Tata has launched the Aeris, the prices starting from Rs. 5.29 lakh and going up to Rs. 9.19. This sedan is based on Tigor and replaces it. The direct rivals of this sedan are Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Aura and Honda Amaze. Today, in this, Tata Aeris iCNG vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG, comparison we decode, who is ahead in the CNG race.
Price and Variants
Model | Variant | CNG MT | CNG AMT |
|---|---|---|---|
Tata Aeris iCNG | Smart | Rs 6.29 lakh | – |
Tata Aeris iCNG | Pure | Rs 7.14 lakh | Rs 7.69 lakh |
Tata Aeris iCNG | Pure Plus | Rs 7.74 lakh | Rs 8.29 lakh |
Tata Aeris iCNG | Creative | Rs 8.49 lakh | Rs 9.04 lakh |
Tata Aeris iCNG | Accomplished | Rs 9.19 lakh | Rs 9.74 lakh |
Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG | VXi | Rs 8.18 lakh | Rs 8.53 lakh |
Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG | ZXi | Rs 9.19 lakh | Rs 9.54 lakh |
Tata and Maruti Suzuki both are offering CNG and for those who want a hassle free drive then there is AMT on offer. The Aeris undercuts the Dzire with a wide margin of Rs. 1.91 Lakh. Aeris has 5 variants on offer giving more options to buyers whereas Dzire has only 2 variants.
The Tata Aeris is more expensive when it comes to the top-end version of the sedan with AMT gearbox. Compared to Dzire’s top trim it is Rs. 20,000 more expensive.
Engine and Performance
Spec | Tata Aeris iCNG | Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG |
|---|---|---|
Engine | 1.2L Revotron, 3-cyl | 1.2L Z-Series/DualJet, 3-cyl |
Displacement | 1,199cc | 1,197cc |
Power (CNG mode) | 75.5 PS | 70 PS |
Torque (CNG mode) | 96.5 Nm | 101 Nm |
Transmission | 5-speed MT or 5-speed AMT | 5-speed MT or 5-speed AMT |
CNG tank capacity | 70 litres (water capacity) | 55 litres (water capacity) |
Both the sedans have marginal differences in terms of power and torque. However, the Aeris still has the power edge, the Dzire the torque edge, and the Aeris carries the bigger CNG tank on paper. Both offer the identical transmission options. The mileage figures are yet to be tested.
Interior and Boot
Both the sedan come with beige coloured interior and seats. Both look a bit premium at this price point. However, the Aeris looks more open inside with minimal design of dashboard.
Tata has taken a different approach with providing Aeris with twin CNG cylinders tech, which are neatly tucked beneath the boot floor. This tech is tried and tested with the same tech used in Altroz, Tiago and Nexon. This tech also helps owners to use the boot at the best.
The Dzire sticks to an old school single-cylinder set up mounted inside the boot. This type of set-up eats a lot of boot space. On the practicality front, the Dzire is losing against Aeris.
Features
Tata Aeris iCNG | Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG |
|---|---|
26.03cm (10.25-inch) HD touchscreen with wireless Android Auto/CarPlay | 7-inch to 9-inch touchscreen (varies by VXi/ZXi trim) with Android Auto/CarPlay |
12.7cm digital instrument cluster | Semi-digital or digital cluster depending on trim |
360° HD camera with 2D/3D views (Creative and above) | Rear parking camera only (no 360° view on CNG trims) |
Blind View Monitor (higher trims) | Not offered |
AeroLux ventilated front seats (higher trims) | Not offered |
Rear AC vents | Rear AC vents (on select trims) |
Cooled glove box | Not offered |
Automatic climate control | Automatic climate control (ZXi trim only) |
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Wireless charger | Wireless charger (ZXi trim) |
Six airbags standard across the range | Six airbags (confirmed on higher trims; base variant may differ) |
Direct CNG start (starts straight in CNG mode) | Starts on petrol, switches to CNG via manual toggle |
Automatic leak detection, switches to petrol on leak | Standard CNG leak safety protocols (not separately highlighted) |
Fire extinguisher under co-driver's seat | Not specified |
Thermal incident protection (cuts CNG supply, vents gas safely) | Not specified as a distinct named feature |
Tata has played well in terms of feature with making the Aeris more feature loaded with wide trim options, and Maruti is losing here again with only offering the CNG and CNG AMT in two trims only. Buyers with less budget would pick Aeris instead of the Dzire because of it.
End Note
The Aeris iCNG comes out ahead on almost every count that matters to a CNG buyer: a lower entry price, five variants instead of two, a bigger CNG tank, twin-cylinder tech that actually preserves boot space, and a longer features list including direct CNG start and dedicated thermal safety systems. The one place the Dzire claws back ground is at the very top, where the Dzire ZXi CNG AMT undercuts the Aeris Accomplished CNG AMT by Rs 20,000, and Maruti's decade-long CNG track record and wider service network still carry real weight for buyers who prioritise reliability and resale value over outright spec.
For most buyers shopping on a budget or wanting the most practical CNG sedan for daily use, the Aeris iCNG makes the stronger case. For those who'd rather stick with a tried-and-tested name and don't mind a smaller feature list, the Dzire CNG remains a dependable, if less exciting, choice.
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