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Maruti Alto vs Renault Pulse

Alto Vs Pulse

Key HighlightsMaruti AltoRenault Pulse
On Road PriceRs.4,98,656*Rs.6,34,716*
Mileage (city)-15 kmpl
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)7961198
TransmissionManualManual
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Maruti Alto vs Renault Pulse Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.4,98,656*
Rs.6,34,716*
Rs.5,12,632*
Finance Available (EMI)NoNoRs.9,763/month
InsuranceRs.23,896
Alto 800 Insurance

Rs.34,012
Pulse Insurance

Rs.24,352
KWID Insurance

User Rating
4.3
Based on 675 Reviews
4.2
Based on 41 Reviews
4.2
Based on 825 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)-
-
Rs.2,125
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
F8D Petrol Engine
XH5 In-Line Petrol Engine
1.0 SCe
Displacement (cc)
796
1198
999
No. of Cylinders
3
3 Cylinder Cars
3
3 Cylinder Cars
3
3 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
47.33bhp@6000rpm
74.93bhp@6000rpm
67.06bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
69Nm@3500rpm
104Nm@4000rpm
91Nm@4250rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Valve Configuration
-
DOHC
-
Fuel Supply System
-
Electronic Fuel Injection
-
Bore X Stroke (mm)
-
78 X 83.6
-
Turbo Charger
-
No-
Super Charger
-
No-
Transmission TypeManual
Manual
Manual
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
5-Speed
Drive Type
-
FWD
FWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Petrol
Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)-
15
18
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)22.05
18.06
21.46
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)35
41
28
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS IV
BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Mac Pherson Strut
McPherson Strut
Mac Pherson strut with lower Transverse link
Rear Suspension
3-Link Rigid Axle
Torsion Beam
Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Steering Type
-
Power
Electric
Steering Column
Collapsible
Tilt Adjustable
-
Steering Gear Type
-
Rack & Pinion
-
Turning Radius (Metres)
4.6
4.65 meters
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Drum
Tyre Size
145/80 R12
165/70 R14
165/70
Tyre Type
Tubeless Tyres
Tubeless,Radial
Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)
12
-
14
Alloy Wheel Size
-
14
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
3445
3805
3731
Width (mm)
1515
1665
1579
Height (mm)
1475
1530
1474
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
-
154
184
Wheel Base (mm)
2360
2450
2500
Front Tread (mm)
1295
-
-
Rear Tread (mm)
1290
-
-
Kerb Weight (kg)
762
1080
-
Grossweight (kg)
1185
-
-
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
-
-
279
No. of Doors
5
5
5

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYesNo
Power Windows Rear
-
YesNo
Automatic Climate Control
-
Yes-
Air Quality Control
-
Yes-
Remote Trunk Opener
YesNo-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
YesNo-
Low Fuel Warning Light
-
Yes-
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYesNo
Trunk Light
-
Yes-
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes-
Rear Reading Lamp
-
NoNo
Rear Seat Headrest
YesYesYes
Adjustable Headrest
-
-
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
-
No-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
-
No-
Cup Holders Front
-
Yes-
Cup Holders Rear
-
Yes-
Rear AC Vents
-
No-
Heated Seats Front
-
No-
Heated Seats Rear
-
No-
Seat Lumbar Support
-
No-
Multifunction Steering Wheel
-
YesNo
Cruise Control
-
No-
Parking Sensors
Rear
NoRear
Navigation System
-
No-
Foldable Rear Seat
Bench Folding
No-
Smart Access Card Entry
-
Yes-
Engine Start Stop Button
-
Yes-
Glove Box Cooling
-
No-
Bottle Holder
-
Front Door
-
Voice Command
-
No-
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
-
No-
USB Charger
-
-
No
Lane Change Indicator
-
-
Yes
Additional FeaturesRear Parcel Tray,Assist Grips (Co - Dr. + Rear),Driver & Co-Driver Sun Visor
-
on-board trip computer,rear seats - foldable backrest,sunvisor,lane change indicator
Air Conditioner
YesYesNo
Heater
YesYesNo
Adjustable Steering
-
Yes-
KeyLess EntryYesYesNo
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Yes-
Electric Adjustable Seats
-
No-
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes-

Interior

Tachometer
-
YesYes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
-
Yes-
Leather Seats-
No-
Fabric Upholstery
YesYes-
Leather Steering Wheel-
No-
Glove Compartment
YesYesYes
Digital Clock
YesYes-
Outside Temperature Display-
No-
Cigarette Lighter-
No-
Digital Odometer
-
Yes-
Driving Experience Control Eco-
No-
Folding Table In The Rear
-
No-
Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes-
-
Additional FeaturesDual-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
-
fabric upholstery(grey melange),stylised gear knob with bellow,centre fascia(black),LED digital instrument cluster
Digital Cluster-
-
Sami
Upholstery-
-
Fabric

Exterior

Available Colors--
Fiery Red
Ice Cool White
Moonlight Silver
Zanskar Blue
Metal Mustard With Black Roof
Outback Bronze
Ice Cool White With Black Roof
KWID Colors
Body TypeHatchback
All Hatchback Cars
Hatchback
All Hatchback Cars
Hatchback
All Hatchback Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes-
Fog Lights Front
-
Yes-
Fog Lights Rear
-
No-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
-
YesNo
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
YesNoYes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
-
Yes-
Rain Sensing Wiper
-
No-
Rear Window Wiper
-
Yes-
Rear Window Washer
-
Yes-
Rear Window Defogger
-
Yes-
Wheel CoversYesYesNo
Alloy Wheels
-
NoNo
Power AntennaYesYes-
Tinted Glass
-
Yes-
Rear Spoiler
-
YesYes
Roof Carrier-
No-
Sun Roof
-
No-
Side Stepper
-
No-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
-
NoNo
Integrated Antenna-
NoNo
Chrome Grille
-
YesNo
Chrome Garnish
-
No-
Smoke Headlamps-
No-
Projector Headlamps
-
-
No
Halogen HeadlampsYes-
-
Roof Rail
-
NoNo
LED DRLs
-
-
Yes
LED Taillights
-
-
No
Additional FeaturesBody Coloured Bumpers,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Body Side Molding
-
stylish graphite grille,body colour bumpers, integrated roof spoiler, wheel arch claddings,silver streak LED DRLs,wheel cover(hub cap)
Boot Opening-
-
Manual
Tyre Size
145/80 R12
165/70 R14
165/70
Tyre Type
Tubeless Tyres
Tubeless,Radial
Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)
12
-
14
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)
-
14
-

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYesYes
Brake Assist-
YesYes
Central Locking
YesYesNo
Power Door Locks
YesYes-
Child Safety Locks
YesYesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Yes-
No. of Airbags2
-
2
Driver Airbag
YesYesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYesYes
Side Airbag Front-
NoNo
Side Airbag Rear-
NoNo
Day Night Rear View Mirror
-
Yes-
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror
YesYes-
Xenon Headlamps-
No-
Halogen HeadlampsYesYes-
Rear Seat Belts
YesYes-
Seat Belt Warning
YesYesYes
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes-
Side Impact Beams
-
Yes-
Front Impact Beams
-
Yes-
Traction Control-
NoYes
Adjustable Seats
YesYes-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
NoYes
Vehicle Stability Control System
-
No-
Engine Immobilizer
YesYesYes
Crash Sensor
YesYes-
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank
-
Yes-
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes-
Clutch Lock-
No-
EBD
YesYes-
Electronic Stability Control
-
-
Yes
Advance Safety FeaturesRR Seat belt ELR Type,High-Mounted Stop Lamp,2 Speed+Intermittent Front Wiper & Washer
-
rear seat belt reminder,front seat belts with load limiter,reverse parking sensors,pedestrian protection,driver & passenger seat belt reminder,rear door child lock
Rear Camera
-
NoNo
Anti Theft Device-
Yes-
Speed Alert
Yes-
Yes
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
-
-
Driver
Hill Assist
-
-
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock-
-
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution-
-
Yes

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call-
-
No
Over Speeding Alert-
-
Yes

Entertainment & Communication

Cd Player
-
Yes-
Cd Changer
-
No-
Dvd Player
-
No-
Radio
YesYesNo
Audio System Remote Control
-
No-
Speakers Front
YesYesNo
Speakers Rear
-
Yes-
Integrated 2DIN AudioYesYesNo
USB And Auxiliary Input
YesYes-
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYesNo
Touch Screen
YesNoNo
Touch Screen size (Inch)
7
-
-
Android Auto
-
-
No
Apple Car Play
-
-
No
Additional FeaturesSmartplay Studio - 17.78 cm Touch Screen Infotainment System
-
-
Auxillary Input-
-
No
Rear Touch Screen Size-
-
No
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