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Both these premium hatchbacks come with a powerful engine and extra feature compared to their regular versions. Lets take an in-depth look and compare them both.
Key Highlights:
The Tata Altroz Racer is yet another performance focused hatchback that stands in the league of the hot hatches like the on-sale Hyundai i20 N-Line, the discontinued VW Polo TSI and the long gone Maruti Baleno RS.
However, it will just be facing competition from the Hyundai i20 N-Line as its the only performance hatch that's currently on sale in India. Both these premium hatchbacks come with a powerful engine and extra feature compared to their regular versions. Lets take an in-depth look and compare them both.
Both Tata Altroz Racer and Hyundai i20 N-Line come with turbocharged petrol engine. However, the i20 N-Line offers a 1 litre 4-cylinder engine with GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection) tech. Whereas the Altroz Racer gets a normal turbocharged 1.2 litre 3-cylinder engine.
On the transmission front, the i20 N-Line gets an option of a 6 speed manual gearbox or a 7 speed DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) Automatic. Whereas the Altroz Racer comes only with a 6 speed manual gearbox.
Coming to the performance aspect, the Altroz Racer's engine can produce 120 PS of max power and 170 Nm of max torque. Similarly, the i20 N-Line's engine generates 120 PS of max power and 172 Nm of max torque.
| Powertrain Specs | Tata Altroz Racer | Hyundai i20 N-Line |
| Engine Capacity | 1.2 litre | 1 litre |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged | Turbocharged GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection) |
| No. of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power (PS) | 120 | 120 |
| Torque (Nm) | 170 | 172 |
| Manual Gearbox | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual |
| Automatic Gearbox | No | 7 Speed DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) |
Although both the cars are features loaded, each of them come with some unique features that the other misses out on. Here's a comprehensive list of all the unique and important features of Altroz Racer and i20 N-Line.
| Features | Tata Altroz Racer | Hyundai i20 N-Line |
| Sunroof | Single Pane | Single Pane |
| 360 View Camera | Yes | Only Reverse Camera |
| Rear Blind View Monitor | Yes | No |
| Infotainment System | 10.25 inch | 10.25 inch |
| Instrument Cluster | 7 inch Display | 4 inch MID |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes - Front | No |
| Paddle Shifters | No | Yes |
| Android Auto/Apple Carplay | Wireless | Wired |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| All Wheel Disc Brakes | Only Front | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | No |
| Built-in Air Purifier | Yes | No |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt Only | Tilt & Telescopic |
| IRVM | Manual Dimming | Auto Dimming |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Built-in Navigation | No | Yes |
With the launch of the Tata Altroz Racer, the Hyundai i20 N-Line now has a true competitor in the performance hatch segment. Although both the cars come with comparable engines in terms of power and torque output, the i20 N-Line gets the 7 speed DCT whereas the Altroz Racer misses out on an automatic gearbox option. However, the Altroz Racer triumphs over the i20 N-Line when it comes to tech and features.