Maruti Ignis vs Tata Altroz Racer
Should you buy Maruti Ignis 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 Ignis price starts at Rs 5.85 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol) and Tata Altroz Racer price starts Rs 9.50 Lakh ex-showroom for R1 (Petrol). Ignis has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Altroz Racer has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Ignis has a mileage of 20.89 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Altroz Racer has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model).
Ignis Vs Altroz Racer
| Key Highlights | Maruti Ignis | Tata Altroz Racer |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.9,02,703* | Rs.12,71,858* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1197 | 1199 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Manual |
Maruti Ignis vs Tata Altroz Racer comparison
- Maruti Ignis
- Sigma (Petrol) 5.85 Lakh*
- Delta (Petrol) 6.39 Lakh*
- Top SellingZeta (Petrol) 6.97 Lakh*
- Delta AMT (Petrol) 6.89 Lakh*
- Zeta AMT (Petrol) 7.47 Lakh*
- Alpha (Petrol) 7.62 Lakh*
- Alpha AMT (Petrol) 8.12 Lakh*
Rs8.12 Lakh *VS
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.9,02,703* | Rs.12,71,858* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.17,560/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.24,212/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.28,233 | Rs.43,498 |
| User Rating | Based on 634 Reviews | Based on 68 Reviews |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | VVT | 1.2 L Turbo Petrol |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1197 | 1199 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 81.80bhp@6000rpm | 118.35bhp@5500rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | 23 | 18 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 20.89 | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 32 | 37 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | - |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car. ✕ | Tilt | - |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 3700 | 3990 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1690 | 1755 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1595 | 1523 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | 165 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | - | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | - | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | - | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Nexa Blue With Black Roof Glistening Grey Pearl Arctic White Lucent Orange With Black Roof Nexa Blue With Silver Roof +5 MoreIgnis Colours | Pure Grey Black Roof Orange/Black Avenue White Black Roof Altroz Racer Colours |
| Body Type | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | - |
| Anti Theft Alarm An alarm system that sounds when anyone tries to access the car forcibly or break into it. ✕ | Yes | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | Yes |
| Remote Immobiliser | - | Yes |
| Navigation With Live Traffic | Yes | - |
| SOS Button | - | Yes |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | - |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Maruti Ignis
- Healthy 180mm ground clearance lets you tackle a bit of rough roads.
- Ample cabin space for four occupants. Healthy amount of headroom and legroom on offer.
- High seating position. Gives a commanding view of the road ahead.
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 Ignis
- Quality of plastic used inside the cabin are slightly hard. The light white colour is likely to get dirt easily too.
- Centre console of mid-spec variants (without touchscreen) looks a bit awkward.
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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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car is cheaper between Maruti Ignis and Tata Altroz Racer?
A ) Maruti Ignis price starts at ₹5.85 Lakh & Tata Altroz Racer price starts at ₹9.50 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Ignis is cheaper between these two cars.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi