Tata Altroz Racer vs Hyundai i20 N Line: Which Hot-Hatch To Buy?

Modified On Jun 06, 2024 01:11 PM By Dipan for Tata Altroz Racer

Two hot hatches with turbo-petrol engines and a lot of features on offer–what will you choose?

The Tata Altroz Racer is preparing for its official launch. It is expected to cost around Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom), which puts it in the same ballpark as its direct competitor, the Hyundai i20 N Line. If you have a budget of around Rs 10 lakh and want a sporty hatchback, should you consider the Altroz Racer or the i20 N Line? Here’s a look at their specifications on paper:

Powertrain And Performance

Model	Tata Altroz Racer	Hyundai i20 N Line
Engine	1.2-litre 3-cyl turbo-petrol	1-litre 3-cyl turbo-petrol
Power	120 PS	120 PS
Torque	170 Nm	172 Nm
Transmission	6 MT	6 MT/7 DCT*

*DCT- dual-clutch automatic transmission

Both the Tata Altroz Racer and the i20 N Line get a 3-cylinder engine, but the latter generates slightly more torque while producing the same power as the former. The i20 N Line even has an automatic gearbox, something the Altroz Racer lacks.

Features

Features	Tata Altroz Racer	Hyundai i20 N Line
Exterior	Auto-projector headlights LED DRLs Front fog lamps White pinstripes on the bonnet and roof Racer badges on the front fenders 16-inch blacked-out alloy wheels Dual-tip exhaust	Auto-LED headlights LED DRLs LED tail lights Front projector fog lamps Red accents all around N Line badges in the grille, front fenders, and wheels 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels Dual-tip exhaust
Interior	Leatherette seats Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob Front sliding armrest with storage	Leatherette seats Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob Sunglass holder Front sliding armrest with storage
Infotainment	10.25-inch infotainment system 8-speaker music system (including 4 tweeters) Connected car tech	10.25-inch infotainment system 7-speaker Bose music system (including 2 tweeters and a subwoofer) Connected car tech
Comfort and Convenience	Electrically adjustable and auto-folding ORVMs Keyless entry Push-button start/stop All four power windows Auto AC with rear vents Ambient lighting Height-adjustable driver seat Cruise control Voice-enabled electric sunroof 7-inch fully digital driver display Wireless phone charger Xpress cool Front ventilated seats Air purifier	Electrically adjustable and auto-folding ORVMs Keyless entry Push-button start/stop All four power windows Auto AC with rear vents Ambient lighting Height-adjustable driver seat Cruise control Voice-enabled electric sunroof Semi-digital driver display Paddle shifters (with DCT only) Wireless phone charger
Safety	6 airbags ABS with EBD Reverse parking sensors ISOFIX Child seat anchors Rear wiper washer Rear defogger 360-degree camera with blind spot monitor Rain sensing wipers	6 airbags ABS with EBD Reverse parking sensors Reversing camera ISOFIX child seat anchors Rear wiper washer Rear defogger Disc brakes on all four wheels Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Both the Tata Altroz Racer and Hyundai i20 N Line are well-equipped offerings. However, the Altroz Racer has a few advantages in the form of a 360-degree camera with a blind spot monitor and ventilated front seats.

That said, Hyundai is offering paddle shifters with the DCT-equipped variants of the i20 N Line. Also worth noting is that the i20 N Line has disc brakes on all four wheels, whereas the Altroz only has discs on the front. The i20 N Line also comes with a TPMS, which is missing on its Tata rival. Common safety tech includes six airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and a reversing camera.

Price Range

Model	Tata Altroz Racer	Hyundai i20 N Line
Price	Rs 10 lakh (expected)	Rs 10 lakh - 12.52 lakh

(prices ex-showroom, pan-India)

The Tata Altroz Racer will be available in 3 variants - R1, R2 and R3 - while the Hyundai i20 N Line has two broad variants on offer - N6 and N8.

Verdict

The Tata Altroz Racer is feature-rich and powered by a potent engine. It also offers everything that the i20 N Line offers, along with additional safety and feel-good features.

The Hyundai i20 N Line, on the other hand, has the more powerful engine, but lacks some key features offered by its competitor. However, it does get an automatic gearbox that the Tata Altroz Racer misses out on.

Which of these hot hatchbacks will you choose? Tell us in the comments below.

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