Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 vs Tata Nano [2011-2013]

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and Tata Nano [2011-2013]. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 price is Rs. 3.99 Lakh and Tata Nano [2011-2013] price is Rs. 1.55 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is available in 998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Tata Nano [2011-2013] is available in 624 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Alto K10 provides the mileage of 24.39 kmpl and Nano [2011-2013] provides the mileage of 25.4 kmpl.

Alto K10 vs Nano [2011-2013] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Alto K10	Nano [2011-2013]
Price	Rs. 3.99 Lakh	Rs. 1.55 Lakh
Engine Capacity	998 cc	624 cc
Power	66 bhp	37 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

Tata Nano [2011-2013]

Base

Rs. 1.55 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Std (O)

Tata Nano [2011-2013]

Base

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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	624 cc, 2 Cylinders In V Shape, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Engine Type	K10C	624 cc, 2 cylinder, MPFI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	66 bhp @ 5500 rpm	37 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	89 Nm @ 3500 rpm	51 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	24.39View Mileage Details	25.4View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	659
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 4 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mac Pherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with gas filled dampers and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Independent, Semi Trailing arm with coil spring & gas filled shock absorbers
Front Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.5	4
Steering Type	Manual
Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	145 / 80 R13	135 / 70 R12
Rear Tyres	145 / 80 R13	155 / 65 R12

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	Vinyl
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

Lighting
Instrumentation
Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Metallic Speedy Blue	Serene White
	Metallic Granite Grey	Cornflower Blue
	Metallic Sizzling Red	Rouge Red
	Premium Earth Gold
	Metallic Silky Silver
	Solid White

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Alto K10 vs Nano [2011-2013] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and Tata Nano [2011-2013]?

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 price is Rs. 3.99 Lakh and Tata Nano [2011-2013] price is Rs. 1.55 Lakh. Hence Tata Nano [2011-2013] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Alto K10 and Nano [2011-2013] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Std (O) variant, mileage of Alto K10 is 24.39kmpl and for the Base variant, mileage of Nano [2011-2013] is 25.4kmpl. Thus making Nano [2011-2013] the most fuel efficient as compared to Alto K10

Q: How is the performance of Alto K10 compared to Nano [2011-2013]?

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 Base variant, 624 cc Petrol engine of Nano [2011-2013] produces 37 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 51 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque.

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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 vs Tata Nano [2011-2013]

Length (mm)	3530	3099
Width (mm)	1490	1495
Height (mm)	1520	1652
Wheelbase (mm)	2380	2230
Ground Clearance (mm)		180
Kerb Weight (kg)		600

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	214	80
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	27	15

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
Anti-glare Mirrors		Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear
12V Power Outlets	1

ORVM Colour	Black
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Black	Unpainted
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
Low Fuel Level Warning
Tachometer	Digital

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	4
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	60000

Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock