2020 Tata Altroz XZ Vs Maruti Baleno Alpha - Specs, Dimension, Feature Comparison

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2020 Tata Altroz vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno - Dimensions Comparison

If you look at the Altroz and the Baleno, you’ll notice that they’re almost equally wide, long and tall. A measuring tape will prove that the Altroz is half-a-centimetre shorter, 1cm wider and about 1.5cm taller. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno has a 2cm advantage with a longer wheelbase. A longer wheelbase typically results in more cabin space, but often eats into the boot space. Since the Baleno’s wheelbase is only marginally longer than the Altroz’, it has a similarly nominal deficit in the boot space - only 6 litres smaller than the Altroz’. The Baleno has an upper hand with a 5mm extra ground clearance.

Both cars are neck and neck in this regard, and no one emerges as a clear winner.

Winner: None

2020 Tata Altroz XZ vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha - Petrol Engine Spec Comparison

Comparing the petrol engines of the two cars reveals that the Altroz’s 1.2-litre engine has slightly better power output, but exactly the same torque as the Baleno. Look closer and you’ll notice where each engine delivers its peak torque in the rev band. The Tata Altroz has its peak torque coming in at just 3300rpm - a full 900rpm before the Baleno makes its peak torque. Judging by the numbers, the Altroz should be easier to drive in the city than the Baleno, as it has stronger bottom and mid-range performance.

Winner: 2020 Tata Altroz XZ

2020 Tata Altroz XZ vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha - Diesel Engine Spec Comparison

Looking at the diesel engine specs reveals a similar story. The Maruti’s diesel engine has a lot less power here on its resume. It’s a bit low on torque as well. We all know that this engine has an addictive mid-range performance, but barely any get-up-and-go at city-friendly RPMs.

The Altroz’ 1.5-litre diesel engine makes 10Nm more torque than the Baleno’s. More importantly, it comes in at just 1250rpm. So, you can make good progress without downshifting in the Altroz. In the Baleno, you can either wait for the turbo to start spinning or downshift to get into its torque band.

The Baleno’s 1.25-litre diesel engine is nearing its end as Maruti has confirmed that they’re going to discontinue this diesel engine once the BS6 regulations come into effect.

Winner: 2020 Tata Altroz XZ

2020 Tata Altroz XZ vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha - Feature Comparison

On the feature front, the two cars have quite a lot in common. Here’s a rundown of their common features:

The Altroz XZ variant gets these following additional features, which aren’t available in the Baleno Alpha:

• Cruise control
• Multi-drive modes
• Umbrella holder
• Automatic wipers
• Ambient lighting
• 7-inch full-colour LCD instrument console
• Auto start/stop

Similarly, the Baleno Alpha also has the following unique features up its sleeve, which aren’t available in the Tata Altroz XZ:

• LED projector headlamps
• 60:40 split rear seat
• Auto-dimming inside mirror
• Telescopic steering
• UV-resistant windows

The two cars are evenly matched in this area. So, this fight comes to a close without a definitive winner.

Winner: None

2020 Tata Altroz XZ vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha - Price Comparison

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno’s variants with a petrol engine and a manual transmission cost anywhere between Rs. 5.59 lakh and Rs. 7.58 lakh. The Baleno’s diesel range is priced between Rs. 6.69 lakh and Rs. 8.68 lakh.

Based on our calculations, we expect the 2020 Tata Altroz petrol variants to cost between Rs. 5.49 lakh and Rs. 8.09 lakh. The diesel variants could cost between Rs. 6.99 lakh and Rs. 9.49 lakh.

The XZ variant of the Altroz we’re comparing here doesn’t’ get a dual-tone roof option, but could cost Rs. 7.89 lakh with a petrol engine and Rs. 9.29 lakh with a diesel engine.

In terms of prices, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha definitely has an upper hand, as it’s considerably cheaper - both, with the petrol and diesel engines.

Winner: Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha

With 3 titles in its favour, the overall winner has to be the 2020 Tata Altroz XZ variant, as it matches the Baleno in dimensions and features and beats it with torquier petrol and diesel engines.