Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 vs Hyundai Santro

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and Hyundai Santro. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 price is Rs. 3.99 Lakh and Hyundai Santro price is Rs. 3.91 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is available in 998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Hyundai Santro is available in 1086 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Alto K10 provides the mileage of 24.39 kmpl and Santro provides the mileage of 20.3 kmpl.

Alto K10 vs Santro Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Alto K10	Santro
Price	Rs. 3.99 Lakh	Rs. 3.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity	998 cc	1086 cc
Power	66 bhp	68 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Std

Rs. 3.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Hyundai Santro

Dlite

Rs. 3.91 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)			18.46
City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)	10.62
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)	21.8
Engine	998 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1086 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 3 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	K10C		1.0L
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	66 bhp @ 5500 rpm	68 bhp @ 5500 rpm	67 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	89 Nm @ 3500 rpm	99 Nm @ 4500 rpm	91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	24.39View Mileage Details	20.3View Mileage Details	21.7View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	659		608
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2		BS6 Phase 2

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
3530 3610 3731
Width (mm)
1490 1645 1579
Height (mm)
1520 1560 1474
Wheelbase (mm)
2380 2400 2422
Ground Clearance (mm)
184
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2 2
Bootspace (litres)
214 235 279
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
27 35 28

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mac Pherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson strut	MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Coupled torsion beam axle	Twist beam Suspension with coil spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.5		4.9
Steering Type	Manual	Power assisted (Electric)	Manual
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	145 / 80 R13	155 / 80 R13	165 / 70 R14
Rear Tyres	145 / 80 R13	155 / 80 R13	165 / 70 R14

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
Comfort & Convenience
Front AC
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Parking Sensors
Rear Rear
12V Power Outlets
1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)		4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)		4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Beige	Beige & Black
Folding Rear Seat		Full	Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front & Rear Front Only

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Black	Black
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Black	Unpainted	Black
Door Pockets		Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key	Internal	Internal with Key

Exterior
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Black
Lighting
Headlights Halogen Halogen Halogen
Taillights
Halogen Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Cabin Lamps Front Centre
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips	Electronic 1 Trip	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock			Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No) Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Speakers
2
Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
2 3 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
40000 100000 50000

Brochure

Colours

Pearl Midnight Black	Titan Grey	Moonlight Silver
Metallic Granite Grey	Fiery Red	Ice Cool White
Metallic Speedy Blue	Typhoon Silver
Premium Earth Gold	Imperial Beige
Metallic Sizzling Red	Polar White
Metallic Silky Silver
Solid White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

23 Ratings

4.3/5

56 Ratings

4.9/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.3Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.3Comfort	4.9Comfort
	4.8Performance	4.3Performance	4.5Performance
	4.9Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy	4.6Fuel Economy
	4.9Value for Money	4.4Value for Money	4.9Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Good

Good Fuel Efficiency and smooth driving experience , perfect for small family or middle class family.

Good experience

I drive this car for almost 60000 km but still, I don't any issues with the car. Performance is good ac, mileage is good .siting comfortable with 5 members. driving stability is good.

Nice car

Nice car beautiful looking very pretty sure I will experience this car very good working and good experience full safety and very good mileage petrol mileage 21 and CNG mileage 34 too good experience this course.

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Length (mm)	3530	3610	3731
Width (mm)	1490	1645	1579
Height (mm)	1520	1560	1474
Wheelbase (mm)	2380	2400	2422
Ground Clearance (mm)			184

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	214	235	279
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	27	35	28

Front AC
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
12V Power Outlets	1

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights			LED
Cabin Lamps	Front	Centre
Headlight Height Adjuster

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)		Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Speakers			2

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	100000	50000

Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock

Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips			Black