KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Tata recently launched the Altroz CNG at a starting price of Rs 7.55 Lakh ex-showroom
- Altroz CNG comes in 6 variants with 2nd base XM+ at Rs 8.40 Lakh ex-showroom
- Maruti Baleno CNG Delta variant comes at Rs 8.35 Lakh ex-showroom
- Let's compare the Baleno S-CNG Delta with Tata Altroz iCNG XM+
Tata Motors recently launched the CNG version of its premium hatchback Altroz at a starting price of Rs 7.55 lakh ex-showroom. The Altroz iCNG comes in 6 variants with the second base XM+ variant costing Rs 8.40 lakh ex-showroom. The Maruti Baleno's Delta S-CNG variant is also available at Rs 8.35 lakh ex-showroom. This means Tata Altroz CNG XM+ is just Rs 5,000 costlier than Maruti Baleno Delta CNG. Therefore, here we have done a comprehensive variant comparison between both similarly priced variants of Tata Altroz iCNG and Maruti Baleno S-CNG.
Tata Altroz CNG XM+ Vs Maruti Baleno CNG Delta: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Tata Altroz CNG XM+ | Maruti Baleno CNG Delta |
| Length | 3990 mm | 3990 mm |
| Width | 1755 mm | 1745 mm |
| Height | 1523 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2501 mm | 2520 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | NA |
| Boot Space | 210 L | NA |
| Turning Radius | 5 m | 4.85 m |
| Fuel Tank | Petrol: 37L & CNG: 60L (30 + 30) | Petrol: 37L & CNG: 55L |
| Tyre Size | 185/60 R16 Steel | 185/65 R15 Steel |
Tata Altroz CNG XM+ Vs Maruti Baleno CNG Delta: Powertrain
| Powertrain | Tata Altroz CNG XM+ | Maruti Baleno CNG Delta |
| Engine | 1.2 litre naturally aspirated iCNG, 3-cylinder | 1.2 litre naturally aspirated S-CNG, 4-cylinder |
| Power | 73.5 PS - CNG Mode & 88 PS - Petrol Mode | 77.5 PS - CNG Mode & 89.7 PS - Petrol Mode |
| Torque | 103 Nm - CNG Mode & 115 Nm - Petrol Mode | 98.5 Nm - CNG Mode & 113 Nm - Petrol Mode |
| Fuel Efficiency | NA | 30.61 km/kg (CNG) |
Tata Altroz CNG XM+ Vs Maruti Baleno CNG Delta: Features & Safety
| Features & Safety | Tata Altroz CNG XM+ | Maruti Baleno CNG Delta |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| Active Safety | ABS, EBD, Corner Stability Control | ABS, EBD, ESP, Hill Hold, Brake Assist |
| Adjustable Headrest (all occupants) | No Only Front | Yes Front & Rear |
| 3 pt ELR Seat Belts (all occupants) | NA | Yes |
| Seat Belt Reminder (all occupants) | NA | Yes |
| 60:40 split rear seat | No | Yes |
| Single Advanced ECU | Yes (Industry-first) | No |
| Direct Start In CNG Mode | Yes (Industry-first) | No |
| Voice Alerts | Yes | No |
| Instrument Cluster | 4-inch digital | MID (Segment Display) |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicator | No | Yes |
| LED Tail Lamps | No | Yes |
| Electrically foldable ORVMs | Yes with Auto Fold | Yes |
| Rear defogger | No | Yes |
| AC | Manual | Auto Climate Control |
| Dr. side power window auto up/down with pinch guard | No | Yes |
| Infotainment | 7-inch touchscreen | 7-inch SmartPlay Studio |
| What3Words Navigation | Yes | No |
| Voice Assistant | Yes - Hindi, English, Hinglish | No |
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Verdict: When looking at the features list, the Maruti Baleno Delta CNG comes with more features but it lacks the practicality of a boot space. On the other hand, the Tata Altroz XM+ iCNG offers fewer features but gets the practicality of 210 litres of boot space and is also a 5-star G-Ncap-rated car.
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