Tata Tiago CNG vs Rivals: Specifications And Prices Compared

Published January 22, 2022
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The Tiago CNG is the latest entrant in the CNG space. We pit it against its rivals for a detailed on-paper comparison

The Tata Tiago CNG is the latest entrant in the CNG space that's slowly gaining momentum in the country. Apart from the fact that it's cleaner and better for the environment, there's yet another USP to the Tiago CNG; it's available in a fully loaded trim.

But how do its specifications and features compare to its popular rivals, the CNG variants of the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, Celerio, and the Hyundai Santro?

We find out exactly that in this detailed on-paper comparison.

First, The Engine

	Tata Tiago CNG	Maruti Suzuki Wagon R CNG	Maruti Suzuki Celerio CNG	Hyundai Santro CNG
Engine	1.2-litre 3-cylinder	1-litre 3-cylinder	1-litre 3-cylinder	1.1-litre 4-cylinder
Power (PS)	73PS	59PS	57PS	60PS
Torque (Nm)	95Nm	78m	82Nm	85.3Nm
Transmission Option	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual
Efficiency	26.49kmpl	32.52km/kg	35.6km/kg	NA
CNG Tank Capacity	60 litres	60 litres	60 litres	60 litres

The Tiago has the largest engine in this comparo and, consequently, is the most powerful on paper. The Maruti Celerio is the least powerful, while the Wagon R makes the least torque. The Santro is second in terms of power and is the only model in this test to boast a four-cylinder mill.

As standard, all CNG models in this test get a 5-speed manual transmission. They also get a 60-litre CNG tank, which brings us to the efficiency angle.

Clearly, the most powerful Tiago is the least fuel-efficient, while the Celerio beats the others in this department.

Next Up, Features

The Tiago's is the only CNG in this test to come in a fully loaded trim. So we compare it with its CNG rivals in their highest available trims

	Tata Tiago CNG XZ+	Maruti Suzuki Wagon R LXI CNG	Maruti Suzuki Celerio VXI CNG	Hyundai Santro Sportz Executive CNG
Headlamps	Projector halogen headlamps with DRLs	Halogen headlamps	Halogen headlamps	Halogen Headlamps
Infotainment	7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	NA	NA	2-DIN with USB and FM
AC	Automatic Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual
Instrumentation	Digitised with multi-info display	Dials with multi-info display	Dials with multi-info display	Dials with multi-info display
Steering Mounted Audio Controls	Yes	No	No	Yes
Power Windows	Yes	Front only	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	No	No	No
Rear wash and wiper	Yes	No	No	No
Wheels	14-inch steel wheels with cover	13-inch steel wheels	14-inch steel wheels with cover	13-inch steel wheels with cover
Safety	Dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, rear view camera	Driver side airbag, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors	Dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors	Driver side airbag, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors

Since the Tiago CNG is offered in the top-spec trim, it gets all the bells and whistles, including a touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, keyless entry, rear wash and wipers, and projector headlights with DRLs.
The Santro Sportz Executive comes second (in terms of features), after the Tiago.
Since the Wagon R and Celerio's CNG kits are limited to their lower-level trims, they get just the essentials and nothing else.

Price Talk

Tata Tiago CNG	Maruti Suzuki Wagon R CNG	Maruti Suzuki Celerio CNG	Hyundai Santro CNG
XE - Rs 6.1 lakh			Magna - Rs 6.1 lakh
	LXI CNG - Rs 6.13 lakh
	LXI CNG (O) - Rs 6.19 lakh
			Sportz Executive - Rs 6.39 lakh
XM - Rs 6.4 lakh
		VXI - Rs 6.58 lakh
XT - Rs 6.7 lakh
XZ+ - Rs 7.53 lakh
XZ+ Dual Tone - Rs 7.65 lakh

Tata Tiago CNG vs Rivals: Specifications And Prices Compared gallery

Save for the Celerio CNG (that’s available in a sole mid-spec trim), all other CNG variants have similar starting prices. The Wagon R CNG is offered only in the base trim, probably not to eat into the sales of the Celerio. Hyundai offers the Santro in two trims which are priced similarly to the Tiago’s first two trims.

The Tiago CNG does have the upper hand here as it’s offered in multiple trims at varying price points. This gives it an advantage over its rivals as you can get a fully loaded trim right from the factory.