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Tata Altroz Facelift vs Maruti Baleno – Which Hatchback is Worth Your Money?
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Joseph

Tata Altroz, recently refreshed with a facelift update, takes on the popular Maruti Baleno in the premium hatchback segment. So, we thought why don’t we compare it against the best-selling model in the segment, Maruti Baleno to see how the updated Altroz competes in segment!

Tata Altroz Facelift vs Maruti Baleno – Dimensions

DIMENSION

 TATA ALTROZ

MARUTI BALENO

Length

 3990 MM 3990 MM

Width

 1755 MM 1745 MM

Height

 1523 MM 1500 MM

Wheelbase

 2501 MM

2520 MM
Ground Clearance 165 MM

170 MM
Turning Radius 5 M

4.85 M
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L (Petrol)
60 L (CNG)

37 L (Petrol)
55 L (CNG)
Boot Space 345 L (Petrol)
210 L (CNG)

318 L
  • Tata Altroz and Maruti Baleno have identical lengths at 3990 mm
  • Altroz is slightly wider at 1755 mm vs Baleno’s 1745 mm
  • Altroz is taller at 1523 mm while Baleno stands at 1500 mm
  • Baleno offers a longer wheelbase at 2520 mm compared to Altroz’s 2501 mm
  • Baleno has higher ground clearance of 170 mm, Altroz has 165 mm
  • Altroz has a larger turning radius of 5 m, Baleno is more maneuverable at 4.85 m
  • Both have 37 L fuel tank capacity for petrol variants
  • Baleno CNG gets a 55 L tank, Altroz CNG offers a larger 60 L capacity
  • Altroz offers 345 L boot space in petrol vs Baleno’s 318 L
  • Altroz CNG boot space drops to 210 L, Baleno CNG space not specified but expected lower due to tank fitment

Tata Altroz Facelift vs Maruti Baleno – Engine Options

PETROL

 TATA ALTROZ MARUTI BALENO

Engine

 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Revotron 1.2 L 4 Cylinder K Series

Drivetrain

 FWD FWD
Power 86.79 BHP

88.5 BHP
Torque 115 NM

113 NM
Transmission 5 Speed MT / AMT,
6 Speed DCT

5 Speed MT / AMT
Fuel Efficiency 18.5 – 19.05 KMPL

22.35 – 22.94 KMPL
  • Both Altroz and Baleno get 1.2L petrol engines
  • Altroz uses a 3-cylinder Revotron engine, Baleno gets a 4-cylinder K Series unit
  • Both are front-wheel drive (FWD)
  • Baleno produces slightly more power at 88.5 BHP vs Altroz’s 86.79 BHP
  • Altroz delivers 115 Nm torque, higher than Baleno’s 113 Nm
  • Altroz offers 5-speed MT, AMT, and a 6-speed DCT option
  • Baleno offers only 5-speed MT and AMT
  • Altroz petrol mileage ranges from 18.5 to 19.05 kmpl
  • Baleno is more fuel-efficient with 22.35 to 22.94 kmpl

DIESEL

 TATA ALTROZ MARUTI BALENO

Engine

 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Revotorq –

Drivetrain

 FWD –

Power

 88.76 BHP

–
Torque 200 NM

–
Transmission 5 Speed MT

–
Fuel Efficiency 23.60 KMPL –
  • Altroz is the only one among the two to offer a diesel variant
  • It gets a 1.5L 4-cylinder Revotorq engine
  • Power output stands at 88.76 BHP
  • Torque is significantly higher at 200 Nm
  • Comes with a 5-speed manual transmission
  • Fuel efficiency is rated at 23.60 kmpl
  • Maruti Baleno does not offer a diesel engine option

CNG

 TATA ALTROZ MARUTI BALENO

Engine

 1.2 L 3 Cylinder iCNG 1.2 L 4 Cylinder K-Series S-CNG

Drivetrain

 FWD FWD

Power

 72.5 BHP

76 BHP
Torque 103 NM

98.5 NM
Transmission 5 Speed MT

5 Speed MT
Fuel Efficiency 26.90 KM/KG

30.61 KM/KG
  • Both Altroz and Baleno offer factory-fitted CNG options
  • Altroz uses a 1.2L 3-cylinder iCNG engine, while Baleno gets a 1.2L 4-cylinder K-Series S-CNG
  • Both are front-wheel drive (FWD)
  • Baleno delivers higher power at 76 BHP vs Altroz’s 72.5 BHP
  • Altroz produces more torque at 103 Nm compared to Baleno’s 98.5 Nm
  • Both come with a 5-speed manual transmission
  • Baleno is more fuel-efficient at 30.61 km/kg, while Altroz delivers 26.90 km/kg

Tata Altroz Facelift vs Maruti Baleno – Features

Features

 TATA ALTROZ MARUTI BALENO

Head-lamps

 LED LED

Tail-lamps

 LED LED

Wheel Size & Type

 16-inch, Alloy Wheels 16-inch, Alloy wheels

Infotainment System

 10.25-inch 9-inch

Android Auto / Apple Carplay

 Wireless Wireless

Instrument Cluster

 10.25-inch, Fully Digital Analog with 3.2-inch MID TFT

Cooled Glovebox

 ✅ ❎

Single-Zone, Auto AC

 ✅ ✅
Wireless Charging Pad ✅

❎
Heads-up Display ❎

✅
Air Purifier ✅

❎
Ambient Lighting ✅

❎
Sunroof ✅

❎
Sound System 8 Speakers Sound System

6 Speakers Arkamy’s Sound System
Paddle Shifters ✅

❎
Height Adjustable Driver Seat ✅

✅
Rear AC Vents ✅

✅
  • Baleno misses: cooled glovebox, wireless charging pad, air purifier, ambient lighting, sunroof, paddle shifters, 8-speaker sound system
  • Altroz misses: heads-up display

Safety Features

 TATA ALTROZ MARUTI BALENO

Airbags

 6 6

ABS with EBD

 ✅ ✅

Parking Camera

 360 View Camera 360 View Camera

Parking Sensors

 Rear Rear

Brakes

 Front Disc Brakes

Front Disc Brakes
TPMS ✅

❎
Rain-Sensing Wipers ✅

❎
Automatic Headlamps ✅

❎
IRVM Manual Day/Night IRVM

Auto-Dimming IRVM
Hill Hold Assist ✅

✅
  • Baleno misses: TPMS, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps
  • Altroz misses: auto-dimming IRVM

Tata Altroz Facelift vs Maruti Baleno – Price and Warranty

Model

 Price (ex-showroom)

Tata Altroz

Rs. 6.89 – 11.29 L
Maruti Baleno

Rs. 6.70 – 9.92 L
  • Tata Altroz is priced between Rs. 6.89 lakh to Rs. 11.29 lakh (ex-showroom)
  • Maruti Baleno is more affordable with a price range of Rs. 6.70 lakh to Rs. 9.92 lakh (ex-showroom)
  • Altroz offers a wider variant lineup with higher top-end pricing
  • Baleno is more budget-friendly in both entry and top variants

Warranty

 Tata Altroz Maruti Baleno

Standard

 3 Years / 1,00,000 KM

3 Years / 1,00,000 KM
Extendable Upto 5 Years / 1,25,000 KM

6 Years / 1,60,000 KM
  • Both Altroz and Baleno offer a standard warranty of 3 years or 1,00,000 km
  • Altroz’s warranty can be extended up to 5 years or 1,25,000 km
  • Baleno offers a longer extended warranty option of up to 6 years or 1,60,000 km
  • Baleno provides better long-term coverage in extended warranty plans

Tata Altroz Facelift vs Maruti Baleno – Verdict

Tata Altroz stands out with its spacious dimensions, strong diesel engine option, and a variety of transmission choices, including a 6-speed DCT, making it ideal for buyers seeking performance and versatility. It also offers practical features like higher boot space in petrol variants and competitive pricing. Maruti Baleno excels in fuel efficiency, delivering a peppier petrol engine and a more affordable price range, making it a great choice for budget-conscious buyers. Baleno also offers a longer extended warranty for added peace of mind. In terms of features, Tata Altroz excels in features list as its got enough which is capable of challenging few SUVs as well. Overall, Altroz appeals to those prioritizing power and spaciousness, while Baleno is perfect for buyers focused on fuel economy and value. Both deliver strong propositions tailored to different customer preferences.

Joseph

Published by
Joseph
May 27, 2025