Here’s a comparison of the 2025 Tata Altroz with its rivals like the Hyundai i20, Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Swift and more
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2025 tata altroz
What you’ll like:
⢠Looks absolutely stunning! An achievement because the older car was so handsome too. Matched to solid build quality
⢠Petrol engine gets MT, AMT and DCT options. Competent turbo-diesel engine & frugal CNG also available
⢠Nice interior with good quality parts & adequate space
⢠Accommodating 345-litre boot is among the biggest in the segment
⢠Mature on-road behaviour, including at highway speeds
⢠5-star NCAP safety rating! Safety package includes six airbags, 360-degree camera, blind spot monitor, TPMS etc.
⢠Enjoyable Harman 8-speaker ICE. One of the better audio systems in this segment
⢠Impressive kit (auto headlamps & wipers, cruise control, air purifier, wireless charging, paddle shifters, connected car tech, voice assisted sunroof, ambient lighting, wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay…)
What you won’t:
⢠1.2L, 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine is underpowered & noisy. No turbo-petrol variant available anymore
⢠Notchy 5-speed MT takes away some of the fun of driving
⢠Diesel and CNG do not get AT options. Diesel is available in only 3 trim levels
⢠Fit & finish are below par for the segment
⢠Suspension has a firm edge at low speeds
⢠Service visit every 6 months / 7,500 km (1 year / 10,000 km is the norm today)
⢠Some missing features (auto-dimming IRVM, ventilated seats, full size spare tyre, split-folding rear seat…)
⢠Tata’s after-sales service quality is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble
Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Hyundai i20
Toyota Glanza
Maruti Suzuki Swift
What you’ll like:
⢠Stylish exterior is unmistakably “Swift”, although opinions can be polarizing
⢠Smart-looking interior with a good-looking dashboard and fine ergonomics
⢠Manual transmission with short throws is very slick and a joy to use. Absolutely brilliant MT!
⢠Great drivability and light controls, along with a small footprint make it a joy in the city
⢠Sporty engine sound is addictive. It’s the best sounding 3-cylinder I’ve driven
⢠Choice of sporty MT and convenient AMT – take your pick
⢠3-cylinder engine is fuel-efficient; ARAI rating of 25.75 km/l for the AMT (MT is 24.80 km/l)
⢠Enjoyable handling & good high speed composure with a precise steering
⢠Long list of features including automatic LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs, LED foglamps, cruise control, 9-inch touchscreen HU paired with an Arkamys sound system, rear A/C vents, wireless charging, footwell lighting, connected car features etc
⢠Safety features such as 6 airbags, 3-point seatbelts for all, ESP, hill-hold assist, ABS+EBD, ISOFIX child seat mounts etc.
⢠Maruti’s widespread service network, excellent after-sales support & fuss-free ownership experiences
What you won’t:
⢠1.2L petrol is not fast & exciting enough for enthusiasts. Not as refined as the outgoing 4-cylinder, nor as powerful (power has actually dropped to just 81 BHP)
⢠Priced very close to the more premium & spacious Baleno
⢠Mediocre plastic quality (interiors) is typical Maruti grade; very ordinary
⢠AMT can get jerky & slow. Some competitors offered smoother ATs (e.g. Altroz DCT, Hyundai’s AMT, i20’s IVT)
⢠No CNG or diesel option like some rivals
⢠Low speed ride is jiggly due to suspension tune & 15-inch wheels
⢠Black interiors and smallish glass area can make one claustrophobic, particularly at the back
⢠Rear seatâs under-thigh support is mediocre for taller passengers
⢠Some misses (auto-dimming IRVM, TPMS, sunroof, driving modes, smaller spare tyre on the Z trims…)
⢠L & V variants get horribly skinny 165 mm tyres. Please upgrade
⢠163 mm ground clearance raises our eyebrows, although Maruti hatchbacks aren’t known to scrape speed breakers
Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS
What you’ll like:
⢠A well-rounded hatchback
⢠Precise build & quality (including interiors) are among the segment best
⢠Balanced road manners & easy-to-drive nature
⢠Features such as all-black interiors, projector headlamps, wireless phone charging etc.
⢠Hyundai’s competent after-sales, fuss-free ownership experiences & (upto) 5-year standard warranty
What you won’t:
⢠Merely 2-stars in the GNCAP crash tests (full discussion)
⢠175 mm economy-oriented MRF tyres give up easily. An upgrade to 185 / 195 rubber is mandatory
⢠Narrow width makes it a 4-seater. Some competitors offer more spacious cabins
⢠Low speed ride quality is firmer than what one expects in a Hyundai. Bad roads are felt
Maruti Suzuki Ignis
What you’ll like:
⢠Unique, funky design – exterior & interior stand out in a crowd. Customisation options available
⢠Smart packaging! Good legroom & headroom in such a small car. Useable 260-liter boot too
⢠Dual airbags, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX child seat anchors are standard across all variants
⢠Maruti’s widespread service network, excellent after-sales support & fuss-free ownership experiences
⢠Features such as LED projector headlamps + DRLs, reversing camera, Apple & Android ICE, navigation, electrically-foldable ORVMs etc.
What you won’t:
⢠You can buy more accomplished cars for the same (Grand i10 NIOS) money
⢠Weird rear end styling. Overall, the unconventional looks will polarize opinions
⢠AMT, although improved, still canât match conventional ATs on smoothness or speed
⢠Narrow cabin width. Rear seat is better for 2 adults than 3
⢠32-liter fuel tank is too small for this segment. Even the humble Alto gets a larger tank
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