Maruti Dzire vs Tata Altroz Racer

Should you buy Maruti Dzire or Tata Altroz Racer? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Maruti Dzire price starts at Rs 6.84 Lakh ex-showroom for LXI (Petrol) and Tata Altroz Racer price starts Rs 9.50 Lakh ex-showroom for R1 (Petrol). Dzire has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Altroz Racer has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Dzire has a mileage of 33.73 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Altroz Racer has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Dzire Vs Altroz Racer

Key Highlights	Maruti Dzire	Tata Altroz Racer
On Road Price	Rs.11,77,752^*	Rs.12,71,858^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1197	1199
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Maruti Dzire
Rs10.19 Lakh^*
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Tata Altroz Racer
Rs11 Lakh^*
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Maruti Dzire
ZXI Plus AMT
10.19 Lakh^*
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Tata Altroz Racer
R3
11 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	ZXI Plus AMT	R3
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.11,77,752^*	Rs.12,71,858^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.22,855/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.24,212/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.40,147	Rs.43,498
User Rating	4.7 Based on 432 Reviews	4.5 Based on 68 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

ZXI Plus AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.11,77,752^*

Rs.12,71,858^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.22,855/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.24,212/month

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Insurance

Rs.40,147

Rs.43,498

User Rating

4.7

Based on 432 Reviews

4.5

Based on 68 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Z12E	1.2 L Turbo Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1197	1199
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80bhp@5700rpm	118.35bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	111.7Nm@4300rpm	170Nm@1750- 4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	Direct Injection
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	5-Speed AMT	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Z12E

1.2 L Turbo Petrol

Displacement (cc)

1197

1199

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

80bhp@5700rpm

118.35bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	18
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	25.71	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	37	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage Highway (kmpl)

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

25.71

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.8	5
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	185/65 R15	185/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	3990
Width (mm)	1735	1755
Height (mm)	1525	1523
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	163	165
Wheel Base (mm)	2450	2501
Kerb Weight (kg)	920-960	-
Grossweight (kg)	1375	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	382	345
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	No
Gear Shift Indicator	No	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Key-fob operated Trunk opening,Gear Position Indicator,Driver Side Footrest	Xpress Cool
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height only	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	No
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Front Footwell Illumination,Urbane Satin Accents on Console, Door Trims,Chrome Finish - AC Vents,Chrome Finish - Inside Door Handles,Chrome Accent On Parking Brake Lever Tip And Gear Shift Knob,IP Ornament Finish(Satin Silver & Wood),Front Dome Lamp,Driver Side Sunvisor with Ticket Holder,Front Door Armrest with Fabric,Dual-Tone Sophisticated Interiors (Black & Beige),Outside Temperature Display,Multi-Information Display	Ambient Lighting on Dashboard
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	7
Upholstery	-	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteNutmeg BrownMagma GreyBluish BlackAlluring BlueGallant RedSplendid Silver+2 MoreDzire Colours	Pure Grey Black RoofOrange/BlackAvenue White Black RoofAltroz Racer Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Roof Carrier	-	No
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	No	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Roof Rails	-	No
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Chrome Finish - Front Grille,Chrome Finish Trunk Lid Garnish Side,Body Coloured Door Handles,Body Coloured Outside Rear View Mirrors,LED High Mount Stop Lamp,3D Trinity LED Rear Lamps Signature,Aero Boot Lip Spoiler,Belt Line Garnish Chrome	Sporty Exhaust
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Single Pane	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	185/65 R15	185/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteNutmeg BrownMagma GreyBluish BlackAlluring Blue+2 MoreDzire Colours

Pure Grey Black RoofOrange/BlackAvenue White Black RoofAltroz Racer Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	4	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

No. of Airbags

Driver Airbag

ADAS
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-

ADAS

Driver Attention Warning

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
SOS Button	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Tow Away Alert	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-
Valet Mode	Yes	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

Google / Alexa Connectivity

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	10.25
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	Surround Sense Powered by Arkamys,Remote Control App for Infotainment	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	4
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Maruti Dzire
- Looks distinctive. New design elements give it an identity different from the Swift
- Excellent boot space
- Comfortable ride quality even on bad roads
- 5-star Global NCAP crash test rating
- High mileage in regular driving conditions
- Highlight features like sunroof, 360 degree camera and 9-inch touchscreen
Tata Altroz Racer
- Lots of usable power for overtakes
- Highway touring ability is excellent
- Ride and handling balance is very sporty, yet comfortable.
- New features like the larger touchscreen, 360 degree camera and ventilated seats work really well.

Maruti Dzire
- Engine refinement and performance could have been better
- AMT transmission upshifts quite early leaving less usable power
- Low headroom for people over 6 feet
Tata Altroz Racer
- Performance is not exciting or quick
- Exhaust note is not loud enough to feel sporty
- The Racer cosmetic tweaks like the racing lines look a bit overdone.

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Rs.6.84 - 10.19 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.20 - 9.96 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.84 - 10.19 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.49 - 9.64 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.84 - 10.19 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.84 - 10.19 Lakh^*
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Rs.9.50 - 11 Lakh^*
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Rs.8 - 15.60 Lakh^*
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Rs.9.50 - 11 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.65 - 11.30 Lakh^*
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Rs.9.50 - 11 Lakh^*
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Rs6.84 - 10.19 Lakh^*
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Rs6.65 - 11.30 Lakh^*
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Rs6.49 - 9.64 Lakh^*
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Rs5.64 - 7.47 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Maruti Dzire and Tata Altroz Racer?

A ) Maruti Dzire price starts at ₹6.84 Lakh & Tata Altroz Racer price starts at ₹9.50 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Dzire is cheaper between these two cars.

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