Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 vs Volkswagen GTI

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 and Volkswagen GTI. The Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 price is Rs. 3.25 Lakh and Volkswagen GTI price is Rs. 20.00 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 is available in 796 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Volkswagen GTI is available in 1798 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Alto 800 provides the mileage of 22 kmpl and GTI provides the mileage of 16.34 kmpl.

Alto 800 vs GTI Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Alto 800	GTI
Price	Rs. 3.25 Lakh	Rs. 20.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	796 cc	1798 cc
Power	47 bhp	189 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Maruti Suzuki Alto 800

STD

Rs. 3.25 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Volkswagen GTI

1.8 TSI

Rs. 20.00 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Maruti Suzuki Alto 800

STD

Volkswagen GTI

1.8 TSI

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	796 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1798 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	F8D	1.8L TSI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	47 bhp @ 6000 rpm	189 bhp @ 5400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	69 Nm @ 3500 rpm	250 Nm @ 1250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	22View Mileage Details	16.34View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	772
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic - 7 Gears
Emission Standard	BS 6

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
3445 3976
Width (mm)
1515 1682
Height (mm)
1475 1452
Wheelbase (mm)
2360 2468
Ground Clearance (mm)
160 163
Kerb Weight (kg)
730 1273
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 3
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
177 280
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
35 45

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mac Pherson Strut	MacPherson strut, Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	3-Link Rigid Axle Suspension	Torsion bar, Trailing arm, Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.6	5.3
Steering Type	Manual	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	145 / 80 R12	215 / 45 R16
Rear Tyres	145 / 80 R12	215 / 45 R16

Features

Safety
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags 1 Airbags (Driver)
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

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

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner		Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors		Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment		Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	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)
Seat Upholstery	Vinyl	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Beige	Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Power Windows		Front & Rear
One Touch Down		All
One Touch Up		All
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Unpainted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front	Front
Bootlid Opener	Internal	Internal with Remote

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Cladding - Body Coloured

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights		LED
Fog Lights		Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock		Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer		Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)
2 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
40000 Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Silky Silver	Black
	Solid White	Flash Red
		Reflex Silver
		Pure White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

343 Ratings

4.2/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.3Exterior	4.4Exterior
	4.3Comfort	4.4Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.5Performance
	4.5Fuel Economy	3.8Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Maruti Suzuki Alto

Driving experience is so good.I suggest to buy this car for family.Interior space is good,New model comes with more features,and more safety instruction.You Should go for this car,this is my suggestion.

Really HOT

I think its the first hot hatchback in india. I don't know much. But its the best. Interior is little bad but better quality. Awesome exhaust sound that car making. Really amazing.

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Alto 800 vs GTI Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 and Volkswagen GTI?

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 price is Rs. 3.25 Lakh and Volkswagen GTI price is Rs. 20.00 Lakh. Hence Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Alto 800 and GTI is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the STD variant, mileage of Alto 800 is 22kmpl and for the 1.8 TSI variant, mileage of GTI is 16.34kmpl. Thus making Alto 800 the most fuel efficient as compared to GTI

Q: How is the performance of Alto 800 compared to GTI?

For the STD variant, 796 cc Petrol engine of Alto 800 produces 47 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 69 Nm @ 3500 rpm of torque. For the 1.8 TSI variant, 1798 cc Petrol engine of GTI produces 189 bhp @ 5400 rpm of power and 250 Nm @ 1250 rpm of torque.

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Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 vs Volkswagen GTI

Length (mm)	3445	3976
Width (mm)	1515	1682
Height (mm)	1475	1452
Wheelbase (mm)	2360	2468
Ground Clearance (mm)	160	163
Kerb Weight (kg)	730	1273

Doors (Doors)	5	3
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	177	280
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	35	45

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags	1 Airbags (Driver)
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking		Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Body Coloured

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited