Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 vs Nissan Micra [2010-2013]

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and Nissan Micra [2010-2013]. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 price is Rs. 3.99 Lakh and Nissan Micra [2010-2013] price is Rs. 4.36 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is available in 998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Nissan Micra [2010-2013] is available in 1198 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Alto K10 provides the mileage of 24.39 kmpl and Micra [2010-2013] provides the mileage of 18.6 kmpl.

Alto K10 vs Micra [2010-2013] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Alto K10	Micra [2010-2013]
Price	Rs. 3.99 Lakh	Rs. 4.36 Lakh
Engine Capacity	998 cc	1198 cc
Power	66 bhp	75 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

Nissan Micra [2010-2013]

XE Petrol

Rs. 4.36 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Std (O)

Nissan Micra [2010-2013]

XE Petrol

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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	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	K10C	3 cylinder petrol engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	66 bhp @ 5500 rpm	75 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	89 Nm @ 3500 rpm	104 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	24.39View Mileage Details	18.6View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	659
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, SOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mac Pherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson strut front axle
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion beam rear axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.5	4.65
Steering Type	Manual
Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	145 / 80 R13	165 / 70 R14
Rear Tyres	145 / 80 R13	165 / 70 R14

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	Front

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Metallic Speedy Blue	Onyx Black
	Metallic Granite Grey	Spring Green
	Metallic Sizzling Red	Blade Silver
	Premium Earth Gold	Brick Red
	Metallic Silky Silver	Sunshine Orange
	Solid White	Storm White

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Micra [2010-2013] comparison with similar cars

Alto K10 vs Micra [2010-2013] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and Nissan Micra [2010-2013]?

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 price is Rs. 3.99 Lakh and Nissan Micra [2010-2013] price is Rs. 4.36 Lakh. Hence Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Alto K10 and Micra [2010-2013] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Std (O) variant, mileage of Alto K10 is 24.39kmpl and for the XE Petrol variant, mileage of Micra [2010-2013] is 18.6kmpl. Thus making Alto K10 the most fuel efficient as compared to Micra [2010-2013]

Q: How is the performance of Alto K10 compared to Micra [2010-2013]?

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 XE Petrol variant, 1198 cc Petrol engine of Micra [2010-2013] produces 75 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 104 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque.

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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 vs Nissan Micra [2010-2013]

Length (mm)	3530	3780
Width (mm)	1490	1665
Height (mm)	1520	1530
Wheelbase (mm)	2380	2450

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	214	251
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	27	41

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)
Heater
Anti-glare Mirrors		Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear
Steering Adjustment		Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1	1

ORVM Colour	Black
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Black	Painted
Door Pockets		Front
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key	Internal

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

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips	Electronic 1 Trip
Average Fuel Consumption
Distance to Empty
Clock		Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Tachometer	Digital

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

Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers