Datsun GO vs Maruti Alto

GO Vs Alto

Key Highlights	Datsun GO	Maruti Alto
On Road Price	Rs.7,33,546^*	Rs.4,98,656^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1198	796
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Datsun GO
Rs6.51 Lakh^*
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Maruti Alto
Rs4.57 Lakh^*
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Datsun GO
T Option CVT
6.51 Lakh^*
Buy Used Datsun GO
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Maruti Alto
VXI Plus BSVI
4.57 Lakh^*
Buy Used Maruti Alto 800

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Basic Information	T Option CVT	VXI Plus BSVI
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.7,33,546^*	Rs.4,98,656^*
Finance Available (EMI)	No	No
Insurance	Rs.36,722	Rs.23,896
User Rating	4.2 Based on 255 Reviews	4.3 Based on 681 Reviews

Basic Information

T Option CVT

VXI Plus BSVI

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.7,33,546^*

Rs.4,98,656^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Insurance

Rs.36,722

Rs.23,896

User Rating

4.2

Based on 255 Reviews

4.3

Based on 681 Reviews

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Naturally Aspirated 12V	F8D Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)	1198	796
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	76.43bhp@6000rpm	47.33bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	104Nm@4400rpm	69Nm@3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	-
Fuel Supply System	Electronic Injection System	-
Turbo Charger	No	-
Super Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	5 Speed	5 Speed
Drive Type	FWD	-
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Naturally Aspirated 12V

F8D Petrol Engine

Displacement (cc)

1198

796

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

76.43bhp@6000rpm

47.33bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.59	22.05
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	35	35
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

19.59

22.05

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Lower Transverse Link	Mac Pherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Suspension with Coil Spring	3-Link Rigid Axle
Shock Absorbers Type	Twin Tube Telescopic	-
Steering Type	Power	-
Steering Column	-	Collapsible
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.6	4.6
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	165/70 R14	145/80 R12
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless Tyres
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	12
Alloy Wheel Size	14	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut with Lower Transverse Link

Mac Pherson Strut

Rear Suspension

Twist Beam Suspension with Coil Spring

3-Link Rigid Axle

Shock Absorbers Type

Twin Tube Telescopic

Steering Type

Power

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3788	3445
Width (mm)	1636	1515
Height (mm)	1507	1475
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	180	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2450	2360
Front Tread (mm)	-	1295
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1290
Kerb Weight (kg)	913	762
Grossweight (kg)	-	1185
Seating Capacity	5	5
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	-
Air Quality Control	No	-
Remote Trunk Opener	No	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	No	-
Vanity Mirror	No	-
Rear Reading Lamp	No	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	No	-
Rear AC Vents	No	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	No	-
Cruise Control	No	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	Bench Folding
Smart Access Card Entry	No	-
Engine Start Stop Button	No	-
Cooled Glovebox	No	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	No	-
USB Charger	Front	-
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	No	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	No	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	-
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	No	-
Additional Features	Front Intermittent Wiper & Washer	Rear Parcel Tray,Assist Grips (Co - Dr. + Rear),Driver & Co-Driver Sun Visor
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	0	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	No	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	-
Automatic Headlamps	No	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Remote Trunk Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	No	-
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	No	-
Cigarette Lighter	No	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	No	-
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	No	Yes
Additional Features	Sporty Urbane Theme Accentuated Interiors, Black Fabric Seat Upholstery, All-Black Instrument Panel, Carbon Fiber Interior Inserts, Piano Black C Cluster with Silver Accent, Platina Silver Steering Wheel Accent, Platina Silver Inside Door Handles + AC Accents, Front Door with Map Pockets & Bottle Holder, Front Room Lamp, Supervision Instrument Cluster Trip Computer MID, 3D Graphical Blue Ring, Multi-Information Display (MID), Dual Tripmeter, Average Vehicle Speed, Engine Running Time	Dual-Tone interiors,B & C Pillar Upper Trims,C Pillar Lower Trim (Molded),Silver Accent Inside Door Handles,Silver Accent on Steering Wheel,Silver Accent on Louvers,Silver Accent on Center Garnish,Front Door Trim Map Pocket (DrIver & Passenger),Front & Rear Console Bottle Holder
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colours	-	-
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	No	-
Fog Lights Rear	No	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	No	-
Wheel Covers	No	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Power Antenna	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	No	-
Roof Carrier	No	-
Sun Roof	No	-
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	No	-
Integrated Antenna	No	-
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	No	-
Smoke Headlamps	No	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	No	-
Trunk Opener	Lever	-
Heated Wing Mirror	No	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
Additional Features	Hawk-Eye Headlamps, Body Coloured Bumpers, Body Coloured ORVMs, Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Bumpers,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Body Side Molding
Automatic Headlamps	No	-
Tyre Size	165/70 R14	145/80 R12
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless Tyres
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	12
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)	14	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	No	-
No. of Airbags	2	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	No	-
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	No	-
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	No	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	No	-
Side Impact Beams	Yes	-
Front Impact Beams	Yes	-
Traction Control	No	-
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	-
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	-
Engine Check Warning	Yes	-
Clutch Lock	No	-
EBD	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	No	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Knee Airbags	No	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	No	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	No	-
Blind Spot Monitor	No	-
Hill Descent Control	No	-
Hill Assist	No	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	No	-
360 View Camera	No	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	No	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	7	7
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
Internal Storage	No	-
No. of Speakers	2	-
Rear Entertainment System	No	-
Additional Features	SMS, Whatsapp & Email - Read & Reply, HD Video Playback	Smartplay Studio - 17.78 cm Touch Screen Infotainment System
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Datsun GO
- New dashboard setup looks much better.
- Good boot space, ample enough for a short family trip.
- The exterior changes, especially the new 14-inch alloy wheels, look good.
- Dual-airbags, ABS, EBD, BA, rear parking sensors and follow me home headlamps are now part of the standard safety kit.
- The 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system is responsive, has a good resolution and supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Maruti Alto
- Passenger airbag optional on all variants.
- Maruti’s wide sales and service network
- Easy to drive with compact dimensions
- Fuel efficient with a claimed 22.05 kmpl mileage

Datsun GO
- Lack of storage space for the second row
- Disappointing audio quality with just two speakers
- Underbody noise insulation still lacking as stones hitting the bottom make a sharp noise.
Maruti Alto
- No automatic transmission option
- Stripped out base variant
- Not very spacious. Taller passengers will have difficulty sitting one behind the other.

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Questions & answers

Q ) What is the tyre size of Datsun GO?

A ) Datsun GO is available in 3 tyre sizes - 155/80 R13, 165/70 R14 and 155/70 R13.

Q ) What are the specifications of the music system?

A ) The specification of music system of Datsun GO include Radio, USB & Auxiliary input, Bluetooth Connectivity, Touch Screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay,.

Q ) What is the kerb weight of the Datsun GO?

A ) The kerb weight of Datsun GO is 913kg.

Q ) Does Datsun GO have automatic climate control?

A ) Datsun GO doesn't have automatic climate control.

Q ) Does the Datsun GO have a sunroof?

A ) Datsun GO does not have a sunroof.

FAQs

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