Tata Altroz iCNG vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno S-CNG: Comparing fuel efficiency, price, other details
Tata Altroz iCNG vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno S-CNG: Tata Altroz iCNG, which comes with India's first twin-cylinder CNG technology, is available in six variants. On the other hand, Maruti Suzuki Baleno CNG has two variants. Take a look at the comparison.
FollowThe Tata Altroz iCNG premium hatchback was introduced by Tata Motors in India, and it is in direct competition with the Maruti Suzuki Baleno S-CNG. As a result, here is a brief comparison of these two high-end CNG hatchbacks.
Engine:
The Tata Altroz's 1.2-liter, naturally-aspirated engine produces 72.5 horsepower and 103 nm of torque while the vehicle is in CNG mode. However, this engine can generate a maximum of 113Nm of peak torque and 85bhp in petrol mode.
Comparatively speaking, the 1.2-liter, normally aspirated, CNG-compatible engine is also found in the Maruti Suzuki Baleno S-CNG. However, this engine generates 88.5bhp of power and 113Nm of torque in petrol mode, compared to this engine's somewhat better 76.4bhp of power and less torque at 98.5Nm in CNG mode.
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Dimensions of the car:
The Tata Altroz has dimensions of 3,990mm in length, 1,755mm in width, 1,523mm in height, and a 2,501mm wheelbase. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno, in contrast, has a wheelbase that is 10 millimetres longer but is 20 millimetres shorter in width and height.
Fuel efficiency:
Given that the Tata Tigor iCNG's fuel economy is rated at 26.49 km/kg, it is anticipated that the Tata Altroz CNG will be somewhat less fuel efficient than the Baleno S-CNG. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno S-CNG, in contrast, has a fuel economy rating of 30.61 km/kg.
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Boot space:
The Tata Altroz base model features a bigger boot with a 345-liter capacity. In contrast, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno's boot has a capacity of 318 litres, which is 27 litres less.
Price and variants:
Six variations of the recently released Tata Altroz iCNG are available. The base 'XE' model of the Altroz iCNG costs Rs 7.55 lakh (ex-showroom), while the top-spec XZ+ O (S) variant costs Rs 10.55 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti Suzuki, in contrast, provides the Baleno S-CNG in two mid-spec trim levels: Zeta and Delta. These models are priced at Rs. 8.35 lakh and Rs. 9.28 lakh, respectively, ex-showroom.
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