Tata recently gave a facelift to its premium hatchback the Altroz. This update introduced many segment first features such as flush door handles and blind spot monitoring. In this report we compare it against one of its rivals, the Maruti Suzuki Swift.

Tata Altroz and Maruti Suzuki Swift Price in India

Maruti Suzuki Swift is the more affordable choice among the two premium hatchbacks. Tata Altroz comes in 7 broad variants while the Swift gets 5 broad variants.

Tata Altroz Vs Maruti Swift Powertrain

• Tata Altroz is the only hatchback on our shores that come with a diesel powertrain.
• Although they both get similarly sized engine, the unit on Tata Altroz produces more power for both petrol and CNG powertrain.
• The 2025 Tata Altroz also gets a DCT powertrain which is not offered with Swift.
• Maruti Suzuki Swift (32.85 kg/km) offers a better mileage on its CNG powertrain than the Altroz (reported 29.65 kg/km).

Swift Vs Altroz Features

Following is a list of features that are available on the top trim of Tata Altroz and Maruti Suzuki Swift :

2025 Tata Altroz comes with a more tech loaded cabin when compared to the Maruti Suzuki Swift. The Maruti model misses out on a digital drivers display, tyre pressure monitoring system, blind spot monitoring, ambient lighting and driving modes.

The 2020 Tata Altroz received a full 5-star rating by the Global NCAP while the 2022 Swift received a 1 star rating. Both these models had 2 airbags went they underwent testing.

Colours

The 2025 Tata Altroz comes in five colour options, which are as follows:

• Pristine White
• Pure Grey
• Royal Blue
• Ember Glow
• Dune Glow

The Maruti Suzuki Swift on the other hand gets seven colour options:

• Sizzling Red*
• Luster Blue*
• Novel Orange
• Magma Grey
• Splendid Silver
• Pearl Arctic White*
• Bluish Black

*these colours can be had as a dual tone option with a black roof.

The Maruti Suzuki Swift offers more choice for customisation when compared to the new Tata Altroz. The outgoing Altroz came with a dark edition and one can expect the new Altroz to get the same treatment.

Altroz Vs Swift Size

The Maruti Suzuki Swift is slightly smaller in all dimensions. This can translate to a slightly smaller cabin space for the Swift, compared to the Tata Altroz. Both hatchbacks can seat 5 adults.

Conclusion

The 2025 Tata Altroz is a better option than the Maruti Suzuki Swift for those that want a tech loaded cabin with robust safety features. Maruti Swift meanwhile offers a decent set of features for a more affordable price tag and better fuel efficiency. Both these models are good choices and your decision should be made depending on what you consider more important.