Even though the Tata Altroz Racer doesn’t belong in the same segment as the Taisor, it packs in more features and performance at a better price point. The newly launched Tata Altroz Racer has spiced up the hot-hatchback segment which was earlier dominated by just one other option, the Hyundai i20 N Line. With the entry of a powerful 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine, and a competitive price range, the Tata Altroz Racer emerges as an alternative to few cross segment alternatives like the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, which also gets a peppy fun to drive turbo-petrol engine.
For the comparison to be fair, in this article, we compare the price, features and powertrain specifications of the Taisor’s turbo-petrol variants as the Altroz Racer is available with the same.
Tata Altroz Racer vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor: Price
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor Turbo petrol models start at Rs 10.55 lakh , which is Rs 1.06 lakh more expensive than the base variant of the Altroz Racer. Yes, the top-end Taisor is way more expensive than the Altroz Racer, but do note that the Toyota gets the option of an automatic transmission.
| Tata Altroz Racer | Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor | |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 9.49 lakh – Rs 10.99 lakh | Rs 10.55 lakh – Rs 13.03 lakh |
Tata Altroz Racer vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor: Dimensions
In terms of overall dimensions, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor being a crossover is larger in size when compared to the Tata Altroz Racer. Notably though, the boot capacity of the Altroz Racer is larger than the one in Urban Cruiser Taisor.
| Dimensions | Tata Altroz Racer | Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor |
| Length | 3990 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1755 mm | 1765 mm |
| Height | 1523 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2501 mm | 2520 mm |
| Boot Space | 345 litres | 308 litres |
Tata Altroz Racer vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor: Features
The list of features on board suggest that the Tata Altroz Racer is a better equipped alternative with many niceties over the Urban Cruiser Taisor. The Altroz Racer gets a larger infotainment screen, a digital driver’s display, better sound system, ventilated front seats, a single-pane sunroof and even a tyre pressure monitoring system, over the Urban Cruiser Taisor.
| Equipment | Tata Altroz Racer | Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor |
| Headlights | Halogen Projector with LED DRLs | LED DRLs with LED projector headlights |
| ORVMs | Electrically adjustable with auto fold function | Electrically adjustable with auto fold function |
| Wheels | 16-inch alloys | 16-inch alloys |
| Infotainment system | 10.25-inch | 9-inch |
| Digital Driver’s display | 7-inch digital | Analogue dials with coloured multi-info display |
| Apple Carplay/Android Auto | Yes (wireless) | Yes (wireless) |
| Climate control | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System | 8-speaker Harman Kardon | 6-speaker Arkamys tuned |
| Sunroof | Single-pane | No |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes (Front) | No |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes |
| Push button start-stop | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes | Yes |
| Parking sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Camera | Yes (360-degree) | Yes (360-degree) |
Tata Altroz Racer vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor: Powertrain
Both these contenders get a turbo petrol engine, but the Altroz Racer gets it with a bigger displacement and more power. Notably, the Altroz Racer is only available with a 6-speed manual transmission while the Taisor even gets an automatic transmission option for the turbo petrol engine.
| Tata Altroz Racer | Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor | |
| Engine | 1.2-litre turbo petrol | 1-litre turbo petrol |
| Power | 120 PS | 100 PS |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual / 6-speed Torque Converter |
It must be noted that the Toyota Taisor and Tata Altroz get alternate engine options. The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor gets a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine (90 PS and 113 Nm) mated to a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT automatic transmission. The Tata Altroz on the other hand gets a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (88 PS and 115 Nm) mated to a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. Additionally, it also gets a 1.5-litre diesel engine (90 PS and 200 Nm) mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Both the naturally aspirated engines in both the cars can be opted in a CNG powertrain as well.
Verdict
If you are an enthusiast looking for a performance oriented experience, the Tata Altroz Racer stacks above with better figures on paper in comparison to the Urban Cruiser Taisor. It also offers more features at a better price point. Which of the two would you rather prefer and why? Let us know.
