Tata Motors today unveiled the Altroz iTurbo in India to take on the Hyundai i20 Turbo and Polo. Bookings for the ‘hot hatch’ have startd, while Tata Motors will reveal prices and commence deliveries from 22 January. Now, while you wait for the Altroz iTurbo to go on sale in India, here’s a quick spec comparison with the Tata Nexon. While both the cars of different segments, their prices will be quite close. Indians have slowly become obsessed with cheap high performance cars with turbo engines. The sub-compact SUV segment is also a highly popular and competitive segment. Find out below Tata Nexon vs Altroz Turbo.
| Name | Tata Nexon | Tata Altroz |
| Price | Rs.6.99 to Rs. 12.70 lakh | – |
| Length | 3993mm | 3990mm |
| Width | 1811mm | 1755mm |
| Height | 1606mm | 1523mm |
| Wheelbase | 2498mm | 2501mm |
| Boot Space | 350 liters | 340 liters |
| Wheel Size | 16-inch | 16-inch |
Both the cars are quite similar with the Tata Nexon being the larger SUV. If you want road presence and ground clearance in your car, the Tata Nexon is the best option to go. Both the cars have also scored 5-star safety rating from GNCAP so you won’t be compromising on safety in either of the cars.
| Name | Tata Nexon Turbo | Tata Altroz Turbo |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Turbo Petrol | 1.2L Turbo Petrol |
| Displacement | 1199cc | 1199cc |
| Max. Power | 118.36bhp/5500rpm | 109bhp/5000rpm |
| Max. Torque | 170Nm/1750-4000rpm | 140Nm/1500-5000rpm |
| Transmission | Manual/Automatic | 5-speed manual |
The turbo petrol engine of the Tata Altroz is the same as the Nexon with performance tuned down for the Altroz. If regular highway runs are your thing then the Nexon promises that you always stay ahead of the crowd.
The Altroz iTurbo is available in three trims – XT, XZ, and XZ Plus. The XZ Plus is the new top-spec trim of the Altroz that gets features like leather seats, iRA connected car features, wearable key, rear fog lamps, and more. The Altroz iTurbo also features a sports mode, Harman audio system, and ambient lighting, to name a few.
The Tata Nexon is one of the safest SUVs on the Indian roads with 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP. Safety features on the Tata Nexon are standard across all the variants. The base variant of the Tata Nexon (XE) which costs Rs.6.99 lakh comes with safety features like ABS, Brake Assist, Power Door locks, Child Safety locks, and dual airbags. Additional safety features include seat belt warning, door ajar warning, rear seat belts, side impact beams, Traction Control, Engine immobilizer and Crash sensor.
You also get electronic stability control, and advanced safety features like roll over mitigation, Electronic brake pre-fill and brake disc wiping. Hill Assist and ISOFIX seats are also worthy safety features. The build quality of the Tata Nexon is also well above the industry standards and comes with a strong door thud noise.
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