Dzire vs Amaze vs Aura vs Tigor Fuel Efficiency Comparison Of Compact Sedans

Fuel efficiency is one of the most crucial points for Indian consumers before buying any car. Most manufacturers are aware of this obsession and they keep introducing newer technologies to maximise the efficiency figures. 

We will be comparing the mileage of the newly unveiled compact sedans in the Indian market. We will compare the new Maruti Suzuki Dzire and the Honda Amaze, the slightly older Hyundai Aura and the Tata Tigor to see which of these cars should come to your garage if you want the most efficient compact sedan in India.

Finding the best mileage compact sedans in India

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Maruti Suzuki gave the Dzire a much-needed generational upgrade this year. The upgrade was not limited to the cosmetics of the car. It got a brand new 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine. that helped the car achieve a never-before-claimed efficiency figure of 24.7 km/l with the manual transmission and 25.7 km/l with an AMT. Maruti Suzuki also offers the Dzire in CNG fueling with a claimed fuel efficiency figure of 33.7 km/kg. 

Honda Amaze

Honda recently launched the third generation model of their compact sedan, the Amaze. This car has gotten a visual and interior overhaul and it now looks similar to the other Honda cars like the Elevate and City from many angles. The car has retained its 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine from its predecessor which is claimed to return 18.6 km/l with manual transmission and 19.5 km/l with the CVT.

Honda is yet to offer the Amaze’s CNG variant. We can expect a bump in efficiency whenever it arrives.

Hyundai Aura 

The Hyundai Aura has been one of the popular choices amongst fleet operators because of its efficient engine. The South Korean compact sedan is powered by a 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. The brand claims an efficiency figure of 20.5 km/l with a manual transmission and 20.1 km/l with AMT. The car is also offered with CNG fueling and is claimed to return 28 km/kg.

Tata Tigor

Tata’s compact sedan, the Tigor is one of the most versatile sedans in the country with options for petrol, CNG and EV powertrains. However, since none of the other cars have EV avatars, we won’t talk about that here.

The Tata Tigor is powered by a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol burner which is claimed to return 19.6 km/l with manual transmission and 19.1 km/l with AMT. The Tata Tigor is the only car in its segment to offer AMT with its CNG variants. The Tigor CNG AMT is claimed to return 28km/kg and the CNG manual is claimed to return 26.5 km/kg. 

Conclusion

No surprises for automobile enthusiasts, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire has won the crown of the most efficient compact sedan in the nation with the highest claimed efficiency figures amongst its rivals. The car has been the top choice amongst fleet operators as well as mileage-conscious sedan buyers. The new generation of the Dzire has removed all the stains on the hem by achieving a five-star crash-worthiness rating from the GNCAP.

Hence, if you have been looking to acquire the most efficient compact sedan in the nation, you now know which dealership you should be heading to.