Spec comparo: Tata Tiago (Zica) vs Hyundai Grand i10 vs Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Team OD Updated: March 17, 2016, 11:39 AM IST

The Tiago (earlier known as the Zica) is Tata's latest small car and it comes with a brand new design and a couple of new engines. The Tiago will face-off directly against the Hyundai Grand i10 and the Maruti Suzuki Celerio. The Tiago is closer in feel to the Hyundai and offers similarly rated three-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. The Celerio has a smaller 1.0-litre petrol and a tiny 0.8-litre diesel but the performance of both leave little to complain about, thanks to the Maruti's kerb weight advantage.

Tata Zica (14)

The Celerio is certainly the most efficient and while Tata hasn't released efficiency data just yet - we have been informed that the diesel figure should be around 25kmpl while the petrol ARAI figure should hover between the 18 and 20kmpl mark.

Hyundai Grand i10

Dimensionally, once again the Tata and the Hyundai are quite similar while the Maruti cuts a smaller shape. However, the Maruti's wheelbase is identical to the Tata's which explains why its cabin isn't cramped for space. All three cars here are closely matched, even in terms of boot space.

Tata Zica vs Maruti Suzuki Celerio

In terms of pricing, however, the Hyundai is considerably more expensive than the Celerio. We do expect the Hyundai will continue to pack the most features but more light will be shed in our upcoming first drive report on December 5.

Maruti Celerio diesel (8)

For the Tiago to have a truly strong impact in the segment, Tata needs a strong pricing strategy. We won't be surprised if the Indian manufacturer manages to undercut the Maruti's pricing, at which point the Tiago will provide a serious challenge. Look out for our first drive review on December 5, 2015 and a comprehensive comparison test shortly after.

Hyundai Grand i10 vs Maruti Suzuki Celerio vs Tata Zica


	Hyundai Grand i10
Engine type	1.2-litre 4-cyl petrol
	1.1-litre 3-cyl turbodiesel
Engine capacity	1,197cc
	1,120cc
Valvetrain	DOHC
	DOHC
Max power	83PS@6,000rpm/ 71PS@4,000rpm
Max torque	114Nm@4,000rpm/ 160Nm@1,500-2,750rpm
ARAI efficiency figure (kmpl)	18.9/ 24
Underpinnings
Suspension (F)	MacPherson strut with coil spring
Suspension (R)	Torsion beam
Brakes (Front/Rear)	Disc/drum
Tyres	165/65 R14
General data
LxWxH (mm)	3,765x1,660x1,520
Wheelbase (mm)	2,425
Kerb weight (kg)	935/1,025
Boot space (litres)	256
Fuel tank capacity (litres)	43
Ground clearance	165
Price (ex-Delhi)	Rs 4.7-6.7 lakh

	Maruti Suzuki Celerio
Engine type	1.0-litre 3-cyl petrol
	0.8-litre 2-cyl turbodiesel
Engine capacity	998cc
	793cc
Valvetrain	DOHC
	DOHC
Max power	68PS@6,000rpm/ 48PS@3,500rpm
Max torque	90Nm@3,500rpm/ 125Nm@2,000rpm
ARAI efficiency figure (kmpl)	23.1/ 27.62
Underpinnings
Suspension (F)	MacPherson strut with coil spring
Suspension (R)	Torsion beam
Brakes (Front/Rear)	Disc/drum
Tyres	165/70 R14
General data
LxWxH (mm)	3,600x1,600x1,560
Wheelbase (mm)	2,425
Kerb weight (kg)	830/900
Boot space (litres)	235
Fuel tank capacity (litres)	35
Ground clearance	165
Price (ex-Delhi)	Rs 3.99-5.77 lakh

	Tata Zica
Engine type	1.2-litre 3-cyl petrol
	1.05-litre 3-cyl turbodiesel
Engine capacity	1,199cc
	1,047cc
Valvetrain	DOHC
	DOHC
Max power	85PS@6,000rpm/ 70PS@4,000rpm
Max torque	114Nm@3,500rpm/ 140Nm@1800-3000rpm
ARAI efficiency figure (kmpl)	NA
Underpinnings
Suspension (F)	MacPherson strut with coil spring
Suspension (R)	Torsion beam
Brakes (Front/Rear)	Disc/drum
Tyres	175/65 R14
General data
LxWxH (mm)	3,746x1,647x1,535
Wheelbase (mm)	2,400
Kerb weight (kg)	1,012/1,080
Boot space (litres)	242
Fuel tank capacity (litres)	35
Ground clearance	170
Price (ex-Delhi)	Rs 3.7-5.5 lakh