The Tata Tiago has quickly established itself as a popular choice in the family hatchback space and boasts a solid mix of style, features, and affordability. But when it comes to fuel efficiency, how does the Tiago perform in real-life conditions?
The Tata Tiago is powered by a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. This engine comes paired with two gearbox options – a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT. The buyers can also pick the CNG version which gets the same 1.2-litre engine in bi-fuel, CNG avatar.
As per Tata, Tata Tiago petrol engine is claimed to deliver 19.01 km/l (manual) and 19 km/l (automatic). The Tata Tiago CNG mileage on the other hand is officially claimed to be 26.49 km/l for the manual variants and 28.60 km/kg for automatic variants.
In real-life, the Tata Tiago petrol manual users report a mileage of close to 17.5 km/l in mixed usage while the car does deliver close to 20 km/l on highway when driven at speeds of about 80-90 km/h.
The users of the Tata Tiago automatic on the other hand report a real-life mileage of about 16.5 km/l in mixed usage patterns. The Tiago automatic is offered with a 5-speed AMT gearbox and is priced from Rs 6.55 lakh.
The Tata Tiago CNG is a great choice for anyone looking for a practical and compact commuter fit for urban use and boasts a claimed mileage of 26.49 km/kg. The real-life mileage however is reported to be around 22-23 km/kg in mixed usage for both manual as well as automatic variants.