Hyundai Santro vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2016-2019]

CarWale brings you comparison of Hyundai Santro and Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2016-2019]. The Hyundai Santro price is Rs. 3.91 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2016-2019] price is Rs. 2.81 Lakh. The Hyundai Santro is available in 1086 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2016-2019] is available in 796 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Santro provides the mileage of 20.3 kmpl and Alto 800 [2016-2019] provides the mileage of 24.7 kmpl.

Santro vs Alto 800 [2016-2019] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Santro	Alto 800 [2016-2019]
Price	Rs. 3.91 Lakh	Rs. 2.81 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1086 cc	796 cc
Power	68 bhp	48 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Hyundai Santro

Dlite

Rs. 3.91 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2016-2019]

STD

Rs. 2.81 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Hyundai Santro

Dlite

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2016-2019]

STD

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1086 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 3 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	796 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Engine Type		F8D
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	68 bhp @ 5500 rpm	48 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	99 Nm @ 4500 rpm	69 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	20.3View Mileage Details	24.7View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
3610 3430
Width (mm)
1645 1490
Height (mm)
1560 1475
Wheelbase (mm)
2400 2360
Ground Clearance (mm)
160
Kerb Weight (kg)
695
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
235 177
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
35 35

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson strut	Gas Filled Mc Pherson Strut Torsion Roll Control Device
Rear Suspension	Coupled torsion beam axle	Coil Spring, Gas Filled Shock Absorbers With Three Link Rigid Axle And Isolated Trailing Arm
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		4.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Manual
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	155 / 80 R13	145 / 80 R12
Rear Tyres	155 / 80 R13	145 / 80 R12

Features

Safety
Seat Belt Warning
Braking & Traction
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
Comfort & Convenience
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Vinyl
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Beige & Black	Dark Grey
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Lighting
Headlights Halogen Halogen
Taillights
Halogen Halogen
Cabin Lamps Centre Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

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

Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (In Years)
3 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000 40000

Brochure

Colours

	Titan Grey	Granite Grey
	Fiery Red	Cerulean Blue
	Typhoon Silver	Mojito Green
	Imperial Beige	Blazing Red
	Polar White	Silky Silver
	Polar White	Superior White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.3/5

56 Ratings

4.6/5

44 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.3Exterior	4.3Exterior
	4.3Comfort	4.1Comfort
	4.3Performance	4.3Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	4.6Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

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.

For middle class families

Nice looking.and it also suitable for a 4 members in a family.i love this car. It's good for taking Alto 800 For middle class family.at the low level of cost we are getting a nice car which has all comforts,The exterior is in attractive,And we can find 6 type of colour variants.coming for engine cc it s low,796cc but the millage is very nice as 23kmpl

More Expert Reviews on Santro and Alto 800 [2016-2019]

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By Abhishek Nigam12 Aug 2019

Its time for the Hyundai Santro to head back. Here's the final report.

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By Sagar Bhanushali12 Aug 2016

Ever since its arrival in 2012 as a modern-day equivalent of the original 800, this cutesy looking hatch has played the role of India’s favourite small car. However, what this also means is that the Alto 800 is nearly half a decade old now and that the small car goalposts have well and truly moved over that period.

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Alto 800 [2016-2019] comparison with similar cars

Santro vs Alto 800 [2016-2019] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Hyundai Santro and Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2016-2019]?

Hyundai Santro price is Rs. 3.91 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2016-2019] price is Rs. 2.81 Lakh. Hence Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2016-2019] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Santro and Alto 800 [2016-2019] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Dlite variant, mileage of Santro is 20.3kmpl and for the STD variant, mileage of Alto 800 [2016-2019] is 24.7kmpl. Thus making Alto 800 [2016-2019] the most fuel efficient as compared to Santro

Q: How is the performance of Santro compared to Alto 800 [2016-2019]?

For the Dlite variant, 1086 cc Petrol engine of Santro produces 68 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 99 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. For the STD variant, 796 cc Petrol engine of Alto 800 [2016-2019] produces 48 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 69 Nm @ 3500 rpm of torque.

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Hyundai Santro vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2016-2019]

Length (mm)	3610	3430
Width (mm)	1645	1490
Height (mm)	1560	1475
Wheelbase (mm)	2400	2360
Ground Clearance (mm)		160
Kerb Weight (kg)		695

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	235	177
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	35	35

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock

Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	40000