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Hyundai i20 Vs Tata Altroz | Which is Better? Full Comparison [2024 Guide]

Team AckoFeb 27, 2024

The new-generation Hyundai i20 now offers petrol and diesel engines that comply with the new BS6 emissions standards.

But is it a better choice than the Tata Altroz?

The luxury hatchback has been reimagined with a brand-new exterior, an abundance of modern amenities, and a selection of BS6-compliant engines for its latest iteration.

There are several available automatic transmissions for the new Hyundai i20.

Here is the i20 vs Altroz comparison based on their pricing, specifications and features.

Contents

Altroz vs i20
New Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz: Price Comparison
Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz : Mileage
Tata Altroz vs Hyundai Elite i20: Safety features
Tata Altroz Vs Hyundai Elite i20: Comfort and Convenience
New Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz: Infotainment System
New Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz: Seats
New Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz: Interior Comparison
New Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz: Exterior Comparison
New Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz: Colours
New Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz: Specifications
Pros and Cons of i20 and Altroz
Frequently Asked Questions on i20 Vs Altroz

Altroz vs i20

The main difference between Altroz and i20 is the way they look. The Tata Altroz is based on the company’s Impact 2.0 design philosophy, whereas the i20 features Hyundai’s new parametric design language. Apart from that, the overall specifications & engine options of both hatchbacks are almost identical.

New Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz: Price Comparison

Prices in India for the new i20 1.2-litre petrol model begin at Rs. 6.8 lakhs, while those for the i20 Turbo petrol model starts from Rs. 8.8 lakhs.

Diesel models are priced between Rs. 8.2 lakhs and Rs. 10.6 lakhs.

A petrol-powered Tata Altroz in India can be anything from Rs. 5.44 lakh to Rs. 7.89 lakhs, while a diesel-powered Altroz can cost anywhere from Rs. 6.99 to Rs. 9.09 lakh.

Hyundai i20 Variants	Hyundai i20 Price (ex-showroom)	Tata Altroz Variants	Tata Altroz Price (ex-showroom)
i20 Magna (Petrol)	Rs. 7.46 Lakhs	Altroz XE (Manual, Petrol)	Rs. 6.45 Lakhs
i20 Sportz (Petrol)	Rs. 8.08 Lakhs	Altroz XE Plus (Manual, Petrol)	Rs. 6.65 Lakhs
I20 Sportz DT (Petrol)	Rs. 8.23 Lakhs	Altroz XM Plus (Manual, Petrol)	Rs. 7.40 Lakhs
i20 Asta (Petrol)	Rs. 9.04 Lakhs	Altroz XT (Manual, Petrol)	Rs. 7.90 Lakhs
i20 Sportz IVT (Automatic/Petrol)	Rs. 9.11 Lakhs	Altroz XE Plus Diesel (Manual, Diesel)	Rs. 8 Lakhs
i20 Asta Opt (Petrol)	Rs. 9.77 Lakhs	Altroz XT Dark Edition (Manual, Petrol)	Rs. 8.26 Lakhs
i20 Asta Opt DT (Petrol)	Rs. 9.92 Lakhs	Altroz XT Turbo (Manual, Petrol)	Rs. 8.35 Lakhs
i20 Sportz Turbo DCT (Automatic/Petrol)	Rs. 10.16 Lakhs	Altroz XZ (Manual, Petrol)	Rs.8.40 Lakhs
I20 Asta Opt IVT (Automatic/Petrol)	Rs. 10.81 Lakhs	Altroz XMA Plus DCT (Automatic, Petrol)	Rs. 8.40 Lakhs
i20 Asta Opt IVT DT (Automatic/Petrol)	Rs. 10.96 Lakhs	Altroz XM Plus Diesel (Manual, Diesel)	Rs. 8.70 Lakhs
I20 Asta Opt Turbo DCT (Automatic/Petrol)	Rs. 11.73 Lakhs	Altroz XT Dark Edition Turbo (Manual, Petrol)	8.71 Lakhs
I20 Asta Opt Turbo DCT DT (Automatic/Petrol)	Rs. 11.88 Lakhs	Altroz XZ Plus (Manual, Petrol)	Rs. 8.90 Lakhs
-	-	Altroz XTA DCT (Automatic, Petrol)	Rs. 9 Lakhs
-	-	Altroz XZ Turbo (Manual, Petrol)	Rs. 9 Lakhs
-	-	Altroz XZ Opt Turbo (Manual, Petrol)	Rs. 9 Lakhs
-	-	Altroz XZ Plus Dark Edition (Manual, Petrol)	Rs. 9.10 Lakhs
-	-	Altroz XT Diesel (Manual, Petrol)	Rs. 9.20 Lakhs
-	-	Altroz XTA Dark Edition DCT (Automatic, Petrol)	Rs. 9.36 Lakhs
-	-	Altroz XT Dark Edition Diesel (Manual, Diesel)	Rs. 9.41 Lakhs
-	-	Altroz XZA DCT (Automatic, Petrol)	Rs. 9.50 Lakhs
-	-	Altro XZ Plus Turbo (Manual, Petrol)	Rs. 9.50 Lakh
-	-	Altro XZ Plus Turbo Dark Edition (Manual, Petrol)	Rs. 9.70 Lakhs
-	-	Altro XZ Diesel (Manual, Diesel)	Rs. 9.70 Lakhs
-	-	Altro XZA Plus DCT (Automatic, Petrol)	Rs. 10 Lakhs
-	-	Altro XZA Plus Dark Edition DCT (Automatic, Petrol)	Rs. 10 Lakhs
-	-	Altroz XZ Plus Diesel (Manual, Diesel)	Rs. 10.20 Lakhs
-	-	Altroz XZ Plus Dark Edition Diesel (Manual, Diesel)	Rs. 10.40 Lakh

Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz : Mileage

Both the cars have 2 fuel options, diesel and petrol.

When considering the petrol variant, i20 has high fuel efficiency when compared to the Altros.

Here’s the mileage offered by i20 and Altroz based on the fuel type.

Fuel type	Gearbox	Hyundai i20 ARAI mileage	Tata Altroz ARAI mileage
Diesel	Manual	20.30 km/l	23.64 km/l
Petrol	Manual	20.30 km/l	18.5 - 19.33 km/l
Petrol	Automatic(DCT)	20.20 km/l	19.33 km/l
Petrol	Automatic(CVT)	19.6 km/l	-

Tata Altroz vs Hyundai Elite i20: Safety features

Here are the safety features of the i20 and Altroz hatchbacks.

Hyundai Elite i20	Tata Altroz
Four Airbags	Two airbags in the front
ABS with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution	ABS with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution
Sensors for Back-Up Parking	There are sensors installed in the back for parking.
No-Key-Needed-To-Get-In	ISOFIX
Car Headlights	Cornering lights
ISOFIX	Auto Headlamps

Tata Altroz Vs Hyundai Elite i20: Comfort and Convenience

Hyundai Elite i20	Tata Altroz
Cornering Lights and Projector Headlights	Fog lights, both front and back
LED Daytime Running Lights	The Harmon Kardon 2.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Infotainment system with a 17.7-centimetre touchscreen, compatible with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Mirror Link	3.7-inch LCD screen digital instrument panel
Driver's Seat with Height Adjustability	Having projector headlights
Triple-cut alloy wheels	A seat that can be adjusted for the driver's height
Wireless Charger	Mounted steering wheel controls
Steering Wheel Media and Bluetooth Controls	Convenient temperature regulation in vehicles
Automatic Air Conditioners	Ventilation for the rear air conditioner
Day/Night Infrared Video Monitor	Speed limiter
Activate/Deactivate by Push Button	Idle Start-Stop Mechanism
Armrests at the Front and Back	Armrests, both front and back
Rear Air Conditioning Vents	Start/Stop Button Push

New Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz: Infotainment System

The Hyundai i20 comes with features like an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system for the Sports trim and a 10.25-inch unit for the Asta (O) frames, more than fifty different features for connected cars are included in Blue Link, cruise control, automatic headlamps, a height-adjustable driver seat, automatic air conditioning, rear air vents, a fully digital instrument panel, push-button start/stop.
The Tata Altroz comes with a 7-inch touchscreen that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a seven-inch TFT colour MID (multi-information display) that can mirror your smartphone's media and navigation, push-button start/stop, automatic air conditioning, electronic activation of the trunk release and rain-sensing windshield wipers, a Harman sound system, a wearable key for passive entry, and much more.

Both hatchbacks have the essentials covered, but the i20 comes out ahead thanks to its connected car technology, a larger touchscreen, and a sunroof.

New Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz: Seats

Both i20 and Altro are a 5-seater hatchback.
i20 comes with a front and back adjustable headset, which is available in almost all the models. It also provides a facility to adjust the seat height of the driver. It also has a front centre console with Storage & Armrest (fixed and sliding type armrest) in few of the models. There is also a 3-point seat belt in all the seats.
Tata Altroz has leather seats and height adjustable driving seats. It has a large boot of 345 litres, which helps in loading more items. It has a detachable head rest, mono back seat, and leather seats.

New Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz: Interior Comparison

Tata Altoz has amazing interior features like, tachometer, electronic Multi-tripmeter, leather steering wheel, digital clock and odometer, leather gear shift selector and many more features. It also has an ISOFIX anchorage to install seats for children.
I20 has front and rear door map pockets, metal finished door handles on the inside, and sunglass holder in all the models of the car. Few models have metal pedals, blue ambience light, real parcel tray, leather wrapped gear knob and steering wheel, and fabric seat upholstery.

New Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz: Exterior Comparison

The i20 vs Altroz has dimensions of 3.995" in length, 1.775" in width, 1.505" in height, and a wheelbase of 2.580". Whereas, the Tata Altroz has 3,990 millimetres, 1,755 millimetres in width, 1,523 millimetres in size, and a wheelbase of 2,501 millimetres. When compared, the Altroz's 345-litre trunk is larger than the i20's 311-litre trunk.
These measurements show that the new i20 is larger in width and length, while Altroz is taller. The i20's shorter overall length means a smaller interior than the longer wheelbase model. But, unlike its Korean competitor, the Tata hatchback features a sizably larger trunk.

New Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz: Colours

Here's a list of colours available for the i20 and Altroz.

Hyundai i20	Tata Altroz
Fiery Red	Arcade Grey
Typhoon Silver	High Street Gold
Fiery Red Turbo	Opera Blue
Starry Night	Downtown Red
Polar White	Avenue White
Polar White with Black Roof	Harbour Blue
Titan Grey	Cosmo Dark
Fiery Red with Black Roof	-

New Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz: Specifications

Here’s a brief on the specifications of Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz.

	Hyundai i20 (Petrol)	Hyundai i20(Turbo)	Hyundai i20 (Naturally aspirated)	Tata Altroz(Petrol)	Tata Altroz(Petrol)	Tata Altroz (Diesel)
Engine Type	Kappa (Petrol)	Turbo GDi (Petrol)	1.5 l U2 (Diesel)	Revotron (Petrol)	I-Turbo (Petrol)	Turbocharged Revotorq(Diesel)
Engine Capacity	1.2-litre	1.0-litre	1.5-litre	1-2-litre	1.2-litre	1.5-litre
Max. Power	61 kW (83 PS) / 6000 r/min(MT)64.7 kW (88 PS) / 6000 r/min(IVT)	*88.3 kW (120 PS) / 6000 r/min(DCT, iMT)	73.5 kW (100 PS) / 6000r/min(MT)	64.75 kW (88 PS) / 6000r/min(MT)	80.9 kW (110 PS) / 5500r/min(MT)	66.2 kW (90 PS)/4000r/min(MT)
Max. Torque	114.7 Nm (11.7 kgm) / 4200 r/min	172 Nm (17.5 kgm) / 1500-4000 r/min	240 Nm (24.5 kg m) / 1500-2750 r/min	115 Nm (11.7 kg m) / 3250 r/min	140 Nm (14.28 kg m) / 1500-5500 r/min	200 Nm (20.4 kg m) / 1250-3000 r/min
Transmission	5-speed manual (5 MT) Intelligent Variable Transmission(IVT)	7-speed dual clutch Transmission (7 DCT) Intelligent manual Transmission(iMT)	6-speed manual (6MT)	5-speed MT	6-speed DCA	5-speed MT
Suspension	Front: McPherson Strut Rear: Coupled torsion beam axle *Shock Absorber: Gas type	Front: McPherson Strut Rear: Coupled torsion beam axle *Shock Absorber: Gas type	Front: McPherson Strut Rear: Coupled torsion beam axle *Shock Absorber: Gas type	Front: Independent MacPherson dual path strut with coil spring Rear: Twist beam with coil spring and shock absorber	Front: Independent MacPherson dual path strut with coil spring Rear: Twist beam with coil spring and shock absorber	Front: Independent MacPherson dual path strut with coil spring Rear: Twist beam with coil spring and shock absorber
Tyres	Rear Tyres: 185/65 R15 (D=380.2m) steel(Magma), 195/55 R16 (D=405.6m) styled wheel Sportz Front Tyres: 195/55 R16 (D=405.6m) diamond cut alloy wheel (Asta, Asta (O)) *Spare Tyres:	185/65 R15 (D=380.2m) steel(Magma) 195/55 R16 (D=405.6m) styled wheel Sportz *195/55 R16 (D=405.6m) diamond cut alloy wheel (Asta)	185/65 R15 (D=380.2m) steel(Magma) 195/55 R16 (D=405.6m) styled wheel Sportz *195/55 R16 (D=405.6m) diamond cut alloy wheel (Asta)	195/55 R16 185/60 R16 *165/80 R14	195/55 R16 185/60 R16 *165/80 R14	195/55 R16 185/60 R16 *165/80 R14
Dimension	Length: 3995m Width: 1775m Height: 1505m Wheelbase: 2580mm	Length: 3995m Width: 1775m Height: 1505m Wheelbase: 2580mm	Length: 3995m Width: 1775m Height: 1505m Wheelbase: 2580mm	Length: 3990m Width: 1775m Height: 1523mm Wheelbase: 2501mm	Length: 3990m Width: 1775m Height: 1523m Wheelbase: 2501mm	Length: 3990m Width: 1775mm Height: 1523mm Wheelbase: 2501mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	37 litre	37 litre	37 litre	37 litre	37 litre	37 litre
Brakes	Disc (front) Drum (rear)	Disc (front) Drum (rear)	Disc (front) Drum (rear)	Disc (front) Drum (rear)	Disc (front) Drum (rear)	Disc (front) Drum (rear

Pros and Cons of i20 and Altroz

Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of i20 and Altroz.

Merits of i20 and Altoz

i20	Altroz
One of the roomiest hatchback cabins in its class	Awarded Global NCAP's full five stars for safety
Wide availability of sales, service, and spare parts.	Smooth automatic transmission
Stylish and eye-catching	Turbo-petrol engine offers great performance

Demerits of i20 and Altoz

i20	Altroz
Diesel automatic missing	Wireless charger, sunroof and ventilated seats is missing
Expensive top variants	Lack of cabin insulation
Petrol CVT not available for Asta	Automatic is not offered with turbo-petrol engine

Frequently Asked Questions on i20 Vs Altroz

Here are some common questions about Altroz vs i20 comparison.

Which is the most affordable option, the Hyundai i20 and the Tata Altroz?

Hyundai i20 costs Rs. 7.19 Lakh, while the Tata Altroz is Rs. 6.44 Lakh. So, of these automobiles, the Tata Altroz is the most reasonably priced.

Regarding gas mileage, which of the i20 and the Altroz is preferable?

The i20 Magna 1.2 MT offers 20.3kmpl on the highway, while the Altroz XE Petrol offers 18.5kmpl. Because of this, the i20 is more fuel-efficient than the Altroz.

How does i20 perform compared to Altroz?

i20's 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine in the Magna model generates 82 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 115 Nm at 4200 rpm of torque. The Altroz XE Petrol model is powered by a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine, which generates 85 bhp at 6000 rpm and 113 Nm at 3300 rpm.

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