Tata Altroz iCNG Vs Maruti Baleno S-CNG, Rivals Compared

• Tata has opened the bookings of Altroz iCNG for Rs 21,000
• The Altroz CNG comes with a new & innovative dual CNG cylinder technology
• It also gets a practical & usable boot space unlike its rivals like Maruti Baleno

Tata Motors has finally opened the bookings of the Altroz iCNG for Rs 21,000. The deliveries are expected to begin in May 2023 and the official price reveal will happen in the coming few days. The Altroz CNG will be made available in four variants i.e. base XE, XM+, XZ, and XZ+. There will also be four color options i.e. Opera Blue, Downtown Red, Arcade Grey, and Avenue White. As a CNG-powered premium hatchback, the Tata Altroz iCNG will give tough competition to the Maruti Baleno S-CNG. Therefore, here we have discussed all the specs and feature differences between the Tata Altroz iCNG and Maruti Baleno S-CNG.

Tata Altroz iCNG Vs Maruti Baleno S-CNG: Dimensions

Dimensions	Tata Altroz iCNG	Maruti Baleno S-CNG
Length	3990 mm	3990 mm
Width	1755 mm	1745 mm
Height	1523 mm	1500 mm
Wheelbase	2501 mm	2520 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	170 mm
Boot Space	210 litres	NA
Turning Radius	5 m	4.8 m
Petrol Fuel Tank	37 litres	37 litres
CNG Tank	60 litres (30 + 30)	55 litres

Tata Altroz iCNG Vs Maruti Baleno S-CNG: Engine Specs

Specs	Tata Altroz iCNG	Maruti Baleno S-CNG
Engine	1.2-litre, naturally aspirated, 3-cylinder	1.2-litre, naturally aspirated, 4-cylinder
Power	73.5 PS in CNG mode	77.4 PS in CNG mode
Torque	103 Nm in CNG mode	98.5 Nm in CNG mode
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual

Tata Altroz iCNG Vs Maruti Baleno S-CNG: Features & Safety

Features & Safety	Tata Altroz iCNG	Maruti Baleno S-CNG
Airbags	2	6
Active Safety	ABS, EBD, CSC, Brake Sway Control	ABS, EBD, ESP, Hill Hold
G-Ncap Safety Rating	5 Stars	NA
Infotainment System	7-inch touchscreen	7-inch touchscreen
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay	Wired	Wireless
Speakers & Tweeters	4 + 4	4 + 2
Headlamps	Projector Halogen	Projector LED
Auto Wipers	Yes	No
60:40 split rear seat	No	Yes
Rear Center Armrest	Yes	No
Fog Lamps	Front & Rear	No
Spare Tyre	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjustment	Tilt Only	Tilt & Telescopic
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Instrument Cluster	7-inch large display	MID (TFT Colour Display)
Alloy Wheels	R16 Dual-tone alloys	R16 Painted alloys
Ambient Lighting	Yes - Blue Color	Front Footwell lamp
Xpress Cool	Yes	No
What3Words Navigation	Yes	No
TPMS	Yes - warning based	No
Cooled Glove Box	Yes - 15 litre	No
ORVM Auto Fold	Yes	Electric Manual
Connected Car Tech	Yes	Yes
Smartwatch Connectivity	No	Yes
Alexa Skill Connectivity	No	Yes
Remote Commands	Door Lock/Unlock, Lights On/Off, Horn	Door Lock/Unlock, Lights On/Off, Horn

Apart from its unique & innovative twin-cylinder technology, the Altroz iCNG also offers some advanced & segment-first CNG tech. These include:

• Micro-switch to keep the car switched off at the time of refueling
• Advanced materials in the iCNG kit to prevent leakage
• Thermal incident protection
• Leak detection
• Fire protection device
• Industry-first single advanced ECU
• Industry-first direct start in CNG mode
• Auto-switch between fuels
• Faster refueling
• Modular fuel filter

Also Read: You Can Now Book The Tata Altroz i-CNG For Rs 21,000 : Details

Verdict: Both hatchbacks offer some unique features but also miss out on some others. The Baleno CNG offers 6 airbags whereas the Altroz gets the advantage of a G-Ncap 5-star rated platform and a usable & practical boot.

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