Tata Altroz Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno – Specifications Comparison

Tata Altroz Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno – Engine Specifications / Mileage / Dimensions/ Features / Safety Features / Prices

Tata Motors has finally revealed the Altroz premium hatchback for India. The technical specifications, features list and other details are out. The prices will be announced next month, but the bookings have already commenced across dealerships.

The premium hatchback goes against the likes of Toyota Glanza, Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai Elite i20, Volkswagen Polo and Honda Jazz. Here, we have put the Tata Altroz Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno, as the latter is the best-selling in the segment.

Tata Altroz Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno – Price

AltrozBaleno
Price (ex-showroom)Rs 5.5-8.5 LakhsRs 5.58 Lakhs to Rs 8.9 Lakhs

The prices of Altroz will soon be announced, mostly in the first week of January 2020. It is expected to be priced starting from around Rs 5.5 Lakhs up to Rs 8.5 Lakhs. The Baleno is priced from Rs 5.58 Lakhs up to Rs 8.9 Lakhs (all prices ex-showroom).

Tata Altroz Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno – Engine Specifications

PetrolAltrozBaleno
Engine1.2 Litre three-cylinder1.2 Litre four-cylinder
Power86 BHP88 BHP
Torque113 Nm113 Nm
Transmission5-speed Manual5-speed Manual/CVT

Both the hatchbacks get BS-6 compliant petrol engines. Altroz uses a 1.2 Litre three-cylinder engine that produces 86 BHP and 113 Nm of torque. Baleno gets a 1.2 Litre four-cylinder engine with Smart-Hybrid technology, producing 88 BHP and 113 Nm of peak torque. A 5-speed manual gearbox is standard on both, while the Baleno additionally gets a CVT as well. Altroz is also going to get an automatic gearbox soon, likely a 7-speed DCT unit.

DieselAltrozBaleno
Engine1.5 Litre Four-Cylinder1.3 Litre Four-Cylinder
Power90 BHP75 BHP
Torque200 Nm190 Nm
Transmission5-speed Manual5-speed Manual

The diesel engine of Altroz is BS-6 compliant, whereas the diesel unit of Baleno is BS-4. Post-April 2020, the Baleno would only be available with a petrol engine. The Altroz gets a 1.5 Litre unit, producing 90 BHP. The Baleno gets the infamous 1.3 Litre Fiat-sourced unit, delivering 75 BHP. A 5-speed manual gearbox is standard on both of them.

Tata Altroz Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno – Fuel Tank Capacity And Mileage

AltrozBaleno
Fuel Tank Capacity37 Litres37 Litres

The fuel tank capacity of both the hatchbacks is 37 Litres. While the estimated claimed mileage of Altroz is around 19 kmpl and 23 kmpl for petrol and diesel respectively, it is higher with Baleno. Because of the Smart-Hybrid technology, Baleno is able to offer 24 kmpl. The diesel engine of Baleno offers 27 kmpl (claimed).

Tata Altroz Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno – Dimensions

AltrozBaleno
Length3990mm3995mm
Width1755mm1745mm
Height1523mm1510mm
Ground Clearance165mm165mm
Wheelbase2501mm2520mm
Weight1036-1150 Kgs865-985 kgs

In terms of length, the Baleno is longer than the Altroz by 5mm. The width of Altroz is bigger by 10mm and so is the height. The ground clearance remains the same at 165mm. The wheelbase of Baleno is again longer by 2520mm. Lastly, the Baleno is lighter than the Altroz by nearly 150 kgs.

Tata Altroz Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno – Features

Tata Altroz comes with the following features:

  1. Front and rear fog lamps
  2. 7-inch touchscreen infotainment from Harmon Kardon with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  3. 7-inch digital instrument console
  4. Projector headlamps
  5. Height-adjustable driver’s seat
  6. Steering mounted controls
  7. Auto climate control
  8. Rear AC vents
  9. Cruise control
  10. Idle Start-Stop System
  11. Front And Rear armrest
  12. Push Button Start Stop

As for the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, it comes with features such as:

  1. LED Projector Headlamps
  2. LED DRLs
  3. UV Cut Glass
  4. Push Button Start Stop
  5. Tilt And Telescopic Steering
  6. Auto AC
  7. Height Adjustable Driver Seat
  8. 7-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment with Android Auto And Apple CarPLay
  9. Steering Mounted Audio Controls
  10. SHVS Micro-Hybrid Technology

Tata Altroz Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno – Safety Features

Safety features onboard the Altroz include:

  1. Dual-front airbags
  2. ABS with EBD
  3. Rear parking sensors
  4. ISOFIX
  5. Cornering lights
  6. Rear Parking Camera With Guidelines
  7. Auto Headlamps

Maruti Baleno comes with safety features such as:

  1. Dual Front Airbags
  2. ABS with EBD
  3. ISOFIX
  4. Rear Parking Sensors
  5. Rear Parking Camera
  6. Auto Headlamps
  7. Auto-Dimming IRVM

Tata Altroz Vs Honda Jazz – Specifications Comparison

Tata Altroz Vs Honda Jazz on paper – Engine Specifications / Mileage / Dimensions/ Features / Safety Features / Prices

The premium hatchback segment has just seen a new entrant and it has created quite a buzz. The Tata Altroz is easily the most handsome looking hatchback we have seen in quite a while now and its design has raised quite a few eyebrows. Its just not on the design front, but the car in whole makes for an excellent value proposition, be in terms of features, performance or price. But does it have enough to take against the first premium hatchback in the country. We are talking about the Honda Jazz. Let’s find out how Tata Altroz vs Honda Jazz fare against each other on paper in terms of engine options, price, features and much more.

Tata Altroz Vs Honda Jazz – Price

Price (ex-showroom)AltrozJazz
PetrolRs 5 – 7.5 lakhsRs 7.45 – Rs 9.29 lakhs
DieselRs. 6 – 8.5 lakhsRs. 8.16 – Rs. 9.40 lakhs

The prices of the Altroz are yet to be announced on January 22, 2020, when the car is officially launched. However, we expect the Altroz to undercut the prices of the Jazz by a significant margin. The Jazz has always been an expensive hatchback, ever since its first generation. The Tata Altroz might just have an edge on this front.

Tata Altroz Vs Honda Jazz – Engine Specifications

PetrolAltrozJazz
Engine1.2 Litre three-cylinder1.2 Litre four-cylinder
Power86 BHP90 BHP
Torque113 Nm110 Nm
Transmission5-speed Manual5-speed Manual/CVT

The Altroz uses a 1.2 Litre three-cylinder engine that produces 86 BHP and 113 Nm of torque. The Jazz also gets a 1.2 Litre engine but with four-cylinder engine. It produces slightly more power at 90 BHP but marginally less torque at 110 Nm. A 5-speed manual gearbox is standard on both, while the Jazz additionally gets a CVT as well. Altroz is also going to get an automatic gearbox soon, likely a 7-speed DCT unit. It however must be mentioned that the Altroz gets a BS-6 engine while the Jazz still gets a BS-4 engine.

DieselAltrozJazz
Engine1.5 Litre Four-Cylinder1.5 Litre Four-Cylinder
Power90 BHP100 BHP
Torque200 Nm200 Nm
Transmission5-speed Manual6-speed Manual

The diesel engine of Altroz is BS-6 compliant, whereas the diesel unit of Jazz is also BS-4. The Altroz gets a 1.5 Litre four-cylinder unit, producing 90 BHP. The Jazz also uses a similar engine configuration but produces more power at 100 BHP. Both cars produce the same torque though. While the Altroz gets a 5-speed manual, the Jazz also gets another gear with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Tata Altroz Vs HONDA JAZZ – Fuel Tank Capacity And Mileage

AltrozJazz
Fuel Tank Capacity37 Litres37 Litres
Petrol Fuel Efficiency (MT/CVT)1918.2/18.73
Diesel Fuel Efficiency2327.3

The fuel tank capacity of both the hatchbacks is 37 Litres. The estimated claimed mileage of Altroz is around 19 kmpl and 23 kmpl for petrol and diesel respectively. The Jazz on the other hand returns a mileage of around 18 kmpl for both petrol the manual and automatic powertrains. The diesel engine of the Jazz is however quite more efficient with a fuel efficiency of 27.3 kmpl.

Tata Altroz Vs Honda Jazz – Dimensions

AltrozJazz
Length3990mm3955mm
Width1755mm1694mm
Height1523mm1544mm
Ground Clearance165mm165mm
Wheelbase2501mm2530mm
Kerb Weight1036-1150 Kgs1042-1155 kgs

In terms of length, the Altroz is longer than the Jazz by some margin but it is still the Jazz that has the longer wheelbase. In terms of width, while the Altroz is the widest in the segment, the Jazz is the narrowest of the lot. The Jazz is however taller than the Altroz with its signature tall boy stance. The ground clearance remains the same at 165mm. Both cars also have relatively the same kerb weight.

Tata Altroz Vs Honda Jazz – Features

Tata Altroz comes with the following features:

  1. Front and rear fog lamps
  2. 7-inch touchscreen infotainment from Harmon Kardon with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  3. 7-inch digital instrument console
  4. Projector headlamps
  5. Height-adjustable driver’s seat
  6. Steering mounted controls
  7. Auto climate control
  8. Rear AC vents
  9. Cruise control
  10. Idle Start-Stop System
  11. Front And Rear armrest
  12. Push Button Start Stop

As for the Honda Jazz, it comes with features such as:

  1. Keyless Entry
  2. Engine Start/Stop Button
  3. Voice Control
  4. Air Quality Control
  5. Remote Trunk Opener
  6. Cruise Control
  7. Leather Steering Wheel
  8. Tilt And Telescopic Steering
  9. Auto AC
  10. Height Adjustable Driver Seat
  11. 7-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment with Android Auto And Apple CarPLay
  12. Steering Mounted Audio Control

Tata Altroz Vs Honda Jazz – Safety Features

Safety features onboard the Altroz include:

  1. Dual-front airbags
  2. ABS with EBD
  3. Rear parking sensors
  4. ISOFIX
  5. Cornering lights
  6. Rear Parking Camera With Guidelines
  7. Auto Headlamps

Honda Jazz comes with safety features such as:

  1. Dual Front Airbags
  2. ABS with EBD
  3. ISOFIX
  4. Traction Control
  5. Rear Parking Sensors
  6. Rear Parking Camera
  7. Auto-Dimming IRVM