Tata Altroz vs Rivals: Space Comparison

Modified On Jul 24, 2020 07:30 PM By Dhruv for Tata Altroz 2020-2023

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Can the Altroz outdo its rivals when it comes to cabin space?

Tata’s cars are well known for the amount of space that they offer inside the cabin. Does the Altroz, its newest offering, fit that bill and can it beat its rivals in the premium hatchback segment such as the Hyundai Elite i20 and Maruti Suzuki Baleno in offering the most spacious cabin? We bring out the measuring tape to find out if the answer to that question is a yes or a no. But first let us begin with dimensions.

Dimensions

	Tata Altroz	Maruti Baleno	Hyundai Elite i20	Volkswagen Polo
Length	3988mm	3995mm	3985mm	3971mm
Width	1754mm	1745mm	1734mm	1682mm
Height	1505mm	1510mm	1505mm	1469mm
Wheelbase	2501mm	2520mm	2570mm	2469mm

All these cars fall within the sub-4m category and are pretty close to each other in length. However, if we were to look at the minute differences, the Baleno is the longest and the tallest while the Altroz is the widest and the Elite i20 has the longest wheelbase of the four. The Polo is the smallest one by every measure.

Front-row

Measurement (in mm)	Tata Altroz	Maruti Baleno	Hyundai Elite i20	Volkswagen Polo
Legroom (min-max)	870-1050mm	940-1195mm	890-1045mm	1020-1240mm
Kneeroom(min-max)	540-760mm	630-855mm	590-805mm	590-835mm
Seat base length	485mm	515mm	495mm	545mm
Seat base width	470mm	510mm	505mm	525mm
Seatback height	630mm	625mm	670mm	625mm
Headroom(min-max)	875-975mm	920-1010mm	970-1000mm	885-995mm
Cabin width	1380mm	1360mm	1360mm	1390mm

Tata Altroz Front Row

While it might have not done well in exterior dimensions, the Polo does offer the most amount of legroom in the first row.
The Maruti Baleno which is second in the legroom department, offers the most amount of knee room. What this means is that taller passengers will be more comfortable in the first row of the Polo and Baleno.
The Polo also has the longest and widest seat base so those with a bigger frame will be more comfortable in its front seats. It will also offer better under-thigh support.
The Altroz, Baleno and Polo are neck and neck when it comes to the seatback height, with the Elite i20 taking the lead. However, the differences here are so marginal that they won’t be noticeable in the real world.
The Baleno offers the most headroom in the first row, meaning taller passengers will be further away from the roof liner in the Maruti hatchback than its rivals.
The Polo offers the widest cabin in the front row area, followed by the Altroz.

Second row

Measurement (in mm)	Tata Altroz	Maruti Baleno	Hyundai Elite i20	Volkswagen Polo
Shoulder room	1325mm	1330mm	1280mm	1335mm
Headroom	910mm	935mm	950mm	915mm
Seat base width	1265mm	1300mm	1265mm	1265mm
Seat base length	450mm	495mm	455mm	460mm
Seat back height	625mm	570mm	670mm	570mm
Knee room (min-max)	625-850mm	770-1015mm	585-800mm	NA

Tata Altroz Second Row

The Polo offers the most amount of shoulder room at the back, followed by the Baleno and then the Altroz. The difference between these three is quite small and all three should be able to seat three abreast with similar levels of comfort.
The Elite i20 offers the most headroom at the back so taller passengers will be the most comfortable in the Hyundai hatchback.
The Baleno has the widest seat base. Coupled with the fact that it offers almost the same shoulder room as the Polo, it should be the most comfortable for three people at the back.
The Baleno also has the longest seat base so it will offer the best under-thigh support as well.
What’s more, the Baleno offers the most amount of kneeroom as well, a precious commodity in the second row of a hatchback.

Verdict

We have a mixed bag here. The Polo despite having its shortcomings in exterior dimensions is a good proposition for those looking to spend time in the front seats. It is especially more acceptable of taller passengers.

In the second row, Maruti’s Baleno is the better option in this comparison. It can seat three abreast better than its rivals and offers the most kneeroom as well.