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2022 Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 vs Rivals: Specifications Comparison

The new Alto K10 marks the return of the more powerful entry hatchback after it was discontinued in 2020.
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By Jaiveer Mehra

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Published on August 18, 2022

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  • New Alto K10 prices start at Rs 3.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
  • New Alto K10 now sits on a 20mm longer wheelbase than the Alto 800
  • On paper, the Kwid remains the largest car in the segment

Maruti Suzuki has revealed an all-new Alto K10 for the Indian market. Priced from Rs 3.99 lakh (ex-showroom, introductory), the new Alto K10 shares little with its smaller 800 sibling with the new car now based on Maruti’s extensively used Heartect platform. The K10 is also larger than the Alto 800 with prices also putting it in a similar range to Maruti’s own S-Presso. We see how it compares on paper with rivals such as the Renault Kwid and internally against the S-Presso and the Alto 800.

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The new Alto K10 now sits on Maruti's Heartect platform and has a wheelbase identical to the S-Presso.

Also read: 2022 Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 3.99 Lakh

DimensionsMaruti Alto K10Maruti Alto 800Maruti S-PressoRenault Kwid
Length3,530 mm3,445mm3,565 mm3,731 mm
Width1,490 mm1,490 mm1,520 mm1,579 mm
Height1,520 mm1,475 mm1,553 – 1,567 mm1490 mm
Wheelbase2380 mm2360 mm2,380 mm2,422 mm

Starting with the size, the new K10 is physically larger than the Alto 800 being 85 mm longer, 45 mm taller and sitting on a 20 mm longer wheelbase. While the dimensions hint at interior space being improved over the 800, you will need to wait for our review to know more. The S-Presso, in comparison to the K10 is a larger model being longer, wider and taller (it gets a tall boy design) though the wheelbase is now identical.

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The S-Presso is the tallest model here owing to its tall boy design

In terms of Size, the Kwid is the largest model here being longer and wider than all three Marutis though despite having a crossover-inspired design its not as tall as the S-presso. The wheelbase too is notably longer than the K10 and S-Presso.

Also read: Maruti Suzuki Alto K10: All You Need To Know

SpecificationsMaruti Alto K10Maruti Alto 800Maruti S-PressoRenault Kwid
Engine998cc, 3 cyls, petrol796cc, 3 cyls, petrol998cc, 3 cyls, petrol799cc/999cc, 3 cyls, petrol
Power66 bhp at 5,500 rpm47 bhp at 6000 rpm66 bhp at 5,500 rpm53 bhp at 5,600 rpm / 67 bhp at 5,500 rpm
Torque89 Nm at 3,500 rpm69 Nm at 3,500 rpm89 Nm at 3,500 rpm72 Nm at 4,250 rpm / 91 Nm at 4,250
Gearbox5-speed MT/AMT5-speed MT5-speed MT/AMT5-speed MT / AMT (1.0 only)

 Coming to the engines, the new K10’s K10C petrol unit is unchanged from what was recently introduced in the updated S-Presso. Power and torque are identical as is the peak rpms. The Alto 800 is the least powerful model here down 6 bhp over the comparable Kwid 0.8. Similarly, it’s the Kwid 1.0 which is the most powerful on paper making 67 bhp and 72 Nm compared to the Maruti K10 mill’s 66 bhp and 89 Nm.

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On paper, the Kwid is the most powerful car here as well as the largest in length, width and wheelbase

 Maruti Alto K10Maruti Alto 800Maruti S-PressoRenault Kwid
PriceRs 3.99 – 5.83 lakhRs 3.39 – 4.41 lakhRs 4.25 – 5.99 lakhRs 4.64 – 5.99 lakh

When it comes to prices, the Alto K10’s introductory pricing currently places it about Rs 26,000 below the S-Presso with the gap narrowing to about Rs 17,000 for the most expensive variant. The Kwid has the highest starting price of the lot though the most expensive model is priced at par with the most expensive variant of the S-Presso.

Note: The Alto 800 and S-Presso both get CNG options though we have only compared the petrol variants.

All prices, ex-showroom, Delhi

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Last Updated on August 18, 2022


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