Maruti Alto vs Maruti Wagon R

Alto Vs Wagon R

Key Highlights	Maruti Alto	Maruti Wagon R
On Road Price	Rs.5,02,656^*	Rs.8,63,369^*
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 Wagon R
Rs7.62 Lakh^*
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Maruti Alto
VXI Plus BSVI
4.57 Lakh^*
Buy Used Maruti Alto 800
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Maruti Wagon R
ZXI Plus AT Dual tone
7.62 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	VXI Plus BSVI	ZXI Plus AT Dual tone
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.5,02,656^*	Rs.8,63,369^*
Finance Available (EMI)	No	Rs.16,767/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.23,896	Rs.38,079
User Rating	4.3 Based on 684 Reviews	4.4 Based on 458 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

VXI Plus BSVI

ZXI Plus AT Dual tone

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.5,02,656^*

Rs.8,63,369^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.16,767/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.23,896

Rs.38,079

User Rating

4.3

Based on 684 Reviews

4.4

Based on 458 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	F8D Petrol Engine	K12N
Displacement (cc)	796	1197
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	47.33bhp@6000rpm	88.50bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	69Nm@3500rpm	113Nm@4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5 Speed	5-Speed AT
Drive Type	-	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

F8D Petrol Engine

K12N

Displacement (cc)

796

1197

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

47.33bhp@6000rpm

88.50bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	22.05	24.43
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	35	32
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

22.05

24.43

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	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.6	4.7
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	145/80 R12	165/70 R14
Tyre Type	Tubeless Tyres	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	12	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	14
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	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

Tilt

Steering Gear Type

Rack & Pinion

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3445	3655
Width (mm)	1515	1620
Height (mm)	1475	1675
Wheel Base (mm)	2360	2435
Front Tread (mm)	1295	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1290	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	762	850
Grossweight (kg)	1185	1340
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	341
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
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Bottle Holder	-	Front & Rear Door
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Additional Features	Rear Parcel Tray,Assist Grips (Co - Dr. + Rear),Driver & Co-Driver Sun Visor	Front Cabin Lamps(3 Positions),Gear Position Indicator,Accessory Socket Front Row With Storage Space,1L Bottle Holders(All Four Door,Front Console,Rear Parcel Tray,Co Driver Side Front Seat Under Tray&Rear Back Pocket,Reclining & Front Sliding Seats
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Remote Trunk Opener

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Accessory Power Outlet

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	Dual Tone Interior,Steering Wheel Garnish,Silver Inside Door Handles,Driver Side Sunvisor With Ticket Holder,Front Passenger Side Vanity Mirror Sunvisor,Silver Finish Gear Shift Knob,Instrument Cluster Meter Theme(White),Low Fuel Warning,Low Consumption(Instantaneous And Avg.),Distance To Empty,Headlamp On Warning
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Interior

Tachometer

Fabric Upholstery

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	-	Pearl Metallic Nutmeg BrownPearl Metallic Gallant RedMetallic Silky SilverPearl Bluish Black Mettalic With Magma GreySolid WhitePearl Metallic Poolside BluePearl Bluish Black Metallic With Gallant RedPearl Bluish BlackMetallic Magma Grey+4 MoreWagon R Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	No
Alloy Wheels	-	Yes
Power Antenna	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Body Coloured Bumpers,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Body Side Molding	B-Pillar Black Out Tape,Body Coloured Door Handles,Body Coloured Bumpers,Body Coloured ORVMs(Black),Dual Tone Exteriors(Optional)
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Roof Antenna
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	145/80 R12	165/70 R14
Tyre Type	Tubeless Tyres	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	12	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Pearl Metallic Nutmeg BrownPearl Metallic Gallant RedMetallic Silky SilverPearl Bluish Black Mettalic With Magma GreySolid White+4 MoreWagon R 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	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	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
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	-
EBD	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	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	-	4
Additional Features	Smartplay Studio - 17.78 cm Touch Screen Infotainment System	Smartplay Studio With Smartphone Navigation
Usb Ports	-	Yes
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 Wagon R
- Good space for 3 adults in the rear seats.
- Comfortable ride quality for the most part in both city and on the highway.
- Good feature and safety package for its price.
- Smooth and relaxed drive experience with the 1.2-litre petrol engine.

Maruti Alto
- No automatic transmission option
- Stripped out base variant
- Not very spacious. Taller passengers will have difficulty sitting one behind the other.
Maruti Wagon R
- Cabin quality could have been better.
- Storage options are limited which can be an issue on long journeys.

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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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