Honda City vs Tata Altroz
Should you buy Honda City or Tata Altroz? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Honda City price starts at Rs 12.28 Lakh ex-showroom for SV Reinforced (Petrol) and Tata Altroz price starts Rs 6.65 Lakh ex-showroom for XE (Petrol). City has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Altroz has 1497 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the City has a mileage of 18.4 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Altroz has a mileage of 26.2 km/kg (Petrol top model).
City Vs Altroz
| Key Highlights | Honda City | Tata Altroz |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.17,87,409* | Rs.12,76,965* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1498 | 1199 |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic |
Honda City vs Tata Altroz comparison
Honda City- SV (Petrol) 12.28 Lakh*
- SV Reinforced (Petrol) 12.28 Lakh*
- V Elegant (Petrol) 12.80 Lakh*
- V (Petrol) 13.05 Lakh*
- V Reinforced (Petrol) 13.05 Lakh*
- V Apex Edition (Petrol) 13.30 Lakh*
- V Elegant CVT (Petrol) 14.05 Lakh*
- VX (Petrol) 14.12 Lakh*
- Top SellingVX Reinforced (Petrol) 13.92 Lakh*
- V CVT (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- V CVT Reinforced (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- VX Apex Edition (Petrol) 14.37 Lakh*
- V Apex Edition CVT (Petrol) 14.55 Lakh*
- ZX (Petrol) 15.30 Lakh*
- ZX CVT Reinforced (Petrol) 16.55 Lakh*
- VX CVT (Petrol) 15.37 Lakh*
- VX CVT Reinforced (Petrol) 15.37 Lakh*
- VX Apex Edition CVT (Petrol) 15.62 Lakh*
- ZX CVT (Petrol) 16.55 Lakh*
- ZX Reinforced (Petrol) 15.30 Lakh*
Rs15.30 Lakh *VS
Tata Altroz- XM Plus Diesel (Diesel) 8.80 Lakh*
- XM Plus S Diesel (Diesel) 9.10 Lakh*
- XT Diesel (Diesel) 9.50 Lakh*
- XZ Diesel (Diesel) 10 Lakh*
- XZ LUX Diesel (Diesel) 10.30 Lakh*
- Top SellingXZ Plus S Diesel (Diesel) 10.50 Lakh*
- XZ Plus S Dark Edition Diesel (Diesel) 10.80 Lakh*
- XZ Plus S LUX Diesel (Diesel) 11 Lakh*
- XZ Plus S LUX Dark Edition Diesel (Diesel) 11.30 Lakh*
- XE (Petrol) 6.65 Lakh*
- XM (Petrol) 6.90 Lakh*
- XM S (Petrol) 7.20 Lakh*
- XM Plus (Petrol) 7.50 Lakh*
- XM Plus S (Petrol) 7.80 Lakh*
- XT (Petrol) 8.20 Lakh*
- XMA Plus DCT (Petrol) 8.50 Lakh*
- XZ (Petrol) 8.70 Lakh*
- XMA Plus S DCT (Petrol) 8.80 Lakh*
- XZ LUX (Petrol) 9 Lakh*
- XTA DCT (Petrol) 9.20 Lakh*
- Top SellingXZ Plus S (Petrol) 9.20 Lakh*
- XZ Plus S Dark Edition (Petrol) 9.50 Lakh*
- XZ Plus S LUX (Petrol) 9.70 Lakh*
- XZA DCT (Petrol) 9.70 Lakh*
- XZ Plus OS (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- XZ Plus S LUX Dark Edition (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- XZA LUX DCT (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- XZA Plus S DCT (Petrol) 10.20 Lakh*
- XZA Plus S Dark Edition DCT (Petrol) 10.50 Lakh*
- XZA Plus S LUX DCT (Petrol) 10.70 Lakh*
- XZA Plus OS DCT (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- XZA Plus S LUX Dark Edition DCT (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- XE CNG (CNG) 7.60 Lakh*
- XM Plus CNG (CNG) 8.45 Lakh*
- XM Plus S CNG (CNG) 8.75 Lakh*
- XZ CNG (CNG) 9.70 Lakh*
- XZ LUX CNG (CNG) 10 Lakh*
- Top SellingXZ Plus S CNG (CNG) 10.20 Lakh*
- XZ Plus S LUX CNG (CNG) 10.70 Lakh*
- XZ Plus OS CNG (CNG) 11 Lakh*
Rs11 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in Jhalawar | Rs.17,87,409* | Rs.12,76,965* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.34,016/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.24,299/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.67,484 | Rs.52,103 |
| User Rating | Based on 188 Reviews | Based on 1410 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | Rs.5,625.4 | - |
| Brochure |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | i-VTEC | 1.2L Revotron |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1498 | 1199 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 119.35bhp@6600rpm | 86.79bhp@6000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 17.8 | 19.33 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | - | 37 |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations. ✕ | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Shock Absorbers Type The kind of shock absorbers that come in a car. They help reduce jerks when the car goes over bumps and uneven roads. They can be hydraulic or gas-filled. ✕ | Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled | - |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 4583 | 3990 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1748 | 1755 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1489 | 1523 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | 165 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | Yes | No |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | Yes | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Platinum White Pearl Lunar Silver Metallic Golden Brown Metallic Obsidian Blue Pearl Meteoroid Grey Metallic +1 MoreCity Colours | Arcade Grey Opera Blue Downtown Red Black Avenue White Altroz Colours |
| Body Type | SedanAll Sedan Cars | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | - |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | - |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | - |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes | - |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | No |
| Remote Immobiliser | - | No |
| Google / Alexa Connectivity | Yes | - |
| SOS Button | - | No |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen A touchscreen panel in the dashboard for controlling the car's features like music, navigation, and other car info.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Honda City
- Spacious cabin. Rear seat kneeroom rivals cars from a segment above.
- Best in segment interior quality
- Comfortable ride quality
- Updated exterior makes it more tempting
- ADAS standard in multiple variants
Tata Altroz
- Turbo-petrol engine offers enjoyable performance
- Five-star safety rating
- Leatherette upholstery makes the cabin feel more premium
- Best-in-class ride and handling package
- Automatic transmission is smooth and takes the stress out of city driving
Honda City
- Lacks some ‘wow’ features like ventilated seats, powered driver seat, branded stereo
- Diesel motor is now discontinued
- Tight rear seat headroom
Tata Altroz
- Premium features like ventilated seats, wireless changer, and sunroof still missing
- Cabin insulation is lacking
- Naturally-aspirated petrol engine lacks power and refinement
- Automatic not offered with turbo-petrol engine
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car is cheaper between Honda City and Tata Altroz?
A ) Honda City price starts at ₹ 12.28 Lakh & Tata Altroz price starts at ₹ 6.65 Lakh in Jhalawar. Tata Altroz is cheaper between these two cars.
Q ) Which car has good mileage Honda City and Tata Altroz?
A ) The mileage of City is 17.8 kmpl & the mileage of Altroz is 19.33 kmpl. Tata Altroz gives better mileage than Honda City.
*Ex-showroom price in Jhalawar