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Swift vs Altroz: Compare Prices, Mileage and Specifications (2023)

Team AckoFeb 16, 2024

Are you in the market for a new car but can't decide between the Maruti Swift and the Tata Altroz? Look no further! In this article, we will compare Swift vs Altroz to help you make an informed decision.

Both cars have strengths and weaknesses, but which is better for you? From design and performance to safety and affordability, we will cover all the essential aspects to consider when choosing between these popular models.

Contents

Swift vs Altroz: Price comparison
Swift vs Altroz: Mileage comparison
Swift vs Altroz: Safety features
Maruti Swift vs Tata Altroz: Comfort and convenience
Tata Altroz vs Maruti Swift : Infotainment system
Swift vs Altroz: Seats
Altroz vs Swift: Interior comparison
Maruti Swift vs Altroz: Exterior comparison
Altroz vs Swift: Colours
Swift vs Altroz: Specifications
- Pros and cons of Swift and Altroz
Frequently Asked Questions

Swift vs Altroz: Price comparison

The Maruti Swift is available with a petrol or a CNG engine and a choice of manual or AMT gearbox. The Tata Altroz is available with a petrol or a diesel engine and the choice of a manual or DCT gearbox. The Swift is priced between Rs. 5.99 lakh to Rs. 8.90 lakh, while the latter is priced between Rs. 6.45 lakh to Rs. 10.40 lakh. Here is the variant-wise price comparison of the Altroz and Swift.

Maruti Swift Variants	Maruti Swift Price (Ex-showroom)	Tata Altroz Variants	Tata Altroz Price (Ex-showroom)
LXi	Rs. 5.99 lakh	XE	Rs. 6.45 lakh to Rs. 8 lakh
VXi	Rs. 6.95 lakh to Rs. 7.85 lakh	XM	Rs. 7.40 lakh to Rs. 8.70 lakh
ZXi	Rs. 7.63 lakh to Rs. 8.89 lakh	XT	Rs. 7.90 lakh to Rs. 9.36 lakh
-	-	XZ	Rs. 8.40 lakh to Rs. 10.40 lakh

Swift vs Altroz: Mileage comparison

The mileage comparison of the Swift and Altroz reveals that the Swift has the edge over the latter. The Maruti Swift’s CNG variant offers a fuel efficiency of 30.9 km/kg, having the edge over the Tata Altroz. Here is the Swift and Altroz mileage comparison based on the fuel and gearbox type.

Fuel type	Gearbox	Tata Altroz ARAI mileage	Maruti Swift ARAI mileage
Diesel	Manual	23.64 kmpl	-
Petrol	Manual	19.33 kmpl	22.38 kmpl
Petrol	Automatic	18.5 kmpl	22.56 kmpl
CNG	Manual	-	30.9 km/kg

Swift vs Altroz: Safety features

The Maruti Swift and Tata Altroz are equipped with modern safety features. The Altroz has been rated 5 stars by the GNCAP, while the Maruti Swift scored 2 stars. Here are the detailed safety features of the Swift and Altroz.

Swift	Altroz
GNCAP Rating: 2 Stars	GNCAP Rating: 5 Stars
Dual front airbags	Dual front airbags
ABS with EBD	ABS with EBD
Rear parking sensors	Rear parking sensors
Rearview camera	High-strength steel structure with impact-resistant side doors
Hill hold control	Advanced safety features like reverse parking camera, rearview camera, and hill hold control
ISOFIX child seat anchors in higher variants	Anti-theft alarm, speed-dependent auto door locks, and ISOFIX child seat anchors as standard
-	Available with advanced safety features like corner stability control, traction control, and cruise control

Maruti Swift vs Tata Altroz: Comfort and convenience

Maruti and Tata have ensured their cars loaded with features. When comparing the comfort features of the Swift and Altroz, the Altroz has a slight lead over the Swift with premium features such as crusie control, Auto ORVMs, LED projector headlights, and more.

Swift	Altroz
Smart play studio	Reverse parking camera
LED projector headlights with DRLs	Voice alerts
Cruise Control	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Alloy wheels	Parking assistance
Coloured multi-information driver display	Height adjustable seat belt
Dual tone colour schemes	Auto park lock
LED taillights	Fog lamps
Auto ORVMs	90-degree opening doors
Leather wrapped steering wheel	LED projector headlights
Sporty seats	Dual-tone alloy wheels
Auto Gear Shift	Auto ORVMs
-	Floating infotainment system
-	Automatic climate control
-	Auto headlights
-	Rain sensing wipers
-	Cruise control
-	Harman audio system
-	Navigation Assist
-	Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
-	Drive modes
-	Leatherette seats
-	Ambient mood lighting
-	Rear flat floor
-	Push button start/stop
-	Cooled glove box
-	Rear AC vents
-	Follow me home headlights
-	Driver and rear passenger armrest

Tata Altroz vs Maruti Swift : Infotainment system

Here is the infotainment system comparison of the Swift and the Altroz.

Maruti Swift: 17.78 cm Touchscreen infotainment system with 4 speakers and 2 tweeters.
Tata Altroz: 17.78 cm Touchscreen infotainment system with Harman audio system

Swift vs Altroz: Seats

The Maruti Swift and Tata Altroz comes with a 5-seater layout. However, the Altroz is slightly wider, taller and longer than the Swift, making it slightly comfortable for the occupants. The Altroz’s boot space is bigger than the Swift.

Altroz vs Swift: Interior comparison

Here is the comparison of the Swift and Altroz based on their interiors.

Swift	Altroz
Simple and practical cabin design with a black and silver theme	Modern and premium interior design with a dual-tone theme
Well-cushioned seats with good support and comfort	Ergonomically designed seats with premium upholstery
Multifunctional flat-bottomed steering wheel	Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob with contrast stitching
Large touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	7-inch digital instrument cluster and 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Auto climate control, push-button start/stop, and keyless entry	Automatic climate control, cruise control, and ambient lighting
Decent cabin space with ample storage compartments	Spacious cabin with generous legroom and headroom

Maruti Swift vs Altroz: Exterior comparison

Here is the comparison of the Swift and Altroz based on their exterior.

Swift	Altroz
Aggressive and sporty design with a sleek silhouette	Bold and futuristic design with a sharp and edgy profile
Distinctive front grille with a large Suzuki logo	Signature Humanity Line grille with chrome accents
Sharp and angular headlamps with LED DRLs	Sleek and stylish headlamps with projector lenses and LED DRLs
Bumper-integrated fog lamps and blacked-out A-pillars	Tri-arrow pattern on the front bumper and diamond-cut alloy wheels
Attractive 16-inch alloy wheels with a dual-tone finish	Blacked-out C-pillar and contrasting roof

Altroz vs Swift: Colours

Here is the colour comparison of the Swift and Altroz.

Swift	Altroz
Pearl Metallic Lucent Orange	Cosmo Black
Solid Fire Red	Harbour Blue
Metallic Silky Silver	Downtown Red
Pearl Arctic White	Opera Blue
Pearl Metallic Midnight Blue	Arcade Grey
Pearl Midnight Black	Avenue White
Metallic Magma Grey	High Street Gold
Pearl Arctic White with Pearl Midnight Black	-
Pearl Metallic Midnight Blue with Pearl Arctic White	-
Solid Fire Red with Pearl Midnight Black	-

Swift vs Altroz: Specifications

Both SUVs are available in either petrol or diesel engine options. Here are the details.

	Swift Petrol/CNG	Altroz Petrol	Altroz Diesel	Altroz i-Turbo Petrol
Engine type	Naturally aspirated	Naturally aspirated Revotron	Turbo Revotorq	i-Turbo
Engine capacity	1.2-litre	1.2-litre	1.5-litre	1.2-litre
Max power	88.5 bhp	87 bhp	121 bhp	108 bhp
Max torque	113 Nm	115 Nm	200 Nm	140 Nm
Gearbox	MT/AMT	5-speed MT/6-speed DCT	5-speed MT/6-speed DCT	5-speed MT/6-speed DCT
Suspension	Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Torsion Beam	Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Torsion Beam	Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Torsion Beam	Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Torsion Beam
Tyres	185/65-15	165/80-14 and 185/60-16	165/80-14 and 185/60-16	165/80-14 and 185/60-16
Dimension (LxWxH)	3845x1735x1530mm	3990x1755x1523mm	3990x1755x1523mm	3990x1755x1523mm
Fuel tank capacity	37-litres	37-litres	37-litres	37-litres
Brakes	Disc/Drum	Disc/Drum	Disc/Drum	Disc/Drum

Pros and cons of Swift and Altroz

Here are some of the merits and demerits of the Swift and Altroz.

Merits of Swift and Altroz

Swift	Altroz
Dual-tone colour schemes	Excellent road presence
Cruise control	Great ride and handling characteristics
Hill Hold Assist	Loaded with new-age features
Refined engine	Dual Clutch Transmission
Priced competitively	Powerful engines
Comfortable ride quality	Solid road presence

Demerits of Swift and Altroz

Swift	Altroz
No diesel option	No DCT in turbo petrol variant
Outdated design	No CNG variant
Features are limited to the automatic variants	No dual-tone colour schemes

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions about Swift vs Altroz comparison.

Swift vs Altroz. Which offers better mileage?

The Maruti Swift has the edge over the Tata Altroz in terms of fuel efficiency. The CNG variant of the Swift beat the Altroz with a fuel efficiency of 30.9 km/kg.

Is the Tata Altroz bigger than the Swift?

The Tata Altroz is slightly bigger than the Maruti Swift.

What is the ground clearance of the Swift and the Altroz?

The Swift’s ground clearance is 163mm, while that of the Altroz is 165mm.

Is the Tata Altroz good for long drives?

The Altroz, with 1.2-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel, is powerful enough for long drives.

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