Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2012-2016]

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Wagon R and Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2012-2016]. The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R price is Rs. 5.54 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2012-2016] price is Rs. 2.69 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is available in 998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2012-2016] is available in 796 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Wagon R provides the mileage of 24.35 kmpl and Alto 800 [2012-2016] provides the mileage of 22.74 kmpl.

Wagon R vs Alto 800 [2012-2016] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Wagon R	Alto 800 [2012-2016]
Price	Rs. 5.54 Lakh	Rs. 2.69 Lakh
Engine Capacity	998 cc	796 cc
Power	66 bhp	47 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

LXI 1.0

Rs. 5.54 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2012-2016]

Std

Rs. 2.69 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)			15.35
Engine	998 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	796 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	K10C	F8D	1.0 Litre Energy Engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	66 bhp @ 5500 rpm	47 bhp @ 6000 rpm	71 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	89 Nm @ 3500 rpm	69 Nm @ 3500 rpm	96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	24.35View Mileage Details	22.74View Mileage Details	19View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	780		760
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2		BS6 Phase 2
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Gas Filled Mc Pherson Strut Torsion Roll Control Device	McPherson Strut with Lower Triangle & Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Coil Spring, Gas Filled Shock Absorbers With Three Link Rigid Axle And Isolated Trailing Arm	Torison Beam Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.7	4.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Manual	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	155 / 80 R13	145 / 80 R12	165 / 80 R14
Rear Tyres	155 / 80 R13	145 / 80 R12	165 / 80 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)		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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment			4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Third Row Seat Adjustment			2 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type			Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Beige and Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Full
Split Rear Seat			60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat			50:50 split
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Black - Driver Only	Black
Power Windows	Front Only		Front Only
One Touch Down	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Unpainted	Unpainted	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front	Front
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key	Internal	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Magma Grey	New Torque Blue	Moonlight Silver
Silky Silver	New Granite Grey	Ice Cool White
Superior White	New Blazing Red
	Silky Silver
	Superior White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

22 Ratings

4.3/5

3 Ratings

4.7/5

50 Ratings

Rating Parameters	3.8Exterior	4.3Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.2Comfort	3.7Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.2Performance	4.7Performance	4.4Performance
	4.6Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.7Value for Money	4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Best performance and best quality

1. Buying experience was good. It was easily available and packed. 2.I like driving this car. I am riding this car even in market. 3. Look is different from others cars but I like it and performance is best. 4.I think and I personally feeling service and maintenance is very low compared to other cars. 5. Pros is everything. Cons is look only.

MY LUV ALTO

The Legendary Alto is a damn good car. My father first bought an Alto lxi model of maroon colour and it literally ran till 2½ lakh kms nearly but the car met with an accident. After that my father again bought an alto 800 petrol manual which is still there it's been 4½ years nearly to the car and it ran 1 lakh kms+ and still counting. The car I think its value for money and its awesome.. Nearly 8-10 yrs I spent my life with THE Legendary Alto. ??I luv my present Alto lyk hell. Now m 18 yrs old and I learnt driving from Alto only. So its very much close to my heart... ????

Best in its segment

Great overall the experience of driving it for the first time was insane, had smooth go, I'd say best amongst its competitors..

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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex-fuel — First Look

By Ninad Ambre22 Jan 2023

The way things are being planned, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex-fuel (FF) is set to become India's first mass-segment flex-fuel car. It's one of the answers to the never-ending quest for alternative fuels for cars. The Wagon R FF is designed to run on any ethanol-petrol blend and will eventually help reduce tailpipe emissions. It also goes without saying it will comply with the upcoming and more stringent BS6 phase-II emission norms. The prototype exhibited at Maruti's pavilion at the 2023 Auto Expo looked exactly the same as the standard Wagon R on sale in India, save for the fluorescent badging. We believe the 'Flex-Fuel' branding on the side will be mellowed down in the production avatar. However, the bright green embellishments may be retained to display its green, environment-friendly avatar.

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Length (mm)	3655	3395	3990
Width (mm)	1620	1490	1739
Height (mm)	1675	1475	1643
Wheelbase (mm)	2435	2360	2636
Ground Clearance (mm)		160	182
Kerb Weight (kg)	810	695	947

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	341		84
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	32	35	40

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

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	With Key	With Key
Child Safety Lock

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)		Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control		Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC			No Fan Speed Control
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors		Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear		Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment			Tilt
12V Power Outlets			1

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)			Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	40000	50000

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers