Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 vs Nissan Micra Active

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and Nissan Micra Active. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 price is Rs. 3.99 Lakh and Nissan Micra Active price is Rs. 5.25 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is available in 998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Nissan Micra Active is available in 1198 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Alto K10 provides the mileage of 24.39 kmpl and Micra Active provides the mileage of 18.97 kmpl.

Alto K10 vs Micra Active Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Alto K10	Micra Active
Price	Rs. 3.99 Lakh	Rs. 5.25 Lakh
Engine Capacity	998 cc	1198 cc
Power	66 bhp	67 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 Active

Rs. 5.25 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	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	K10C	3 cylinder petrol engine	1.0L
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	66 bhp @ 5500 rpm	67 bhp @ 5000 rpm	67 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	89 Nm @ 3500 rpm	104 Nm @ 4000 rpm	91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	24.39View Mileage Details	18.97View Mileage Details	21.7View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	659		608
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4	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	McPherson Strut	MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam	Twist beam Suspension with coil spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.5	4.6	4.9
Steering Type	Manual	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	145 / 80 R13	155 / 80 R13	165 / 70 R14
Rear Tyres	145 / 80 R13	155 / 80 R13	165 / 70 R14

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Comfort & Convenience

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Storage
Airbags

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

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Metallic Speedy Blue	Turquoise Blue	Moonlight Silver
Metallic Granite Grey	Onyx Black	Ice Cool White
Metallic Sizzling Red	Brick Red
Premium Earth Gold	Blade Silver
Metallic Silky Silver	Storm White
Solid White	Storm White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

2 Ratings

3.5/5

4 Ratings

4.7/5

26 Ratings

Rating Parameters	3.7Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.0Comfort	4.7Comfort
	3.0Performance	4.5Performance
	2.7Fuel Economy	4.6Fuel Economy
	2.3Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Worth buy

Very smooth and comfort drive for long distance. Low maintenance charge. Each point of view in space comfort. Steering very very smooth. Car durability is very excellent. Spare parts quality is very high and long life. Pickup is very high. Totally comfort 5 seater family car for local and highway drive.

Very nice car

1. Buying experience very good 2. Driving experience good 3. Details about looks performance etc good 4. Service and maintenance good and 5. Pros and cons ok good car

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Length (mm)	3530	3801	3731
Width (mm)	1490	1665	1579
Height (mm)	1520	1530	1474
Wheelbase (mm)	2380	2450	2422
Ground Clearance (mm)		154	184
Kerb Weight (kg)		940

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	214	251	279
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	27	41	28

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
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, Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Seat Belt Warning

Air Purifier
Air Conditioner		Yes (Manual)
Front AC		Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors			Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors		Manual - Internal Only
Steering Adjustment		Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1	1

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights			LED
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

ORVM Colour	Black	Black	Black
Power Windows		Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Black	Painted	Black
Door Pockets		Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key	Internal	Internal with Key

Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips	1 Trip	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock		Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Digital

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	5	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	100000	100000

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips			Black

Android Auto
Head Unit Size	Not Available	Not Available	2 Din