Tata Tiago EV Vs Tiago CNG Vs Tiago Petrol - Which Is The Best Choice?

• Tata Tiago EV is the new entrant in Tiago lineup
• All three variants comes at different price point
• The Tiago EV is the most affordable EV currently available in Indian market

Tata Motors is on a spree to make EVs affordable in every segment. The Tiago EV is a recent addition to this series from the manufacturer. The only hatchback in the nation to offer three different powertrain choicespetrol, petrol+CNG, and electricis the Tata Tiago. The Tiago now caters to a wide range of buyers with its three available powertrains. We'll compare the Tiago EV vs Tiago CNG vs Tiago petrol in this article to see which will be the better choice for you.

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Tata Tiago EV vs Tiago CNG vs Tiago Petrol - Specifications

Specifications	Tata Tiago EV	Tata Tiago CNG	Tata Tiago Petrol
Powertrain	19.2 kWh & 24 kWh battery with Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	1.2-litre, 3-Cylinder	1.2-litre, 3-Cylinder
Max Power	19.2 kWh - 60 bhp 24 kWh - 74 bhp	Petrol Mode - 85 bhp CNG Mode - 72 bhp	85 bhp
Max Torque	19.2 kWh - 110 Nm 24 kWh - 114 Nm	95 Nm	113 Nm
Transmission	Single-speed automatic	5-speed manual	5-speed manual and automatic

If we look at the specifications, the Tiago EV is most powerful of the lot. The bigger battery variant produce equal torque as the petrol variant. Also, the benefit here with the Tiago EV is the automatic transmission that comes with the EV powertrain.

Tata Tiago EV vs Tiago CNG vs Tiago Petrol - Running Cost

	Tata Tiago EV	Tata Tiago CNG	Tata Tiago Petrol
Battery/Fuel Tank Capacity	19.2 kWh/24kWh	9-10 kg CNG 35 litre petrol	35 litre
Full Tank Range/Charge Range	250 km/315 km	Around 900 km (CNG+Petrol)	Around 700-750 km
Claimed Mileage	-	26.49 km/kg	20.09 km/l
Running Cost (Average 50 km per day)	Rs 70.5	Rs 148	Rs 240

*Based on petrol price Rs 96.72 (Delhi), CNG price Rs 78.61 (Delhi) and the public charging rate at Tatas EV network (Rs 18.56/kWh).

The cost of running in EV is definitely much cheaper than the CNG & petrol vehicles. The cost of running an average of 50 km on a day for city is quite economical as compared to the Tiago CNG & Petrol variants.

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Tata Tiago EV vs Tiago CNG vs Tiago Petrol - Features

Of the three siblings, the Tiago EV has the most features. It gains telematics capabilities with remote operations which can be controlled from smartphone. In addition, all three variants have a Harman touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automated climate control, automatic wipers, rear wipers and defoggers, dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, a rear parking camera with dynamic guidance, etc.

Tata Tiago EV vs Tiago CNG vs Tiago Petrol - Prices

Variant	Price
Tata Tiago EV	Rs 8.49 lakh to Rs 9.09 lakh (19.2kWh Battery Pack) Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 11.79 lakh (24kWh Battery Pack)
Tata Tiago CNG	Rs 6.29 to Rs 7.81 (ex-showroom)
Tata Tiago Petrol	Rs 5.39 to Rs 7.46 lakh (ex-showroom)

Verdict: Although the Tiago EV is the most expensive of the three, it has greater power than its ICE siblings. Additionally, it receives new features like telematics and remote control. The Tiago EV's operating costs are also considerably lower than those of the CNG and petrol models, and over longer distances, they will assist to recover the original cost.