Maruti Ciaz AT vs Honda City CVT: Which automatic car is right for you?

Both the City and Ciaz only get petrol option with the automatic variants. The City is powered by a 1.5-litre engine that generates a maximum of 117 BHP at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of maximum torque at 4,600 rpm. The Ciaz gets a 1.4-litre engine that generates a maximum of 91 BHP at 6,000 rpm and 130 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm.

The City gets an advanced 7-Speed CVT. Even though a CVT can make infinite ratios, the transmission of the City gets fixed 7-speed ratio. The gear changes in the City is smooth, and you notice the gear shifts only if you are pushing hard in the automatic mode. For the enthusiasts, the gears can also be changed manually with the help of paddle shifters.

The Ciaz offers a 4-speed torque converter gearbox. The gearbox is smooth enough but does not match the refinement offered by the City’s CVT. The 4-speed automatic of the Ciaz is good for stop and go traffic but you have to be gentle on the throttle, else the engine revs to very high rpm before shifting and that does not sound very pleasing.