AI Verdict

Maruti Suzuki S-PressovsTata Tiago

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Tata Tiago

68% Match

The Tiago costs more but justifies it with a bigger, more powerful engine, 6 airbags versus 2, a digital instrument cluster with tachometer, and a roomier cabin with a 3-year/100,000km warranty. The S-Presso undercuts it substantially on price and offers slightly better claimed mileage and a lower kerb weight, making it the pick for buyers who want the cheapest way into a new car. For most buyers prioritising safety and everyday usability, the Tiago is the stronger overall package.

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

STD (O) Petrol Manual 5 STR

₹3.5 - ₹5.27 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Lower Ex-Showroom Price
At ₹3,49,900 the S-Presso is significantly cheaper than the Tiago's ₹4,69,990, a gap of over ₹1.2 lakh.
Better Claimed Mileage
ARAI-rated at 24.12 kmpl, the S-Presso is built to be a frugal runabout.
Lighter Kerb Weight
At 736-775 kg, the S-Presso is notably lighter than typical cars in its class, aiding efficiency.

AI Match

68%

Tata Tiago

Performance
65%
Comfort
60%
Luxury & Interior
45%
Technology
30%
Safety
65%
Ownership
60%
Practicality
65%
Value
55%

Tata Tiago

Smart Petrol Manual

₹4.77 - ₹8.62 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Six Airbags vs Two
The Tiago offers 6 airbags (front, side and curtain) compared to just 2 in the S-Presso, a major safety gap.
More Powerful Engine
The Tiago's 1199cc engine makes 85 bhp and 113 Nm versus the S-Presso's 68 bhp and 91.1 Nm.
Digital Cluster with Tachometer
The Tiago's 5-inch digital instrument cluster includes a tachometer, average speed and fuel consumption data, none of which the S-Presso offers.

AI · Personalisation

Which one describes you?

Tell us how you drive. Your daily use changes the recommendation.

Personalised recommendation

Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

60% Match

For pure commuting, the S-Presso's lower price, lighter weight, better claimed mileage and idle start/stop make it the more economical daily driver.

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Why S-Presso for you?

Cheaper to Buy

A lower ex-showroom price reduces the upfront cost of daily commuting.

Higher Claimed Efficiency

24.12 kmpl ARAI rating suggests lower running costs for daily use.

Idle Start/Stop Saves Fuel

Useful in stop-and-go traffic typical of daily commutes.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso and Tata Tiago stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

Tata Tiago

Tata Tiago pulls ahead overall

The Tiago outscores the S-Presso on safety, comfort and practicality thanks to its larger body, 6 airbags and better-equipped cabin, while the S-Presso claws back ground mainly on value and marginally on efficiency due to its lighter kerb weight.

Six Airbags vs Two

The Tiago offers 6 airbags (front, side and curtain) compared to just 2 in the S-Presso, a major safety gap.

More Powerful Engine

The Tiago's 1199cc engine makes 85 bhp and 113 Nm versus the S-Presso's 68 bhp and 91.1 Nm.

Digital Cluster with Tachometer

The Tiago's 5-inch digital instrument cluster includes a tachometer, average speed and fuel consumption data, none of which the S-Presso offers.

A Trade-off

At ₹3,49,900 the S-Presso is significantly cheaper than the Tiago's ₹4,69,990, a gap of over ₹1.2 lakh.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

Strengths for those who prioritise value, efficiency and safety.

Lower Ex-Showroom Price
At ₹3,49,900 the S-Presso is significantly cheaper than the Tiago's ₹4,69,990, a gap of over ₹1.2 lakh.
Better Claimed Mileage
ARAI-rated at 24.12 kmpl, the S-Presso is built to be a frugal runabout.
Lighter Kerb Weight
At 736-775 kg, the S-Presso is notably lighter than typical cars in its class, aiding efficiency.
Idle Start/Stop System
The S-Presso includes idle start/stop to save fuel in traffic, a feature absent on the Tiago.
Ventilated Front Discs
The S-Presso gets ventilated front disc brakes versus the Tiago's solid front discs.

Tata Tiago

Strengths for those who prioritise safety, power and efficiency.

Six Airbags vs Two
The Tiago offers 6 airbags (front, side and curtain) compared to just 2 in the S-Presso, a major safety gap.
More Powerful Engine
The Tiago's 1199cc engine makes 85 bhp and 113 Nm versus the S-Presso's 68 bhp and 91.1 Nm.
Digital Cluster with Tachometer
The Tiago's 5-inch digital instrument cluster includes a tachometer, average speed and fuel consumption data, none of which the S-Presso offers.
Backed by a Vehicle Warranty
The Tiago comes with a stated 3-year/100,000km warranty, a specific coverage not listed for the S-Presso.
Larger Cabin and Fuel Tank
The Tiago is longer and wider (3813x1684mm vs 3565x1520mm) with a bigger 35-litre fuel tank versus 27 litres, meaning more space and fewer fuel stops.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range
Driving Range 651 km
Charger Included with Vehicle No (Charger sold separately)
Ingress Protection(IP) for Motor & Battery Pack No
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Manual - 5 Gears Manual - 5 Gears
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Drive Modes No
Chassis Type Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Clutch Type Dry (Single Plate)

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels
Wheels Steel Rims Steel Rims
Front Tyres 145 / 80 R13 155 / 80 R13
Rear Tyres 145 / 80 R13 155 / 80 R13
Spare Wheel & Tyre Steel
Tyres Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / 100,000 kms 3 Years / 100,000 kms

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control
Air Conditioner Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater No Yes
Air Purifier Pollen Filter No

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Power Windows No No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start No No
Parking Assist No No
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Cruise Control No No

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering
Steering Adjustment No Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls No No
Steering Manual steering with 3 spokes Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls
Remote AC: On / Off via App No No
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App No No
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App No No
Connected Car App No No

Mileage	ARAI: 24.12 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Engine Type	K10C	1.2 NA Revotron
Engine	998 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	68 bhp @ 5600 rpm	85 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	91.1 Nm @ 3400 rpm	113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	No	No
Idle Start/Stop	Yes	No
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent Lower wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path) Strut Type
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring Mounted on Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Length Width Height	3565 mm * 1520 mm * 1553 mm	3813 mm * 1684 mm * 1535 mm
Wheelbase	2380 mm	2400 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	27 litres	35 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius	4.5 metres	4.9 metres
Ground Clearance	180 mm (unladen)	170 mm (unladen)
Gross Weight	1170 kg
Kerb Weight Range	736 - 775 kg

Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
NCAP Rating	0 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Child Safety Rating		Not Tested
Seatbelts	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (All)
Child Seat Anchor Points	No	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	No	Yes
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Tyre Inflator	No	Yes
Dashcam	No	No
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch	No	Yes
Collapsible Steering Column	No	Yes

Central Locking	No	Manual Key-Operated
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Chrome
Fuel Fillers Lid		Manual
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	No Dimming	Manual Dimming
Rear Defogger	No	No
Extendable Sun Visor	No	No
Rear Wiper	No	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	No	No
Exterior Door	Black Door Handles Finish	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type
Boot Opener	Internal with Key	Internal with Key
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Driver Side Only	Black finish ORVM Colour
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	No	No
Rain-sensing Wipers	No	No

Driving Range	651 km
Charger Included with Vehicle	No (Charger sold separately)
Ingress Protection(IP) for Motor & Battery Pack	No

Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Drive Modes		No
Chassis Type		Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Clutch Type		Dry (Single Plate)

Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Front Tyres	145 / 80 R13	155 / 80 R13
Rear Tyres	145 / 80 R13	155 / 80 R13
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System		No
Speed Assist System	No
Rear Collision Assist	No	No
High-beam Assist	No	No
Anti Theft Alarm	No	No
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)	No	No
Video Recording	No	No
CNG Leak Detection	No
Thermal Incident Protection	No	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	No	No
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	No	No

Air Conditioner		Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater	No	Yes
Air Purifier	Pollen Filter	No

Keyless Start/ Button Start	No	No
Parking Assist	No	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control	No	No

Bottle Holder in Doors	Front Door	All Doors
Door Pockets	Front	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	No	Yes
Rear Parcel Tray	No	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	No
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	2 Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	No	No
Bootspace	240 L	242 L
Boot Opener	Internal with Key	Internal with Key
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Boot Open Warning	No	Yes
Utility Recess On Dashboard	Yes	No

Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat	No	No
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	No
Driver Armrest	No	No
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	No	No
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest	No	No

Infotainment Screen	No	No
Audio System	No	No
AM/FM Radio	No	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Smart Connectivity	No	No
Input Methods	No	No
Antenna	No	No
Charging Ports	No	12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	No	No
Voice Command	No
GPS Navigation System	No	No
Wireless Charger	No	No
Voice Assistant		No
Speed Dependent Volume		No
Whatsapp and Text Readout		No

Steering Adjustment	No	Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls	No	No
Steering	Manual steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	No	No
Fog Lights	No	No
Ambient Interior Lighting	No	No
Interior Lamps	Front	Switch Controlled Front Halogen Cabin lamps,
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	No
Headlight Height Adjuster	No
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Reflectors	No
Stop Lamp		Yes
Illuminated Logo	No	Steering Wheel

Remote AC: On / Off via App	No	No
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App	No	No
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App	No	No
Connected Car App	No	No

Interior	Single Tone (Black)	Dual Tone (Charcoal Neps Melange & Granite Black)
Grille Design		Black Upper & Lower Grille Grille
Roof Rails	No	No
Spoiler		Yes
Wrappings		Wrapped Gear Knob
Body-coloured Bumpers	No	Yes
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	No
Exhaust		Yes
Skid Plate	No	Front

Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster	5" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer		Digital
Tachometer	No	Digital
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	Yes
Fuel Consumption		Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed	No	Yes
Low Battery Warning		Yes
CNG Fuel Gauge	No
Total CNG Mode Time	No

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	No	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	No	Yes
Boot Open Warning	No	Yes
Perimetric alarm system	No	No
Auto Crash Alert	No
Tow Away Alert	No	Yes

Maruti Suzuki S-PressovsTata Tiago

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

Tata Tiago

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Tata Tiago pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

Tata Tiago

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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