Maruti Suzuki recently launched the new Celerio in the Indian market. The hatchback competes with the entry-level Tata Tiago, which has set quite a few benchmarks in the auto industry, including safety. In this technical specification comparison, we pin the Tata Tiago against the all-new Celerio so you can make an informed buying decision.
The Maruti Suzuki Celerio starts with an ex-showroom price of INR 4,99,000 ex-showroom. The top of the line ZXi model comes with a price tag of INR 6,94,000 ex-showroom. The Tata Tiago comes with a starting price of INR 4,99,900 ex-showroom. The top of the line XZA DT+ comes with a sticker price of INR 7,04,900 ex-showroom.
Powering the Maruti Suzuki Celerio is a new K-series 1.0-litre K10C petrol engine. The new three-cylinder engine comes with the latest dual-jet technology and VVT valvetrain. To improve efficiency, the brand is also offering the Celerio with automatic start/stop technology. The motor produces 65.7 Hp of power and 89 Nm of torque. The Maruti Suzuki Celerio comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox as well as an AMT automatic option. The brand claims a mileage of 26.68 km per litre, claiming the title of “India’s Most Fuel Efficient Petrol Car.”
The Tata Tiago comes with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. The three-cylinder engine produces 86 PS of power and 113 Nm of torque. Tata also offers the Tiago with both a 5-speed manual as well as a 5-speed AMT transmission. The Tata Tiago claims an ARAI mileage between 19 and 23 kmpl.
The Maruti Suzuki Celerio measures 3695mm in length, 1655mm in width and 1555mm in height. The brand offers a wheelbase of 2435mm, enhancing its interior space. On the other hand, the Tata Tiago comes with 3765mm in length, 1677mm in width and 1535mm in height. The Tiago offers a wheelbase of 2400mm, which is 35mm less than the Celerio.
The Maruti Suzuki Celerio comes with the brand’s latest HEARTECT platform. The platform boasts to channel crash forces away from the passenger cabin. The brand also offers the new Celerio with driver and passenger airbags, pedestrian protection, ABS, Front Seat Belts Pre-tensioner and Force Limiter, etc., as standard. The Tata Tiago has been crash-tested by the Global NCAP and achieved a 4-star rating out of 5. The Tata Tiago also comes with dual front airbags and an energy-absorbing body structure.
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