Maruti Suzuki has managed to shake up the segment by being the only compact sedan to receive a 5-star rating from Global NCAP safety ratings. It is now official, the new Dzire is the safest sedan in its class and the first Maruti Suzuki vehicle to receive such high safety ratings. We find out whether the new Dzire is the most value-for-money car in its division. The new Maruti Suzuki sedan goes up against the Hyundai Aura and Tata Tigor.
Maruti Dzire vs Hyundai Aura vs Tata Tigor: Price Wars
All three sedans — the new Dzire, Aura and Tigor are powered by a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that is mated to either a 5-speed manual or an AMT option. The cars are also offered in CNG. The Tigor is the only sedan in the Indian market to offer an AMT option with CNG which is available in two trims — XZA CNG at Rs 8.70 lakh and XZA+ at Rs 9.40 lakh, ex-showroom.Â
The most affordable vehicle is the Tigor starting from Rs 6 lakh, while the Aura from Rs 6.49 lakh and the Dzire costs from Rs 6.79 lakh, all ex-showroom. One has to keep in mind that the Dzire is currently available at introductory prices which are valid till the end of December 31, 2024. Being the latest vehicle in the segment, the Dzire is the safest and best-equipped sedan.
| Compact sedan prices | ||
| Maruti Suzuki Dzire | Hyundai Aura | Tata Tigor |
| LXI – Rs 6.79 lakh | E – Rs 6.49 lakh | XE – Rs 6 lakh |
| VXI – Rs 7.79 lakh | S – Rs7.33 lakh | XM – Rs 6.60 lakh |
| VXI AMT – Rs 8.24 lakh | E CNG – Rs 7.49 lakh | XMA – Rs 7.20 lakh |
| VXI CNG Rs 8.74 lakh | SX – Rs 8.09 lakh | XZ – Rs 7.30 lakh |
| ZXI – Rs 8.89 lakh | S CNG – Rs 8.31 lakh | XM CNG – Rs 7.60 lakh |
| XZ+ – Rs 7.80 lakh | ||
| ZXI AMT – Rs 9.34 lakh | SX(O) – Rs 8.66 lakh | XZ CNG – Rs 8.25 lakh |
| ZXI CNG – Rs 9.84 lakh | SX+ AMT – Rs 8.89 lakh | XZA+ – Rs 8.40 lakh |
| ZXI+ – Rs 9.69 lakh | SX CNG – Rs 9.05 lakh | XZA CNG – Rs 8.70 lakh |
| ZXI+ AMT – Rs 10.14 lakh | XZ+ CNG – Rs 8.80 lakh | |
| XZA+ CNG – Rs 9.40 lakh | ||
Maruti Dzire vs Hyundai Aura vs Tata Tigor: Engine Specs
The Dzire, Tigor, and Aura are all equipped with 1.2-litre petrol engines, but there’s a key difference in their powertrains: the Dzire and Tigor feature 3-cylinder engines, while the Hyundai Aura uses a 4-cylinder. The Dzire delivers 80 bhp and 111.7 Nm of torque in its petrol variant, with the CNG version producing 69 bhp and 101.8 Nm. The Tigor stands out as the most powerful of the three, generating 85 bhp and 113 Nm, while the CNG model offers 72.3 bhp and 95 Nm of torque. The Aura produces 82 bhp and 113.8 Nm of torque, with its CNG variant offering 68 bhp and 95.2 Nm of torque. Notably, both the Tigor and Aura feature a twin-cylinder CNG tank, conveniently located beneath the boot floor.
