Which car is more suitable in New Delhi, New Delhi: Tata Altroz vs Maruti Fronx?

You can compare Tata Altroz vs Maruti Fronx in New Delhi, New Delhi on CarWyapar by on-road price, key specifications, mileage, colours, expert opinions and ownership FAQs before shortlisting the better fit.

What is the price difference between Tata Altroz vs Maruti Fronx in New Delhi, New Delhi?

Tata Altroz Smart is priced at ₹ 7.01 Lakh and Maruti Fronx Sigma is priced at ₹ 7.61 Lakh on CarWyapar.

Does CarWyapar compare Tata Altroz vs Maruti Fronx by specs and features?

Yes. CarWyapar compare pages surface prices, dimensions, engine specs, mileage, safety and convenience features side by side for faster decision-making.

Let's compare Tata Altroz Smart vs Maruti Fronx Sigma

Compare Tata Altroz Smart vs Maruti Fronx Sigma price, specifications, mileage, features and performance to find the best car for you.

Tata Altroz

Maruti Fronx

Here is a detailed comparison of price:

Tata Altroz Smart

Price

₹ 7.01 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 12,938/month

Maruti Fronx Sigma

Price

₹ 7.61 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 14,057/month

From the above comparison, we can conclude that Tata Altroz feels light on the pocket compared to Maruti Fronx by ₹60,588.

Dimensions & Seating

Hatchback

Compact Suv

3990 mm

3995 mm +5

1755 mm

1765 mm +10

1523 mm

1550 mm +27

2501 mm

2520 mm +19

165 mm

190 mm +25

37 Liters

345 Liters +37

308 Liters

Engine & Transmission

Petrol

19.33 Km/l

21.79 Km/l +2.46

715 Kms

806 Kms +91

1.2 Revotron

1.2l Dual Jet Dual Vvt

Mild Hybrid

Bs Vi

4 +1

1199 cc +2

1197 cc

87 bhp @ 6000 rpm

89bhp @ 4400 rpm +2

115 Nm @ 3250 rpm +2

113 Nm @ 4400 rpm

5-MT

FWD

165

180 +15

Steering and Suspension

Yes

5 +0.1

4.9

Independent MacPherson Dual Path Strut

McPherson Strut

Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber

Torsion Beam

Disc

Drum

Safety & Security

Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Front And Rear

Manual

Automatic

Yes

Interior Features

Fabric

Yes

Exterior Features

Steel Rims

185 / 60 R16

195 / 60 R16

Projector

Manual

Yes

Infotainment & Telematics

Yes

Digital

Analogue-Digital

Connectivity & Internet

Yes

Tata Altroz Vs Maruti Fronx Colors

Royal Blue

Nexa Blue

Royal Blue

Nexa Blue

Tata Altroz Vs Maruti Fronx Expert Opinions

Design and Aesthetics

Features and Specifications

After Sales Support

Brand Value

Resale Value

Likes

90-Degree Doors
Usable CNG Boot (in CNG Variants)
Great Music System

Dislikes

Underpowered 1.2L Petrol
Occasional Tech Bugs

Design and Aesthetics

Features and Specifications

After Sales Support

Brand Value

Resale Value

Likes

Road Presence
Peppy Turbo Variant
5 Star Safety
Effortless to Maintain

Dislikes

Basic Rear Seat
Kinda Average Infotainment

Tata Altroz Vs Maruti Fronx FAQs

The ex-showroom price of the Tata Altroz generally ranges from ₹6.89 Lakh to ₹11.49 Lakh. The on-road price will be higher and varies based on your city, chosen variant, RTO charges, insurance, and other taxes.

The Tata Altroz is offered with three main engine options: • 1.2L Revotron Petrol (Naturally Aspirated) • 1.2L iCNG (Bi-fuel) • 1.5L Revotorq Diesel

Yes, the petrol variant is available with both a 5-speed Manual Transmission (MT) and a 6-speed Dual Clutch Automatic (DCA). The CNG and Diesel variants are typically offered with a Manual Transmission.

Yes, the Tata Altroz is available with an iCNG variant that features Tata's twin-cylinder technology for better boot space management.

The top variants are typically the Accomplished Plus S or equivalent trims, often featuring the DCA automatic transmission or the iTurbo engine (if available in the current lineup).

The Tata Altroz has achieved an excellent safety rating: • 5-Star Rating for Adult Occupant Protection from Global NCAP (tested with dual airbags). • It has also secured a 5-Star Safety Rating from Bharat NCAP (tested with standard 6 airbags).

The Tata Altroz is now offered with 6 Airbags as standard across the range.

The base Sigma variant of the Fronx starts at about ₹7.51 lakh (ex-showroom), while the top-end Alpha AT Dual Tone variant goes up to roughly ₹13.04 lakh (ex-showroom).

Because the Fronx showed that Maruti could deliver an SUV-style car with strong design, decent tech, and variant options, all while coming at a price tag that didn’t break too many wallets. It crossed milestones fast: 100,000 units in 10 months after launch, over 150,000 in 14 months, then over 200,000 in 17 months. It helped Maruti push its SUV share up in the market and proved buyers liked something that looked premium without being “too premium.”

Fronx comes with two petrol engine types: a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated DualJet engine (~ 89 PS / 113 Nm) and a 1.0-litre Turbo Boosterjet (~ 100 PS / ~148 Nm). The 1.2L is offered with manual and AMT gearboxes; the turbo 1.0L comes with manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic in top trims. Fuel efficiency for the 1.2L MT is around 21.8 kmpl, the AMT version slightly less. For the turbo AT, efficiency drops a bit (~ 20.0-20.5 kmpl) due to more power and automatic losses.

The Fronx is 3,995 mm long, ~ 1,765 mm wide, ~ 1,550 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,520 mm. Minimum turning radius is 4.9 metres. Boot capacity is 308 litres. These dimensions make it compact enough to park in tighter spaces compared to bigger SUVs, yet give enough width, height, and road presence for comfort. Ground clearance is decent (official not always emphasized), which helps over speed breakers and rough roads.

If you live in a Tier-2 or Tier-3 city, want an SUV-like presence, decent boot and interior space, enjoy the style of a sporty crossover, and need multiple propulsion/transmission choices (petrol, CNG, turbo, automatic), but still want lower running and ownership costs, Fronx fits well. If you’re new to cars and want something that looks premium, feels modern, but doesn’t cost SUV-premium, Fronx is a smart middle ground.

The petrol manual Fronx delivers an ARAI-rated mileage of around 21.79 kmpl, while the AMT/automatic goes up to 22.89 kmpl. On CNG, it returns about 28.51 km per kilogram. With petrol at roughly ₹102 a litre, the cost per kilometre works out to ₹4.7 to ₹5 in ideal highway conditions, and higher in city traffic where mileage usually drops to 14–17 kmpl. The CNG trims are cheaper to run, averaging ₹3.2 to ₹3.5 per km depending on local CNG prices.

The Fronx is underpinned by Maruti’s Heartect platform, which is designed to keep weight low, boost fuel efficiency and maintain decent crash protection. This same architecture is shared with Baleno and other Maruti models, but Fronx has additional strengthening to suit its SUV-crossover stance.

6 airbags are standard in Fronx from the base variant only.

The India-spec Fronx has not yet been tested under Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP. However, the Japan-spec export version was crash-tested by JNCAP and scored four stars. That model included some additional safety assists not available in Indian trims, so while the Fronx sold in India is considered reasonably safe for its class, its exact local rating is still awaited.

The Fronx has a crossover SUV design with raised stance, muscular wheel arches, and a grille reminiscent of the Grand Vitara, giving it a more aggressive road presence. The Baleno, on the other hand, is a sleek hatchback with a streamlined silhouette, designed for city roads and aerodynamics. Many buyers joke that the Fronx is like “Baleno on steroids,” thanks to the coupe-style SUV cues.

Fronx uses a slightly stiffer suspension, giving a firm ride especially on rough roads, while Baleno has a softer suspension that absorbs bumps better. This makes Fronx feel more planted but Baleno more comfortable for daily city drives.

Fronx comes with a 1.2L DualJet petrol engine producing ~89 bhp, available with manual or automatic transmission. Baleno uses a similar 1.2L K-Series petrol engine (~88.5 bhp) with manual or AMT options. Fronx turbo variants have slightly higher torque for a more spirited drive.

Baleno edges ahead slightly with 22.35 kmpl ARAI mileage, while the Fronx delivers 21.79 kmpl for petrol manual. Turbo or automatic Fronx variants see slightly lower efficiency due to higher power output.

Choose Fronx if you want an SUV-styled car with higher road presence, slightly stiffer ride, and modern coupe-like design. Opt for Baleno if you prefer a comfortable, efficient hatchback with a slightly larger boot, lower price, and easier city driving.

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