Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Tata Altroz

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Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

ZXI+ 1.2 Petrol AMT

9.41 lakh

Tata Altroz

Tata Altroz

Accomplished + S 1.2 Petrol DCT

10.65 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

3 cyls
N/A

Engine Displacement

1197 cc
1199 cc

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

AMT Auto
DCT

Number of Gears

5
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

81.58hp
88 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

111.7Nm
115 Nm at 3250 rpm

Max Engine Power on CNG

69.75hp
–

Max Engine Torque on CNG

101.8Nm
–

Number of Cylinders

–
3

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

25.71 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

11.61 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

19.22 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
37 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

15.42 kmpl
–

User Reported Mileage

22.67 kmpl
–

0-100kph

15.21 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

8.95 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

11.18 s
–

Fuel Supply System

–
MPFI

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

N/A

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt

Turning Radius

4.8 m
5 m

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Drums
Drums

Wheel Size

15-inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

185/65 R15
185/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

185/65 R15
185/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space-saver
N/A

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3990 mm

Width

1735 mm
1755 mm

Height

1525 mm
1523 mm

Wheelbase

2450 mm
2501 mm

Ground Clearance

163 mm
165 mm

Kerb Weight

920-960 kg
–

Boot Capacity

382 litres
345 litres

Doors

4
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver's Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver's Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

Auto 1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Digital Instrument Cluster

–
Fully Digital

Door Pockets

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Interior Lamps

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Steering Mounted Controls

–
Audio and Phone

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5
5

Airbags

6
6

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Manual

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360-degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
5

BNCAP Rating

5
5

Side Airbag

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

–
Automatic

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Dashcam

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Curtain Airbag

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Airbag

–

Heads Up Display

–

High Beam Assist

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Rub Strips

–

LED fog lamps

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

LED headlamps

–

LED taillights

–

LED DRLs

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Manual

Interior

Speedometer

Analog
Digital

Tachometer

Analog
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seats

Fabric
–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

–
Fabric

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

9-inch Touchscreen
10.2-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Onboard

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Branded Music System

–

Speakers

–
4

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Geo Fence

–

Questions you may find useful

•5w

Which is the best car under Rs. 10 lakh for 90% city driving and 10% highway driving? I am confused between the Maruti Suzuki Dzire and the Tata Altroz Diesel.

Verified
•5w

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Dzire petrol AMT. With 90% city driving, diesel is not the right choice. Modern diesels with DPFs are not happy with short city runs, and the cost savings wont add up with limited running. The Dzire is light, easy to drive, reliable, the AMT makes city traffic far less tiring and the 1.2-litre engine is very fuel efficient. It is also backed by Maruti’s massive service network and low running costs, which is exactly what you want as a long-term city car under 10 lakh. The Altroz diesel is a good car, but diesel simply does not make sense for your usage pattern. The Altroz price starts at Rs 6.30 lakh (ex-showroom). The Dzire is the safer, more sensible and more hassle-free choice for your needs.

VehicleMaruti Suzuki Dzire
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•13w

Which car should I buy with an Rs 8-9.5 lakh budget and 15,000km annual running? My highway-to-city usage is 70:30. I am posted in Maharashtra, and my hometown is approximately 1,100km away. I need good boot space and mileage, and the car will be registered under the BH series. Should I go for petrol, diesel or EV? I have looked at the Tata Altroz diesel, Tata Nexon diesel and Maruti Dzire petrol.

Verified
•13w

The entry-level Tata Altroz diesel-manual fits your budget. It is spacious, fuel-efficient, and has a decent-sized boot by hatchback standards, too. The Tata's highway stability is excellent, refinement isn't one of its strengths, and it does get quite noisy. The Tata Altroz price starts at Rs 6.30 lakh (ex-showroom).Alternatively, you could consider the mid-spec Maruti Suzuki Dzire. Even though it is only petrol-powered, its 3-cylinder engine is extremely fuel-efficient. The clutch, gearbox and steering are light, the car is very spacious, and its boot is large. While the Dzire is a very comfortable car, engine performance on the highway is a bit dull. However, if you are a sedate driver, this is the one to go for.

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