Tata Altroz vs Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012]

CarWale brings you comparison of Tata Altroz and Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012]. The Tata Altroz price is Rs. 6.50 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012] price is Rs. 3.87 Lakh. The Tata Altroz is available in 1199 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012] is available in 998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Altroz provides the mileage of 19.33 kmpl and A-Star [2008-2012] provides the mileage of 13.8 kmpl.

Altroz vs A-Star [2008-2012] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Altroz	A-Star [2008-2012]
Price	Rs. 6.50 Lakh	Rs. 3.87 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	998 cc
Power	87 bhp	-
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Tata Altroz

XE Petrol

Rs. 6.50 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012]

Lxi

Rs. 3.87 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Tata Altroz

XE Petrol

Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012]

Lxi

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	998 cc, 3 Cylinders 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	1.2 L Revotron	K10B
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	87 bhp @ 6000 rpm	68@6200
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3250 rpm	90@3500
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.33View Mileage Details	13.8View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	715
Drivetrain	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent MacPherson dual path strut with coil spring	MacPherson strut & coil
Rear Suspension	Twist beam with coil spring and shock absorber	Isolated trailing link & coil
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5	4.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel
Front Tyres	165 / 80 R14	155 / 80 R13
Rear Tyres	165 / 80 R14	155 / 80 R13

Features

Safety

Braking & Traction
Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Grey
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Headrests	Front

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Arcade Grey	Azure Gray
	Avenue White	Paradise Blue
		Midnight Black
		Desert Brown
		Bright Red
		Artic White
		Silky Silver

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

12 Ratings

5.0/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	5.0Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.3Performance	5.0Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	5.0Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.5Value for Money
		4.6Exterior
		3.6Comfort
		4.0Performance
		4.3Fuel Economy
		3.9Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Best hatchback car Tata Altroz

This car is best hatchback of tata motors I love this car from his features, interior look, exterior look. This car is so cool car and it is obtained 5 star rating in global ncap and I love safe car.

The experience with astar

It is a best car in low cost. Less maintenance cost. Nice millage of 22 to 24 km. It gives a good driving experience. It good exterior and interior look .it is the best car I have Best car I has bought. .t give a cool look. It never look out dated if have to prefer some body a car I will suggest this car.

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Tata Altroz CNG First Drive Review

By Ninad Ambre29 May 2023

This is the new CNG variant of the Tata Altroz. It joins the CNG portfolio of the carmaker, alongside the Tiago and Tigor. Its prime competitors are the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Toyota Glanza which are also offered in CNG versions but fewer variants; the Altroz CNG can be had in as many as six variants. Does this and the new segment-first features make it any good? We find out in this review.

Tata Altroz i-CNG First Look

By Aditya Nadkarni20 Feb 2023

Tata Motors showcased a range of upcoming and updated passenger vehicles at the Auto Expo 2023. While most of us expected the Harrier and Safari facelifts to debut, the Indian carmaker surprised us with two new CNG models among others. Today we’ll be learning about the Altroz CNG version, the latter of which is termed i-CNG in the brand’s speak.

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Altroz vs A-Star [2008-2012] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Tata Altroz and Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012]?

Tata Altroz price is Rs. 6.50 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012] price is Rs. 3.87 Lakh. Hence Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Altroz and A-Star [2008-2012] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the XE Petrol variant, mileage of Altroz is 19.33kmpl and for the Lxi variant, mileage of A-Star [2008-2012] is 13.8kmpl. Thus making Altroz the most fuel efficient as compared to A-Star [2008-2012]

Q: How is the performance of Altroz compared to A-Star [2008-2012]?

For the XE Petrol variant, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Altroz produces 87 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 115 Nm @ 3250 rpm of torque. For the Lxi variant, 998 cc Petrol engine of A-Star [2008-2012] produces 68@6200 of power and 90@3500 of torque.

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Tata Altroz vs Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012]

Length (mm)	3990	3500
Width (mm)	1755	1600
Height (mm)	1523	1490
Wheelbase (mm)	2501	2360
Ground Clearance (mm)	165

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2
Bootspace (litres)	345
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	35

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Child Seat Anchor Points

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Umbrella Storage in Door
Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Parking Sensors	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1

ORVM Colour	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal

Headlights	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000