Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 vs Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014]

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014]. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 price is Rs. 3.99 Lakh and Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014] price is Rs. 21.47 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is available in 998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014] is available in 1984 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Diesel. Alto K10 provides the mileage of 24.39 kmpl and Beetle [2008-2014] provides the mileage of 11.300000190734863 kmpl.

Alto K10 vs Beetle [2008-2014] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Alto K10	Beetle [2008-2014]
Price	Rs. 3.99 Lakh	Rs. 21.47 Lakh
Engine Capacity	998 cc	1984 cc
Power	66 bhp	114 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

Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014]

2.0 AT

Rs. 21.47 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	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	K10C	4 cylinder petrol engine	1.0L
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	66 bhp @ 5500 rpm	114 bhp @ 5400 rpm	67 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	89 Nm @ 3500 rpm	172 Nm @ 3200 rpm	91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	24.39View Mileage Details	11.300000190734863View 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		MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring		Twist beam Suspension with coil spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.5	5.5	4.9
Steering Type	Manual	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	145 / 80 R13	195 / 65 R15	165 / 70 R14
Rear Tyres	145 / 80 R13	195 / 65 R15	165 / 70 R14

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Comfort & Convenience

Lighting
Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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		Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone		Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Beige
Folding Rear Seat			Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear		Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Metallic Speedy Blue	Black	Moonlight Silver
Metallic Granite Grey	Laser Blue	Ice Cool White
Metallic Sizzling Red	Salsa Red
Premium Earth Gold	Reflex Silver
Metallic Silky Silver	Sun Flower
Solid White	Candy White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

2 Ratings

2.0/5

2 Ratings

4.7/5

26 Ratings

Rating Parameters	2.5Exterior	4.5Exterior
	2.5Comfort	4.7Comfort
	2.0Performance	4.5Performance
	2.0Fuel Economy	4.6Fuel Economy
	1.5Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Too expensive to be GOOD for a hatchback

The price for Beetle should have bee kept between 10-15 lacs. Many people would have opted this car in the 10lac range however 20 Lacs, no ways....May be you need to be FILTHY RICH to buy this cutie pie. Car is Great, Not for the price... One can buy a 7 seater SUV or Top of the Line Sedan at this price....  Cute looking car meant only for people who can splurge their BLACK $$$Too expensive... might as welll buy a SWIFT & ask DC to modify it.

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	4129	3731
Width (mm)	1490	1721	1579
Height (mm)	1520	1498	1474
Wheelbase (mm)	2380	2502	2422
Ground Clearance (mm)		120	184
Kerb Weight (kg)		214

Doors (Doors)	5	3	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	214		279
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	27	55	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)
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

Air Purifier
Air Conditioner		Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors			Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors		Electronic - Internal Only
12V Power Outlets	1	1

Headlights	Halogen		Halogen
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights			LED
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front	Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Co-Driver Only

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured	Black
Power Windows		Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured	Black
Interior Door Handles	Black	Chrome	Black
Door Pockets		Front	Front
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key		Internal with Key

Android Auto
Speakers		6
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
Head Unit Size	Not Available	1 Din	2 Din

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
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Digital

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking			With Key
Child Safety Lock

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