Hyundai Aura vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Tata Aeris (2026)
The classic compact sedan shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Aura as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere.
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Dzire if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 33.73 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
- Pick the Tata Aeris if you want the lowest starting price (₹5.29 Lakh), the most power (85 bhp), the biggest boot (419 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
Hyundai Aura in short
The Aura is Hyundai's sub-4-metre sedan based on the Grand i10 Nios, aimed at the Maruti Dzire, Tata Tigor and Honda Amaze. It is a favourite with family and fleet buyers thanks to its efficient petrol and CNG powertrains, roomy 402-litre boot and comfortable rear seat. The 2023 update added a fresh grille and improved safety equipment.
Full Aura prices & variants →Maruti Suzuki Dzire in short
The fourth-generation Dzire, launched in late 2024, is India's best-selling compact sedan and the first Maruti to score a full 5 stars in Global NCAP crash tests. Based on the new Swift but with distinct sedan styling, it battles the Hyundai Aura, Tata Tigor and Honda Amaze. It pairs the frugal 1.2L Z12E engine with a spacious cabin and 382-litre boot.
Full Dzire prices & variants →Tata Aeris in short
The Tata Aeris, launched on 25 September 2026, is the facelifted and renamed Tigor, Tata's notchback compact sedan. It keeps the 1.2-litre petrol and twin-cylinder CNG engines but adds six airbags as standard, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a 360-degree camera, a built-in dashcam and ventilated front seats, on a new Smart / Pure / Pure+ / Creative / Accomplished ladder. It takes on the Maruti Dzire and Hyundai Aura from Rs 5.29 lakh.
Full Aeris prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Aura vs Dzire vs Aeris — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Aura as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere. Pick the Maruti Suzuki Dzire if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 33.73 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars). Pick the Tata Aeris if you want the lowest starting price (₹5.29 Lakh), the most power (85 bhp), the biggest boot (419 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Aura, Dzire, Aeris?
The Tata Aeris starts lowest at ₹5.29 Lakh, against ₹6.00 Lakh for the Aura and ₹6.31 Lakh for the Dzire (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Aura: 2 stars; Maruti Suzuki Dzire: 5 stars; Tata Aeris: not yet NCAP-tested.