Joseph Fernandes 
Which Car should you buy? Hatchback or the Sedan? Tata Altroz or Maruti Suzuki Dzire? Which Car out of these two is actually worth buying? Well, why don’t we find that out!
Tata Altroz vs Maruti Dzire – Exterior and Interior
At the front as you can see, the Tata Altroz has Halogen headlamps with blacked out grille and the chrome line going from the headlamps to another headlamps with fog lamps below them, and on the bonnet it has few cuts for a sporty look. Moving to the side, it has cladding at the bottom window frame, few cuts on the body, and rides on 16-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, it has rear wipers on the windscreen, a little spoiler, LED taillamps and rear bumper blacked out.
From the front, the Dzire has LED headlamps and the grille has chrome borders around it the fog lamps has chrome coverings as well. The front of the Dzire gives a mean look because of how low the grille has been positioned, which is also covered in chrome. From the side, it has chrome lines on the windows frame and 15-inch alloy wheels. Moving to the rear, it has LED taillamps and chrome bar that connects with the taillamps.
From the inside, the Altroz has 7-inch infotainment system above the AC vents and AC vents at the sides are positioned horizontally. It does not have the dual-tone dashboard theme option unfortunately. The Altroz has Digital instrument cluster with three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, single-pane sunroof on top, and pedals finished in black. It has one USB charging port at the front and ambient lighting around the AC vent at the center. Moving to the rear, the seats are split in 60:40 ratio and has leather seats upholstery. The Altroz has an 8-speaker Harman sound system.
As for the Dzire, it has a 7-inch infotainment system at the center placed below the AC vents and the AC vents are placed horizontally at the side. It has dual-tone dashboard option with pedals finished in black. The Dzire has a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with analog instrument cluster, automatic climate control, and fabric seat upholstery. Moving to the rear, it has seats that is split in 60:40 ratio, and 6-speaker standard sound system.
So, from the outside, and the inside, the Altroz looks really good and premium than the Maruti Dzire.
Tata Altroz vs Maruti Dzire – Dimensions
| Tata Altroz | Maruti Dzire | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3990mm | 3995mm |
| Width | 1755mm | 1735mm |
| Height | 1523mm | 1515mm |
| Wheelbase | 2580mm | 2450mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165mm | 160mm |
| Boot Space | 345 litres | 378 litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres – Petrol 60 litres – CNG | 37 litres – Petrol 55 litres – CNG |
| Kerb Weight | 1,115 kg | 990 kg |
When it comes to Dimensions, the Altroz measures 3990mm in length, 1755mm in width, and 1523mm in height. The Dzire has a length of 3995mm which is 5mm longer, width of 1735mm that is less wider by 20mm, and height of 1515mm that is shorter by 8mm. The Altroz has a wheelbase of 2580mm and ground clearance of 165mm where as the Dzire wheelbase of 2450mm which is shorter by 130mm, and ground clearance of 160mm that is lower by 5mm. The Altroz has a boot space of 345 litres, and kerb weight of 1,115 kg while the Dzire has a boot space of 378 litres that is bigger by 33 litres, and kerb weight of 990 kg that is lighter by 125 kg. The Altroz has a fuel tank of 37 litres of Petrol which is the same for the Dzire, and CNG Cylinder of 60 litres which is 5 litres bigger than the 55 litres CNG Cylinder of Dzire.
So, in Dimensions, the Altroz is bigger in some way and so is the Dzire.
Tata Altroz vs Maruti Dzire – Engine Options
| Tata Altroz | Maruti Dzire | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2-litre turbo petrol | 1.2-litre K-Series petrol |
| Displacement | 1199cc | 1197cc |
| Power | 108.49 bhp | 88.50 bhp |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, 6-speed DCT | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 18.5 kmpl | 22.41 kmpl – MT 22.61 kmpl – AMT |
When it comes to Engine Options, the Altroz has a turbo petrol and the Dzire has a petrol powertrain. The Altroz is powered by the 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine that puts out 108.49 bhp and 140 Nm of torque mated to the same 5-speed Manual and 6-speed DCT Transmission with fuel efficiency of 18.5 kmpl. The Dzire is powered by the 1.2-litre K-Series petrol engine that produces 88.50 bhp and 113 Nm of torque paired to a 5-speed Manual Gearbox with 22.41 kmpl fuel efficiency, and 5-speed Automatic Gearbox with 22.61 kmpl fuel efficiency.
| Tata Altroz | Maruti Dzire | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2-litre iCNG | 1.2-litre CNG |
| Displacement | 1199cc | 1197cc |
| Power | 72.41 bhp | 76.43 bhp |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 98.5 Nm |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed MT | 5-speed MT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 18.53 km/kg | 30.61 km/kg |
In Engine Options, both the Altroz and the Dzire has a CNG powertrain. The Altroz has the 1.2-litre iCNG that produces 72.41 bhp and 103 Nm of torque paired to a 5-speed Manual Gearbox with fuel efficiency of 18.53 km/kg. The Dzire has the 1.2-litre CNG that produces 76.43 bhp and 98.5 Nm of torque paired to 5-speed Manual Transmission only and no Automatic Transmission as it has fuel efficiency of 31.12 km/kg.
| Tata Altroz | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5-litre turbo diesel |
| Displacement | 1497cc |
| Power | 88.77 bhp |
| Torque | 200 Nm |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed MT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 23.64 kmpl |
The Altroz has one more engine option and is the turbo diesel engine. The 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine produces 88.77 bhp and 200 Nm of torque paired to 5-speed Manual Transmission only and no Automatic Transmission on offer. It has fuel efficiency of 23.64 kmpl.
Tata Altroz vs Maruti Dzire – Features
| Tata Altroz | Maruti Dzire | |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel size & Tyre | 16-inch, alloy wheels | 15-inch alloy wheels |
| Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
| Seat upholstery | Leather | Fabric |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Yes | Yes |
| AC | Auto | Auto |
| Rear AC vent | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument cluster | Digital | Analog |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch | 7-inch |
| Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wired |
| Wireless Charging Pad | Yes | – |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes | – |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 8-speaker Harman sound system | 6-speaker standard sound system |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | – |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | Single-Pane | – |
When it comes to features, the Maruti Dzire misses on Sunroof, Cooled Glovebox, Ambient Lighting, Wireless Charging Pad, digital instrument cluster, and big alloy wheels.
| Tata Altroz | Maruti Dzire | |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Two airbags | Two Airbags |
| Camera | Reverse Parking camera | Reverse Parking camera |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
| TPMS | Yes | – |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | – | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | Front Disc | Front Disc |
In safety, the Altroz misses out on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) while the Dzire misses out on Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). However, the Altroz has a 5-star Global NCAP rating in safety while the Dzire has 2-star Global NCAP safety rating which is 3-star less and thus, making the Altroz a much safer option than the Dzire.
Tata Altroz vs Maruti Dzire – Price and Warranty
| Model | Price (ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| Tata Altroz | Rs. 6.60 lakh – Rs. 10.74 lakh |
| Maruti Dzire | Rs. 6.51 lakh – Rs. 9.39 lakh |
The Tata Altroz starts at Rs. 6.60 lakh for the entry-level XE variant and goes up to Rs. 10.74 lakh for the top variant, ‘XZA+ S Dark Edition.’ The Maruti Dzire starts at Rs. 6.51 lakh for the entry-level ‘LXI’ variant and goes up to Rs. 9.39 lakh for the ‘ZXI Plus Automatic’ top variant. The price difference between the two model’s entry-level variant is Rs. 11,000 and Rs. 1.35 lakh for the top variant.
As for the warranty, Tata offers 3 years/1,00,000 km warranty period for Altroz and can be extended for additional 3 year/1,25,000 km and Maruti offers 2 years/40,000 warranty period for the Dzire that can be extended up to 5 years/1,00,000 km.
Tata Altroz vs Maruti Dzire – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which model depends totally on you, however, it is recommended to opt for the Altroz given it’s safer, better in features, good fuel efficiency, and looks premium as well. The Dzire however is bigger in dimensions, got similar features like the Altroz, great fuel efficiency, and good space on offer. However, the Altroz is way safer than the Dzire given the Altroz has 5-star Global NCAP safety rating while the Dzire has 2-star safety rating, which is okay rating. So, if you’re looking for an car under Rs. 11 lakh then the Altroz is a good choice otherwise if you’re looking for an affordable sedan, then the Maruti Dzire is for you. Which one would you choose?
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