2020 Maruti Suzuki S-Cross vs Tata Altroz - Price, Specs, Features, Mileage Comparison
Which car is better: Maruti Suzuki S-Cross or Tata Altroz? We compare prices, dimensions, engine specs, mileage and performance to help you decide which car better fulfils your requirements.

S-Cross 2020 vs Altroz 2020 | Price Comparison - Which One Is Cheaper?
S-CROSS VS ALTROZ | PRICE COMPARISON EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI |
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PETROL MANUAL |
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Maruti Suzuki S-Cross |
Tata Altroz |
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Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Sigma |
₹8.39 |
XE |
₹5.44 |
Delta |
₹9.60 |
XE Rhythm |
₹5.70 |
Zeta |
₹9.95 |
XM |
₹6.30 |
Alpha |
₹11.16 |
XM Style |
₹6.64 |
XM Rhythm |
₹6.69 |
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XM Style + Rhythm |
₹6.94 |
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XT |
₹6.99 |
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XT Luxe |
₹7.38 |
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XZ |
₹7.59 |
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XZ(O) |
₹7.75 |
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XZ Urban |
₹7.89 |
Maruti Suzuki S-Cross prices start from Rs. 8.39 lakh and go up to Rs. 11.16 lakh for petrol manual powertrain. The Tata Altroz petrol manual prices start from Rs. 5.44 lakh and go up to Rs. 7.75 lakh. The Tata Altroz is a lot cheaper than the S-Cross.
S-CROSS VS ALTROZ | PRICE COMPARISON EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI |
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PETROL AUTOMATIC |
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Maruti Suzuki S-Cross |
Tata Altroz |
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Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Delta |
₹10.84 |
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Zeta |
₹11.19 |
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Alpha |
₹12.39 |
For the petrol automatic powertrain, Maruti Suzuki S-Cross prices start from Rs. 10.84 lakh. S-Cross automatic is Rs. 1.24 more expensive than manual. Tata Altroz is not available with petrol automatic powertrain.
S-Cross 2020 vs Altroz 2020 | Dimension Comparison - Which One Is Bigger?
Maruti Suzuki S-Cross is 4300mm long, 1785mm wide and 1595mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2600mm. The Maruti Suzuki S-Cross has a boot space of 375 litres. The Tata Altroz measures 3990mm in length, 1755mm in width and 1523mm in height. The wheelbase of Tata Altroz is 2501mm and it has a boot space of 345 litres.
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S-CROSS VS ALTROZ | DIMENSION COMPARISON |
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Dimensions |
Maruti Suzuki S-Cross |
Difference |
Tata Altroz |
Length (mm) |
4300 |
310 |
3990 |
Width (mm) |
1785 |
30 |
1755 |
Height (mm) |
1595 |
72 |
1523 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2600 |
99 |
2501 |
Boot Space (litre) |
375 |
30 |
345 |
Ground Clearance(mm) |
180 |
15 |
165 |
Fuel Tank (litre) |
48 |
11 |
37 |
Tyre Size (Base Variant) |
215/60 R16 |
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165/80 R14 |
Tyre Size (Top Variant) |
215/60 R16 |
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195/55 R16 |
Dimension Review
- The S-Cross is longer than the Altroz by 310mm.
- The S-Cross is wider than the Altroz by 30mm.
- The S-Cross is taller than the Altroz by 72mm.
- The S-Cross has a longer wheelbase than the Altroz; by 99mm.
- The S-Cross has 30 litres more boot space than the Altroz.
- The S-Cross has 15mm more ground clearance than the Altroz.
- The Altroz has very skinny tyres in the lower variants.
- The S-Cross is a much bigger and taller car than the Altroz and will, therefore, have a far better road presence.
In terms of dimensions, the S-Cross is a larger car compared to the Altroz. So, it will have a better road presence than the Altroz.
S-Cross 2020 vs Altroz 2020 | Engine Specs Comparison - Which One has Better Performance?
S-CROSS VS ALTROZ | ENGINE COMPARISON |
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PETROL ENGINE |
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Maruti Suzuki S-Cross |
Tata Altroz |
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Engine |
1.5 L Hybrid Petrol |
1.2 L Petrol |
Displacement |
1462 cc |
1199 cc |
Cylinder |
4 |
3 |
Maximum Power |
105PS @ 6000rpm |
86PS @ 6000rpm |
Peak Torque |
138Nm @ 4400rpm |
113Nm @ 3300rpm |
Manual Transmission |
5-speed |
5-speed |
Manual FE |
18.55kmpl |
19.05kmpl |
Automatic Transmission |
4-speed torque converter |
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Automatic FE |
18.43kmpl |
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S-Cross Petrol vs Altroz Petrol
Maruti Suzuki S-Cross 1.5 L, 4-cylinder hybrid petrol engine makes 105PS of maximum power and 138Nm of peak torque. It is available with a 5-speed manual and a 4-Speed Torque Converter type automatic transmission. The Maruti Suzuki S-Cross petrol manual has a mileage of 18.55kmpl while the automatic claims to deliver a fuel efficiency figure of 18.43kmpl.
Tata Altroz 1.2 L, 3-cylinder petrol engine makes 86PS of maximum power and 113Nm of peak torque. It is available with a 5-speed manual transmission and has a mileage of 19.05kmpl.
Petrol Engine Review
- The S-Cross has a more powerful engine than the Altroz.
- The S-Cross' engine produces more torque than the Altroz'.
- The Altroz 1.2 l petrol manual is more fuel-efficient than the S-Cross manual.
- The S-Cross petrol engine has a far better torque-to-weight ratio than the Altroz and will, therefore, have better drivability and in-gear acceleration.
S-Cross 2020 vs Altroz 2020 | Top Feature Comparison
Notable top features of S-Cross 2020 are:
- LED projector headlamps w/ LED DRL
- Auto headlamps
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- 7-inch touchscreen w/ Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Auto AC
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- Cruise control
- Keyless entry w/ push-button start/stop
- Rear wiper & washer
- Rear defogger
- Height adjustable driver seat
- Front and rear armrests
- Idle start/stop
Notable top features of Altroz 2020 are:
- Projector headlamps w/ LED DRL
- Multi-drive modes
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Digital instrument cluster
- Auto headlamp
- Auto wipers
- Auto AC w/ rear vents
- Front & rear armrest
- Cruise control
- Wearable key
- Keyless entry w/ push-button start/stop
- Idle start/stop
- Padded door armrests
- LED ambient lighting
Is the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross better than the Tata Altroz?
Price of the base variant of Maruti Suzuki S-Cross is Rs. 8.39 lakh and Tata Altroz is Rs. 5.44 lakh (both ex-showroom). The Altroz is from a lower segment and carries a lower price tag too.
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In terms of dimensions, the S-Cross is larger than the Altroz. So it will have a better road presence than the Altroz.
For petrol powertrain, S-Cross' engine has a lot better torque-to-weight ratio, so it will offer better drivability compared to Altroz' engine. The fuel efficiency of the two cars is comparble.