Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz : Hatchbacks have formed many fan clubs and have become best-selling cars in India, as people consider a compact car to be the most useful and economical for City driving. Come 2025, the clash among these three popular hatchbacks, namely the Maruti Suzuki Swift, the Hyundai i20, and the Tata Altroz, remains. Each of them has its own pros and cons, causing much confusion. Let’s put them to test to know which one can bag the Hatchback of the Year title this time around.
Design and Build
Sleek lines, youthful vibe – sporty and peppy design. Fun to drive and appeals to the younger set of buyers. This is where the Maruti Swift speaks the language of fun. I20’s stature gives it an assertive look with a big grille, sharp LED lights, and stylish stance that lend the entire outlook an air of class. Tata Altroz is quite a freak with its charms in its strengths of build as far as stylistic features such as the X-shaped grille and elegant profile. It is super tough and an urban modern.
Performance and Engine Options
Swift has a very well trusted 1.2-litre petrol engine that is smooth in operation and fuel-efficient. It has also been equipped with mild hybrid tech for further mileage optimization. Engine wise, Hyundai i20 offers quite a few choices, consisting of a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.0-litre turbo petrol which promises more power and more fun on the road. Tata Altroz boasts of a 1.2-litre petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel making it a good pick for those wanting diesel efficiency.
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Interior and Features
The i20 takes the lead in features, housing a large touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a premium interior with ambient lighting. Altroz holds into this space too with a good rear-seat passenger cabin, touchscreen, and premium upholstery. Swift prefers practicality with a decent infotainment system and comfortable seating.
Safety
It has Dual Airbags and ABS with EBD standard. Tata Altroz have 5-star safety rating in Global NCAP, making it one of the safest hatchbacks. Of course, the Hyundai i20 and Swift have their share of safety features, only that they don’t rate as well as Altroz on crash tests.
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