Tata Nano GenX vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2012-2016]

CarWale brings you comparison of Tata Nano GenX and Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2012-2016]. The Tata Nano GenX price is Rs. 2.47 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2012-2016] price is Rs. 2.69 Lakh. The Tata Nano GenX is available in 624 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2012-2016] is available in 796 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Nano GenX provides the mileage of 23.6 kmpl and Alto 800 [2012-2016] provides the mileage of 22.74 kmpl.

Nano GenX vs Alto 800 [2012-2016] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Nano GenX	Alto 800 [2012-2016]
Price	Rs. 2.47 Lakh	Rs. 2.69 Lakh
Engine Capacity	624 cc	796 cc
Power	37 bhp	47 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Tata Nano GenX

Rs. 2.47 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2012-2016]

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Rs. 2.69 Lakh

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	624 cc, 2 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	796 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Engine Type	2 cylinder, MPFI, Gasoline	F8D
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	37 bhp @ 5500 rpm	47 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	51 Nm @ 4000 rpm	69 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	23.6View Mileage Details	22.74View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 4 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS 4

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
3164 3395
Width (mm)
1750 1490
Height (mm)
1652 1475
Wheelbase (mm)
2230 2360
Ground Clearance (mm)
180 160
Kerb Weight (kg)
695 695
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
110
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
24 35

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent Lower wishbone ; McPherson strut with gas filled Dampers, anti-roll bar	Gas Filled Mc Pherson Strut Torsion Roll Control Device
Rear Suspension	Independent Semi trailing arm with coil spring and Gas filled Shock Absorbers	Coil Spring, Gas Filled Shock Absorbers With Three Link Rigid Axle And Isolated Trailing Arm
Front Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4	4.6
Steering Type	Manual	Manual
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	135 / 70 R12	145 / 80 R12
Rear Tyres	135 / 65 R12	145 / 80 R12

Features

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
Comfort & Convenience
Front AC Common Fan Speed Control
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only

Seats & Upholstery

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

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Black - Driver Only
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Unpainted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	With Key	Internal

Lighting
Headlights Halogen Halogen
Taillights
Halogen Halogen
Cabin Lamps Front Front
Headlight Height Adjuster
Instrumentation
Instrument Cluster
Analogue Analogue
Trip Meter Electronic 2 Trips 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Distance to Empty
Clock Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Entertainment, Information & Communication
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display
Digital Display
Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (In Years)
4 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
60000 40000

Brochure

Colours

	Dazzle Blue	New Torque Blue
	Espresso Brown	New Granite Grey
	Damson Purple	New Blazing Red
	Meteor Silver	Silky Silver
	Pearl White	Superior White
	Sangria Red	Superior White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.2/5

9 Ratings

4.3/5

3 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.3Exterior	4.3Exterior
	4.5Comfort	3.7Comfort
	4.0Performance	4.7Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Low price under the best Car

This car is very very grateful comfertness provided And Features Under the lower price With high Benefits joyness to Drive comfort ness With maximum space benefits to the owner And other all features

Pvbhatt

Good elegent look . Good after sale service by Maruti dealers. Good Ride for family with kids. New wediing perfect gift for He & she. Only one lock on driver side door & no pocket for house hold things on either door except driver side.

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Alto 800 [2012-2016] comparison with similar cars

Nano GenX vs Alto 800 [2012-2016] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Tata Nano GenX and Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2012-2016]?

Tata Nano GenX price is Rs. 2.47 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2012-2016] price is Rs. 2.69 Lakh. Hence Tata Nano GenX is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Nano GenX and Alto 800 [2012-2016] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the XE variant, mileage of Nano GenX is 23.6kmpl and for the Std variant, mileage of Alto 800 [2012-2016] is 22.74kmpl. Thus making Nano GenX the most fuel efficient as compared to Alto 800 [2012-2016]

Q: How is the performance of Nano GenX compared to Alto 800 [2012-2016]?

For the XE variant, 624 cc Petrol engine of Nano GenX produces 37 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 51 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque. For the Std variant, 796 cc Petrol engine of Alto 800 [2012-2016] produces 47 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 69 Nm @ 3500 rpm of torque.

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Tata Nano GenX vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2012-2016]

Length (mm)	3164	3395
Width (mm)	1750	1490
Height (mm)	1652	1475
Wheelbase (mm)	2230	2360
Ground Clearance (mm)	180	160
Kerb Weight (kg)	695	695

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	110
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	24	35

Front AC	Common Fan Speed Control
Anti-glare Mirrors		Manual - Internal Only

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

Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display	Digital Display

Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock

Warranty (In Years)	4	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	60000	40000