Is the MG Comet EV or the Tata Altroz cheaper?

The Tata Altroz, by ₹1.80L: it starts at ₹6.00L against ₹7.80L ex-showroom Delhi for the Comet EV. Both run well past that, so what you actually pay depends on the variant.

Which is more practical, the MG Comet EV or the Tata Altroz?

On the figures the makers publish, the Altroz seats 5 against the Comet EV's 4. Everything else about living with them, from boot shape to how the back seat actually feels, is a test drive question rather than a spec sheet one.

Which is cheaper as an automatic, the MG Comet EV or the Tata Altroz?

The Altroz: its cheapest automatic is ₹7.70L against ₹7.80L for the Comet EV, ex-showroom Delhi. A gearbox is usually the biggest single step on either ladder, so check what else that trim brings before you read it as the price of the automatic alone.

MG Comet EV vs Tata Altroz: which should you buy?

The full picture

The Tata Altroz starts at ₹6.00L against the MG Comet EV's ₹7.80L ex-showroom Delhi, so it is ₹1.80L cheaper to get into.

They run together up to ₹10.07L, where the Comet EV tops out. Past that only the Altroz has anything left to sell you, up to ₹10.80L.

Only one of them takes the whole party: the Altroz seats 5, the Comet EV 4.

Fuel is a real difference here: the Comet EV comes in electric, the Altroz in petrol, diesel and CNG.

Same money, which car?

Take ₹10.07L to both showrooms and you come out with the Comet EV Exclusive at ₹10.07L or the Altroz Creative S at ₹9.95L, the Altroz leaving ₹12,000 of that in your pocket.

MG Comet EV

Exclusive Electric 17.4 kWh AT

₹10.07L ex-showroom Delhi

Tata Altroz

Creative S CNG AT

₹9.95L ex-showroom Delhi₹12,000 of the budget left over

Our take

Your callWhat ₹12,000 more buys, against the engine you give up

also getsdrive modesSOS call

Choose the Tata Altroz Creative S if: You would rather keep the ₹12,000 than pay for kit you will not missOnly one here with6 airbagssingle-pane sunroofcruise control
Choose the MG Comet EV Exclusive if: You will do long stints in this car and want the daily comfortsOnly one here withall-wheel disc brakestyre pressure monitordrive modes

Put these two side by side, spec for spec →

Comet EV vs Altroz, on paper

Spec	MG Comet EV	Tata Altroz
Price (ex-showroom Delhi)	₹7.80L to ₹10.07L	₹6.00L to ₹10.80L
Variants	5	27
Body type	Electric City Hatchback	Premium hatchback
Seats	4	5
Fuels	Electric	Petrol, Diesel, CNG
Cheapest automatic	₹7.80L	₹7.70L
Boot	-	345 litres
Length	2,974 mm	3,990 mm
Width	1,505 mm	1,755 mm
Wheelbase	2,010 mm	2,501 mm
Fuel tank	-	37 litres
Turning radius	4.2 m	-

The working behind our take

Your callWhat ₹12,000 more buys, against the engine you give up

Here is everything that fed that read.

+₹12,000The case for itall-wheel disc brakestyre pressure monitoralso getsdrive modesSOS call

SeatsOnly the Tata Altroz seats 5, worth knowing if you need the space
Running costsThe Comet EV is electric, so it will be the cheapest of these to run
PowerThe Altroz Creative S is the strongest of the two at 73 PS
Extra kitComet EV Exclusivedriver display (10.25" digital against Semi-digital)electronic parking brake + auto holdregenerative braking60:40 split rear seat

The full story

Engine or equipment, and only you can price that: the Comet EV Exclusive asks ₹12,000 more for all-wheel disc brakes and tyre pressure monitor, but the Tata Altroz Creative S costs less and has the stronger engine, at 73 PS against 42 PS. The useful extras on top: drive modes and SOS call.

Only the Tata Altroz seats 5, worth knowing if you need the space
The Comet EV is electric, so it will be the cheapest of these to run
The Altroz Creative S is the strongest of the two at 73 PS
Also on the Comet EV Exclusive: driver display (10.25" digital against Semi-digital), electronic parking brake + auto hold, regenerative braking and 60:40 split rear seat, and some minor trim beyond that

Whichever you pick, the variant is where the money goes

Every Comet EV variant →Which Altroz to buy →

Comet EV vs Altroz: the questions people ask

Is the MG Comet EV or the Tata Altroz cheaper?: The Tata Altroz, by ₹1.80L: it starts at ₹6.00L against ₹7.80L ex-showroom Delhi for the Comet EV. Both run well past that, so what you actually pay depends on the variant.
MG Comet EV vs Tata Altroz: which gives you more for the same money?: At ₹10.07L it is the Comet EV Exclusive against the Altroz Creative S. Engine or equipment, and only you can price that: the Comet EV Exclusive asks ₹12,000 more for all-wheel disc brakes and tyre pressure monitor, but the Tata Altroz Creative S costs less and has the stronger engine, at 73 PS against 42 PS. The useful extras on top: drive modes and SOS call.
Which is more practical, the MG Comet EV or the Tata Altroz?: On the figures the makers publish, the Altroz seats 5 against the Comet EV's 4. Everything else about living with them, from boot shape to how the back seat actually feels, is a test drive question rather than a spec sheet one.
Which is cheaper as an automatic, the MG Comet EV or the Tata Altroz?: The Altroz: its cheapest automatic is ₹7.70L against ₹7.80L for the Comet EV, ex-showroom Delhi. A gearbox is usually the biggest single step on either ladder, so check what else that trim brings before you read it as the price of the automatic alone.

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Prices are ex-showroom Delhi and change without notice. Specifications are compiled from public sources; always confirm with a dealer before buying.