Tata Altroz Racer Vs Hyundai i20 N Line: Quick Comparison

Tata Altroz Racer and Hyundai i20 N Line are two performance hatchbacks that were perhaps the most awaited, including getting them on Indian roads. The objective of the car was to give that force to the driver, and hence, more concentration has been put in terms of its performance, design and features. In this blog, we shall let you know the important points of differentiation and parity that exist or do not exist between the two cars so that one can base their choice on the right information. 

Design and Features

The Tata Altroz Racer is swarming with racetrack action and can be seen in the orange shade of the body, blackened hood and roof, and chrome-loaded sporty alloy wheels. On the other hand, the i20 N Line is more aggressive by design, with a different grille, tweaked bumpers, and a sporty rear diffuser.

While the cabins of both cars are absolutely black, with subtle red accents, the Altroz Racer does bring a more premium feel with its black dashboard layout and the addition of contrast stitching for seats and steering wheel. The cabin design of the i20 N Line, on the other hand, is more aggressive, so there’s red ambient lighting, an N Line-specific steering wheel, and the gear lever design will also be a custom job. In Tata Altroz Racer there are 4-speakers and 4-tweeters meanwhile in Hyundai i20 N Line has 7-speakers ( front & rear speaker, front tweeters, and subwoofers). Altroz Racer does not have rear disc brake and auto-dimming IRVM as the Hyundai i20 N Line does have both features.

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Specifications

Specifications	Tata Altroz Racer	Hyundai i20 N Line
Engine	1.2L, 3-cylinder, turbo petrol	1.0L, 3 cylinder, turbo petrol
Power	120 PS	120 PS
Torque	170 Nm	172 Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT ( Racer)	6-speed manual, 7-speed DCT
Length	3990mm	3995mm
Width	1755mm	1755mm
Height	1532mm	1505mm
Wheelbase	2501mm	2580mm
Wheel Size	16-Inch	16-Inch
Boot size	345	311

The Tata Altroz Racer features a 1.2L, 3-cylinder, turbo petrol engine that produces 120 PS of power and 170 Nm of torque. On the other hand, the Hyundai i20 N Line gets a 1.0L, 3-cylinder turbo petrol unit that develops 120 PS of power and 172 Nm of torque.

Both cars have a 6-speed manual gearbox, with the i20 N Line also offered with a 7-speed DCT. The i20 N Line gets a more aggressive suspension setup. All-wheel disc brakes for better handling and braking performance. Hyundai i20 N Line has 311L boot space whereas the Altroz Racer has 345L, which means there is more space in the trunk for storing luggage and cargo in the Altroz Racer as compared to i20 N Line. The Altroz racer has the option of ventilated seats for hot climates but the i20 N Line does not have one.

Safety Features

Both cars will come with an almost similar set of safety features, including 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, three-point seatbelts with reminders for all passengers, TPMS, electronic stability control, hill assist control, and ISOFIX mounts. Altroz Racer has a 360-degree camera with a blind spot monitor but the i20 N Line has only a reversing camera. The i20 N Line has disc brakes on all four wheels and a tyre pressure monitor system which are not included in the Altroz Racer.

Price and Variants

Model	Price
Tata Altroz Racer	Rs. 9.49 lakhs - 10.99 lakhs
Hyundai i20 N Line	Rs. 9.99 lakhs  - 12.52 lakhs

Conclusion

Now, the choice between the Tata Altroz Racer and the Hyundai i20 N Line would again be dependent on user preference. On one hand, Altroz Racer brings styling, a premium cabin and power from a 1.2L turbo mill, mated to a manual 6-speed gearbox. This could be an idle combination of practicality with sportiness. On the other hand,  the i20 N Line brings a more sportive face, sportier cabin, and performance-enhanced 1.0-litre turbo-petrol mill with manual or 7-speed DCT option, intended for those at large who put great importance on dynamic performance and bold styling. You can choose Altroz Racer, for its premium comfort and versatile transmission that matter to you. For assertive design and enhanced driving dynamics, you can go with the i20 N Line.

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