2025 Tata Altroz Facelift vs Hyundai i20: Which Premium Hatchback To Buy?

Published On May 30, 2025 08:01 AM By Dipan

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The 2025 Tata Altroz gets a few convenience and safety features and a couple of powertrain options over the Hyundai i20

The 2025 Tata Altroz facelift debuted recently with prices ranging between Rs 6.89 lakh and Rs 11.49 lakh (introductory ex-showroom, pan-India). It continues to rival established models including the Maruti Baleno, Hyundai i20 and Toyota Glanza. While we have already compared the updated Tata offering with the Baleno, how does it compete against the Hyundai i20? Let us find out.

Prices

Model	Price
2025 Tata Altroz (introductory)	Rs 6.89 lakh to Rs 11.49 lakh
Hyundai i20	Rs 7.51 lakh to Rs 11.25 lakh

All prices are ex-showroom, pan-India

The base-spec variants of both premium hatchbacks have a difference of over Rs 50,000, while the top-spec trims differ by about Rs 25,000, with the Tata Altroz being the pricier option. However, for this price, the new Altroz features more powertrain options and features including 360-degree camera and flush-type door handles, which are not offered with the Hyundai i20.

Dimensions

Dimensions	2025 Tata Altroz	Hyundai i20	Difference
Length	3990 mm	3995 mm	(- 5 mm)
Width	1755 mm	1775 mm	(-20 mm)
Height	1523 mm	1505 mm	+ 18 mm
Wheelbase	2501 mm	2580 mm	(- 79 mm)

The Hyundai i20 has a bigger wheelbase than the 2025 Altroz, but the other dimensions of both hatchback offerings are almost the same.

Powertrain Options

Model	2025 Tata Altroz facelift			Hyundai i20
Engine	1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol	1.2-litre petrol-CNG	1.2-litre diesel	1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol
Power	88 PS	73.5 PS	90 PS	83 PS (MT) / 88 PS (CVT)
Torque	115 Nm	103 Nm	200 Nm	115 Nm
Transmission*	5-speed MT, 6-speed DCT, 5-speed AMT	5-speed MT	5-speed MT	5-speed MT, CVT

*DCT-dual-clutch transmission, AMT-automated manual transmission, CVT = Continuously variable automatic transmission

Comparing the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engines of both rivals, the performance output of both premium hatchbacks is the same. The i20, with a manual transmission, puts out 5 PS less than the Altroz, but it will not make a significant difference in real-world conditions.

The Altroz gets a diesel and a petrol+CNG option that will cater varied driving needs, both of which are not on offer in the Hyundai i20.

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Features

Features	2025 Tata Altroz	Hyundai i20
Exterior	Auto LED headlights LED DRLs LED fog lamps with cornering function Connected LED tail lights Flush-type door handles Auto-folding ORVMs 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels Shark-fin antenna	Auto LED headlights LED DRLs LED tail lights Auto-folding ORVMs 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels Shark fin antenna Puddle lamps
Interior	Black and beige cabin theme Beige fabric seat upholstery Leatherette wrapped steering wheel Multi-colour ambient lighting Cooled glovebox Touch-enabled AC control panel Rear centre armrest with cupholders Parcel tray	Dual-tone black and grey cabin theme Black and grey semi-leathrette seat upholstery Leatherette wrapping on steering wheel and gear lever Blue ambient lighting Sunglass holder Parcel tray
Comfort Convenience	10.25-inch digital driver’s display Single-pane sunroof Wireless phone charger Keyless entry with push-button start/stop Auto AC with rear vents Paddle shifters (with automatic variants only) Cruise control Steering-mounted audio controls	Semi-digital driver’s display with coloured multi-information display (MID) Single-pane sunroof Wireless phone charger Keyless entry with push-button start/stop Auto AC with rear vents Paddle shifters (with automatic variants only) Cruise control Steering-mounted audio controls
Infotainment	10.25-inch touchscreen Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 8-speaker sound system Connected car tech	10.25-inch touchscreen Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 7-speaker Bose sound system Connected car tech
Safety	6 airbags (as standard) Electronic stability control (ESC) 360-degree camera Rear parking sensors Rear washer and wiper Rain sensing wipers Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ISOFIX child seat anchorages Rear defogger	6 airbags (as standard) Electronic stability control (ESC) Rear parking camera Rear parking sensors Rear washer and wiper Rain sensing wipers Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ISOFIX child seat anchorages Rear defogger

Both hatchbacks have a lot in common including LED headlights and a shark fin antenna. Common features include a 10.25-inch touchscreen, single-pane sunroof, a wireless phone charger, auto AC with rear vents and paddle shifters. The safety suite is also similar with amenities including 6 airbags (as standard), rear parking sensors and a TPMS.

The Tata Altroz, however, gets flush-type door handles, LED fog lamps, connected LED tail lights, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, an 8-speaker sound system and 360-degree camera, all of which are not available in the i20.

The Hyundai i20, on the other hand, gets puddle lamps, a more premium looking semi-leatherette seat upholstery and a subwoofer, all of which are not available in the updated Tata rival.

Verdict

The Tata Altroz facelift has evolved the design of the already-handsome looking model and has offered flush-type food handles and all-LED lighting with a light bar at the rear that makes it look modern. Inside, it is loaded with features including a segment-first digital driver’s display and 360-degree camera. Not just these, it gets a diesel and a CNG option, both of which are not offered with the i20. So, if you want a feature-loaded car and would like to have some powertrain options other than a NA petrol, you should go for the new Altroz.

The Hyundai i20, on the other hand, only gets a NA petrol engine, but it is more refined than the Tata Altroz’ engine. It also gets a slightly larger wheelbase which can provide it with a slightly better cabin space and decently loaded feature suite. If you want all this while compromising on some features, you should get the Hyundai i20.

What will you choose? Tell us in the comments below.

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