Maruti Alto vs Maruti S-Presso

Alto Vs S-Presso

Key Highlights	Maruti Alto	Maruti S-Presso
On Road Price	Rs.5,02,656^*	Rs.6,81,980^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	796	998
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Maruti Alto
Rs4.57 Lakh^*
Estimated Price
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Maruti S-Presso
Rs6 Lakh^*
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Maruti Alto
VXI Plus BSVI
4.57 Lakh^*
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Maruti S-Presso
VXi Plus Opt AT
6 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	VXI Plus BSVI	VXi Plus Opt AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.5,02,656^*	Rs.6,81,980^*
Finance Available (EMI)	No	Rs.13,313/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.23,896	Rs.28,960
User Rating	4.3 Based on 684 Reviews	4.3 Based on 458 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.3,560
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

VXI Plus BSVI

VXi Plus Opt AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.5,02,656^*

Rs.6,81,980^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.13,313/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.23,896

Rs.28,960

User Rating

4.3

Based on 684 Reviews

4.3

Based on 458 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,560

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	F8D Petrol Engine	K10C
Displacement (cc)	796	998
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	47.33bhp@6000rpm	65.71bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	69Nm@3500rpm	89Nm@3500rpm
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

K10C

Displacement (cc)

796

998

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

47.33bhp@6000rpm

65.71bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	22.05	25.3
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	35	27
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	148
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

22.05

25.3

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Mac Pherson Strut	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	3-Link Rigid Axle	Rear twist beam
Steering Column	Collapsible	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.6	4.5
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	148
Tyre Size	145/80 R12	165/70 R14
Tyre Type	Tubeless Tyres	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	12	14
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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 Column

Collapsible

Turning Radius (Metres)

4.6

4.5

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3445	3565
Width (mm)	1515	1520
Height (mm)	1475	1567
Wheel Base (mm)	2360	2380
Front Tread (mm)	1295	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1290	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	762	736-775
Grossweight (kg)	1185	1170
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	240
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-
Bottle Holder	-	Front Door
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Rear Parcel Tray,Assist Grips (Co - Dr. + Rear),Driver & Co-Driver Sun Visor	Map Pockets (Front Doors),Front & Rear console Utility Space,Co-Driver Side Utility Space,Reclining & Front Sliding Seats
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Remote Trunk Opener

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	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	Dynamic Centre Console,High Seating For Coanding Drive View,Front Cabin Lamp (3 Positions),Sunvisor (Dr+Co. Dr),Rear Parcel Tray,Fuel Consumption (Instantaneous & Average),Headlamp On Warning,Gear position Indicator,Distance To Empty
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
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Interior

Fabric Upholstery

Glove Box

Digital Clock

Exterior
Available Colours	-	Solid Fire RedMetallic Silky SilverSolid WhiteSolid Sizzle OrangeBluish BlackMetallic Granite GreyPearl Starry Blue+2 MoreS-Presso Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Additional Features	Body Coloured Bumpers,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Body Side Molding	SUV Inspired Bold Front Fascia,Twin Chamber Headlamps,Signature C Shaped Tail Lamps,B-Pillar Black Out tape,Side Body Cladding,Body Coloured Bumpers,Body Coloured ORVMs,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Tyre Size	145/80 R12	165/70 R14
Tyre Type	Tubeless Tyres	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	12	14
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Exterior

Available Colours

Solid Fire RedMetallic Silky SilverSolid WhiteSolid Sizzle OrangeBluish Black+2 MoreS-Presso 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
No. of Airbags	2	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	-
EBD	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	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

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
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	-	Yes
Apple Car Play	-	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	2
Additional Features	Smartplay Studio - 17.78 cm Touch Screen Infotainment System	USB Connectivity
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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 S-Presso
- Space. Can seat four six-footers comfortably.
- Peppy engine for in-city driving.
- Spacious 270-litre boot.
- Good AMT automatic option available
- Very efficient in city driving.

Maruti Alto
- No automatic transmission option
- Stripped out base variant
- Not very spacious. Taller passengers will have difficulty sitting one behind the other.
Maruti S-Presso
- Should have offered more features like a rear camera
- Floaty feeling at triple digit speeds.
- Price is on the higher side

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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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