Latest Update: Tata Altroz iTurbo hot-hatch has been launched in India at an introductory price range of Rs 7.74 – Rs 8.85 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Click here to know more about it in detail.
Tata Motors has officially unveiled the Altroz iTurbo, which is a performance-based version of homegrown maker's premium hatch. It is scheduled to launch on 22nd January 2021. With this, the Altroz will be available with three engine options: 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5-litre diesel, and the newly introduced 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol unit, which will fundamentally position it against the Hyundai i20 Turbo and Volkswagen Polo TSI. But is this new hot-hatch good enough to take on these rivalries? Let's find out: –
1. Engine Specification
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Tata Altroz iTurbo |
Hyundai i20 Turbo |
VW Polo TSI |
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Engine |
1.2-litre turbo petrol |
1.0-litre turbo petrol |
1.0-litre Turbo petrol |
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Capacity / Displacement (cc) |
1199 cc |
998 cc |
999 cc |
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No of Cylinders |
3 |
3 |
3 |
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Power |
110PS @ 5500rpm |
120PS @ 6000rpm |
110PS @ 5000-5500rpm |
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Torque |
140Nm @ 1500 – 5500rpm |
172Nm @ 1500-4000rpm |
175Nm @1750-4000rpm |
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Gearbox Options |
5-speed manual |
6-speed iMT (clutchless manual) / 7-speed DCT |
6-speed manual / 6-speed torque converter AT |
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Mileage |
18.13kmpl |
20.25kmpl (iMT)/ 20.28kmpl(DCT) |
18.24kmpl |
- Compared to its competitors, the Altroz iTurbo gets a bigger displacement engine.
- Its 110PS power output is par with the Volkswagen Polo TSI, but 10PS less than i20.
- The Polo is the torquiest car here, whereas the Altroz iTurbo develops the least torque among all.
- In terms of transmission options, the Altroz iTurbo will be offered with a 5-speed manual gearbox only, at least in the initial phase. A DCT (dual-clutch transmission) automatic gearbox is expected to be introduced in near future. Meanwhile, the i20 & Polo, both cars get the option of a 7-speed DCT and a 6-speed torque converter automatic unit respectively. However, if you want a conventional manual model, then Altroz and Polo is your only option. Though the i20 gets a manual gearbox but without the clutch pedal. Hyundai calls it an intelligent-manual transmission (iMT).
- As far as the mileage is concerned, the Altroz iTurbo is in line with Polo's TSI engine. But once again, the i20 is the most frugal car here.
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2. Dimensions
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Name |
Tata Altroz |
Hyundai i20 |
VW Polo |
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Length |
3990mm |
3995mm |
3971mm |
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Width |
1755mm |
1775mm |
1682mm |
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Height |
1523mm |
1505mm |
1469mm |
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Wheelbase |
2501mm |
2580mm |
2469mm |
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Ground Clearance |
165mm |
170mm |
168mm |
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Minimum Turning radius |
5m |
5.2m |
4.97m |
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Boot Space |
340 litres |
311 litres |
280litres |
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Wheel Size |
195/55 R16 Alloy |
195/55 R16 |
195/65 R16 Alloy |
- Talking about dimensions, all three cars have certain advantages over each other. While the Tata Altroz stands out in terms of height & boot space against the Hyundai i20 & VW Polo, the Korean offering has a longer wheelbase. It is also wider than both the cars, and have slightly more ground clearance.
- The only point where the Polo has a real edge is the turning radius. The less the turning radius is, the more easily you can manoeuvre or take U-turn in tight areas. Polo's tyre width is also 10mm greater than both the cars which certainly improves the grip.
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3. Price
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Model |
Variants |
Price |
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Tata Altroz iTurbo |
XT, XZ, XZ+ |
Rs 7.74 – Rs 8.85 lakh |
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Hyundai i20 Turbo |
Sportz, Asta, Asta (O) |
Rs 8.79 lakh to Rs 11.32 lakh |
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VW Polo TSI |
Highline+, GT, Red & White Special Edition |
Rs 8.34 lakh to Rs 9.93 lakh |