If you are planning to buy a new sedan and safety is your first priority, then Maruti Suzuki Dezire and Honda Amaze are in the news these days. Both the cars received a 5-star safety rating in the Indian NCAP crash test, further boosting people’s confidence in these sub-compact sedans. In times like these, it’s natural to ask the question: If both cars are safe, who is the real safety champion? Let us understand.After launching the new fourth generation Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Honda is all set to launch its third generation Amaze in December 2024. Although the demand for sedans has decreased in the last few years as people increasingly moved towards SUVs and crossovers, but these new models have once again caught the attention of customers. GST Reduction: A Big Factor The cut in GST rates just ahead of the festive season has made both the cars more affordable. Affordable price, new design and updated features have again increased the interest in these vehicles. In such a situation, the 5-star safety rating makes both the cars even better contenders. Both the Dezire and Amaze got 5-star ratings in the Indian NCAP crash test. However, in terms of numbers, the Dezire scored 1.13 points more than the Honda Amaze in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP). In terms of child occupant protection (COP), the Desire also scored 0.76 points more than the Amaze. Another major difference is that Amaze got 5 stars in AOP but only 4 stars in COP. Who is ahead in adult safety? In the frontal crash test, the Honda Amaze scored 0.16 points more than the Dzire. However, in the side impact test, the Dezire outperformed the Amaze, by 1.29 points more. The Dezire offered good protection to the driver’s head, neck, legs and pelvis, while the chest was slightly poor. On the other hand, the Amaze also provided good protection to the driver’s and front passenger’s vital areas, although chest and lower leg protection was rated as “fair”, i.e. satisfactory. Dzire leads in side crash test In the side crash test, the Dzire offered good protection to all passengers in virtually all areas, with only the chest area receiving a “fair” rating. Dzire proved to be completely safe even in side pole crash. The Honda Amaze offered good protection for the head, abdomen and pelvis, but the chest received “marginal” ie slightly below average protection. In child safety, both cars scored perfectly in the front and side tests. In tests conducted on 18-month-old dummies, both cars scored very well. However, the Amaze trailed the Dzire by one point in the vehicle’s overall evaluation score, resulting in a one-star reduction in COP.