i20 IVT vs Altroz DCT: Premium Hatch Battle (10-12.5L) | Compare

Key Strengths Breakdown

i20 Asta Opt IVT

1. Space Lead: 2580mm wheelbase

2. Safety Count: 6 airbags

3. Premium Feel: Sunroof equipped

4. Smooth Box: IVT transmission

5. Tech Edge: Wireless charging

Altroz XZA Plus S DCT

1. Price Lead: Rs 95,910 lower

2. Safety Star: 5-star GNCAP rating

3. Boot Space: 345L capacity

4. Easy Access: 90° door opening

5. Better Box: 6-speed DCT

Technical Analysis

Performance Metrics

Here's the comparison organized into bullet points with appropriate headings:

Engine & Performance:

Engine Output:

- Hyundai i20: 1.2L (86.76bhp)

- Tata Altroz: 1.2L (86.79bhp)

- Advantage: Virtually equal performance

Torque Delivery:

- Hyundai i20: 114.7Nm@4200rpm

- Tata Altroz: 115Nm@3250rpm

- Advantage: Altroz with 0.3% higher torque at lower RPM

Efficiency & Cost:

Fuel Economy:

- Hyundai i20: 20 kmpl

- Tata Altroz: Not specified

- Advantage: i20 (only specified figure)

Price Point:

- Hyundai i20: Rs 11,05,900

- Tata Altroz: Rs 10,09,990

- Advantage: Altroz costs 8.7% less

Physical Dimensions:

Overall Length:

- Hyundai i20: 3995mm

- Tata Altroz: 3990mm

- Advantage: i20 is 5mm longer

Overall Width:

- Hyundai i20: 1775mm

- Tata Altroz: 1755mm

- Advantage: i20 is 20mm wider

*Vehicle Height:

- Hyundai i20: 1505mm

- Tata Altroz: 1523mm

- Advantage: Altroz is 18mm taller

Wheelbase:

- Hyundai i20: 2580mm

- Tata Altroz: 2501mm

- Advantage: i20 has 79mm longer wheelbase

Cargo Capacity:

- Hyundai i20: 311L

- Tata Altroz: 345L

- Advantage: Altroz offers 34L more boot space

Real-World Experience

Design & Features

i20:

- Modern styling

- Premium interior

- 10.25-inch screen

- Ambient lighting

- Wireless charging

Altroz:

- Unique design

- Wide-opening doors

- 10.25-inch display

- Umbrella holders

- Cooled glovebox

Dynamics & Comfort

- i20: Smoother city drive

- Altroz: Better handling

- i20: IVT refinement

- Altroz: DCT response

- Different suspension tunes

Value Proposition

- i20 (Rs 11,05,900): Features & space

- Altroz (Rs 10,09,990): Safety & value

Verdict

The i20 delivers better features and space, while the Altroz offers superior safety rating and value.

Recommendation

Choose the i20 if:

- Premium features wanted

- More airbags preferred

- Interior space priority

- Smooth drive valued

- Brand image important

Choose the Altroz if:

- Budget conscious

- Safety rating priority

- Larger boot needed

- Easy access valued

- DCT transmission preferred