The Tata Tiago is powered by a 1.2-litre Revotron petrol engine producing 86 PS and 113 Nm of torque. It is available with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed AMT automatic. The engine is tuned for smooth city drivability and ease of use in daily traffic. If you hate driving a manual in office-hour traffic, the Tata Tiago automatic is worth a look. It's a 5-speed AMT, not a torque converter, so the shifts have that slight head-nod between gears that AMTs are known for. Nothing dealbreaking once you get used to it.
Talking about the Tata Tiago mileage, owners usually quote 18 to 20 kmpl on the petrol manual. AMT users see roughly 1 kmpl less, which is normal. The diesel is a different conversation. Back when it was on sale, the Tata Tiago diesel mileage figures of 23-24 kmpl made it a favourite for high-running buyers, but Tata stopped making the 1.05L diesel in 2020 because upgrading it to BS6 just wasn't worth the cost for a small hatch.
Inside, the Tiago offers a practical cabin layout with decent space for a hatchback. Front seats are supportive, and rear seating is comfortable for two adults. Higher variants feature a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, steering-mounted controls, and a height-adjustable driver seat.
Safety equipment includes dual airbags, ABS with EBD, corner stability control, rear parking sensors, and a high-strength body structure. The Tiago has earned strong safety ratings, making it one of the safer hatchbacks in its segment.
The compact dimensions make the Tiago easy to manoeuvre in city traffic. Tiago ground clearance is 170 mm. That number means very little on paper but a lot in actual use. Big society speed breakers, those random ones near schools that nobody paints, flooded lanes in July, all of it gets handled without scraping the underbody. This is one area where Tata genuinely got it right for our roads. Boot space is rated at 242 litres, suitable for groceries and short trips.
Key highlights include a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Harman sound system, automatic climate control, digital instrument cluster, and steering-mounted controls.
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Number of cylinders | 3 |
| Displacement | 1199 |
| Max power (bhp) | 85 bhp@6000rpm |
| Gear box | 5-Speed |
| Max torque (Nm) | 113 Nm@3300rpm |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 19.01 |
| Fuel Type | petrol |
| Efficient 1.2L petrol engine for city use | |
| Compact size with easy manoeuvrability | |
| Strong safety rating in its segment | |
| Harman infotainment system with touchscreen |
Xe | Xt | |
|---|---|---|
Comfort & convenience | ||
| Adjustable ORVM | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable cluster brightness | Yes | Yes |
| Air conditioner | Yes | Yes |
| Air conditioner - 2nd row AC vent | No | No |
| Air conditioner - 3rd row AC vent | No | No |
Entertainment & communication | ||
| Apple car play / android auto | No | Yes |
| Heads up display (HUD) | No | No |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system | No | Yes |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system - Am/fm radio | No | No |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system - Audio system remote control | No | -- |
Exterior | ||
| Body colored bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| Body kit | No | No |
| Chrome exhaust | No | No |
| Exterior door handle colour | -- | Body Coloured |
| Headlights Bulb type | Halogen | Halogen |
Interior | ||
| Digital Instrument cluster | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Instrument cluster - Digital Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Instrument cluster - Digital tripmeter | Yes | Yes |
| Door pockets | Yes | Yes |
| Front seat pockets | No | No |
Safety | ||
| 2nd row middle rear headrest | No | No |
| 360 view camera | No | No |
| Airbags | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags - Co-passenger airbag | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags - Front torso airbags | No | No |
Warranty | ||
| OEM warranty (kilometers) | 100000 | 100000 |
| OEM warranty (years) | 3 | 3 |
"The engine refinement of the Tata Tiago is below par from that of the combination and even the gearbox feels a bit clunky at times. What makes up for these flaws are the great sound quality, and feeling of solid safety."
"I love the fact that my small hatchback has such a stellar safety rating from Global NCAP. The CNG option of the Tiago has also made my daily running quite manageable with fuel prices touching the sky. TATA for the win! "
"I got the AMT version of the Tiago and it’s ultimately a little hesitant in shifting gears. Apart from that, no major complaints about the Tiago and I even have to give it credit for the way it rides. My whole family finds this to be a comfortable car."
"I was a little hesitant in buying the Tiago first but once I brought it home, my feelings about this hatchback changed quite a bit. It’s fun in the corners, has plenty of features, looks fantastic and the CNG version, which I got, costs mere peanuts to run compared to petrol!"
"My family loves the fact that they travel in the Tiago, which has a four star rating from Global NCAP. That’s why, small bits like engine refinement and the slow AMT don’t really matter that much to us. Ultimately, we have our peace of mind when travelling in the Tiago."
"Bought it mainly for safety and space. Rear seat is good for kids, boot handles weekend luggage. Engine could be more powerful, but overall happy."
"I drive the Tiago to work every day. It's easy to operate, small in size, and has a good quality of protection. The mileage is average, and I haven't spent much on maintenance."
"Compared to other vehicles in the same class, this car feels like a very solid build. It handles fine in the city; however, on the highway, you may have to wait for a long time before being able to pass someone."
No, the Tata Tiago does not offer ESP.
The Tata Tiago offers a ground clearance of 170 mm.
The Tata Tiago offers dual front airbags as standard across all variants.
The boot space of the Tata Tiago is 242 litres.
The key features of the Tata Tiago are a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an eight-speaker sound system, a cooled glovebox, automatic climate control, projector headlights with LED DRLs, 15-inch alloy wheels and a rear defogger with wiper.
The 2021 Tata Tiago comes with CNG models. The 2021 Tiago does not come with a diesel engine.
The Tata Tiago is not offered with a diesel engine. However, in the pre-owned market, the key features offered by diesel Tiago models are multifunctional steering, rear cup holders, dual-tone interiors, premium fabric upholstery, etc.
The Tata Tiago is offered with a 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 86PS of power.
While the ARAI claimed mileage of the Tata Tiago is up to 20.09 kmpl for petrol and 26.49 km/kg for CNG, the real-world mileage of the Tiago car is up to 18.5 kmpl for petrol and 24 km/kg for CNG.