Renault Kwid vs Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

CarWale brings you comparison of Renault Kwid and Maruti Suzuki Alto K10. The Renault Kwid price is Rs. 4.30 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 price is Rs. 3.70 Lakh. The Renault Kwid is available in 999 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is available in 998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Alto K10 provides the mileage of 24.39 kmpl.

Kwid Authentic MT vs Alto K10 Std (O) Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Kwid	Alto K10
Price	Rs. 4.30 Lakh	Rs. 3.70 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	998 cc
Power	67 bhp	68 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Renault Kwid

Authentic MT

Rs. 4.30 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Std (O)

Rs. 3.70 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Renault Kwid

Authentic MT

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Std (O)

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	998 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Engine Type	1.0L	K10C
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	67 bhp @ 5500 rpm	68 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	91 Nm @ 4250 rpm	91.1 Nm @ 3400 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 18.46 seconds (claimed)
Mileage		ARAI: 24.39 kmpl \| CarWale Tested: 10.62 kmpl (City), 21.8 kmpl (Highway) \| User Reported: 22 kmpl
Fuel Change Over Switch
Direct Start in CNG
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	608	659
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson strut with lower transverse link	Mac Pherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Twist beam Suspension with coil spring	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Manual steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel, Located in Boot	Steel
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.9	4.5
Front Tyres	165 / 70 R14	145 / 80 R13
Rear Tyres	165 / 70 R14	145 / 80 R13
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating	1 Star (Global NCAP)	2 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side)
Seatbelts
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
CNG Leak Detection
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Lighting

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door	Black Door Handles Finish	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Black	Black
Power Windows
Door Pockets	Front	Front
Scuff Plates	Optional
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish ORVM Colour	Black finish ORVM Colour
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Anti-glare Mirrors
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Internal with Key	Remote
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
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)
Interior	Single Tone	Dual Tone (Black and Beige)
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Moonlight Silver	Solid White
	Ice Cool White	Metallic Silky Silver
		Metallic Granite Grey
		Metallic Speedy Blue
		Metallic Sizzling Red
		Premium Earth Gold

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.0/5

9 Ratings

4.7/5

30 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.1Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.7Comfort	4.4Comfort
	4.1Performance	4.7Performance
	4.5Value for Money	5.0Fuel Economy
		4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Kwid: Budget Mini-SUV with Big City Style," "Affordable & Stylish: Kwid's Great Urban Ride," or "Kwid: Value-For-Money Hatchback.

The Renault Kwid is a stylish, budget-friendly hatchback praised for its SUV-like looks, high ground clearance, fuel efficiency, and user-friendly tech (touchscreen, digital cluster) ideal for city commutes, though some users note weaker highway performance with full loads and concerns about build quality/thin metal.

The queen of hills and first love of mens Alto K10

This Alto K10 is amazing to glide on roads, and the ground clearance is nice. The service experience is good, delivery was hassle-free, looks are good since 1988 till now, but at least there should be an option for the interior screen from the base model.

Used Cars in India

1681 Used Kwid

Rs. 50,000onwards

393 Used Alto K10

Rs. 80,000onwards

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Kwid comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	3731 mm * 1579 mm * 1474 mm	3530 mm * 1490 mm * 1520 mm
Ground Clearance	184 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2422	2380

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	279 L	214 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	28	27

Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Black
Body Kit
Antenna

Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Capless
Charging Ports		1 x 12V Power Outlet
Cabin Boot Access

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED
Fog Lights
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front	Button Controlled Front Halogen Cabin lamps,
Puddle Lamps	2

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Manual Key-Operated
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Infotainment Screen
Audio System
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility
Smart Connectivity
Voice Command
Input Methods
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Geo-fence

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

Bottle Holder in Doors
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front Only
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox