Tata Tiago: Which Version to Buy and Why
The Tata Tiago choice comes down to powertrain, transmission and ground clearance. Among the listed first-generation versions, both named 1.2 MT, the 112 hp Gasoline model is the performance-focused option, while the 86 hp Gasoline model is the only version with a measured combined fuel-consumption figure of 4.2 l/100 km.
The Tata Tiago choice comes down to powertrain, transmission and ground clearance. Among the listed first-generation versions, both named 1.2 MT, the 112 hp Gasoline model is the performance-focused option, while the 86 hp Gasoline model is the only version with a measured combined fuel-consumption figure of 4.2 l/100 km. In the restyled range, the 86 hp Gasoline engine is available as 1.2 MT, 1.2 AT, 1.2 MT NRG and 1.2 AT NRG. The standard restyled cars have 170 mm of ground clearance, whereas both NRG versions provide 181 mm—11 mm more. The restyled 73 hp 1.2 MT LPG version has the lowest output but the largest listed tank at 60 litres, compared with 35 litres for every Gasoline version.
Tata Tiago generations and version changes
The first Tata Tiago generation ran from 2016 through 2019 as a Mini 5-doors model. It has two listed versions, both called 1.2 MT, so power is essential when distinguishing them. One produces 86 hp and 113 Nm; the other produces 112 hp and 150 Nm. Both are Gasoline, use a 1199 cc Inline 3-cylinder engine without boost, and combine a 5-speed Manual gearbox with FWD.
The first generation received a restyling from 2020. It remained a Mini 5-doors model but expanded to five listed versions: 1.2 MT, 1.2 AT, 1.2 AT NRG, 1.2 MT NRG and another 1.2 MT, distinguished by its 73 hp LPG engine. Compared with the original range, the restyling added Automatic alternatives, NRG variants with greater ground clearance and an LPG choice. The regular 86 hp output continued, while the listed 112 hp configuration is not present among the restyled versions.
Tata Tiago engine specs compared
All listed Tata Tiago engines displace 1199 cc and use an Inline 3-cylinder layout with 4 valves per cylinder. They are mounted Front, transverse and have no boost. Their compression ratio is 10.8, with a bore and stroke of 77 x 85.8 mm. The meaningful differences are output, torque, fuel type and transmission.
| Generation and version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2019 1.2 MT (86 hp) | 86 hp / 63 kW at 6000 rpm | 113 Nm at 3300 rpm | 1199 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2016–2019 1.2 MT (112 hp) | 112 hp / 82 kW at 6000 rpm | 150 Nm at 2000 rpm | 1199 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2020–present 1.2 MT (86 hp) | 86 hp / 63 kW at 6000 rpm | 113 Nm at 3300 rpm | 1199 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2020–present 1.2 AT | 86 hp / 63 kW at 6000 rpm | 113 Nm at 3300 rpm | 1199 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 2020–present 1.2 AT NRG | 86 hp / 63 kW at 6000 rpm | 113 Nm at 3300 rpm | 1199 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 2020–present 1.2 MT NRG | 86 hp / 63 kW at 6000 rpm | 113 Nm at 3300 rpm | 1199 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2020–present 1.2 MT (73 hp) | 73 hp / 53 kW at 6000 rpm | 95 Nm at 3300 rpm | 1199 cc | LPG | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
The 112 hp first-generation 1.2 MT develops about 93.4 hp per litre. The 86 hp versions produce about 71.7 hp per litre, and the 73 hp LPG 1.2 MT produces about 60.9 hp per litre. Therefore, the 112 hp car offers 26 hp and 37 Nm more than any 86 hp version. Its maximum torque also arrives at 2000 rpm rather than 3300 rpm, a difference of 1300 rpm.
Against the 73 hp LPG 1.2 MT, an 86 hp version adds 13 hp and 18 Nm. The 112 hp first-generation version exceeds the LPG model by 39 hp and 55 Nm. Weight per horsepower cannot be calculated because kerb weight is not measured for any version.
Tata Tiago performance and fuel economy
For the 2016–2019 1.2 MT with 86 hp, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is not measured. Top speed is 150 km/h, and combined fuel consumption is 4.2 l/100 km. City and highway consumption are not measured.
For the 2016–2019 1.2 MT with 112 hp, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is not measured. Top speed is 150 km/h. City, highway and combined fuel consumption are not measured. Despite its extra 26 hp, its listed top speed is the same as that of the 86 hp version.
For the restyled 86 hp 1.2 MT, 1.2 AT, 1.2 AT NRG and 1.2 MT NRG, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, top speed, city consumption, highway consumption and combined consumption are all not measured.
For the restyled 73 hp LPG 1.2 MT, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, top speed, city consumption, highway consumption and combined consumption are not measured. The larger tank cannot by itself establish greater driving range because consumption is not measured for this version.
Tata Tiago dimensions, ground clearance, weight and wheels
Kerb weight and gross weight are not measured for the first-generation 86 hp 1.2 MT or the first-generation 112 hp 1.2 MT. Ground clearance is also not measured for either car. The 86 hp version has no measured wheel size, while the 112 hp version lists 175/65 R14 and 185/60 R15 wheels. Both have a 35-litre tank.
In the restyled range, the 86 hp 1.2 MT and 1.2 AT each have 170 mm of ground clearance, a 35-litre tank and wheel sizes of 175/65 R14 or 175/60 R15. Kerb and gross weights are not measured.
The restyled 1.2 AT NRG and 1.2 MT NRG each provide 181 mm of ground clearance. That is 11 mm more than the regular restyled 1.2 AT and 1.2 MT. Both NRG versions have a 35-litre tank and list 175/65 R14 or 175/60 R15 wheels. Kerb and gross weights are not measured.
The restyled 73 hp LPG 1.2 MT has 170 mm of ground clearance and a 60-litre tank. Its tank is 25 litres larger than the 35-litre tanks fitted to the Gasoline versions. Wheel size, kerb weight and gross weight are not measured.
Every listed version uses Independent, spring front suspension and Semi-independent, spring rear suspension. Braking equipment is Disc at the front and Drum at the rear.
Which Tata Tiago version should you buy?
Choose the 2016–2019 1.2 MT with 112 hp if output is the priority. It has the highest figures in the catalogue: 112 hp and 150 Nm, compared with 86 hp and 113 Nm for the other Gasoline versions. It also reaches peak torque at 2000 rpm, 1300 rpm earlier than the 86 hp cars. Its trade-offs are a Manual gearbox and the absence of measured acceleration and fuel-consumption figures.
Choose the 2016–2019 1.2 MT with 86 hp if the available economy measurement matters more than maximum output. It is the only Tiago version here with measured combined consumption, at 4.2 l/100 km. It gives up 26 hp and 37 Nm to the 112 hp 1.2 MT, although both have a listed top speed of 150 km/h.
Choose the restyled 1.2 AT if you want the 86 hp Gasoline engine with an Automatic gearbox and do not need the NRG model’s additional clearance. It matches the restyled 1.2 MT at 86 hp, 113 Nm, 170 mm of ground clearance and a 35-litre tank; the stated mechanical difference is the 5-speed Automatic instead of the 5-speed Manual.
Choose 1.2 AT NRG when Automatic transmission and maximum listed ground clearance are both required. Choose 1.2 MT NRG when the same 181 mm clearance is desired with a Manual gearbox. The two NRG versions have identical listed engine output, torque, tank capacity and wheel sizes, so the transmission is the deciding specification.
Choose the restyled 73 hp LPG 1.2 MT if LPG and the largest listed tank are the key requirements. Its 60-litre tank adds 25 litres over every Gasoline version, but its 73 hp and 95 Nm are the lowest outputs in the range. Fuel consumption and range are not measured, so the tank difference should not be treated as proof of lower running costs or longer range.
No price or on-road-price comparison can be made from the supplied specifications because prices are not measured. Reliability and problems are also not measured. For that reason, the defensible choice is specification-led: the 112 hp first-generation 1.2 MT for maximum power, the restyled 1.2 AT for an Automatic without the NRG clearance increase, either NRG version for 181 mm of clearance, or the 73 hp LPG 1.2 MT for LPG and the 60-litre tank.