2025 Tata Altroz vs Hyundai i20: Which hatchback packs more features

Tata Motors recently launched the new and updated

Tata Altroz facelift

premium hatchback in the Indian market. This is the first facelift the hatch has received since its launch back in 2020 and gets a new design, updated dashboard, additional features, updated powertrain options and much more. The new Altroz continues to rival the Hyundai i20, Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Toyota Glanza. In this article, let’s compare the new Altroz with the Hyundai i20.

Tata Altroz vs Hyundai i20: Variants and pricingThe new Altroz is offered in seven variants - Smart, Pure, Pure S, Creative, Creative S, Accomplished and Accomplished S with petrol, diesel, and CNG powertrains. In terms of pricing, the price for the new Altroz starts from Rs 6.89 lakh to Rs 11.49 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom).

The Hyundai i20 on the other hand is offered in seven variants - Era, Magna Executive, Magna, Sportz, Sportz (O), Asta and Asta (O) with a single petrol engine option. In terms of pricing, it ranges from Rs 7.5 lakh to Rs 11.3 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom). Tata Altroz is priced higher, with base variants costing over ₹50,000 more and top trims about ₹25,000 more than its rival.Tata Altroz vs Hyundai i20: DimensionsIn terms of dimensions, the Altroz measures 3990 mm in length, 1755 mm in width, 1523 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2501 mm. The i20 measures 3995 mm in length, 1755 mm in width, 1505 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2580 mm. In comparison, the Hyundai i20 is slightly longer, equally wide, shorter in height, and offers a longer wheelbase of 2,580 mm.

Tata Altroz vs Hyundai i20: FeaturesFeatures-wise, the Altroz facelift gets twin 10.25-inch screens - one for digital instrument cluster which has navigation and blind spot monitoring displays and another for touchscreen infotainment system, a sunroof, 65 W type C USB ports, Wireless Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay, iRA connected car tech, cruise control, an 8-speaker Harman audio system, automatic headlights and wipers, height adjustable seat belt a 360-degree camera, wireless charger and more. Safety-wise, it gets six airbags, ESP, ABS, traction control, and more.

Talking about the features in the i20, it gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, blue-link 60+ connected features, OTA updates, wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, voice commands, sunroof, LED headlights, 16-inch alloy wheels, Keyless go, Ambient lighting, a 7-speaker Bose-tuned speaker, Puddle lamps, a wireless charger, rear camera, digital instrument cluster, cruise control, automatic climate control, drive modes in AT trims, rear AC vents, height adjustable driver seat, USB type C and more. Safety features include 6 airbags, ABS, EBD, Hill Start Assist Control, ESC, Vehicle Stability Control, ISOFIX child seat mounts and more.

Tata Altroz vs Hyundai i20: Engine and gearbox optionsThe Tata Altroz gets two engine options - a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder, NA petrol engine with 88 hp of power and 115 nm torque. The same engine in CNG guise puts out 74 hp of power and is offered only with a manual transmission. The petrol engine gets three gearbox options - a 5 MT, 5 AMT and 6-speed DCT. Another engine is the 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo diesel engine with 90 hp of power and 200 nm torque and is offered with a 5-speed manual transmission only.

The Hyundai i20 is powered by a sole 1.2-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine. It comes paired with either a 5-speed manual or a CVT automatic. The engine puts out 83hp with the MT transmission and 88hp with the CVT, and 115Nm of peak torque.