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Dzire vs Altroz

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Maruti Suzuki

Dzire

Dzire
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹6.31 lakh – ₹9.54 lakh

Mileage

25.15 - 26.13 km/l

Petrol / CNG • 11 TrimsOpen model
VS
Tata Motors

Altroz

Altroz
Price Range

₹6 lakh – ₹10.9 lakh

Mileage

19.33 km/l

CNG / Diesel / Petrol • 27 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Dzire takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection, lower fuel consumption, punchy performance. While Altroz remains a capable contender, Dzire offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose Altroz if:

  • First-time buyers, small families, and city commuters who want an easy-to-park car with great mileage.
Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Safety Architecture & Protection

Segment Edge:Published rating only
Dzire

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Altroz

Not published

6 (standard)

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Dzire

82.9 PS

112.4 Nm

Altroz

1199 cc Petrol / 1199 cc CNG / 1497 cc Diesel

103 - 200 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Dzire
Dzire Standout

25.15 - 26.13 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Altroz

19.33 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Maruti Suzuki

Dzire

Listed items₹2,34,009
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,34,009
Tata Motors

Altroz

Listed items₹3,10,398
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,10,398
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹12,110(Altroz lower)

VXI

1197 cc • Manual • 25.15 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹7.27 lakh

Pure

1.2L Revotron, 1199 cc • Manual • 19.33 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹7.15 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Dzire
Altroz
Engine TypeDiffers
Dzire:1197 cc
Altroz:1199 cc Petrol / 1199 cc CNG / 1497 cc Diesel
Max PowerDiffers
Dzire:82.9 PS
Altroz:—
Peak TorqueDiffers
Dzire:112.4 Nm
Altroz:103 - 200 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Dzire:Manual, AMT
Altroz:AMT, DCT, Manual
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Dzire:Petrol, CNG
Altroz:CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Claimed MileageDiffers
Dzire:25.15 - 26.13 km/l
Altroz:19.33 km/l
Dzire
Altroz
SeatingDiffers
Dzire:5 seats
Altroz:—
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Dzire:163 mm
Altroz:165 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Dzire:382 litres
Altroz:345 Litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Dzire:37 litres
Altroz:—
Body TypeDiffers
Dzire:Sedan
Altroz:Hatchback
Dzire
Altroz
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Dzire:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Altroz:—
AirbagsDiffers
Dzire:6
Altroz:6 (standard)
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Dzire has a published 5-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the Altroz is not published.