Maruti XL6 vs Tata Altroz Racer

Should you buy Maruti XL6 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 XL6 price starts at Rs 11.84 Lakh ex-showroom for Zeta (Petrol) and Tata Altroz Racer price starts Rs 9.50 Lakh ex-showroom for R1 (Petrol). XL6 has 1462 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Altroz Racer has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the XL6 has a mileage of 26.32 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Altroz Racer has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model).

XL6 Vs Altroz Racer

Key Highlights	Maruti XL6	Tata Altroz Racer
On Road Price	Rs.17,14,036^*	Rs.12,71,858^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1462	1199
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Maruti XL6
Rs14.84 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Brand / Model
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Tata Altroz Racer
Rs11 Lakh^*
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Brand / Model
Variant

Maruti XL6
Alpha Plus AT
14.84 Lakh^*
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Tata Altroz Racer
R3
11 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Alpha Plus AT	R3
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.17,14,036^*	Rs.12,71,858^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.32,633/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.24,212/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.67,351	Rs.43,498
User Rating	4.4 Based on 275 Reviews	4.5 Based on 68 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	Rs.5,362	-
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Alpha Plus AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.17,14,036^*

Rs.12,71,858^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.32,633/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.24,212/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.67,351

Rs.43,498

User Rating

4.4

Based on 275 Reviews

4.5

Based on 68 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,362

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	K15C Smart Hybrid	1.2 L Turbo Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1462	1199
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	101.64bhp@6000rpm	118.35bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	136.8Nm@4400rpm	170Nm@1750- 4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	Direct Injection
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed AT	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

K15C Smart Hybrid

1.2 L Turbo Petrol

Displacement (cc)

1462

1199

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

101.64bhp@6000rpm

118.35bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	18
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	20.27	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	170	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.2	5
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	170	-
Tyre Size	195/60 R16	185/60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Column

Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius (Metres)

5.2

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4445	3990
Width (mm)	1775	1755
Height (mm)	1755	1523
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	165
Wheel Base (mm)	2740	2501
Kerb Weight (kg)	1225	-
Grossweight (kg)	1765	-
Seating Capacity	6	5
Boot Space (Litres)	209	345
No. of Doors	5	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
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	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
Foldable Rear Seat	3rd Row 50:50 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front	Front
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	No	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Additional Features	2nd Row Roof Mounted AC With 3-Stage Speed Control,Air Cooled Twin Cup Holder (Console)	Xpress Cool
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	No
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	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	All Black Sporty Interiors,Sculpted Dashboard With Premium Stone Finish and Rich and Slide,2nd Row Plush Captain Seats With One-Touch Recline and Slide,Flexible Space With 3rd Row Flat Fold,Chrome Finish Inside Door Handles,Split Type Luggage Board,Front Overhead Console With Map Lamp and Sunglass Holder,Premium Soft Touch Roof Lining,Soft Touch Door Trim Armrest ,Eco Drive Illumination,Digital Clock,Outside Temperature Gauge,Fuel Consumption (Instantaneous and Avg),Distance to Empty,Headlamp On Warning,Door Ajar Warning Lamp,Smartphone Storage Space (Front Row and 2nd Row) & Accessory Socket (12V) 3rd Row,Footwell Illumination (Fr),	Ambient Lighting on Dashboard
Digital Cluster	Semi	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	7
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Arctic WhiteOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofSplendid Silver With Black RoofPearl Midnight BlackBrave KhakiGrandeur GreyBrave Khaki With Black RoofCelestial BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreXL6 Colours	Pure Grey Black RoofOrange/BlackAvenue White Black RoofAltroz Racer Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	-	No
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Roof Rails	-	No
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Bold Front Grille With Sweeping X-Bar Element,Front and Rear Skid Plates With Side Claddings,New Back Door Garnish With Chrome Insert,Chrome Plated Door Handles,Body Coloured Outside Mirrors With Integrated Turn Signal Lamp(Monotone),Chrome Element on Fender Side Garnish,B & C-Pillar Gloss Black Finish,electrically Foldable ORVMs (Key Sync),IR Cut Front Windshield,UV Cut Side Glasses and Quarter Glass,LED High Mount Stop Lamp,	Sporty Exhaust
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/60 R16	185/60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Arctic WhiteOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofSplendid Silver With Black RoofPearl Midnight Black+5 MoreXL6 Colours

Pure Grey Black RoofOrange/BlackAvenue White Black RoofAltroz Racer Colours

Body Type

MUVAll MUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	4	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver	-
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
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
SOS Button	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Tow Away Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-
Valet Mode	Yes	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

E-Call & I-Call

Google / Alexa Connectivity

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	7	10.25
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	(Wake-up throgh ""Hi Suzuki"" With Barge-in feature),Premium Sound System (Arkamys),	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	4
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Maruti XL6
- The redesigned front face packs more attitude and offers better road presence.
- New safety and premium features are a welcome addition
- Captain seats are large and comfortable
- Spacious 3rd row
- High claimed fuel efficiency of 20.97kmpl (MT) and 20.27kmpl (AT)
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 XL6
- Some useful features like automatic day/night IRVM, rear window blinds and rear cup holders are still missing.
- No diesel option
- Curtain airbags for rear occupants should have been part of the safety features.
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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MarutiXL6
Rs.11.84 - 14.87 Lakh^*
Maruti Ertiga
Rs.8.96 - 13.26 Lakh^*
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MarutiXL6
Rs.11.84 - 14.87 Lakh^*
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Rs.10.60 - 19.70 Lakh^*
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Rs.11.84 - 14.87 Lakh^*
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Rs.11.42 - 20.68 Lakh^*
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Rs.11.84 - 14.87 Lakh^*
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Rs.10.54 - 13.83 Lakh^*
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MarutiXL6
Rs.11.84 - 14.87 Lakh^*
Maruti Brezza
Rs.8.69 - 14.14 Lakh^*
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Altroz Racer comparison with similar cars

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TataAltroz Racer
Rs.9.50 - 11 Lakh^*
Tata Nexon
Rs.8 - 15.60 Lakh^*
Altroz Racer vs Nexon
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TataAltroz Racer
Rs.9.50 - 11 Lakh^*
Hyundai i20
Rs.7.04 - 11.25 Lakh^*
Altroz Racer vs i20
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TataAltroz Racer
Rs.9.50 - 11 Lakh^*
Tata Altroz
Rs.6.65 - 11.30 Lakh^*
Altroz Racer vs Altroz
VS
TataAltroz Racer
Rs.9.50 - 11 Lakh^*
Maruti Swift
Rs.6.49 - 9.64 Lakh^*
Altroz Racer vs Swift
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TataAltroz Racer
Rs.9.50 - 11 Lakh^*
Hyundai Creta
Rs.11.11 - 20.50 Lakh^*
Altroz Racer vs Creta

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Maruti XL6 and Tata Altroz Racer?

A ) Maruti XL6 price starts at ₹ 11.84 Lakh & Tata Altroz Racer price starts at ₹ 9.50 Lakh in New Delhi. Tata Altroz Racer is cheaper between these two cars.

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