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Wagon R vs Altroz

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

Maruti Suzuki

Wagon R

Wagon R
1-Star Safety
Price Range

₹4.99 lakh – ₹7.24 lakh

Mileage

23.56 - 25.19 km/l

Petrol / CNG • 12 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

“Wagon R 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, Wagon R 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
Wagon R

1-Star Global NCAP

6

Altroz

Not published

6 (standard)

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Wagon R

66.6 PS

89 Nm

Altroz

1199 cc Petrol / 1199 cc CNG / 1497 cc Diesel

103 - 200 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Wagon R
Wagon R Standout

23.56 - 25.19 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

Wagon R

Listed items₹2,46,103
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,46,103
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:₹1.61 lakh(Wagon R lower)

VXI

998 cc • Manual • 24.35 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹5.54 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.

Wagon R
Altroz
Engine TypeDiffers
Wagon R:998 cc, 1197 cc
Altroz:1199 cc Petrol / 1199 cc CNG / 1497 cc Diesel
Max PowerDiffers
Wagon R:66.6 PS
Altroz:—
Peak TorqueDiffers
Wagon R:89 Nm
Altroz:103 - 200 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Wagon R:Manual, AMT
Altroz:AMT, DCT, Manual
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Wagon R:Petrol, CNG
Altroz:CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Claimed MileageDiffers
Wagon R:23.56 - 25.19 km/l
Altroz:19.33 km/l
Wagon R
Altroz
SeatingDiffers
Wagon R:5 seats
Altroz:—
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Wagon R:—
Altroz:165 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Wagon R:341 litres
Altroz:345 Litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Wagon R:32 litres
Altroz:—
Body Type
Wagon R:Hatchback
Altroz:Hatchback
Wagon R
Altroz
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Wagon R:1-Star Global NCAP
Altroz:—
AirbagsDiffers
Wagon R: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 Wagon R has a published 1-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the Altroz is not published.