Turbo petrols are the new cool. Yes, that is right and we have seen several carmakers introducing turbo petrol engines. In this article, we pit Tata Altroz XT i-Turbo vs VW Polo Comfortline TSI against each other and see as to which one comes out as a better option.
Prices
We have picked the base variant of these cars that offer a turbocharged petrol engine. XT of the Altroz i-Turbo and the recently launched Comfortline of the VW Polo 1.0L TSI.
| Model | Prices |
| Tata Altroz XT i-Turbo | Rs 7.94 lakh |
| VW Polo Comfortline TSI | Rs 7.46 lakh |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Tata Altroz XT i-Turbo | VW Polo Comfortline TSI |
| Length (mm) | 3990 | 3971 |
| Width (mm) | 1755 | 1682 |
| Height (mm) | 1523 | 1469 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 165 | 168 |
| Boot space (litres) | 345 | 280 |
| Fuel tank capacity (litres) | 37 | 45 |
From the table above, the only advantage Polo TSI carries is of the larger fuel tank caapacity of 45 litres when compared with the Altroz of just 37 litres. The Altroz offers a roomier cabin and a spacious rear space than the Polo along with a better headroom. The ground clearance for both the cars is more or less the same.
Engine
| Specs | Tata Altroz XT i-Turbo | VW Polo Comfortline TSI |
| Engine Capacity (cc) | 1199 | 999 |
| Number Of Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Power | 108 bhp @ 5500 RPM | 109 bhp @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm @ 1500 RPM | 175 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| BS6 | Yes | Yes |
Now, this is where the things start getting interesting as it is the engine that excites the enthusiasts. While the Altroz i-Turbo might portray the fusion of performance and family car, we all know that the Polo always has an edge on the performance. The Comfortline variant when launched with the TSI a few weeks ago gave the enthusiasts a way of owning a hot hatch.
Power figures of the Polo sticks to 109 bhp with 175 Nm of peak torque while that of Altroz i-Turbo sticks to 108 bhp and 140 Nm of peak torque. Polo has all the advantage here despite having a smaller engine. The 6-speed gearbox also helps and the fact that Polo is an effortless to drive in traffic or highways. Another edition is that, if driven with a light right foot, Polo gives an excellent fuel economy.
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Features
| Features | Tata Altroz XT i-Turbo | VW Polo Comfortline TSI |
| ISOFIX mount child seats | Yes | No |
| Central Locking | Keyless | Remote |
| Automatic Climate Control | Yes | No |
| Rear Camera | Yes | No |
| Cruise Control | Yes | No |
| Push button start/stop | Yes | No |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | Yes and No | Both Yes |
| 12V Power Outlet | Yes | No |
| Driver and Co-Driver Seat Adjustment | 6-way | 8 and 6-way |
| Rear Adjustable Headrests | No | 2-way |
| Cooled Glove Box | Yes | Yes |
| Sunglass Holder | No | Yes |
| One-touch Down | Driver | No |
| Power Folding ORVMs | Yes | No |
| Turn Indicators On ORVMs | No | Yes |
| Rear Wiper | No | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | No | Yes |
| LED DRLs | Yes | No |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes | Footwell Lighting |
| Foglights | Front | Front and Rear |
| Cornering Headlights | Yes | No |
| Average Speed | No | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Yes | No |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Yes | No |
| Voice Command | Yes | No |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 |
If you look at the features then we have left out the common features availbale in both the cars. Instead, we have icked the features that are found different. From the table above, it is the i-Turbo that is winning against the Polo TSI and providing a better value for money package. Of course, the price of Altroz XT i-Turbo is 53,000 more than the VW Polo Comfortline TSI. In this article, we picked the base version only.
Manufacturer Warranty
| Model | Warranty |
| Tata Altroz XT i-Turbo | 2 years/75,000 km |
| VW Polo Comfortline TSI | 4 years/1,00,000 km |
It is the Volkswagen Polo TSI that offers better standard warranty of 4 years or 1 lakh km whichever is at earliest. Tata Motors only offers 2 years or 75,000 km warranty. The turbochargers are on an expensive side to maintain and if the standard warranty is more then its better.
Verdict
If you are someone who is buying their first car and have a family then the Altroz i-Turbo won't dissapoint you. Yes, the touchscreen, cruise control, cornering headlights are some features that are appealing but the Polo offers better driving dynamics and engine performance. It is a hard choice but the best what your money can buy then pick the Altroz but the heart wants what it wants. So if that's the case then Polo is your best buy.
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