Hyundai Aura vs Maruti Dzire vs Honda Amaze vs Ford Aspire vs Tata Tigor vs VW Ameo vs Hyundai Xcent: Specification Comparison

Hyundai recently unveiled the Aura along with its specifications. So, we decided to help you figure out how it will fare against its rivals

Update: Hyundai has launched the Aura at Rs 5.8 lakh (ex-showroom India). The sub-4m sedan is available with the 1.2-litre petrol and diesel engine options as well as the Venue's 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit. Read more about it here.

Hyundai recently unveiled its newest sub-4m sedan, the Aura, a successor to the Xcent. However, the Xcent will continue to be sold alongside the Aura. The Aura is slated to go on sale around early-February 2020 and will take on segment leaders like the Maruti Dzire and Honda Amaze. But does it have what it takes to put up a tough fight against its rivals? Let’s find out:

Dimensions: 

*yet to be certified by ARAI 

Longest: Hyundai Aura/Maruti Dzire/Honda Amaze/Ford Aspire/VW Ameo/Hyundai Xcent

Widest: Maruti Dzire

Tallest: Tata Tigor

Longest Wheelbase: Ford Aspire

Except for the Tigor, all other sub-4m sedans measure exactly the same in length. In terms of width, the Dzire takes the top spot. The Tigor is the tallest sub-4m sedan while the Ameo is the shortest of the lot. However, when the wheelbase is considered, it is the Ford Aspire that steals the show.

Engines

Petrol

Most Powerful: Ford Aspire

Torquiest: Hyundai Aura (1.0-litre turbo) 

The Ford Aspire comes with the option of the most powerful petrol engine in its class - the 1.5-litre Dragon petrol unit. The Hyundai Aura’s 1.0-litre turbo petrol unit produces the highest torque and is the only turbocharged unit in the segment. Apart from the Ameo, all sub-4m sedans featured here are offered with an automatic transmission. A 5-speed manual gearbox is also offered on all the sedans. While the Aura will be offered with BS6-compliant engines, its rivals are expected to get BS6-compliant engines by the time the Hyundai goes on sale. That said, the Maruti Dzire already offers a BS6 petrol engine. 

Diesel

Most Powerful: Honda Amaze/Ford Aspire

Torquiest: Ford Aspire

The Amaze and the Aspire produce the most power when it comes to diesel variants, while the Aspire is the torquiest of all. The Dzire, Tigor and Ameo won’t be offered with a diesel engine once BS6 emission norms come into place, which is around the same time as the launch of the Aura. The Xcent would also be limited to petrol and CNG models. 

While the Amaze and the Aspire are BS4-compliant, they will get BS6 engine before April 2020. All three sedans come with a 5-speed manual gearbox. While the Amaze gets a conventional automatic in the form of a CVT, the Aura gets an AMT.

Price:

*expected price range

#will be a petrol-only offering by April 2020

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