Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Tata Altroz

Last Updated: November 7, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R price starts at Rs. 4.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.01 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Tata Altroz, priced at Rs. 6.00 Lakh. On the performance front, the Wagon R uses a 1197cc engine producing 88.50bhp@6000rpm and the Altroz a 1199cc engine producing 86.79bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Wagon R and Altroz, the Wagon R is the better pick for affordability.

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Wagon R vs Altroz Comparison Summary

Specification Maruti Suzuki Wagon RTata Altroz
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 4.99 LakhRs. 6.00 Lakh
Mileage 25.19 kmplNot Available
Engine 1197 cc1199 cc
Max power 88.50bhp@6000rpm86.79bhp@6000rpm

Wagon R vs Altroz Key Highlights

Basic Info Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex FuelTata Altroz Smart
Rating
298 reviews
13 reviews
Brand Name Maruti Suzuki Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 7.24 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 6.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1197 cc 1199 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 88.50bhp@6000rpm 86.79bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 5 Speed MT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Colors
Tata Altroz Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 25.19 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 165/70 R14 R16: 185/60
Boot Space Not Available 345 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 11,607 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 39,396 Wagon R Insurance Rs. 34,218 Altroz Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Displacement
1197 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
Flex Fuel
1.2L Revotron
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1199 cc
Max Power
88.50bhp@6000rpm
86.79bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
113Nm@4400rpm
115Nm@3250rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
5-Speed
5 Speed MT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Kerb Weight
845 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
No
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco | Sport

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
37 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
25.19 kmpl
Not Available

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Not Available
Electrical
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
5
Tyre Size
165/70 R14
R16: 185/60
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Smart Digital Steering Wheel
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
4
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
No
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Integrated
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
Not Available
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
Not Available
345 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Flush door handles
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
No
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Not Available
No
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
No
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
Antenna
Roof Antenna
Pole Type
LED Headlamps
Not Available
No
Length*Width*Height
3655*1620*1675 mm3
3990*1755*1523 mm3
Wheelbase
2435 mm
2501 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
165 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Rear Parcel Tray
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Smartplay Studio With Smartphone Navigation
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
No
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
No
Drive Modes
Not Available
2
No of Speakers
4
No
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Yes
No
Additional Features
Rear Parcel Tray
Flush door handles
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
7 inch
0 inch
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Not Available
No
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
No
Hill Assist
No
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
No
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
No
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

grossWeight
1340 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
  • Comfortable ingress and egress
  • Spacious cabin
  • Large boot
  • Basic safety kit on all variants
Tata Altroz
  • Sharp styling looks great with an all-LED lighting setup
  • Interior quality won’t have you smitten, but all plastics feel nice and smooth to touch
  • Feature-rich package with dual 10.25-inch screens doesn’t leave you wanting for more
  • Proven safety package packs 6 airbags, tyre pressure monitoring system, and a 360-degree camera
  • Balance between a comfortable ride and poised handling is impressive
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
  • Weak cabin insulation
  • Fixed rear headrests
  • Zxi variant not fully loaded
  • 1 Star Safety Rating for Adult and 0 star for Child in GNCAP
Tata Altroz
  • Engine refinement could’ve been better
  • No automatic option with the diesel
  • Exterior fit and finish inconsistencies

Is Tata Altroz Better Than Maruti Suzuki Wagon R?

100% users have chosen Tata Altroz over Maruti Suzuki Wagon R in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 675 users have also rated Tata Altroz and Maruti Suzuki Wagon R on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Altroz Wagon R
Mileage 4.7 4.2
Performance 4.5 4.1
Comfort 4.5 4.0
Maintenance 4.3 4.3
Safety 4.8 3.0
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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Vs Tata Altroz FAQs

Which car is best between Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Tata Altroz?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Tata Altroz?
The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is cheaper than Tata Altroz by ₹1.01 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Tata Altroz?
For the Flex Fuel version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Wagon R produces 88.50bhp@6000rpm of power and 113Nm@4400rpm of torque. Whereas for the Smart version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Altroz produces 86.79bhp@6000rpm of power and 115Nm@3250rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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