under the current pressurized economy. Amaze is a high seller of the compact sedan market, its arrival has overpowered Toyota’s popular Etios sedan. Let us compare the two cars and pluck the more desirable one.

Exteriors:

The architecture of Amaze is trendy and sports a homely stance, the neat strip of ridge on the side along with professionally designed headlights, chrome covered grille and bonnet sketches out the desirable trait of the car. The design flow of Toyota Etios is elegant and innovative, it is awe-inspiring at first sight, and the level of professionalism is sufficient to draw a massive crowd.

Interiors:

The inner décor of Amaze and Etios is great; the two cars offer enough space to sit comfortably for hours on end. The quality of materials in Amaze is first rate; it’s got a typical smart touch technology system together with audio fitted steering, height adjustable seats, world class music system and powerful air conditioner. The black and red inner décor theme of Etios adds layers of amazing vibrancy; the car has the amenities to soak in hourly comfort and entertainment with height adjustable seats, audio controls on steering, power window and super spacious cabin.

Engine:

The engine power of Amaze is a key selling factor; the diesel car is fitted with a fierce 1.5 liter four cylinder iDTEC engine that yields 200Nm and 100PS. The petrol car is powered with 1.2 liter i-VTEC SOHC four cylinder engine that generates 109Nm and 88PS. The diesel Amaze moves with a best-in-segment mileage of 25.8 kmpl and the petrol car gives 18kmpl. Etios diesel runs on an efficient 1364cc four cylinder SOHC engine that pumps out 170Nm and 68PS, and the petrol car is built with a DOHC 1496cc mill that emits 132Nm and 90 PS.  The fuel efficiency reading of Etios diesel is 23.59 kmpl and the petrol car offers 16.78 kmpl.

Price:

The price structure of Amaze is Rs 5 to 7.55 lakhs and Etios sedan costs Rs 5.7to 8.1 lakhs.

Amaze and Etios sedan are desirable cars to own, both have the level of sophistication to attract consumers at first sight. The inner comfort, entertainment and convenience levels are world class with both models. Although Etios sedan came into the market earlier than Amaze, Amaze is the more sought after model, and the main selling factor that separates the two cars is the engine power and mileage. It is the 1.5 liter iDTEC and 1.2 liter i-VTEC technology of Amaze that makes it stand out from Etios sedan and many others in its segment. For those who are confused to pick from Amaze and Etios, the two are fantastic buys that offer great value for money, Amaze is however preferable with respect to travelling a longer distance.