Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 vs Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012]

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012]. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 price is Rs. 3.99 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012] price is Rs. 3.87 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is available in 998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012] is available in 998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Alto K10 provides the mileage of 24.39 kmpl and A-Star [2008-2012] provides the mileage of 13.8 kmpl.

Alto K10 vs A-Star [2008-2012] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Alto K10	A-Star [2008-2012]
Price	Rs. 3.99 Lakh	Rs. 3.87 Lakh
Engine Capacity	998 cc	998 cc
Power	66 bhp	-
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Std (O)

Rs. 3.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012]

Lxi

Rs. 3.87 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Std (O)

Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012]

Lxi

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)	10.62
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)	21.8
Engine	998 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	998 cc, 3 Cylinders 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	K10C	K10B
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	66 bhp @ 5500 rpm	68@6200
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	89 Nm @ 3500 rpm	90@3500
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	24.39View Mileage Details	13.8View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	659
Drivetrain	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mac Pherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson strut & coil
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Isolated trailing link & coil
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.5	4.5
Steering Type	Manual
Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel
Front Tyres	145 / 80 R13	155 / 80 R13
Rear Tyres	145 / 80 R13	155 / 80 R13

Features

Safety
Braking & Traction
Locks & Security
Comfort & Convenience

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Beige
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear

Storage
Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Lighting
Instrumentation
Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Metallic Speedy Blue	Azure Gray
	Metallic Granite Grey	Paradise Blue
	Metallic Sizzling Red	Midnight Black
	Premium Earth Gold	Desert Brown
	Metallic Silky Silver	Bright Red
	Solid White	Artic White
	Solid White	Silky Silver

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A-Star [2008-2012] comparison with similar cars

Alto K10 vs A-Star [2008-2012] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012]?

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 price is Rs. 3.99 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012] price is Rs. 3.87 Lakh. Hence Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Alto K10 and A-Star [2008-2012] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Std (O) variant, mileage of Alto K10 is 24.39kmpl and for the Lxi variant, mileage of A-Star [2008-2012] is 13.8kmpl. Thus making Alto K10 the most fuel efficient as compared to A-Star [2008-2012]

Q: How is the performance of Alto K10 compared to A-Star [2008-2012]?

For the Std (O) variant, 998 cc Petrol engine of Alto K10 produces 66 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 89 Nm @ 3500 rpm of torque. For the Lxi variant, 998 cc Petrol engine of A-Star [2008-2012] produces 68@6200 of power and 90@3500 of torque.

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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 vs Maruti Suzuki A-Star [2008-2012]

Length (mm)	3530	3500
Width (mm)	1490	1600
Height (mm)	1520	1490
Wheelbase (mm)	2380	2360

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2
Bootspace (litres)	214
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	27	35

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Seat Belt Warning

Air Purifier
Air Conditioner		Yes (Manual)
Parking Sensors	Rear
12V Power Outlets	1

ORVM Colour	Black
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Black
Interior Door Handles	Black
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000

Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock

Headlights	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front

Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips
Tachometer	Digital