The Tata Tiago CNG rivals the cars like Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG, Maruti Suzuki Celerio CNG, Hyundai Santro CNG, and more.
Tata launched the Tata Tiago CNG and the Tigor CNG in the Indian market recently and the buyers now have an option to buy feature-rich and safe CNG cars. While the Tata Tigor CNG is one of the few options for the buyers, the Tata Tiago CNG on the other hand faces stiff competition from the rivals like the Maruti Suzuki WagonR, Hyundai Santro, Maruti Suzuki Celerio, etc. If you are also planning to buy the new Tiago CNG soon, chances are high that you would be comparing it to the above-mentioned rivals Having said this, here is a quick Tata Tiago CNG Vs Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG comparison that will help you understand better.
Dimensions And Design
The Tata Tiago has always been a great looking hatchback and commands a strong road presence with its elegant and bold design language. With the launch of the new CNG iteration, the Tiago now gets projectors headlamps, a new chrome grille, LED DRLs, new fog lamp trims, chrome door handles, and a chrome strip on the tailgate. In addition to this, Tata it’s also offering stylized R14 wheels with the Tiago. Having said this, the Tata Tiago definitely has an edge over the WagonR CNG when it comes to the build quality and overall road presence.
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The Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG on the other hand continues to offer the tall-boy design to the buyers. Upfront, the car gets big bold headlamps with a subtle grille in the centre. The side profile too reflects the same tall-boy concept but it is the rear that looks rather busy with those long vertical tail-lights. The WagonR is not only taller than the Tiago but also boasts a longer wheelbase. Having said this, a quick dimension comparison is given below in the table:
| Tata Tiago CNG | Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG | |
| Length | 3765 mm | 3655 mm |
| Width | 1677 mm | 1620 mm |
| Height | 1535 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm | 2435 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 168 mm | 165 mm |
| Tyre Size | 175/65 R14, Steel | 155/80 R13, Steel |
Tata Tiago CNG Vs Maruti Suzuki WagonR Specs Comparison
The Tata Tiago CNG gets a 1.2-L Revotron Bi-Fuel CNG engine that churns out 73 Ps and 95 Nm of peak torque output. This engine comes mated to a five-speed manual gearbox and did impress us with its performance and fuel economy. Tata may also launch an automatic iteration of the Tiago CNG in the coming future if the demand rises in the market.
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The Maruti WagonR CNG on the other hand gets the same CNG powertrain that we also get in other Maruti cars like the Celerio, S-Presso, etc. This 1.0-L K10C motor churns out 56 Ps in CNG mode while the peak torque output stands at 82.1 Nm. This engine, just like the Tiago, comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
| Tata Tiago CNG | Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG | |
| Engine | 1.2-L Revotron Bi-Fuel | 1.0-litre, three-cylinder K10C |
| Max. Power | 73 Ps at 6000 RPM | 56 PS at 5300 RPM |
| Max. Torque | 95 Nm at 3500 RPM | 82.1 Nm at 3400 RPM |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Emission Norm | BS6 | BS6 |
Tata Tiago CNG Vs Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG Mileage
It is the Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG that offers a significantly better fuel economy when compared to the Tata Tiago CNG. The WagonR CNG gets a claimed fuel economy figure of 34.05 km/kg while the Tiago CNG on the other hand boasts a claimed fuel economy of 26.49 km/kg.
| Tata Tiago CNG Mileage | Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG Mileage | |
| ARAI Claimed Mileage | 26.49 km/kg | 34.05 km/kg |
Tata Tiago CNG Vs Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG Price
The Tata Tiago CNG in India is priced from Rs 6.27 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the base variant. The Maruti WagonR CNG on the other hand is priced from Rs 6.42 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the base variant. Having said this, let me tell you that it is the Tiago CNG that offers a better-equipped package to the buyers.
| Tata Tiago CNG Price | Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG Price | |
| Starting Price | Rs 6,27,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs 6,42,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
Final Verdict
While the Maruti WagonR CNG is one of the most VFM and fuel-efficient CNG cars in India, it is the Tiago CNG that offers a feature-rich and safe package to the buyers. In all, both these vehicles offer an impressive package to the buyers but overall, I think the Tiago CNG is a better choice for anyone looking for an affordable to run CNG family car in India.
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