Maruti Alto vs Maruti Ignis

Alto Vs Ignis

Key Highlights	Maruti Alto	Maruti Ignis
On Road Price	Rs.4,98,656^*	Rs.9,02,703^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	796	1197
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Maruti Alto
Rs4.57 Lakh^*
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Maruti Ignis
Rs8.12 Lakh^*
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Maruti Alto
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4.57 Lakh^*
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Alpha AMT
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Basic Information	VXI Plus BSVI	Alpha AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.4,98,656^*	Rs.9,02,703^*
Finance Available (EMI)	No	Rs.17,560/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.23,896	Rs.28,233
User Rating	4.3 Based on 681 Reviews	4.4 Based on 634 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

VXI Plus BSVI

Alpha AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.4,98,656^*

Rs.9,02,703^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.17,560/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.23,896

Rs.28,233

User Rating

4.3

Based on 681 Reviews

4.4

Based on 634 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	F8D Petrol Engine	VVT
Displacement (cc)	796	1197
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	47.33bhp@6000rpm	81.80bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	69Nm@3500rpm	113Nm@4200rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5 Speed	5-Speed AMT
Drive Type	-	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

F8D Petrol Engine

VVT

Displacement (cc)

796

1197

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

47.33bhp@6000rpm

81.80bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	23
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	22.05	20.89
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	35	32
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI 2.0
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage Highway (kmpl)

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

22.05

20.89

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Mac Pherson Strut	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	3-Link Rigid Axle	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	Collapsible	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.6	4.7
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	145/80 R12	175/65 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless Tyres	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	12	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	15
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Mac Pherson Strut

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

3-Link Rigid Axle

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Collapsible

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3445	3700
Width (mm)	1515	1690
Height (mm)	1475	1595
Wheel Base (mm)	2360	2435
Front Tread (mm)	1295	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1290	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	762	840-865
Grossweight (kg)	1185	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	260
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	-	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Rear Parcel Tray,Assist Grips (Co - Dr. + Rear),Driver & Co-Driver Sun Visor	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Remote Trunk Opener

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	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	Driver & Co- Driver Sun Visor,Chrome Accents on AC Louvers,Meter Accent Lighting,Foot Rest,Parcel Tray,
Upholstery	-	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Fabric Upholstery

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	-	Nexa Blue With Black RoofGlistening GreyPearl Arctic WhiteLucent Orange With Black RoofNexa Blue With Silver RoofPearl Midnight BlackLucent OrangeSilky SilverTurquoise BlueNexa Blue+5 MoreIgnis Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	No
Alloy Wheels	-	Yes
Power Antenna	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	-	Yes
Additional Features	Body Coloured Bumpers,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Body Side Molding	Body Coloured Door Handles,Body Coloured ORVMs,Door Sash Black-out,Fender Arch Moulding,Side Sill Moulding,Front Grille With Chrome Accents,Front Wiper and Washer,High-mount LED Stop Lamp,
Fog Lights	-	Front
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	145/80 R12	175/65 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless Tyres	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	12	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Nexa Blue With Black RoofGlistening GreyPearl Arctic WhiteLucent Orange With Black RoofNexa Blue With Silver Roof+5 MoreIgnis Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	-
EBD	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Navigation With Live Traffic

Over Speeding Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	7	7
No. of Speakers	-	4
Additional Features	Smartplay Studio - 17.78 cm Touch Screen Infotainment System	-
Usb Ports	-	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
Speakers	-	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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
Maruti Ignis
- Healthy 180mm ground clearance lets you tackle a bit of rough roads.
- Ample cabin space for four occupants. Healthy amount of headroom and legroom on offer.
- High seating position. Gives a commanding view of the road ahead.

Maruti Alto
- No automatic transmission option
- Stripped out base variant
- Not very spacious. Taller passengers will have difficulty sitting one behind the other.
Maruti Ignis
- Quality of plastic used inside the cabin are slightly hard. The light white colour is likely to get dirt easily too.
- Centre console of mid-spec variants (without touchscreen) looks a bit awkward.

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Questions & answers

Q ) What is the tyre size of Maruti Alto?

A ) Maruti Alto is available in 1 tyre sizes - 145/80 R12.

Q ) What is the kerb weight of the Maruti Alto?

A ) The kerb weight of Maruti Alto is 850kg.

Q ) Does Maruti Alto have automatic climate control?

A ) Maruti Alto doesn't have automatic climate control.

Q ) Does the Maruti Alto have a sunroof?

A ) Maruti Alto does not have a sunroof.

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