Here’s How Tata Altroz Racer Compares To Hyundai i20 N Line

Modified On Jan 13, 2023 07:12 PM By Rohit for Tata Altroz Racer

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The Altroz Racer gets important visual and functional upgrades which could help the Tata take on Hyundai’s hot-hatch much better…or would they?

Tata Altroz Racer and Hyundai i20 N Line

At the 2023 Auto Expo, Tata appeased driving enthusiasts with the only ‘performance’ showcase in the form of the Altroz Racer, a sportier version of the marque’s only premium hatchback. The carmaker has done more than just slap some stickers onto the Altroz, as it has fitted it with the more powerful turbo-petrol engine from the Nexon. If released in the market, this would be a true contender to the Hyundai i20 N Line.

So let’s see how they both stack up against each other:

Dimensions	Tata Altroz Racer	Hyundai i20 N Line
Length	3,990mm	3,995mm
Width	1,755mm	1,775mm
Height	1,523mm	1,505mm
Wheelbase	2,501mm	2,580mm

Tata Altroz Racer side

The Altroz Racer is taller than the Hyundai hot-hatch by 18mm, while in all other dimensions, it’s the i20 N Line that comes out on top between the two.

Powertrains

Specification	Tata Altroz Racer	Hyundai i20 N Line
Engine	1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol	1-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol
Power	120PS	120PS
Torque	170Nm	172Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT	6-speed iMT*, 7-speed DCT

*iMT- intelligent manual transmission (clutchless manual)

Tata Altroz Racer turbo-petrol engine

The sportier Tata hatchback has a slightly bigger engine, but both models offer the same peak output of 120PS. The Hyundai’s peak torque output of 172Nm has a 2Nm edge over the sportier Altroz).
While the Altroz Racer offers a traditional manual transmission option, it’s the Hyundai that will be picked by buyers who want to rest their left foot.

Feature Highlights

Tata Altroz Racer	Hyundai i20 N Line
Projector headlights with LED DRLs 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels Red ambient lighting Ventilated leatherette front seats Seven-inch digital driver’s display 10.25-inch touchscreen system Voice-enabled sunroof Wireless phone charger Six airbags	Auto-LED projector headlights with LED DRLs 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels Red ambient lighting Leather seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob Digitised instrument cluster 10.25-inch touchscreen system Voice-enabled sunroof Wireless phone charger Six airbags Electronic stability control (ESC) Rear disc brakes

Tata Altroz Racer cabin

With the ‘Racer’ iteration, Tata has given the Altroz some new features such as a wireless phone charger, six airbags and a bigger touchscreen over the regular model.

Hyundai i20 N Line rear disc brake

While the Altroz Racer gets ventilated front seats over the i20 N Line, the latter’s unique feature advantages include auto-LED projector headlights and rear disc brakes.

Also Read: Auto Expo 2023: Tata Bolsters Its Future By Introducing New Range Of Turbo-petrol Engines

Price

	Tata Altroz Racer	Hyundai i20 N Line
Range	Rs 10 lakh (expected)	Rs 10 lakh to Rs 12.11 lakh

All prices ex-showroom Delhi

While Tata hasn’t confirmed whether the Altroz Racer will make it to showrooms, if it does, we expect the hatchback’s spicier version to have a similar price tag to the i20 N Line.