Tata Altroz Facelift: A Comprehensive Comparison with Rivals
Tata has recently launched the much-anticipated Altroz facelift, featuring a more aggressive design and a refreshed interior. This new model is set to compete with popular vehicles like the Hyundai i20, Toyota Glanza, and Maruti Suzuki Baleno. Below is a detailed comparison of these cars within the same segment.
Pricing Overview
The pricing strategy for the Altroz is quite competitive, starting at ₹6.89 lakh, which is approximately ₹24,000 less than its rivals. The Glanza's base model is priced at ₹6.90 lakh, while the Baleno offers a more economical starting price of ₹6.70 lakh. The i20 remains the most expensive option, with its base variant retailing at ₹7.04 lakh.
Top Variants Comparison
When comparing the top variants, the Baleno emerges as the most budget-friendly choice at ₹9.92 lakh for the Alpha Automatic variant. The Glanza V AMT variant is priced at ₹10 lakh, while the Altroz's top variant costs ₹11.49 lakh. The Hyundai N Line is the priciest, retailing at ₹12.56 lakh.
Powertrain Options
The Altroz facelift offers a variety of powertrain options, including petrol, diesel, and CNG variants, giving it an edge over competitors. Tata continues to provide a diesel engine option, unlike many rivals. In terms of power output, the Baleno and Glanza outperform the Altroz, which delivers 88 HP, closely followed by the Hyundai i20 at 83 HP. Torque figures are competitive, with the Altroz at 115 Nm, the i20 at 114.7 Nm, and the Baleno at 113 Nm.
Transmission Choices
The Tata Altroz comes with a range of transmission options, including a 5-speed manual, 6-speed AMT, and a 6-speed SCRT. Hyundai offers a CVT auto, a 6-speed manual, and a 7-speed DCT. Both the Baleno and Glanza are available with a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT.
Detailed Comparison Table
| Comparison | Tata Altroz | Suzuki Baleno | Toyota Glanza | Hyundai i20 |
| Engine / Displacement | 1,199 CC- 1,497(Diesel)CC , 1,199CC | 1,197 Petrol Engine, 1,197 CC CNG engine | 1,197 Petrol Engine, 1,197 CC CNG engine | 1,197( Petrol Engine ) and a 998CC(Turbo Petrol) |
| Power | 88(Petrol) /90(Diesel) /73.5(CNG) | 90 for petrol/ 89.7 CNG | 90 for petrol/ 89.7 CNG | 83 Hp from the normal Petrol variant /120 from the Turbo Petrol variant |
| Torque | 115(Petrol)/ 200(Diesel)/ 103(NM) | 113 for both models | 113 for both models | 114.7- Petrol Variant and 172 for the Turbo Variant |
| Transmission | 5MT, 6AMT, (p), 6DCT | 5MT, 5AMT | 5MT, 5AMT | 5MT,CVT, 6MT |
| CNG -Price | 7.89-11.09 | 8.44-937 | 8.69-9.37 | – |
| Diesel-Price | 8.99-11.29- | — | — | – |
| Petrol Price | 6.89-11.49 | 6.70-9.92 | 6.90-10 | 7.04-12.56 |