The Maruti Suzuki Dzire and the Tata Tigor give each other tight competition. In 2017, Tata Motors introduced the Tata Tigor in the Indian market. Moreover, in the sub-four-metre segment, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire has been a bestseller among private owners and fleet owners. The Dzire is one of the sub-compact sedans that have been in the CNG segment for years. Recently, the Tata Tigor entered the EV and CNG segments. As of now, there is no news on the Dzire entering the EV segment.
As far as fuel efficiency is concerned, Maruti cars are relatively better than Tata cars.
But the question remains: which sub-compact sedan will serve a better purpose? Let’s find that out below.
Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Tata Tigor: Dimensions
Let’s start with the Maruti Suzuki Dzire. The Dzire’s dimensions measure 3995mm in length, 1735mm in width, and 1515mm in height, and it sits on a wheelbase of 2450mm.
The Tata Tigor, on the other hand, measures 3993mm in length, 1677mm in width, and 1532mm in height but has the same wheelbase as the Dzire. The Tata Tigor’s ground clearance measures 170mm, while the Maruti Suzuki Dzire has 160mm.
The Tata Tigor’s boot capacity measures 419 litres, whereas the Dzire’s boot capacity is 378 litres.
From the above comparison, the Tata Tigor’s dimensions and capacity are better than the Maruti Suzuki Dzire’s. In this case, the Tata Tigor is the practical choice because of its higher ground clearance and better boot space.
Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Tata Tigor: Powertrain
The Maruti Suzuki Dzire specifications include a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated (NA) petrol engine that produces 88.50bhp of power and 113Nm of torque, while the CNG variant produces 76.6bhp of peak power and 98.5Nm of torque.
On the other hand, the Tata Tigor has the same engine capacity as the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, but the latter is ahead of the former in power delivery. The Tigor produces 84bhp and 113Nm of torque from its 1.2-litre petrol engine, whereas its CNG variant generates 71bhp and 95Nm of torque. To compare Tata Tigor’s specifications with those of its rivals, click on “compare cars” in the cars section on autoX.
The standard variants of both cars get a 5-speed manual transmission and an AMT, while the CNG-powered models get only a 5-speed manual transmission as standard.
The ARAI-claimed mileage of the Tata Tigor ranges between 19kmpl and 27kmpl. Other than the Tigor, the ARAI-claimed mileage of the Maruti Suzuki Dzire varies from 23kmpl to 31kmpl. Please note that the fuel efficiency depends upon the engine and transmission combination and driving style.
Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Tata Tigor Interior: Design and Features
Both vehicles have a long list of features. The Dzire gets cruise control, a navigation system, rear AC vents, and a trunk light.
The Tigor’s features, on the other hand, get glove box cooling, a 12V rear power outlet, and a vanity mirror on the co-driver side sun visor. As per the trend, the Maruti Suzuki gets engine start/stop and a rear electricity socket with mobile holders, to name a few.
Moreover, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire features the Smartplay Studio System with Navigation and Voice Command paired with four speakers and two tweeters.
On the other hand, the Tata Tigor gets a 7-inch Harman touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, phone book access, and a call reject with SMS. It also receives image and video playback. These are just a few of the features of the Tata Tiago CNG.
Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Tata Tigor: Safety
Tata cars are renowned for making well-built cars. The Tata Tigor has a four-star Global NCAP safety rating, whereas the Maruti Suzuki Dzire’s safety gets a three-star from Euro NCAP. In terms of safety features, the Dzire is ahead of the Tigor. The Maruti Dzire gets brake assist, an anti-theft alarm, child safety locks, rear seat belts, electronic stability control (ESC), and hill assist, to name a few. Despite providing safety features in the Dzire, it is still behind the Tata Tigor by one point. That one point makes a lot of difference when it comes to safety.
Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Tata Tigor: Prices and Variants
The starting price of the Maruti Suzuki Dzire is Rs6.24 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base model, LXI (petrol), and goes up to Rs9.18 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top model, ZXI Plus AT (petrol).
The Tata Tigor price starts at Rs5.98 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base model, XE (petrol), and goes up to Rs8.57 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-end model, XZ Plus Dual Tone (CNG).
As per the pricing of both cars, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire is slightly more expensive than the Tata Tigor. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire has a few extra features and better mileage, while the Tata Tigor gets a better safety rating and is close to the same mileage as the Dzire. But in terms of practicality, the Tata Tigor takes the lead. However, both cars are almost on par, but it all depends on the buyer’s preferences.
To know more, check out the comparison review between the Tata Tigor and the Maruti Suzuki Dzire on autoX.
