Hyundai i20 DCT Vs Tata Altroz DCA: Price, Powertrain, Features & More

Price

The prices for the Tata Altroz DCA ranges from Rs 8.09 lakh(ex-showroom, India) for the XM+ variant and goes up to Rs 9.89 lakh(ex-showroom, India) for the XZ+ Dark variant.

On the other hand, the Hyundai i20 equipped with the DCT gearbox is priced from Rs 9.76 lakh(ex-showroom, India) for the Sportz variant and prices go as high as Rs 11.33 lakh(ex-showroom, India) for the top-end Asta (O) variant.

Apart from that Tata Altroz DCA is available in 7 trim levels as opposed to just 3 trim levels available for the Hyundai i20 equipped with the DCT gearbox.

Design

Design has always been a very subjective matter and there are no clear winners here in this comparison.

The Tata Altroz does look a bit bolder and more masculine with its large wraparound headlights and a more aggressive-looking front end. Moreover, the large wraparound taillamps and black elements at the rear help the Tata Altroz maintain its aggressive stance.

In comparison, the Hyundai i20 looks a bir more elegant and sophisticated with its projector headlamps and large hexagonal front grille. Apart from that, the Z-shaped LED taillamps add a lot of youthfulness to the overall design of the Hyundai i20.

Apart from that, the interior of the new Hyundai i20 also looks a bit more premium thanks to its larger touchscreen infotainment unit. Also, the Hyundai i20 also come in N-Line trim that adds a few sporty touches and a few mechanical tweaks.

Powertrain

Since we are comparing the DCT gearbox variants, the Hyundai i20 equipped with the DCT gearbox is powered by a 1.0-litre turbocharged unit with 118bhp of peak power and 171Nm of peak torque.

In comparison, the Tata Altroz equipped with the DCT gearbox comes with a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated Revotron petrol engine with 85bhp of peak power and 113Nm of peak torque.

This becomes pretty conclusive that the i20 equipped with the DCT gearbox will be more ideal for those who prefer performance as it comes equipped with the punchier powertrain.

Features

The Tata Altroz is a very well-equipped premium hatchback in the country with the inclusion of features such as a large 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a part digital instrument cluster, iRA connected car technology, 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, cruise control, automatic climate control, air purifier, keyless entry, push-button start-stop, rear AC vents, rain-sensing wipers, ventilated front seats, auto-dimming IRVMs, and many more.

On the other hand, Hyundai is a brand known to pack its car with all the features it can lay its hands and the Hyundai i20 is not any different. The South Korean manufacturer has equipped the i20 with features such as a much bigger 10-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a fully digital instrument display, wireless phone charger, sunroof, cruise control, climate control, rear AC vents and many more.

Safety

In recent years, Tata Motors has excelled in the safety department and the Tata Altroz is not any different as it is currently the safest hatchback in India with a 5-Star safety rating from G-NCAP for adult protection.

Apart from that, the tata Altroz also comes loaded with safety systems such as ABS, EBD, brake sway control (BSC), dual airbags, corner stability control (CSC), rear parking sensors, ISOFIX anchoring points and a few more.

The Hyundai i20 is also not that far behind the safety as it also comes equipped with life-saving features such as 6 airbags, ABS, EBD, ISOFIX anchoring points, rear parking sensors, rear view camera, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), Hill Start Assist and many more.

Space

In terms of exterior dimension, the Hyundai i20 is 5mm longer and 20mm wider than Tata Altroz and measures 3,995mm long, 1,775mm wide, 1,505mm tall. However, the Tata Altroz is 18mm taller than the Hyundai i20.

Another important measure is the wheelbase and the Hyundai i20 has a 79mm longer wheelbase than Tata Altroz's 2,501mm wheelbase. Thanks to this longer wheelbase, the Hyundai i20's boot measures at 352-litres compared to Tata Altroz's 345-litres.

Thoughts About The Automatic Variants Of Hyundai i20 & Tata Altroz

The biggest difference between the automatic variants of Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz is the powertrain. While the Hyundai i20 comes equipped with a punchy turbocharged engine, the Altroz uses a more economical naturally-aspirated unit. So, at the end of the day, the Hyundai i20 comes out as a more enthusiastic premium hatchback.