# Tata Aeris vs Dzire vs Aura vs Amaze: Which Compact Sedan Offers the Right Features? > A fact-checked comparison of the four petrol compact sedans, correcting misleading safety and equipment claims in a circulating graphic. - **Author**: Prakash - **Published**: 2026-09-25 - **Modified**: 2026-09-25 - **Category**: comparison - **URL**: https://bestev.in/news/tata-aeris-vs-dzire-vs-aura-vs-amaze-which-compact-sedan-offers-the-right-features-20260925 --- The launch of the Tata Aeris gives buyers another choice in India's compact sedan segment. A comparison graphic circulating after the launch lists the Aeris against the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Aura and Honda Amaze, but several of its yes/no claims are outdated or need qualification. Here is a more careful look at what each car offers as of **25 September 2026**. Equipment changes by variant; compare the exact petrol manual trim and local ex-showroom quote before booking. | Buyer priority | Tata Aeris | Maruti Dzire | Hyundai Aura | Honda Amaze (third generation) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Standout cabin equipment | Higher trims offer ventilated front seats, 10.25-inch touchscreen and 360-degree camera with recording | ZXi+ offers 9-inch display, sunroof and 360-degree camera | SX(O) offers an 8-inch display and wireless phone charger | ZX offers Honda Sensing driver assistance and LaneWatch camera | | Petrol boot capacity | 419 litres reported at launch | 382 litres | 402 litres | 416 litres | | Factory CNG option | Yes, twin-cylinder layout | Yes | Yes | No factory CNG variant; Honda offers a dealer-fitted, government-approved retrofit on selected variants | | Published adult-occupant five-star result | No Aeris-specific result verified at launch | Global NCAP, 2024 | No five-star result verified for the Aura | Bharat NCAP, 2025 | **These safety ratings come from different NCAP programmes and test years.** A five-star adult score does not mean the same child-occupant score: the Dzire earned four stars for child protection in its Global NCAP test, and the third-generation Amaze earned four stars for child protection under Bharat NCAP. Do not apply an older Tigor rating to the newly launched Aeris. ## Where the Aeris has an early advantage Tata launched the Aeris from INR 5.29 lakh ex-showroom, with the petrol Accomplished manual listed at INR 8.19 lakh in the initial price table. Higher-spec equipment includes ventilated front seats, a 10.25-inch touchscreen and a camera system with recording capability. Its reported 419-litre petrol boot is the largest figure in this four-car group. The factory twin-cylinder CNG version may preserve more useful luggage room than a single-cylinder installation, but its CNG boot volume and real-world loading space should be checked on the actual car. Automatic-variant prices were still to be confirmed in the initial launch list. The shared graphic describes a 'dual wireless pad' and '65W USB-C' as settled advantages. We could not verify those exact specifications from a reliable variant-level source, so they are **not included as confirmed Aeris features here**. The launch-day equipment list should be checked against Tata's current brochure before purchasing. ## Where the Dzire stands out The Dzire ZXi+ pairs a sunroof with a 360-degree camera and 9-inch infotainment screen. Maruti quotes 382 litres of boot space and six airbags across the Dzire range. Its 2024 Global NCAP result awarded five stars for adult protection and four for child protection. The sunroof and camera are trim-specific, so a base Dzire should not be scored as though it has ZXi+ equipment. ## Aura's case: familiar features and factory CNG The Aura offers a 402-litre petrol boot, a factory CNG option and six airbags as standard, according to Hyundai. Its SX(O) equipment includes an 8-inch touchscreen and wireless charging. The exact CNG trim's equipment and boot usability can differ from the petrol top spec, so compare the configuration you plan to buy rather than combining features from multiple versions. ## Amaze's case: driver assistance and tested safety The third-generation Amaze ZX offers Honda Sensing driver assistance and the LaneWatch camera. Honda quotes 416 litres of boot space and six airbags for the new model. Crucially, Honda announced a **five-star Bharat NCAP adult-occupant rating** and a four-star child-occupant rating in November 2025. A graphic claiming that the current Amaze has no five-star published result or only the ZX has six airbags is incorrect. Honda does not list a factory CNG model, although it describes dealer-supported retrofit availability for selected variants. ## Which should you shortlist? If you want ventilated seats, a larger touchscreen and factory CNG, inspect the Aeris and get a precise trim quote. If you value a sunroof plus a published crash-test result, look at the Dzire ZXi+. If factory CNG and conventional sedan practicality matter, compare Aura trims. If driver assistance and a published Bharat NCAP result are priorities, test-drive the Amaze ZX. The Aeris has only just launched, so its driving refinement, real-world efficiency and long-term ownership record need independent evaluation. **EV context:** These are petrol and CNG sedans. Tata has not announced an Aeris EV price or certified range in the petrol/CNG launch information. Our [Aeris launch report](https://bestev.in/news/tata-aeris-launched-at-529-lakh-petrol-and-cng-sedan-replaces-tigor-20260925) covers the confirmed details. *Sources: [Tata Aeris launch pricing and features](https://www.cardekho.com/news/new-launches/2026-tata-aeris-sub4-metre-sedan-launched-at-rs-529-lakh-replaces-tigor-with-refreshed-styling-new-features-36711.htm), [Maruti Dzire specifications](https://www.marutisuzuki.com/arena/dzire), [Global NCAP Dzire test](https://www.globalncap.org/news/new-dzire-from-maruti-suzuki-achieves-five-star-rating-in-global-ncap-voluntary-test), [Hyundai Aura](https://www.hyundai.com/in/en/blog/best-sedan-cars-under-15lakh-india), [Honda Amaze specifications](https://www.hondacarindia.com/honda-amaze/tech-specs), and [Honda's Bharat NCAP announcement](https://www.hondacarindia.com/press-release/3rd-generation-honda-amaze-achieves-5-star-safety-rating-bharat-ncap-crash-tests). The featured image is an Aeris cabin image previously available in BestEV's media library; the separate comparison cover created for this story is an illustration, not a product photograph.* --- - [More comparison articles](https://bestev.in/news/category/comparison) - [All articles](https://bestev.in/news)