Tata Tigor vs rivals: Specs comparison

With Tata's all new Tigor set to make waves in the compact sedan market, it is interesting to see exactly where it stands when compared to its competitors. Tata was the first to indulge in this category in India, so what the company brings to the table is sure to be compelling. Maruti, Hyundai, Ford, Volkswagen, Honda all have a sizeable stake in the market with their own compact sedans, so let us take a look at all the main aspects of these cars.

Dimensions

The Dzire, Aspire, Xcent and Ameo all measure an identical 3,995mm in length while the Tigor is shorter, at 3,992mm. The smallest car in this category is the Amaze, measuring up to 3,990mm. Where width is concerned, the Dzire and Aspire are the widest cars here at 1,695mm, while the Xcent is the narrowest at 1,660mm. Talking about the wheelbase, we find that the Aspire is the largest at 2,491mm, while the Amaze is the smallest at 2,405mm. The Ameo is the shortest in terms of height at 1,483mm, while the Dzire stands the tallest of the lot at 1,555mm.

Petrol engines

Though all sedans in this category are fitted with similar 1.2-litre petrol engines with the difference in displacement down to just 1 or 2cc, the big difference is with the units of the Tigor and Ameo, which feature a three-cylinder layout unlike the four-cylinder units of the other cars. The Ameo is the least powerful, while the Amaze is the most powerful, at 90hp. The Tigor has an edge over the Dzire in terms of power, with its three-cylinder unit developing 85hp as against 84.3hp. The Dzire has the torquiest motor here at 115Nm with the Amaze and Ameo the least powerful. All motors come paired with a five-speed manual gearbox

Diesel engines

In this category, the Tigor ranks last with the least powerful engine, with a 1.05-litre three-cylinder unit that develops 70hp and 140Nm of torque. The Xcent is powered by a similar engine but gives better output owing to its 1.1-litre capacity. Of the four-cylinder units, it’s the Ameo that leads the pack, developing 110hp and 250Nm of torque from a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The Amaze and Aspire both develop an identical 100hp from their 1.5-litre four-cylinder units with the Aspire edging out the Amaze in terms of torque by 15Nm. The Dzire makes use of a Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre four-cylinder unit good for 75hp and 190Nm of torque. All cars come equipped with a five-speed manual gearbox.