KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The N-Connecta variant of the Nissan Magnite can be had from Rs 7.97 lakh (ex-showroom).
- The Honda Amaze V is priced at Rs 8.09 lakh (ex-showroom).
- The Magnite N-Connecta comes with both 1.0-litre nat-asp and 1.0-litre turbo-petrol powertrain.
- The Amaze carries on the 1.2-litre nat-asp petrol engine throughout the range.
A comparison between a compact sedan and a compact SUV? Yes, it does make sense! If you're in the car market today, it is inevitable that you get swayed by various options. The Nissan Magnite N-Connecta and the Honda Amaze are priced quite close to each other, and with the latest upgrade, the Amaze packs in quite a lot from the base variant itself.
Therefore, which one should you be picking? Before diving into the details of this comparison, make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community to keep up with the latest news and automotive updates.
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Nissan Magnite N-Connecta Vs Honda Amaze V; Price Check
The Magnite N-Connecta variant can be had from Rs 7.97 lakh (ex-showroom), which keeps it quite close to the base variant of the Amaze, i.e the V variant, which is priced at Rs 8.09 lakh (all prices ex-showroom). Both cars can be had with manual and automatic transmission options, but you will see their differences below.
Nissan Magnite N-Connecta Vs Honda Amaze V; Under The Hood
The Honda Amaze comes with the sole 1.2-litre nat-asp petrol engine, producing 88.5bhp and 110Nm of torque, paired to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT. Both options are available from the base V variant itself.
The Nissan Magnite comes with the option of two 1.0-litre petrol powertrains. First up, you get a nat-asp unit producing 71bhp and 96Nm of torque. This engine can be paired to either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT. The turbo-petrol unit produces 98.63bhp and 160Nm of torque (152 with the CVT), and it can be paired to either a 5-speed manual or a CVT. The N-Connecta variant introduces the turbo-petrol option with a manual gearbox.
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Nissan Magnite N-Connecta Vs Honda Amaze V; Interiors And Features
The Magnite N-Connecta comes with all-black interior upholstery, and some other features on offer include the new 7-inch digital instrument cluster with a dark theme, along with an Arkamys 3D sound system with 4 speakers and 2 tweeters, bezel-less auto-dimming IRVM, proximity lock/unlock, front centre armrest with storage, rear USB type-C charging ports, push-button start/stop, an 8-inch infotainment touch screen with wireless smartphone connectivity and voice recognition, and a reverse parking camera among other things.
In comparison, the Amaze V comes with two-tone beige and black upholstery, an 8-inch HD infotainment touch screen with wireless smartphone connectivity, automatic climate control, a 4 speaker sound system, voice commands, follow-me headlamps, a day/night IRVM, one-touch turn indicator stalks and one USB port among other things.
Additionally, both cars come packing with 6 airbags, traction control, hill-start assist, vehicle stability assist, an air purifier, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages among other things.
Performance
Out of the two cars, it is the Amaze that feels sluggish even though it comes with the larger engine of the two cars in this comparison. The CVT gearbox dulls things down in terms of acceleration and, it becomes very clear that is not meant for outright performance. Hard acceleration will also cause things to be rather loud inside the cabin. The steering is a bit on the heavier side as well, and while enthusiasts may consider it as a redeeming quality, newer drivers and regular people may consider it a bane.
In comparison, the Magnite, with its turbo-petrol powertrain feels faster off the line, and even with the CVT, its acceleration does not get bogged down by too much. Surprisingly, the cabin of the Magnite felt a tad bit more refined than of the Amaze. The steering wheel is smaller here, and it also feels much lighter to use as well, something that will be appreciated by newer drivers.
As for the back seat, that is something we will keep reserved for now, as we have tested both cars in our multiple people review; stay tuned for that!
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Verdict
It all comes down to the traits and aspects that you look for in a car. With the exception of a few things, the Amaze V and the Magnite N-Connecta are quite close in terms of features. However, the Magnite offers more in terms of performance and powertrain options.
