We are concerned about the long-term reliability, overall comfort & refinement.
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We are in the market for a diesel hatchback which will be primarily driven by my wife. We have zeroed in on i20 Sports CRDi and Altroz XZ variant.
Both of them have most of the common features expected at this price point but a few features are unique to each. The price for both is similar.
Altroz (Extra features not present in i20 Sportz)
- Alloy wheels
- Rear wiper, washer
- Projector headlamps
- Keyless entry and push-button start-stop
- Adjustable rear seat headrests and rear armrest
i20 (Unique Features not available in Altrox XZ)
- 10 bhp more power and 45 Nm more torque
- Digital instrument cluster
- 6-speed Gear Shift (so I expect slightly better mileage)
- 10mm broader tyre
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
None of the unique features in either is a dealbreaker for us. We are concerned about long term reliability and overall comfort and refinement.
Any suggestions?
Here’s what BHPian mercedised had to say about the matter:
Altroz is comparatively a newer launch, i20 is a tried and tested product. If I were you, for my wife, I would go for i20.
Here’s what BHPian theAutomaniac had to say about the matter:
Although not a dealbreaker for you as per what you mentioned, IMO projector headlamps, rear wash and wipe, alloy wheels, rear headrests and armrest are far more usable than a few more BHP (addition of 10 hp isn’t too much either), a 10 mm wider tyre (you can always upsize) and a stupid digital instrument cluster.
That aside, the Altroz has better comfort, better design (subjective, but I never liked the new i20), FAR better brakes (Hyundai cars have never had good relations with braking systems) and is safer by miles! Plus, the internet keyboard warriors will also give you their blessings if you get the Altroz.
The Altroz’s 1.5 diesel is actually in the market for more than double the time when compared to the i20’s 1.5L diesel! Plus, with the issues I have seen people facing with Hyundai cars on the internet and on Team-BHP, I would never recommend anyone to trust Hyundai’s “proven” products either.
Here’s what BHPian AYP had to say about the matter:
Looking at your primary requirements, i20 is the one to go for. Being a Hyundai, there is a higher chance that your overall ownership will be fuss-free as compared to a Tata. The Hyundai 1.5 is more refined than the Tata’s 1.5 unit.
The Altroz has its main advantage in the form of a 5-star safety rating and rear wiper. The i20 on the other hand has a punchier engine. The interiors also look a notch above the Altroz in terms of feel and look. Personally speaking, I give higher weightage to the engine and performance aspect of a car which is why I’d pick the i20 over the Altroz. With the recent addition of features like Cruise Control and automatic climate control, the Sportz variant has become quite a complete package.
You should test drive both the cars and pick the one which makes you smile.
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