Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Swift Dzire vs Amaze vs Xcent – The Compact Sedan Showdown
As
the government regulations are modified in the favor of lower emission and fuel
efficiency above everything else, the Indian auto market feels the growing
demand of compact sedans and small cars. They are fun to drive, affordable and
they also occupy less space. The newer entries in this class of cars, namely
the Swift Dzire, Honda Amaze and Hyundai Xcent, all have great potential. Thus,
the competition between these cars is huge! The Xcent is newest entry in this
overly competitive category. But can it overshadow the other two in terms of
superiority and sales? Let us compare!
Exterior:
The compact sedans are actually derivatives of the
hatchbacks. This is the reason why a large percentage of these cars look
somewhat ungainly. The Hyundai Xcent, however, is quite well proportioned and
looks quite trendy despite its small stature. The Honda Amaze also has a
stylish exterior, and it fits the profile of a family car. Swift Dzire, on the
other hand, is the oldest one among the three. But it still manages to pull off
a modern appearance. However, a few features of the Dzire make it look a bit
out-dated when compared to its newest competitors.
Interiors:
As
the signature Hyundai style goes, the Xcent is packed with features that make
its interiors quite lavish. The car offers a number of features that were new
to this segment. Some of these features include cooled glove box, 1GB hard
drive, rear AC vents. The cabin looks and feels much better than that of Honda
Amaze. It is worth noting that the Amaze shares a lot of interior features with
the Brio. The Swift Dzire features a rather conventional interior. Although the
car is a superior version of the all black interiors of the previous cars, it
still feels a little dated.
Engine and
transmission:
The Xcent is powered by a 1.1-litre U2 CRDi diesel
and 1.2-litre Kappa2 petrol engine. The petrol version produces a max power of
81bhp and max torque of 115Nm. The diesel version of Xcent produces a max power
of 71bhp and a max torque of 160Nm. There is a 5 speed manual gearbox. Swift
Dzire, on the other hand, features 2 options in engine – the 1.3-litre DDiS
diesel engine, which produces a max power of 74bhp and a max torque of 190Nm,
and 1.2-litre K-Series petrol engine, which produces a max power of 85bhp and a
max torque of 115Nm. In Honda Amaze, you will get both diesel and petrol engine
options. The 1.2-liter i-VTEC petrol engine produces a max power of 86bhp,
whereas the 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel engine produces a max power of 98bhp. Although
both the engine of the Amaze provides good performance, the diesel engine has
received some criticism particularly for its unrefined nature.
Mileage:
The Swift Dzire diesel version provides a
mileage of 21.59 kmpl, whereas the petrol version 18.03. Honda Amaze provides
mileage of 21.0 kmpl in the city, and 25.8 kmpl on the highways. The diesel
engine version of the Xcent provides mileage of 18.9kmpl in the city and 24.4
on the highways. The petrol version, on the other hand, provides a mileage of
15.7 in the city and 19.1 kmpl on the highways.
Braking
& Safety:
All the three cars feature standard safety and
braking features. The Hyundai Xcent has push button start, ABS, dual front
airbags, all electric rear view mirrors, fog lamps and turn indicators. The
Swift Dzire has dual airbags, EBD and ABS, height adjustment, and climate
control. The Honda Amaze features safety features like airbags, ABS and EBD,
fog lamps and so on.
Performance
& Handling:
Packed with advanced features, all the three cars
provide great performance and an overall smooth performance. Although
a little outdated, the Swift Dzire is actually a great family sedan. Honda
Amaze is doing well in the market for is space, smooth drive and highly
efficient engine. The Xcent is the latest to enter the market, and over a short
span of time, it has already top the charts for record sales. Despite its
cramped seats and uninspiring engine, the Xcent has fared well.
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1 Responses to “Swift Dzire vs Amaze vs Xcent – The Compact Sedan Showdown ”
July 29, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Each model has its strengths. Swift is economical, Amaze is spacious, Xcent is well balanced. Before choosing, I also check the availability of spare parts for each model so that I don't have any problems in the future.
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