Earlier this month, Honda launched the Elevate mid-size SUV in India at a very competitive price. However, some of its variants are closely priced with the higher variants of the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, which is known for its reliability, much like Honda. Yes, both SUVs belong to a different class, but their pricing might cause confusion among buyers. So, here we have put these SUVs against each other to help you decide which one to buy.
Price
| Honda Elevate | Maruti Brezza |
| SV: Rs 10.99 lakh (MT) | LXi: Rs 8.29 lakh (MT) |
| V: Rs 12.11 lakh (MT), Rs 13.21 lakh (CVT) | VXi: Rs 9.64 lakh (MT), Rs 11.14 lakh (AT) |
| VX: Rs 13.50 lakh (MT), Rs 14.60 lakh (CVT) | ZXi: Rs 11.04 lakh (MT), Rs 12.54 lakh (AT) |
| ZX: Rs 14.90 lakh (MT), Rs 16 lakh (CVT) | ZXi+: Rs 12.48 lakh (MT), Rs 13.98 lakh |
As seen in the table above, the second-from-the-top Honda Elevate V variant is priced closely to the top-spec Maruti Brezza ZXi+ variant. In fact, the Brezza ZXi+ is Rs 37,000 more expensive than the Honda Elevate V. Therefore; our comparison will be centered around these variants.
Dimensions
| Honda Elevate V | Maruti Brezza ZXi+ | |
| Length | 4312 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1790 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1650 mm | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm | 2500 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 220 mm | ≈ 200 mm |
| Boot Space | 458 litres | 328 litres |
| Wheels | 16-inch steels (higher variants get 17-inch alloys) | 16 inch alloys |
- Being a mid-size SUV segment, the Honda Elevate is longer than the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. But the Brezza is slightly taller.
- The Honda Elevate also has a greater ride height of 220 mm and offers a more generous boot space of 458 litres.
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Powertrain
| Parameters | Honda Elevate | Maruti Brezza |
| Engine | 1.5-litre i-VTEC Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 1.5-litre K15C Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Max Power | 121PS | 103PS |
| Max Torque | 145Nm | 136.8Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual / CVT | 5-speed manual / 6-speed torque converter automatic |
| Claimed Mileage | 15.31 kmpl (manual), 16.92 kmpl (CVT) | 20.15 kmpl (manual), 19.80 kmpl (auto) |
- Both the Honda Elevate and Maruti Brezza get a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. However, the Elevate is more powerful and torquey.
- Both SUVs come with manual and automatic transmission options. The Honda Elevate get a CVT automatic unit, whereas the Brezza get a torque converter unit.
- Regarding fuel efficiency, the Maruti Brezza is more fuel-efficient than the Honda Elevate.
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Features Comparison
| Honda Elevate V | Maruti Brezza ZXi+ | |
| LED Projector Headlamps | ✅ | ✅ |
| LED DRLs | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto Headlamps | ❌ (Limited to higher variants) | ✅ |
| Cruise Control | ❌ (Limited to higher variants) | ✅ |
| Auto AC | ✅ | ✅ |
| Rear AC Vents | ✅ | ✅ |
| Wireless Charger | ❌ (Limited to higher variants) | ✅ |
| Height-Adjustable Driver’s Seat | ✅ | ✅ |
| 360-degree Camera | ❌ (lane watch camera in higher variants) | ✅ |
| Rear View Camera | ✅ | ✅ |
| Paddle Shifters | ✅ (CVT only) | ✅ (AT only) |
| Remote Engine Start | ✅ (CVT only) | 8-inch (higher variants get a 10.25-inch unit) |
| Heads-up display | ❌ | ✅ |
| Instrument Cluster Type | Analog with coloured MID (higher variants get a 7.0-inch semi-digital instrument cluster) | Analog with coloured MID |
| Touchscreen Infotainment | 8-inch (higher variants get a 10.25-inch unit) | 9-inch |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ✅ (Wireless) | ✅ (Wireless) |
| Connected Car Tech | ✅ | ✅ |
| Keyless Entry with Push Button Start | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sunroof | ❌ (Limited to higher variants) | Single-Pane |
| 60:40 Split Rear Seat | ✅ | ✅ |
| Adjustable Headrests | ✅ | ✅ |
| No of airbags | 2 | 6 |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
| ESP | ✅ | ✅ |
| Traction Control | ✅ | ✅ |
| Hill Assist | ✅ | ✅ |
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Which Car Should You Buy?
If you crave an urban SUV with a stylish appearance, larger dimensions, and better boot space, the Honda Elevate should be your choice. But if you value more comfort and technology, the Brezza ZXi+ variant has an advantage over the Honda Elevate’s V variant.
