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

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Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014]

2.0 AT

Rs. 21.47 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Std (O)

Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014]

2.0 AT

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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	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	K10C	4 cylinder petrol engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	66 bhp @ 5500 rpm	114 bhp @ 5400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	89 Nm @ 3500 rpm	172 Nm @ 3200 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	24.39View Mileage Details	11.300000190734863View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	659
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic - 6 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mac Pherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.5	5.5
Steering Type	Manual	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	145 / 80 R13	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	145 / 80 R13	195 / 65 R15

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

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

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

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Beetle [2008-2014] comparison with similar cars

Alto K10 vs Beetle [2008-2014] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014]?

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 price is Rs. 3.99 Lakh and Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014] price is Rs. 21.47 Lakh. Hence Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Alto K10 and Beetle [2008-2014] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Std (O) variant, mileage of Alto K10 is 24.39kmpl and for the 2.0 AT variant, mileage of Beetle [2008-2014] is 11.300000190734863kmpl. Thus making Alto K10 the most fuel efficient as compared to Beetle [2008-2014]

Q: How is the performance of Alto K10 compared to Beetle [2008-2014]?

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 2.0 AT variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Beetle [2008-2014] produces 114 bhp @ 5400 rpm of power and 172 Nm @ 3200 rpm of torque.

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

Length (mm)	3530	4129
Width (mm)	1490	1721
Height (mm)	1520	1498
Wheelbase (mm)	2380	2502
Ground Clearance (mm)		120
Kerb Weight (kg)		214

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

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

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

Air Purifier
Air Conditioner		Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Heater
Anti-glare Mirrors		Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
12V Power Outlets	1	1

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

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Headlights	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Co-Driver Only

Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	2 Trips	1 Trip
Clock		Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

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

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

Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage