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Maruti Dzire CNG vs rivals: specs, mileage, features and price compared

We compare it with the Aura CNG and Tigor CNG to see which one comes out on top, on paper.

3 min read•22 Nov '24

Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG vs Aura CNG vs Tigor CNG

Maruti Suzuki recently launched the fourth-generation Dzire in India. Unlike previous generations of this sedan, however, the CNG powertrain has been offered right from the start. If you are in the market for a compact CNG sedan, you have two other options – the Hyundai Aura CNG and the Tata Tigor CNG. Here, we are comparing how the new Maruti Dzire CNG stacks up against its rivals in terms of specs, mileage, features, and price.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG vs rivals: powertrain, specs

Maruti Dzire CNG vs rivals: powertrain, specs
	Dzire CNG	Aura CNG	Tigor CNG
Engine	1.2-litre, 3-cyls	1.2-litre, 4-cyls	1.2-litre, 3-cyls
Power in CNG mode	70hp	69hp	73hp
Torque in CNG mode	102Nm	95Nm	95Nm
Gearbox	5-speed MT	5-speed MT	5-speed MT/5-speed AMT
Mileage	33.73km/kg	28.4km/kg	26.49 km/kg
CNG tank size (water capacity)	55-litres	65-litres	70-litres

Powered by the new Z12E three-cylinder engine in CNG form, the Dzire produces 70hp and 102Nm of torque. As shown in the table above, this makes it just 1hp more powerful than the Aura CNG, but the Tigor CNG is the most powerful at 73hp. However, the Dzire has the highest torque at 102Nm, which is 7Nm more than the Aura and the Tigor.

What the Dzire lacks, though, is an automatic transmission option with CNG, which is a unique distinction of the Tigor CNG. Meanwhile, the Aura gets a four-cylinder engine, while the Dzire and Tigor make do with three-cylinder engines.

As for mileage, arguably of the greatest interest to CNG buyers, the Dzire, with its 33.73km/kg, is the most efficient compact sedan by a fair margin. However, the Dzire’s 55-litre CNG tank is the smallest of the lot and, like the Aura, is mounted in the boot. The Tigor, meanwhile, uses a dual-cylinder setup, allowing for the largest tank at 70 litres and also far greater boot space.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG vs rivals: trims and features

Maruti Suzuki offers the Dzire with CNG on the mid-spec trims (VXi and ZXi), while Hyundai offers the Aura with CNG on the base to mid-spec trims (E, S, and SX). Tata Motors is the only one to offer CNG on the top-spec XZ+ trim of the Tigor and on its mid-spec trims (XM and XZ).

In terms of features, compared to the Aura SX, the Dzire ZXi edges out with LED headlights, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, additional speakers, automatic climate control, a wireless charger, connected tech, and six airbags, as opposed to Aura’s 4. The Aura CNG, however, has a larger touchscreen.

Meanwhile, despite being offered in a fully loaded XZ+ guise, the Tigor CNG lacks several niceties available in the Dzire CNG, even in its ZXi trim. These include LED headlights, electric adjustment for the wing mirrors, a wireless phone charger, rear AC vents, alloy wheels, and hill-start assist; plus, it only gets two airbags even in its top-spec trim. The Tigor CNG, however, additionally offers a better 8-speaker Harman-tuned sound system and rain-sensing wipers.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG vs rivals: price

Maruti Dzire CNG vs rivals: trims and price
	Dzire CNG	Aura CNG	Tigor CNG
Trims	VXi, ZXi	E, S, SX	XM, XZ, XZ+
Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 8.74 lakh-Rs 9.84 lakh	Rs 7.49 lakh-Rs 9.05 lakh	Rs 7.60 lakh-Rs 9.40 lakh

Finally, coming to their price, the Aura CNG is the most affordable here, while the Dzire CNG is the most expensive. The Tigor CNG slots right in between. However, given the additional equipment and better fuel economy offered by the Dzire CNG, it is clearly the most value-for-money compact CNG sedan.

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