KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Tata recently launched the Altroz CNG at a starting price of Rs 7.55 Lakh ex-showroom
- Altroz CNG gets 6 variants with the upper-mid XZ variant at Rs 9.52 Lakh ex-showroom
- Maruti Baleno CNG Zeta variant comes at Rs 9.28 Lakh ex-showroom
- Let's compare the Baleno S-CNG Zeta with Tata Altroz iCNG XZ
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 upper-mid XZ variant costing Rs 9.52 lakh ex-showroom. Whereas, the Maruti Baleno's Zeta S-CNG variant is available at Rs 9.28 lakh ex-showroom. This means Tata Altroz CNG XZ is Rs 24,000 costlier than Maruti Baleno Zeta CNG. Therefore, here we have made a comprehensive variant comparison between both similarly priced variants of Tata Altroz iCNG and Maruti Baleno S-CNG.
Tata Altroz CNG XZ Vs Maruti Baleno CNG Zeta: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Altroz CNG XZ | Baleno CNG Zeta |
| 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 Alloy | 195/55 R16 Alloy |
Tata Altroz CNG XZ Vs Maruti Baleno CNG Zeta: Powertrain
| Powertrain | Altroz CNG XZ | Baleno CNG Zeta |
| 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 XZ Vs Maruti Baleno CNG Zeta: Features & Safety
| Features & Safety | Altroz CNG XZ | Baleno CNG Zeta |
| Airbags | 2 | 6 |
| Active Safety | ABS, EBD, Corner Stability Control | ABS, EBD, ESP, Hill Hold, Brake Assist |
| Auto Wipers | Yes | No |
| Alloy Wheels | Diamond Cut Dual Tone | Painted |
| Projector headlamps | Halogen | LED |
| LED Tail Lamps | No | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | No |
| Fog Lamps | Front & Rear | No |
| Auto folding ORVMs | Yes | No |
| Dr. side power window auto up/down with pinch guard | Only auto down | Yes |
| Central Arm Rest | Front & Rear | Front Only |
| 60:40 split rear seat | No | Yes |
| Ambient Mood Lighting | Yes - Single Color Blue, Dashboard & Front Footwell | Front Footwell lamp |
| Cooled Glove Box | Yes - 15 litre with light | No |
| Instrument Cluster | 4-inch digital | MID (TFT color display) |
| Infotainment | 7-inch touchscreen | 7-inch SmartPlay Pro |
| Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wireless |
| Onboard voice assistant | Yes - Hindi, English, Hinglish | Wake-up through "Hi Suzuki" with a Barge-in feature |
| What3Words Navigation | Yes | No |
| Connected Car Tech | No | Suzuki Connect with Over The Air (OTA) system upgrades, Smartwatch Connectivity, & Alexa Skill Connectivity |
| Steering Adjust | Tilt only | Tilt & Telescopic |
Also Read: Tata Altroz CNG XM+ Vs Maruti Baleno CNG Delta: Variant Comparison
Verdict: On the features front, the Maruti Baleno Zeta CNG comes with a lot more features than Tata Altroz iCNG XZ, but it still lacks the practicality of boot space. On the other hand, the Tata Altroz iCNG XZ 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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