Tata Tiago and Maruti Suzuki WagonR are quite popular names in the list of affordable hatchback cars in the Indian market. Both these affordable cars are known for excellent mileage and strong safety. In such a situation, if you have to choose one of these two, which car will be better? Let’s do a detailed comparison of them based on price, features, mileage, and safety! This comparison will help you choose the best option according to your needs and budget.

Who is more affordable

In the Indian market, the starting ex-showroom price of Tata Tiago is ₹ 5 lakh, which goes up to ₹ 7.5 lakh for its top variant. At the same time, the price of Maruti Suzuki WagonR starts from ₹ 5.78 lakh and goes up to ₹ 7.50 lakh ex-showroom for the top model.

Which one has more power

The base variant of Tata Tiago comes with modern features like a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system (10.25 inch in higher variants), 8-speaker Harman sound system, automatic AC, 15-inch alloy wheels, projector headlamps, LED DRLs, and rear parking camera. Its digital instrument cluster and premium seat upholstery can be liked by the youth.

On the other hand, WagonR has a 7-inch touchscreen display, a 4-speaker music system, steering-mounted controls, 14-inch alloy wheels, and a dual-tone interior. Features like dual-tone exterior and SmartPlay Studio are also provided in the top variant. However, WagonR looks a little less premium.

Which is more economical

The Tiago petrol variant has a mileage of 19-20 km/l, while the CNG variant gives a mileage of 26.49 km/kg in manual and 28.06 km/kg in AMT. The option of automatic transmission with CNG is very beneficial for those who drive more in the city.

The petrol model of WagonR gives a mileage of 25.19 km/l and the CNG model gives a mileage of 34.05 km/kg. However, its CNG variant is available only with manual transmission. In terms of mileage, WagonR is much better than Tiago, especially in CNG. If you want to cover more distance at less cost, then WagonR can prove to be an excellent option.

Safety

The Tata Tiago has achieved a 4-star rating in the Global NCAP crash test, making it one of the safest cars in its segment. Features like dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, corner stability control, and rear parking sensors are available as standard.

Maruti WagonR is a little behind in terms of safety. It has received only 1-star rating in Global NCAP. However, Maruti has recently updated WagonR with 6 airbags as standard. Apart from this, features like ABS with EBD, 3-point seat belts, and rear parking sensors are also available.

The right choice according to your needs

As far as Tata Tiago is concerned, it is best for those who want safety, modern features and stylish design. Its 4-star safety rating and premium feel make it attractive to the youth.

On the other hand, Maruti Suzuki WagonR is a better option for those who prefer affordable price, great mileage and Maruti’s trust. Especially it is more practical as a family car. Its better ground clearance makes it easily driveable even in rural areas.