Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 vs MINI Cooper [2012-2014]

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and MINI Cooper [2012-2014]. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 price is Rs. 3.99 Lakh and MINI Cooper [2012-2014] price is Rs. 28.42 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is available in 998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and MINI Cooper [2012-2014] is available in 1598 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Alto K10 provides the mileage of 24.39 kmpl and Cooper [2012-2014] provides the mileage of 15.62 kmpl.

Alto K10 vs Cooper [2012-2014] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Alto K10	Cooper [2012-2014]
Price	Rs. 3.99 Lakh	Rs. 28.42 Lakh
Engine Capacity	998 cc	1598 cc
Power	66 bhp	122 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Std (O)

Rs. 3.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

MINI Cooper [2012-2014]

1.6

Rs. 28.42 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)			18.46
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	1598 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	K10C	inline 4 petrol engine	1.0L
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	66 bhp @ 5500 rpm	122 bhp @ 6000 rpm	67 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	89 Nm @ 3500 rpm	160 Nm @ 4250 rpm	91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	24.39View Mileage Details	15.62View Mileage Details	21.7View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	659		608
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2		BS6 Phase 2
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, SOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mac Pherson Strut with Coil Spring	single joint spring-strut front axle	MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	multiple control-arm rear axle	Twist beam Suspension with coil spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.5		4.9
Steering Type	Manual		Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims		Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Alloy	Steel
Front Tyres	145 / 80 R13	205 / 45 R17	165 / 70 R14
Rear Tyres	145 / 80 R13	205 / 45 R17	165 / 70 R14

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Air Conditioner		Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors		Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear		Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment		Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	1

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black		Black
Power Windows		Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured	Black
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Black	Chrome	Black
Door Pockets		Front	Front
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key	Internal with Remote	Internal with Key

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)		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)		4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench		Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone		Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Beige
Folding Rear Seat			Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Metallic Speedy Blue	Ice Blue	Moonlight Silver
Metallic Granite Grey	Chili Red	Ice Cool White
Metallic Sizzling Red	Pepper White
Premium Earth Gold
Metallic Silky Silver
Solid White

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Cooper [2012-2014] comparison with similar cars

Alto K10 vs Cooper [2012-2014] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and MINI Cooper [2012-2014]?

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 price is Rs. 3.99 Lakh and MINI Cooper [2012-2014] price is Rs. 28.42 Lakh. Hence Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Alto K10 and Cooper [2012-2014] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Std (O) variant, mileage of Alto K10 is 24.39kmpl and for the 1.6 variant, mileage of Cooper [2012-2014] is 15.62kmpl. Thus making Alto K10 the most fuel efficient as compared to Cooper [2012-2014]

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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 vs MINI Cooper [2012-2014]

Length (mm)	3530	3723	3731
Width (mm)	1490	1913	1579
Height (mm)	1520	1407	1474
Wheelbase (mm)	2380	2467	2422
Ground Clearance (mm)			184
Kerb Weight (kg)		1240

Doors (Doors)	5	2	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	214		279
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	27		28

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Rub-strips			Black

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

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

Headlights	Halogen	Projector with Xenon	Halogen
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Passive
Taillights	Halogen		Halogen
Daytime Running Lights			LED
Fog Lights		Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps	Front		Front
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Android Auto
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		6
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din	2 Din

Instrument Cluster	Digital		Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock		Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Digital		Digital

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited	50000