The Maruti Dzire and the Hyundai Aura are two practical compact sedans designed for family and urban commuting purposes. Both sedans are powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine and are available in manual, AMT, and factory-fitted CNG versions, but their engine specs differ. The Dzire comes with a three-cylinder Z-series engine from Maruti, while the Aura uses a four-cylinder Kappa engine from Hyundai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Dzire has a clear advantage in claimed mileage, but certified numbers do not fully represent everyday driving. Traffic, air-conditioning and journey length can change actual efficiency considerably. Here is how these results affect monthly and long-term fuel costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following table compares the key specifications of the Maruti Dzire and Hyundai Aura:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The two cars have the same dimensions, and so do their engine displacements. But the performance is different. The Aura’s four-cylinder engine is slightly more powerful and runs much more smoothly at idle, while the Dzire’s three-cylinder engine is tuned primarily for fuel efficiency. Hence, the latter comes with an idle start-stop technology to cut down on fuel consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both sedans offer manual and AMT petrol transmissions. Their AMTs automate a conventional manual gearbox, keeping costs low but producing a noticeable pause during some gear changes. The CNG versions are manual-only. The Dzire produces more CNG torque, while the Aura\u2019s larger cylinder can provide a longer refill range. Actual range still varies with pump pressure and ambient temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSpecification<\/strong><\/td> Maruti Dzire<\/strong><\/td> Hyundai Aura<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Engine<\/td> 1.2-litre Z-Series petrol; 1.2-litre petrol-CNG<\/td> 1.2-litre Kappa petrol; 1.2-litre petrol-CNG<\/td><\/tr> Displacement<\/td> 1,197 cc<\/td> 1,197 cc<\/td><\/tr> Number of cylinders<\/td> 3<\/td> 4<\/td><\/tr> Petrol power<\/td> 81.58 PS<\/td> 83 PS<\/td><\/tr> Petrol torque<\/td> 111.7 Nm<\/td> 113.8 Nm<\/td><\/tr> CNG power<\/td> 69.75 PS<\/td> 69 PS<\/td><\/tr> CNG torque<\/td> 101.8 Nm<\/td> 95.2 Nm<\/td><\/tr> Petrol transmissions<\/td> 5-speed MT; 5-speed AMT<\/td> 5-speed MT; 5-speed AMT<\/td><\/tr> CNG transmission<\/td> 5-speed MT<\/td> 5-speed MT<\/td><\/tr> Drive layout<\/td> Front-wheel drive<\/td> Front-wheel drive<\/td><\/tr> Dimensions (L \u00d7 W \u00d7 H)<\/td> 3,995 \u00d7 1,735 \u00d7 1,525 mm<\/td> 3,995 \u00d7 1,680 \u00d7 1,520 mm<\/td><\/tr> Wheelbase<\/td> 2,450 mm<\/td> 2,450 mm<\/td><\/tr> Petrol tank capacity<\/td> 37 litres<\/td> 37 litres<\/td><\/tr> CNG cylinder capacity<\/td> Approximately 55-litre water-equivalent<\/td> 65-litre water-equivalent<\/td><\/tr> Petrol boot space<\/td> 382 litres<\/td> 402 litres<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n