New Maruti Dzire CNG Vs Hyundai Aura CNG Vs Tata Tigor CNG: Price, Specs compared

The new Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG offers a class-leading fuel efficiency figure of 33.73km/kg, with prices set to be revealed on November 11. It will retain its rivalry with the Hyundai Aura CNG and Tata Tigor CNG once launched.

New Maruti Dzire CNG vs Rivals
Maruti Suzuki has launched the new Dzire in India at Rs 6.79 lakh (ex-showroom). While it gets a new 1.2L, three-cylinder petrol engine, the CNG option that helps it target fleet operators as well as buyers looking for a higher fuel efficiency, has been carried over. The new Dzire CNG directly goes up against the Hyundai Aura CNG and the Tata Tigor CNG. Here's a detailed specification comparison between the three CNG sedans.

Maruti Dzire CNG Vs Hyundai Aura CNG Vs Tata Tigor CNG: Dimensions

The Maruti Dzire (3995mm), Hyundai Aura (3995mm) and Tata Tigor (3993mm) are fairly even as far as length is concerned, while the new Dzire is the widest one here at 1735mm. The Tigor is the tallest sedan in this comparison with a height of 1532mm. It is worth noting that the new Maruti Dzire CNG and Hyundai Aura CNG are equipped with a single CNG tank while Tata offers the Tigor CNG with smaller twin CNG cylinders which helps open up more boot space. Boot space capacity of either of the three CNG sedans isn't available yet.

Maruti Dzire CNG Vs Hyundai Aura CNG Vs Tata Tigor CNG: Engine, Specs, Mileage

The Dzire CNG makes use of a 1.2L, three-cylinder petrol engine that puts out 69bhp and 102Nm of peak torque in CNG mode, and is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission as standard. The Hyundai Aura CNG's 1.2L, four-cylinder petrol motor makes 68bhp and 95Nm torque, and also gets a 5-speed MT gearbox only. The Tigor CNG makes use of a 1.2L, three-cylinder petrol engine that generates 72hp and 95Nm, and can be had with either a 5-speed manual or an optional 5-speed AMT.
CarNew Dzire CNGAura CNGTigor CNG
Engine1.2L, 3-cyl petrol + CNG1.2L, 4-cyl petrol + CNG1.2L, 3-cyl petrol + CNG
Power69bhp68bhp72bhp
Torque102Nm95Nm95Nm
Transmission5MT5MT5MT/5AMT
Mileage33.73km/kg28.4km/kg26.49km/kg
The Maruti Dzire CNG has a claimed fuel efficiency figure of 33.73km/kg, while the Tigor CNG offers a mileage of 26.49km/kg. The Hyundai Aura CNG sits in between the two with a claimed mileage figure of 28.4km/kg.

Maruti Dzire CNG Vs Hyundai Aura CNG Vs Tata Tigor CNG: Features, Safety

The CNG kit is available with the VXi and ZXi variants of the new Maruti Suzuki Dzire, which means that it gets features such as a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, steering mounted controls, OTA updates, wireless charger, push button start/stop, and more. However, it misses out on the electric sunroof and 360-degree camera from the top-end ZXi+ variant.
While the Aura CNG and Tigor CNG boast a fairly similar equipment list, the former gets standard six airbags just like the Dzire CNG, while the Tata sedan makes do with two airbags only. The Tigor additionally gets direct start in CNG mode over its rivals.

Maruti Dzire CNG Vs Hyundai Aura CNG Vs Tata Tigor CNG: Price

CarNew Dzire CNGAura CNGTigor CNG
Ex-showroom priceRs 8.74 lakh-9.84 lakhRs 7.49 lakh-9.05 lakhRs 7.60 lakh-9.40 lakh
Maruti has priced the new Dzire CNG from Rs 8.74 lakh to Rs 9.84 lakh, which makes it the most premium offering here. In comparison, the Aura CNG is priced from Rs 7.49 lakh to Rs 9.05 lakh, while the Tigor CNG is priced between Rs 7.60 lakh and Rs 9.40 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).
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