Dzire vs Aura – which is better?

New Dzire has changed the game. It is now very safe and has fancy features. The Aura still fights back with a smooth engine and smart CNG tech.

Quick Comparison

Feature	Maruti Suzuki Dzire (New)	Hyundai Aura
Engine	1.2L (3 Cylinder)	1.2L (4 Cylinder)
Safety Rating	5-Star (Excellent)	2-Star (Low – Old Data)
Airbags	6 Standard	6 Standard
Petrol Mileage	Very High (24.8 – 25.7 kmpl)	Good (17.0 – 20.5 kmpl)
CNG Mileage	Very High (33.7 km/kg)	Good (22 – 25 km/kg)
Boot Space (CNG)	Small (Tank takes space)	Bigger (Dual tanks save space)
Cool Features	Sunroof, 360° Camera	Wireless Charger, Cooled Glovebox
Price	Starts at ₹6.79 Lakh	Starts Lower at ₹6.49 Lakh

1. Safety: A Big Shift

Maruti Dzire (New):
This is the biggest news. The new Dzire is the first Maruti to score 5 stars in the Global NCAP crash test. It is now a safety leader in its class. It also comes with 6 airbags in all models. Very safe for your family.

Hyundai Aura:
The Aura also gives you 6 airbags as standard, which is good. But the problem is its older body platform. In older tests, it scored only 2 stars. The structure is not as strong as the new Dzire.

Winner: Maruti Suzuki Dzire (for 5-star safe body).

2. Engine: Smoothness vs. Fuel Savings

Hyundai Aura:
The Aura has a 4-cylinder engine. This makes it smoother and quieter. There are fewer vibrations when the car is idle. It feels more refined to drive.

Maruti Dzire (New):
The Dzire has a new 3-cylinder engine. It is not as smooth as the Aura’s 4-cylinder. You might feel some vibrations. But it gives much better mileage. It beats the Aura by over 4 kmpl on petrol and nearly 11 km/kg on CNG. Huge savings on fuel.

Winner: Hyundai Aura for smoothness. Maruti Dzire for fuel savings.

3. Features: What’s Inside?

Maruti Dzire (New):
The new Dzire has introduced segment-first luxury features. You get a single-pane sunroof and a 360-degree camera. These are features you usually find in much bigger, expensive cars. This is a big win for Dzire.

Hyundai Aura:
The Aura is still competitive. It offers a wireless phone charger, a cooled glovebox (keeps your drinks cool), and an 8-inch touchscreen. The interior fit-and-finish feels premium.

Winner: Maruti Dzire for sunroof and 360-camera. Aura for other cool gadgets.

4. CNG Practicality: Boot Space

Hyundai Aura:
The Aura uses dual-cylinder HY-DUO technology. This means the CNG tanks are split into two smaller ones and placed under the boot floor. This saves a lot of luggage space. You can actually carry bags in a CNG Aura.

Maruti Dzire (New):
The Dzire still uses a single large CNG tank. This tank sits in the boot and eats up most of the 382-litre space. You will have very little room left for luggage.

Winner: Hyundai Aura (for usable boot space in CNG models).

5. Price

Hyundai Aura:
The Aura has a slightly lower starting price at ₹6.49 Lakh. It is a bit more affordable to buy.

Maruti Dzire (New):
The new Dzire starts at ₹6.79 Lakh. It is a little more expensive, but you get the 5-star safety and new features.

Winner: Hyundai Aura (for lower entry price).