Tata Altroz vs Premier Rio [2012-2015]

CarWale brings you comparison of Tata Altroz and Premier Rio [2012-2015]. The Tata Altroz price is Rs. 6.50 Lakh and Premier Rio [2012-2015] price is Rs. 5.09 Lakh. The Tata Altroz is available in 1199 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Premier Rio [2012-2015] is available in 1173 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Altroz provides the mileage of 19.33 kmpl.

Altroz vs Rio [2012-2015] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Altroz	Rio [2012-2015]
Price	Rs. 6.50 Lakh	Rs. 5.09 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1173 cc
Power	87 bhp	77 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Tata Altroz

XE Petrol

Rs. 6.50 Lakh

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Premier Rio [2012-2015]

Rs. 5.09 Lakh

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Tata Altroz

XE Petrol

Premier Rio [2012-2015]

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1173 cc, 4 Cylinders
Engine Type	1.2 L Revotron	MPFi
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	87 bhp @ 6000 rpm	77 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3250 rpm	104 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.33View 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	McPherson strut & coil spring
Rear Suspension	Twist beam with coil spring and shock absorber	5 rods system
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5	4.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel
Front Tyres	165 / 80 R14	205 / 70 R15
Rear Tyres	165 / 80 R14	205 / 70 R15

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
Split Rear Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Arcade Grey	Mystic Black
	Avenue White	Topoz Blue
		Cherry Red
		Sterling Silver
		Tafeta White

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Altroz vs Rio [2012-2015] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Tata Altroz and Premier Rio [2012-2015]?

Tata Altroz price is Rs. 6.50 Lakh and Premier Rio [2012-2015] price is Rs. 5.09 Lakh. Hence Premier Rio [2012-2015] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Altroz compared to Rio [2012-2015]?

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 GX variant, 1173 cc Petrol engine of Rio [2012-2015] produces 77 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 104 Nm @ 3500 rpm of torque.

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Tata Altroz vs Premier Rio [2012-2015]

Length (mm)	3990	3970
Width (mm)	1755	1570
Height (mm)	1523	1730
Wheelbase (mm)	2501	2420
Ground Clearance (mm)	165	200
Kerb Weight (kg)		1080

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	345	454
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	46

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)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
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
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
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	Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Internal	With Key

Headlights	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen
Fog Lights		Halogen on rear
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	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

Android Auto
Speakers		4