Tata Altroz v/s Hyundai i20 v/s Maruti Suzuki Baleno:-

This article, we are going to have a quick comparison between 3 popular models of its segment Tata Altroz v/s Hyundai i20 v/s Maruti Suzuki Baleno.

 yes, you are right we are talking about the premium hatchback segment where we are going to have a detailed comparison between Tata Altroz, Hyundai i20 and Maruti Suzuki Baleno.

The starting price of Tata Altroz is starting from 6.29 lakhs (ex-showroom) and goes up to almost 10.24 lakhs (ex-showroom), Hyundai i20 is starting from 7.5 lakhs (ex-showroom) and goes up to 10.99 lakhs (ex-showroom) and Maruti Suzuki Baleno is starting from ₹ 6.56 Lakhs and goes up to ₹ 9.66 Lakhs.

Tata Altroz, Hyundai i20 and Maruti Suzuki Baleno are three popular hatchback cars in India. Each of these cars has its own unique set of features, design, and performance.

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Tata Altroz :-

The Tata Altroz is a premium hatchback that was launched in India in January 2020. It is designed with a sporty and aerodynamic look, which is sure to turn heads on the road. The interior of the Altroz is well-crafted, with a high-quality finish and a user-friendly infotainment system. The car comes with a range of safety features, including dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and ISOFIX child seat anchors. It is powered by a range of engine options, including a 1.2-liter petrol engine and a 1.5-liter diesel engine. The petrol engine produces 85 horsepower and 113 Nm of torque, while the diesel engine produces 90 horsepower and 200 Nm of torque.

Hyundai i20 :-

The Hyundai i20, on the other hand, is a stylish and spacious hatchback that was launched in India in November 2020. The i20 has a modern design that appeals to the younger generation, and it is equipped with a range of advanced features, including a large touch screen infotainment system, wireless charging, and an electric sunroof. The car is also loaded with safety features, including six airbags, hill-start assist, and a rear-view camera. The i20 is powered by a 1.2-liter petrol engine that produces 83 horsepower and 115 Nm of torque, and a 1.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine that produces 120 horsepower and 172 Nm of torque

Maruti Suzuki Baleno :-

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a well-known hatchback in India and has been a popular car among Indian buyers for many years. The Baleno was launched in October 2015 and received a facelift in 2019. The car has a sophisticated design, with a spacious cabin and a modern infotainment system. The Baleno comes with a range of safety features, including dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and ISOFIX child seat anchors. It is powered by a 1.2-liter petrol engine that produces 83 horsepower and 115 Nm of torque, and a 1.2-liter diesel engine that produces 75 horsepower and 190 Nm of torque.

DIMENSIONS :-

In terms of dimension, i20 is 5mm more in length than Altroz and Baleno are of the same length whereas i20 is the widest in the segment whereas Baleno is very less in terms of width and in terms of height Altroz is tallest in segment and Baleno is shortest in the segment in terms of ground clearance all are similar but Altroz is 5mm low on ground clearance then that of i20 and Baleno. In terms of wheel base i20 has marginal more than that of Altroz and Baleno which added that  i20 has the advantage of more wheelbase which gives more space in 2^nd row then the Altroz and Baleno.

Tata Altroz is the first premium hatchback from the house of Tata in this segment although Hyundai i20 is the 3^rd generation model from Hyundai Motor India. Although in terms of feel, fit, finish and premium ness i20 is slightly good then Altroz but in terms of safety Altroz is far better than i20 because according to the report of Global NCAP Tata Altroz scored 5 stars in adult safety rating and 3 stars in child safety rating where as i20 scored only 3 stars in adult safety rating …. Star in child safety rating.

When we talk about engine all the cars having same number of engine options but with different set of transmission setup. So Tata Altroz comes with 2 petrol engines and a diesel engine i.e.1.2 L naturally aspirated petrol engine which produces out 86PS@6000rpm (63.3kW) of power and 113Nm@3300rpm of peak torque, 1.2L Turbocharged petrol engine which company pronounce i-turbo which they said intelligent turbo which produces out 110PS@5500rpm (80.9kW) of power and 140Nm@1500-5500rpm of peak torque and a 1.5 L Turbocharged diesel engine which produces out 90PS@4000rpm (66.2kW) of power and of peak torque 200Nm@1250-3000rpm.

Whereas on the other hand Hyundai i20 comes with same 2 petrol engines and a diesel engine but in terms of transmission i.e., 1.2 L naturally aspirated petrol engine which produces out 83PS@6000rpm (61 kW)of power and 114.7Nm@4200rpm of peak torque, 1.0L Turbocharged petrol engine which produces out 120PS@6000rpm (88.3kW) of power and 172Nm@1500-4000rpm of peak torque and a 1.5 L Turbocharged diesel engine which produces out 100PS@4000rpm (73.5kW) of power and of peak torque 240Nm@1500-2750rpm.

Both the engines on the car are equally good according to their price point i20’s all the engines are slightly more refined than that of the Altroz but according to the price point Altroz all the engines and variants little bit comes in value for money range.

But for the enthusiastic people generally prefers manual transmission but i20 turbo petrol does not comes with manual transmission option which must be there but according to that  Altroz for the enthusiastic people comes with only manual but does not comes with any automatic which must be there and both the cars diesel engine does not comes with any automatic transmission but i20 is having slightly edge over Altroz because its diesel manual comes with 6 speed manual transmission but Altroz diesel manual comes with only 5 speed manual transmission. Both the cars naturally aspirated petrol engine comes with 5 speed manual transmission and an automatic.

Tata Motors calls their Altroz automatic DCA (Dual Clutch Automatic) which intelligently recognize its driver behaviour, temperature and dust according to that it synchronizes well according to its requirement of driver and shift gear according to that and shows alert to clean filter which helps to prevent transmission with dust. But Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes with only one naturally aspirated petrol engine 1.2 L 4 Cylinder inline DOHC engine which is having displacement of 1197cc and which produces 90 PS (66kW) of power at 6000rpm and produces 113Nm of torque @4400rpm and comes with 5 speed manual and AMT and gives segments best fuel efficiency among all 3.

Tata Altroz

i20

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

SAFETY :-

Tata Altroz is the first premium hatchback from the house of Tata in this segment although Hyundai i20 is the 3^rd generation model from Hyundai Motor India. Although in terms of feel, fit, finish and premium ness i20 is slightly good then Altroz but in terms of safety altroz is far better than i20 because according to the report of Global NCAP Tata Altroz scored 5 stars in adult safety rating and 3 stars in child safety rating where as i20 scored only 3 stars in adult safety rating …. Star in child safety rating.

Altroz

i20

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

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Altroz

i20

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

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EXTERIOR

Altroz

i20

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

CONCLUSION :-

In conclusion, each of these three cars has its own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between them would depend on an individual’s personal preferences and requirements. The Tata Altroz is a premium hatchback that offers a spacious cabin, modern design, and a range of advanced features. The Hyundai i20 is a stylish and spacious hatchback that appeals to the younger generation and is equipped with a range of advanced features. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a well-known hatchback in India and has been a popular car among Indian buyers for many years. It has a sophisticated design, a spacious cabin, and a range of safety features with great fuel efficiency.