Best and Cheapest Compact sedan
The compact sedan segment was once as popular as the compact SUV segment now. However, with the increase in sales of SUVs, the compact sedan segment has still not lost all of its spark. Today we will be comparing the base variant of the Maruti Dzire, Hyundai Aura and Tata Tigor. Find out below about the best and cheapest compact sedan.
Price and Dimension
| Name | Maruti Dzire | Hyundai Aura | Tata Tigor |
| Price | Rs. 5.88 lakh | Rs. 5.79 lakh | Rs. 5.39 lakh |
| Length | 3995mm | 3995mm | 3993mm |
| Width | 1735mm | 1680mm | 1677mm |
| Height | 1515mm | 1520mm | 1532mm |
| Wheelbase | 2450mm | 2450mm | 2450mm |
| Ground Clearance | 163mm | 165mm | 170mm (Laden) |
| Boot Space | 378L | 402L | 419L |
| Wheel Size | 14 inch | 14 inch | 14 inch |
While the lengths of all the three compact sedans are quite similar, the Maruti Dzire is wider than the competition by a considerable amount. The additional width of the car may pose as a safety risk but provides more cabin space. The Tata Tigor with 419L of boot space is impressive against the competition. All the three sedans also get similar sized 14-inch steel rims.
Engine and Performance
| Name | Maruti Dzire | Hyundai Aura | Tata Tigor |
| Engine Type | 1.2-litre Petrol engine | 1.2-litre Kappa Dual | 1.2-litre Revortron |
| Engine Displacement | 1197cc | 1197cc | 1199cc |
| Max Power | 88.50bhp@6000rpm | 81.86bhp@6000rpm | 84.48bhp@6000rpm |
| Max Torque | 113Nm@4400rpm | 113.7Nm@4000rpm | 113Nm@3300rpm |
| Fuel efficiency | 23.26kmpl | 20.5kmpl | 20.3kmpl |
| Fuel tank capacity | 37L | 37L | 35L |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
All the three sedans get the same capacity engines with the Dzire’s engine producing slightly more power. Torque figures of all the compact sedans are the same as each other. Maruti Suzuki cars are known for their fuel efficiency and the Dzire is no different. Both Aura and Dzire also have the same fuel tank capacity of 37L. More about Best Cheapest Compact sedan below.
The Tata Tigor clearly wins in the safety aspect against the competition. It has scored a 4-star rating in the Global NCAP tests. While all the base variant sedans come with dual airbags, front power windows are only available with Tata Tigor. Buying the Tata Tigor also give you the added advantage of buying a Local made product.
Also read: 7 Reasons Tata Tigor is better than a Hatchback
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