The Tata Aeris and Maruti Suzuki Dzire are compact sedans aimed at buyers looking for a practical family car with a separate boot, comfortable seating and affordable running costs. With Tata Motors introducing the Aeris as the successor to the Tigor, the two models are set to compete directly in India's compact sedan segment. Here we compare the prices, claimed mileage, engine specifications, dimensions, fuel options and transmission choices.