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March 2023 - Hyundai Aura Petrol, CNG Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

In this variant explained article, you'll find out which variant of the Hyundai Aura petrol or CNG you should buy based on the prices, variant-wise features and value for money. Here we compare and objectively analyse the petrol and CNG variants of the Aura and their features. Then we will compare the engine specs, dimensions and mileage of the Hyundai Aura with its competitors and other petrol- and CNG-powered B2-segment sedans like Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Tata Tigor and Honda Amaze.

 

2020 Hyundai Aura Petrol Variants Explained

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Hyundai Aura?

The pros or advantages of Hyundai Aura are:

  • Notable features of the Aura include auto AC with rear vents, keyless entry, TPMS, power mirrors, steering-mounted controls, touchscreen, Android Auto, Apple Carplay, projector headlamps and cruise control
  • Mid-spec variants offer tremendous value for money along with a good number of must-have features
  • Option of 3 powertrains — petrol-manual, petrol-automatic and CNG-manual
  • Respectable fuel efficiency with all powertrain options

The Hyundai Aura has the following shortcomings or problems:

  • Missing feature - front armrest
  • Missing features like TPMS and cruise control - Addressed by Hyundai in Jan 2023 facelift update
  • S CNG and S petrol-automatic carry a higher-than-usual price premium over the petrol-manual variant - Addressed by Hyundai in Jan 2023 facelift update

Surprisingly, there are no notable deal-breakers with the new Aura.

What Is The Price Of 2023 Hyundai Aura Facelift Petrol And CNG Variants?

The 2023 Aura facelift is available in 4 variants. With the petrol-manual powertrain, it has a starting price of Rs. 6.30 lakh and it tops out at Rs. 8.58 lakh. The petrol-automatic powertrain is only available in the SX Plus variant and it costs Rs. 8.73 lakh.

2023 HYUNDAI AURA FACELIFT PRICES

EX-SHOWROOM | MARCH 2023

Variant

CNG-Manual

Difference

Petrol-Manual

Difference

Petrol-Auto

E

-

-

Rs. 6,29,600

-

-

S

Rs. 8,10,000

Rs. 95,000

Rs. 7,15,000

-

-

SX

Rs. 8,87,400

Rs. 95,000

Rs. 7,92,400

-

-

SX Plus

-

-

-

-

Rs. 8,72,600

SX (O)

-

-

Rs. 8,57,900

-

-

Note: Check Hyundai Aura On Road Price

You also have the option of buying the Aura facelift with the CNG-manual bi-fuel powertrain in the mid variants. The Aura S CNG costs Rs. 8.10 lakh while the SX CNG costs Rs. 8.87 lakh. These prices are Rs. 95,000 higher than the respective petrol-manual variants.

2023 Hyundai Aura Facelift E - Base Model Features

The base E variant of the Hyundai Aura only comes with the 1.2L normal petrol engine and a manual transmission. It costs Rs. 6.29 lakh (ex-showroom) and gets the following notable standard features:

  • 4x door pockets
  • 4x airbags
  • 14-inch steel wheels
  • Body-coloured bumpers
  • Manual AC
  • Front Power windows
  • LED tail lamps
  • 2x cabin lamps
  • Internally-adjustable outside mirrors

HYUNDAI AURA E

BASE MODEL FEATURES

Safety & Style

Functional

Std. safety features

4x door pockets

2x front side thorax airbags

Cooled glovebox

Front seat belt pretensioner with load limiter

Front power windows

Speed sensing auto door lock

Front 12V power outlet

Impact sensing auto door unlock

2x cabin lamps

LED tail lamps

MID & Tachometer

Body-coloured bumpers

Manual AC

14-inch steel wheels

Tachometer

Black outside mirror

Internally-adjustable outside mirrors

Black door handles

Adjustable rear headrests

In the base variant of the Aura, you might miss features like:

  • Rear power windows
  • Music system
  • Day/night inside mirror
  • Wheel covers
  • Body-coloured door handles

The base variant of the Aura doesn’t get some must-have features. So, we won’t recommend even budget buyers to get the base model. Instead, you should stretch your budget for at least the S variant, which completely justifies the upgrade cost over the E variant and offers a far better ownership experience.

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2023 Hyundai Aura Facelift E vs S Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

Besides the 1.2L petrol-manual, the Aura S also gets the petrol-automatic and CNG-manual powertrains. It costs Rs. 7.15 lakh with the petrol-manual powertrain and is Rs. 85,400 pricier than the base variant. With the CNG powertrain, this variant costs Rs. 8.10 lakh, which is Rs. 95,000 higher than the comparable petrol-manual.

HYUNDAI AURA E vs S

PRICE COMPARISON

 

E

Difference

S

CNG-Manual

-

-

Rs. 8,10,000

Difference

-

 

Rs. 95,000

Petrol-Manual

Rs. 6,29,600

Rs. 85,400

Rs. 7,15,000

The S variant of the 2023 Aura facelift gets the following additional features over the base E variant:

  • Tyre pressure sensors (TPMS)
  • Day/night inside mirror
  • Body-coloured outside mirror and door handles
  • Music system
  • 4x speakers
  • Steering-mounted controls
  • Tilt steering
  • Rear AC vents
  • Rear armrest
  • LED DRLs
  • Power mirrors
  • Rear power windows
  • Wheel covers
  • Height-adjustable driver seat

You may still miss a few features like:

  • Touchscreen
  • Rear camera

HYUNDAI AURA S

FEATURES OVER E

Others

Functional

Music system

Follow-me-home headlamps

Bluetooth & USB

Rear armrest

Steering-mounted controls

3.5-inch MID w/ digital speed

4x speakers

Remote central locking

Different finish for front grille

Tilt steering

LED DRLs

Rear AC vents

Larger 15-inch style steel wheels

Rear Power Windows

Body-coloured door handles & outside mirrors

12V rear power outlet

Footwell lighting

Power mirrors

Day/night inside mirror

Driver window one-touch down

Tyre pressure monitoring system

USB-C charger

Rear defogger

Height-adjustable driver seat

Speed-sensing auto door lock

 

Impact-sensing auto door unlock

 

Anti-theft alarm

 

With both options, this variant offers a good balance of must-have features and value for money. For budget buyers, the upgrade to S is completely justified and highly recommended. However, if you want the features of the higher variant or you want better value for money, then the upgrade to S variant is an obvious choice and an easy recommendation.

2023 Hyundai Aura Facelift Petrol S vs SX Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The SX variant of the Aura costs Rs. 7.92 lakh with the petrol-manual powertrain and it’s Rs. 77,400 more expensive than the S petrol-manual. The SX Plus petrol-automatic is another Rs. 80,200 pricier and costs Rs. 8.73 lakh (ex-showroom). The SX CNG costs Rs. 8.87 lakh.

HYUNDAI AURA S vs SX

PRICE COMPARISON

 

S

Difference

SX

CNG-Manual

Rs. 8,10,000

Rs. 77,400

Rs. 8,87,400

Difference

Rs. 95,000

 

Rs. 95,000

Petrol-Manual

Rs. 7,15,000

Rs. 77,400

Rs. 7,92,400

Difference

-

 

Rs. 80,200

Petrol-Automatic (SX Plus)

-

 

Rs. 8,72,600

The SX variant adds the following features over the lower S variant:

  • Halogen projector headlamps (SX Plus automatic only)
  • Auto AC (SX Plus automatic only)
  • 8-inch touchscreen with wired Android Auto and Apple Carplay
  • Power folding mirrors
  • Cruise control (petrol only)
  • ESC, HSA
  • Rear defogger
  • Rear camera
  • Boot lamp
  • Alloy wheels

HYUNDAI AURA SX

FEATURES OVER S

Safety & Entertainment

Functional

Style

Electronic stability control

Passenger vanity mirror

Turn Indicators on outside mirrors

Hill start assist

Power-folding mirrors

Chrome door handles

Rear parking camera

Boot lamp (Petrol only)

Glossy black inserts In cabin

8-inch touchscreen

Cruise control (Petrol only)

Metal finish inside door handles

Wired Apple CarPlay 

Passenger seat back pocket

Chrome details in cabin

Wired Android Auto

Keyless entry w/ push-button start/stop

Shark fin antenna

Voice commands

Auto AC (SX Plus Auto Only)

15-inch machined alloy wheels

Halogen projector headlamps (SX Plus Auto Only)

Wireless phone charger (SX Plus Auto Only)

 

This variant gets several good-to-have features and offers a similar value for money as the lower S variant. So, if you find the features of the SX variant valuable, then you can buy it knowing well that you’re getting a good value for money. However, from a usability and value point of view, the Aura S remains our top recommendation.

2023 Hyundai Aura Facelift Petrol SX vs SX (O) Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Aura SX (O) top model is only available with the petrol-manual powertrain. The SX (O) variant of the new Aura costs Rs. 8.58 lakh and is Rs. 65,500 pricier than the lower SX petrol variant.

HYUNDAI AURA SX vs SX (O)

PRICE COMPARISON

 

SX

Difference

SX (O)

CNG-Manual

Rs. 8,87,400

-

-

Difference

Rs. 95,000

 

-

Petrol-Manual

Rs. 7,92,400

Rs. 65,500

Rs. 8,57,900

Over the SX variant, the Aura top model offers additional features like:

  • 2x curtain airbags
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Halogen projector headlamps
  • Auto AC
  • Auto headlamps

Even in the top model, you may miss front and rear armrests. Otherwise, it’s fairly well loaded.

HYUNDAI AURA SX (O)

FEATURES OVER SX

Safety

Functional

2x curtain airbags

Wireless phone charger (Manual also)

ISOFIX

Auto AC (Manual also)

Halogen projector headlamps (Manual also)

Auto headlamps

Just like the S and SX variants, the SX (O) is also a value upgrade and it almost entirely justifies the price gap from the lower SX variant. If you find the top model’s features useful and can afford to buy it, then the upgrade is worth considering.

Which Variant Of The Hyundai Aura Petrol, CNG Should You Buy?

For the Aura petrol buyers, the S variant is our top recommendation. If you wish to have some more features, then the higher SX and SX (O) are also worth considering without compromising greatly on the value front. Unfortunately, the Aura petrol-automatic buyers don’t have that luxury and have only the SX Plus trim, which is also a decent value option.

 

 

HYUNDAI AURA PETROL

BUYING RECOMMENDATION

Variant

VFM Rank

Price

Recommendation

E

Rank 3

Rs. 6,29,600

Not recommended

S

Rank 1

Rs. 7,15,000

Top recommended

SX

Rank 1

Rs. 7,92,400

Worth upgrading

SX (O)

Rank 2

Rs. 8,57,900

Worth upgrading

SX Plus AMT

-

Rs. 8,72,600

Valu upgrade for Aura automatic buyers

Similarly, with the CNG-manual powertrain, the S variant of the Aura is our top pick. But the upgrade to the SX variant is also worth considering for the incremental cost.

HYUNDAI AURA CNG-MANUAL

BUYING RECOMMENDATION

Variant

VFM Rank

Prices

Recommendation

S

Rank 2

Rs. 8,10,000

Top recommended

SX

Rank 1

Rs. 8,87,400

Worth upgrading

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Hyundai Aura Petrol And CNG?

The Aura has a 1.2L normal petrol engine with a 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT automatic transmission. This engine makes 83PS of power and 114Nm of torque while offering around 20kmpl mileage. Its specs are on par with most of its rivals. Just like its prime rivals, the Aura also has the petrol engine with the manual as well as an AMT-type automatic transmission option. The Dzire maintains its top spot with a class-leading mileage figure of more than 22kmpl.

HYUNDAI AURA VS RIVALS

PETROL ENGINE SPECS COMPARISON

 

Aura

Dzire

Amaze

Tigor

Engine

1.2L Normal

1.2L Normal

1.2L Normal

1.2L Normal

Cylinder

4

4

4

3

Displacement

1197cc

1197cc

1197cc

1199cc

Power

83PS @ 6000rpm

90PS @ 6000rpm

90PS @ 6000rpm

86PS @ 6000rpm

Power:Weight

85PS/t

102PS/t

97PS/t

84PS/t

Torque

114Nm @ 4000 rpm

113Nm @ 4400rpm

110Nm @ 4800rpm

113Nm @ 3300rpm

Torque:Weight

117Nm/t

128Nm/t

119Nm/t

110Nm/t

Manual

5-speed

5-speed

5-speed

5-speed

Manual FE

20.5kmpl

22.41kmpl

18.6kmpl

19.93kmpl

Automatic

5-speed AMT

5-speed AMT

5-speed AMT

5-speed AMT

Auto FE

20.3kmpl

22.61kmpl

18.3kmpl

19.28kmpl

*Estimated

The Aura CNG makes 69PS of power and 95Nm of torque, which is, again, on par with its rivals. Its mileage figure of 27.3kmpkg is middle-of-the road compared to the Tiago and Swift, which offer slightly lower and slightly higher mileage, respectively.

HYUNDAI AURA VS RIVALS

CNG ENGINE SPECS COMPARISON

 

Aura

Dzire

Tigor

Engine

1.2L Normal

1.2L Normal

1.2L Normal

Cylinder

4

4

3

Displacement

1197cc

1197cc

1199cc

Power

69PS @ 6000rpm

77.5PS @ 6000rpm

73PS @ 6000rpm

Power:Weight

67PS/t

78PS/t*

67PS/t

Torque

95Nm @ 4000rpm

98.5Nm @ 4400rpm

95Nm @ 3500rpm

Torque:Weight

90Nm/t

99Nm/t*

87Nm/t

Manual

5-speed

5-speed

5-speed

Manual FE

27.49kmpkg

31.12kmpkg

28.1kmpkg

Per KM Fuel Cost - Delhi

Rs. 2.89

2.56

Rs. 2.83

*Estimated

You can use our Fuel Cost Calculator to see how any petrol, diesel or CNG car will cost to run based on the latest fuel price in your city.

Fuel Cost Calculator in India

What Are The Dimensions Of The New Hyundai Aura Facelift?

In terms of the dimensions, the Aura is larger than the Tiago and Ignis but shorter than the Swift. It has a fairly long wheelbase and a respectable ground clearance and boot space of 165mm and 260 litres, respectively.

HYUNDAI AURA VS COMPETITION

DIMENSION COMPARISON

 

Aura

Dzire

Amaze

Tigor

Length

3995mm

3995mm

3995mm

3993mm

Width

1680mm

1735mm

1695mm

1677mm

Height

1520mm

1530mm

1501mm

1532mm

Wheelbase

2450mm

2450mm

2470mm

2450mm

Ground Clearance

165mm

170mm

170mm

170mm

Boot Space

402L

378L

420L

419L

Fuel Tank

37L

37L

35L

35L

Tyre Size (base)

165/70 R14

165/80 R14

175/65 R15

175/65 R14

Tyre Size (top)

175/60 R15

185/65 R15

175/65 R15

175/60 R15

*Estimated

Find out how you can get the best mileage or fuel efficiency from your car:

10 Tips To Get Better Mileage From Your Petrol, Diesel Or CNG Car

What Are The Colour Options Of The New Hyundai Aura?

The Aura is available in the following 6 colour options:

  • Red
  • Silver
  • Teal blue
  • Dark blue
  • White
  • Grey

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.

CLASSIFICATION OF CARS

UPDATED: MARCH 2023

SEGMENT

LENGTH

BODY STYLES

EXAMPLE

A Segment

< 3699mm

Hatchback

Alto, Alto K10, Celerio

SUV (Micro)

Exception: Kwid

S-Presso

       

B1 Segment

3700 - 3850mm

Hatchback

Grand i10 Nios, Swift, Tiago

SUV (Mini)

Punch, Ignis, Tiago NRG

       

B2 Segment

3850 - 3999mm



 

Hatchback

Altroz, Baleno, i20

Sedan

Dzire, Amaze, Verna

MPV

Triber

SUV (Sub-Compact)

Brezza, Nexon, Venue, Magnite, Fronx, C3, Kiger, Fronx, Sonet, XUV300

Off-Road

Thar, Jimny

       

C1 Segment

4000 - 4399mm

SUV (Compact)

Kushaq, Creta, Seltos, Grand Vitara, XUV400, Hyryder, Taigun, XUV400

MPV

Ertiga

       

C2 Segment

4400 - 4599mm

Sedan

City, Verna, Ciaz, Slavia, Virtus

SUV (Mid-size)

Alcazar, Scorpio Classic

MPV

Carens, XL6

       

D1 Segment

4600 - 4799mm


 

SUV (Large)

Exception: Harrier (2mm less)

XUV700, Innova Hycross, Hector, Safari, Hector Plus, Scorpio N, Ioniq 5, Kodiaq

Sedan

Octavia

MPV

Innova Crysta

       

D2 Segment

> 4800mm


 

SUV (Full-size)

Exception: Fortuner (5mm less)

Gloster

MPV

Carnival

Sedan

Superb, Camry

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mahesh Yadav

Mahesh is a fan of compact, quirky and underrated vehicles that punch above their weight. Multix, Nano and Navi are his favorites.

1 Comments

  1. S S G RAO says:
    March 31 2023 15:24:37

    The information shown is fantastic. Its a very honest review and will help to decide which car to buy.

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