Tata Altroz vs Tata Nexon

Autocar India
Tata Altroz

Tata Altroz

Accomplished + S 1.2 Petrol DCT

10.65 lakh

Tata Nexon

Tata Nexon

Diesel Fearless + PS Red #Dark AMT

14.40 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Displacement

1199 cc
1497 cc

Engine Type

N/A
Turbocharged

Max Engine Power

88 hp at 6000 rpm
115 hp at 3750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

115 Nm at 3250 rpm
260 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

DCT
AMT

Number of Gears

6
6

Lockable Differential/s

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
44 litres

Auto Start/Stop

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
Common Rail

Terrain Modes

–

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Drums
Drums

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Turning Radius

5 m
5.1 m

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
N/A

Ride Height Adjust

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

185/60 R16
215/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

185/60 R16
215/60 R16

Spare Wheel

N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Length

3990 mm
39952 mm

Width

1755 mm
1804 mm

Height

1523 mm
1620 mm

Wheelbase

2501 mm
2498 mm

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

165 mm
208 mm

Boot Capacity

345 litres
382 litres

Chassis Type

–
Monocoque

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
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

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Powered Tailgate

Rear Parcel Tray

Sunglass Holder

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

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

Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Trunk Light

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Cup Holders

–

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Roof Grab Handles

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5
5

Side Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Airbags

6
6

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

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
Auto

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
5

BNCAP Rating

5
5

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Projector Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Rub Strips

LED fog lamps

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

LED headlamps

LED taillights

LED DRLs

Cornering Headlights

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Headlight Height Adjuster

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Puddle Lamps

Pop-Out Door Handle

Manual
–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Illuminated Logo

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Spoiler

–

Roof Rails

–

Stop Lamp

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Fabric
Leatherette

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

Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
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

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Branded Music System

JBL

Speakers

4
4

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.2-inch Touchscreen
10.25 -inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Onboard
Onboard

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

Emergency Call Button

Check Vehicle Status via App

Alexa Compatibility

Geo Fence

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•6w

I have a strict budget of Rs 10 lakh. I live in Bangalore and, considering the traffic, I want an automatic car. Under Rs 10 lakh, should I go for the Tata Punch, Altroz, Nexon Smart or something else? My priorities are safety, an automatic gearbox and decent mileage. Also, please advise considering the ethanol-blending scenario, as that is something I am really concerned about.

Verified
•6w

The Honda Amaze V CVT would actually be the strongest recommendation here, even if it stretches your budget slightly. For Bangalore's traffic, the CVT automatic is significantly smoother and more pleasant to use than the AMTs offered on cars like the Punch and Altroz. The Amaze is also comfortable, easy to drive, fuel efficient and backed by Honda's reputation for reliability. Safety is solid, and there are no concerns regarding ethanol-blended fuel as the car is designed to run on the fuels currently available and planned for India.If the budget is absolutely non-negotiable, then the Tata Punch facelift AMT would be the alternative to consider. It offers a strong safety package, a commanding driving position and good practicality for city use. Just keep in mind that an AMT will never feel as smooth as the Honda's CVT in stop-start traffic.

VehicleHonda Amaze
VehicleTata Altroz
VehicleTata Punch
•10w

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
•10w

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.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.

VehicleTata Altroz
VehicleMaruti Suzuki Dzire