Maruti has finally launched the all-new 2022 Alto K10 into the Indian market and this model is better than before. What's interesting is that the carmaker will continue selling Alto 800 alongside the newer model to cater to the needs of all buyers. In this article, we pitch the 2022 Maruti Alto K10 vs Renault Kwid 1.0L and share with you how both the hatchbacks compete against each other.
2022 Maruti Alto K10 vs Renault Kwid 1.0L - Dimensions
| Dimensions | 2022 Maruti Alto K10 | Renault Kwid |
| Length | 3,530 mm | 3,731 mm |
| Width | 1,490 mm | 1,579 mm |
| Height | 1,520 mm | 1,474 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm | 2,422 mm |
| Ground Clearance | NA | 184 mm |
As can be seen, Renault Kwid excels in length, width and even the wheelbase when compared with the new-gen Alto K10. On paper, it is the Kwid that feels roomier because of more wheelbase and width of 42 mm and 89 mm, respectively.
2022 Maruti Alto K10 vs Renault Kwid 1.0L - Powertrain
| Specs | 2022 Maruti Alto K10 | Renault Kwid 1.0L |
| Engine Capacity | 998 cc | 999 cc |
| Power | 66 bhp | 67 bhp |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT / AGS | 5-speed MT / AMT |
| ARAI Mileage | 24.90 kmpl - AGS 24.39 kmpl - MT | 21.7 kmpl - MT 22 kmpl - AMT |
Under the hood, the new Alto K10 features the same engine as found in the S-Presso. The K10C, three-cylinder, naturally aspirated motor belts out as much as 66 bhp of power with a peak torque of 89 Nm. Compared to Renault Kwid 1.0L, the K10 feels underpowered on paper.
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Both the cars get a five-speed manual transmission as standard and AMT as an option. The ARAI-certified mileage of the Alto K10 sticks to 24.90 kmpl for the AGS and 24.35 kmpl for the MT. The 1.0L motor of the Renault Kwid paired to 5-speed MT delivers 21.7 kmpl and with AMT, the figures stick to 22 kmpl.
2022 Maruti Alto K10 vs Renault Kwid 1.0L - Prices and Warranty
The 1.0L petrol unit of the Renault Kwid is priced from Rs 4.74 lakh to Rs 6.09 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. The standard warranty on the Kwid is 2 years or 50,000 km, whichever is at the earliest.
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The prices of the new Alto K10 ramges from Rs 3.99 lakh to Rs 5.83 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. The standard warranty on the Alto K10 sticks to 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever is at the earliest.
