Tata Altroz vs Maruti Baleno Specifications - Details

Tata Altroz, the much-awaited premium hatchback is launched at a price of Rs 5.29 lakh. The car gives its competition a check in terms of features, pricing and what we know so far is a strong bodyshell and its the only car in its segment which scored 5-star rating at the Global NCAP. And in this article, we will be comparing the Tata Altroz vs Maruti Baleno and Hyundai Elite i20.

Being the newest entrant in the premium hatchback segment, Tata Altroz has to climb up the ladder to beat the sales of Maruti Baleno and Hyundai Elite i20.

Tata Altroz vs rivals measurement 

Dimensions	Tata Altroz	Maruti Suzuki Baleno	Hyundai Elite i20
Length	3990 mm	3995 mm	3985 mm
Width	1755 mm	1745 mm	1734 mm
Height	1523 mm	1510 mm	1505 mm
Boot Space	340 litres	339 litres	285 litres
Wheelbase	2501 mm	2520 mm	2570 mm
Kerb Weight	1034 kg	865 kg - 985 kg	1080 kg - 1200 kg

Comparing the length of all these hatchbacks then Maruti Suzuki Baleno wins the competition. Altroz sets its length at 3,990 mm, just 5 mm short from Baleno. It should be noted that Altroz has got the smallest wheelbase of the lot at 2501 mm. Hyundai Elite i20 gets the biggest wheelbase at 2570 mm.

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Hyundai Elite i20 weighs around 1080-1200 kgs while Altroz weights 1034 kg. Maruti Baleno is the lightest of the lot with kerb weight sticking between 865-985 kg.

Tata Altroz vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Hyundai Elite i20 Diesel Engines Compared

Diesel Engine	Tata Altroz	Maruti Suzuki Baleno	Hyundai Elite i20
Capacity & No. Of Cylinders	1.5L, 4-cylinder	1.2L, 4-cylinder	1.4L, 4-cylinder
Power	90 bhp	75 bhp	89 bhp
Torque	200 Nm	190 Nm	220 Nm
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	6-speed MT
Emission Norms	BS6	BS4	BS4

Tata Altroz is the first premium hatchback to come with a BS6 diesel engine. The four-cylinder, turbocharged unit produces 90 bhp with a peak torque of 200 Nm. The Elite i20 generates 89 bhp from the 1.4L motor and a whopping 220 Nm of peak torque. Maruti Baleno gets a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged motor which churns 75 bhp with 190 Nm of torque. It is the least powerful motor in the lot.

Transmission wise, the Altroz and Baleno get a 5-speed manual gearbox while the Elite i20 is mated to a 6-speed MT. With the new emission norms to take in the place, Maruti Suzuki will axe the diesel engine from the Baleno. Hyundai will continue with the BS6 diesel engine for the Elite i20.

Tata Altroz vs rivals Petrol Engine compared

Petrol Engine	Tata Altroz	Maruti Suzuki Baleno	Hyundai Elite i20
Capacity & No. of Cylinders	1.2L	1.2L/1.2L/1/1.0L	1.2L
Power	86 bhp	83 bhp/90 bhp/102 bhp	83 bhp
Torque	113 Nm	113 Nm/113 Nm/ 150 Nm	114 Nm
Transmission	5-speed MT	5-speed MT or CVT/5-speed MT/5-speed MT	5-speed MT or CVT
BS4 or BS6	BS6	BS6/BS6/BS4	BS4

Tata Altroz gets a three cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine which churns out 86 bhp and a torque of 113 Nm. The BS6 engine gets paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox and an automatic transmission is in the works too. Talking about the Hyundai Elite i20 then it comes with 1.2L petrol engine producing 83 bhp and 114 Nm of peak torque. It gets a 5-speed manual gearbox. 

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno gets three petrol engines, a 1.2-litre, a naturally aspirated engine which churns out 113 Nm. Another 1.2L engine gets 90 bhp with 113 Nm of torque and this one receives a mild hybrid system. The more powerful, turbo petrol unit, 1.0L engine produces 105 bhp with 150 Nm of peak torque. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual gearbox for all the engines and the 1.2L also gets a CVT gearbox.  

Hyundai Elite i20 packs a nimble 1.2-litre, naturally aspirated petrol motor which generates 83 bhp on tap along with 114 Nm of peak torque. It offers a 5-speed manual transmission and a CVT gearbox.

Prices

Price	Tata Altroz	Maruti Suzuki Baleno	Hyundai Elite i20
Ex-showroom	Rs 5.29 lakh - 9.29 lakh	Rs 5.67 lakh - Rs 9.0 lakh	Rs 5.54 lakh - Rs 9.35 lakh

Tata has priced the Altroz at Rs 5.29 lakh making it a most affordable option. The top-spec version of the Tata Altroz fetches till Rs 9.29 lakh while that of Maruti Baleno and Hyundai Elite i20 gets a price tag of Rs 9.0 lakh and Rs 9.35 lakh respectively.