Comparing the Baleno S-CNG vs Altroz iCNG: Which is the premium hatch for you?

The Baleno S-CNG and Altroz iCNG are two of the three premium CNG hatchbacks currently available in the country. If you're confused between the two th
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Maruti Suzuki Baleno CNG vs Tata Altroz iCNG
The Tata Altroz gets slightly more useable boot space than the Maruti Suzuki Baleno owing to Tata's twin CNG cylinder placement.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno CNG vs Tata Altroz iCNG
The Tata Altroz gets slightly more useable boot space than the Maruti Suzuki Baleno owing to Tata's twin CNG cylinder placement.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno S-CNG and Tata Altroz iCNG are the only premium hatchbacks available in the country (excluding the Glanza E-CNG which is essentially a rebadged version of the Baleno). With these limited options, the decision divergence can be a hurdle for some. However, we will aim to solve your confusion by the end of this article.

Below is a spec-comparison of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno S-CNG and Tata Altroz iCNG comparing the strengths, engine and performance, fuel efficiency, features, safety and pricing of the two.

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno S-CNG vs Tata Altroz iCNG: Strengths

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno S-CNG offers slightly better mileage than the Tata Altroz. It has also been present in the Indian markets for a longer time.

Tata's Altroz iCNG holds a stronger safety rating and better boot space.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno CNG vs Tata Altroz iCNG: Engine and performance

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno gets a 1200cc, 4-cylinder petrol engine with a CNG option with a 5-speed manual transmission. This unit produces 76 bhp and 98 Nm torque in CNG mode.

The Tata Altroz iCNG on the other hand gets a 1200cc as well but with only 3 cylinders. This unit produces 72 bhp and 103 Nm torque in CNG mode. The transmission is a 5-speed manual.

Watch: Tata Altroz iCNG: First Drive Review

Maruti Suzuki Baleno S-CNG vs Tata Altroz iCNG: Fuel efficiency

The Baleno S-CNG returns a fuel efficiency of around 31 km/kg whereas the Altroz iCNG guzzles up a bit more returning an efficiency of approximately 26 km/kg.

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno S-CNG vs Tata Altroz iCNG: Features

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno S-CNG has a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. other features include LED projector headlamps, automatic climate control and a rear parking camera.

The Tata Altroz iCNG also gets a 7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It gets similar features such as projector headlamps, automatic climate control, rear AC vents and a digital instrument cluster.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno S-CNG vs Tata Altroz iCNG: Safety

On the safety front, the Baleno S-CNG gets 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP with hill hold, rear parking camera and sensors, ISOFIX mounts and seatbelt pre-tensioners.

In the Altroz iCNG you get a 5-star Global NCAP rating (for the petrol version), 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, brake sway control, corner stability control, rear parking camera and sensors, single advanced ECU for CNG, a switch at the fuel lid to shut the engine while refuelling, automatic door re-locking and door ajar voice alerts.

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno S-CNG vs Tata Altroz iCNG: Price

Baleno S-CNG: 8.4 lakh - 9.33 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Altroz iCNG: 7.59 lakh - 10.09 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Note: Prices mentioned above are in accordance with those published on the manufacturer's websites. Please confirm exact pricing from your nearest dealerships.

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First Published Date: 07 Sep 2024, 09:02 AM IST
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