Head to head
Maruti WagonR vs Tata Tiago
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Maruti WagonR is the cheapest of these to run at ₹2.73 per kilometre.
Maruti WagonR
Tall-boy Hatchback
₹5.79 – ₹7.74 Lakh
Tata Tiago
Compact Hatchback
₹5.00 – ₹8.45 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Maruti WagonR | Tata Tiago |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹5.79 – ₹7.74 Lakh | ₹5.00 – ₹8.45 Lakh |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Tall-boy Hatchback | Compact Hatchback |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 34.0km/kg | 26.5km/kg |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 27.5km/kg | 21.3km/kg |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹2.73 | ₹3.53 |
| Fuel options | PetrolCNG | PetrolCNG |
| Engine | 998 cc · 66 bhp | 1199 cc · 85 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual | Manual, AMT |
| Tank / battery | 32 L | 35 L |
| Kerb weight | 830 kg | 1012 kg |
| Boot space | 341 L | 242 L |
| Launched | 2022 | 2023 |
Variant-wise mileage
Maruti WagonR
| LXi 1.0 MTPetrol · Manual | 24.4 ARAI | 18.0km/l |
| ZXi 1.2 MTPetrol · Manual | 23.6 ARAI | 17.2km/l |
| LXi / VXi CNGCNG · Manual | 34.0 ARAI | 27.5km/kg |
Tata Tiago
| XE / XM / XZ MTPetrol · Manual | 19.0 ARAI | 14.8km/l |
| XTA / XZA AMTPetrol · AMT | 19.0 ARAI | 15.1km/l |
| iCNGCNG · Manual | 26.5 ARAI | 21.3km/kg |
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Maruti WagonR vs Tata Tiago — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Maruti WagonR or the Tata Tiago?
The Maruti WagonR is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 27.5 km/kg in real-world conditions versus 21.3 km/kg for the Tiago.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Maruti WagonR costs about ₹2.73 per kilometre in its most efficient form, which is the lowest of this group. Over 15,000 km a year the difference compounds into a meaningful number, so run your own distance through the fuel cost calculator.
Maruti WagonR vs Tata Tiago — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Maruti WagonR wins. If you weigh space, price and segment differently, compare the full specification table on this page and then read each car's individual mileage page for variant-level detail.