Maruti Alto 800 is the highest-selling entry-level hatchback in the country right now. It offers practicality, affordability and is quite economical to run too. However, Maruti has now launched its elder sibling, the Alto K10 in the Indian market. While the segment is totally different, they do share the same moniker, Alto. In this article, we pitch the 2022 Maruti Alto K10 vs Alto 800!
2022 Maruti Alto K10 vs Alto 800 - Dimensions
| Dimensions | 2022 Maruti Alto K10 | Maruti Alto 800 |
| Length | 3,530 mm | 3,445 mm |
| Width | 1,490 mm | 1,515 mm |
| Height | 1,520 mm | 1,475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm | 2,360 mm |
| Ground Clearance | NA | 160 mm |
As can be seen, Alto K10 is 85 mm longer and 45 mm taller than Alto 800. However, Alto 800 beats its elder sibling, K10 in terms of width as it is wider by 25 mm. The wheelbase of the Alto 800 is only shorter by 20 mm when compared with the K10.
2022 Maruti Alto K10 vs Alto 800 - Powertrain
| Specs | 2022 Maruti Alto K10 | Maruti Alto 800 |
| Engine Capacity | 998 cc | 796 cc |
| Power | 66 bhp | 47 bhp |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT / AGS | 5-speed MT |
| ARAI Mileage | 24.90 kmpl - AGS 24.39 kmpl - MT | 22 kmpl - MT |
As can be seen, the 1.0L motor of the K10 surely has an advantage over the smaller 0.8L of the Alto 800. Even the ARAI-certified mileage of the 1.0L motor is higher when compared with the Alto 800. However, the Alto 800 currently has an advantage over Alto K10 and that is, the availability of CNG as an alternate fuel option.
With CNG, the Alto 800 belts out a peak power and torque of 40 bhp and 60 Nm, respectively. The ARAI-certified mileage of the CNG Alto sticks to 31.59 km/kg which is quite higher.
In other news, Maruti will soon launch the CNG version of the Alto K10 in the Indian market.
2022 Maruti Alto K10 vs Alto 800 - Prices and Warranty
Sharing details about the recently launched Alto K10 then it is priced from Rs 3.99 lakh to Rs 5.83 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
On the other hand, the Alto 800 is priced from 3.39 lakh to Rs 4.41 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. Both the vehicles are offered with 2 years/40,000 km warranty, whichever is at the earliest.
Note - Maruti Alto 800 is only known as Maruti Alto
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