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Hyundai Santro vs Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Hyundai Santro or Maruti Suzuki Alto K10? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Santro and Alto K10. Hyundai Santro Price starts at Rs.4.63 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Era MT and Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Price starts at Rs.3.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD MT. Hyundai Santro is N/A cylinder, N/A cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is a 3 cylinder, 998 cc Engine can generate 65.71 bhp @ 5500 rpm power. In terms of N/A, Santro provides a N/A of 20.3N/A (base model), and Alto K10 has a mileage of 24.39 kmpl (base model).

Santro vs Alto K10

Key HighlightsHyundai SantroMaruti Alto K10
PriceRs.4.63 LakhRs.3.99 Lakh
Engine CapacityN/A998 cc
PowerN/A65.71 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Mileage/Range20.3N/A24.39 kmpl
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Hyundai Santro Era MT car
Era MT
Rs. 4.63 Lakh
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Rs. 3.99 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Santro specificationsAlto K10 specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
5.09 Lakh
4.34 Lakh
Fuel Type
-
Petrol
User Rating
4.0
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
235 Litres
214 Litres
Transmission Type
-
Manual
Engine Displacement
-
998 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
-
65.71 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Santro Brakes, Suspension & TyresAlto K10 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Mcpherson Strut
Mac Pherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
-
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
-
Steel
Front Tyre Size
155/80 R13
145 / 80 R13
Rear Tyre Size
155/80 R13
145 / 80 R13
Turning Radius
-
4.5 meters
Wheels Size
13
R13

Exterior

Santro ExteriorAlto K10 Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
-
No
Adjustable ORVMs
-
Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
-
No
Rear Wiper
-
No
Rear Defogger
-
No
Bootlid Opener
-
Internal with Key
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
No
Daytime Running Lights
-
No
LED headlight
-
No
Projector headlight
-
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
No

Instrumentation

Santro InstrumentationAlto K10 Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
-
No
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
-
No
Gear Indicator
-
No
Shift Indicator
-
No
Tachometer
-
Digital
Speedometer
-
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
No

Infotainment & Communication

Santro Infotainment & CommunicationAlto K10 Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
-
No
Android Auto
-
No
Voice Command
-
No
Infotainment Screen
-
No
Multifunction Display
-
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
-
No
Gesture Control
-
No
Integrated Music System
-
No
Speakers
-
No
AM/FM Radio
-
No
USB Compatibility
-
No
Wireless Charger
-
No
Basic Warranty
-
2 years or 40000 kms

Engine & Transmission

Santro Engine & TransmissionAlto K10 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
-
998 cc
Engine Type
-
K10C
No. of Cylinders
-
3
No. of valves per cylinder
-
4
Cylinder Configuration
-
SOHC
Fuel Type
-
Petrol
Transmission Type
-
Manual
Gears
-
5 Gears
Power
-
65.71 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
-
89 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Fast Charging
-
No
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
20.3 kmpl
24.39 kmpl
Emission Norm
-
BS6 Phase 2
Compression Ratio
-
checkYes

Comfort & Convenience

Santro Comfort & ConvenienceAlto K10 Comfort & Convenience
AC
-
NO
Automatic climate control
-
No
Heater
-
No
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
-
Driver & Co-Driver
Cruise Control
-
No
Start / Stop Button
-
No
Power Steering
-
No
Adjustable steering
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
-
No
Leather streering wheels
-
No
Keyless Entry
-
No
Parking Assist
-
No
Parking Sensors
-
Rear
Electronically Adjustable Seats
-
No
Glove Box Cooling
-
No

Safety

Santro SafetyAlto K10 Safety
NCAP Rating
-
2 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
-
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
-
No
Overspeed Warning
-
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
-
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
-
No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
-
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
No
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
-
checkYes
Seat Belt Warning
-
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
-
checkYes
Hill Assist
-
No
Hill Descent Control
-
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Santro Dimensions & CapacityAlto K10 Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3610 mm
3530 mm
Width
1645 mm
1490 mm
Height
1560 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
2380 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
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No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
27 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
3 Litres
Boot Space
235 Litres
214 Litres
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback

Pros & Cons

Santro Pros & ConsAlto K10 Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Easy to drive city car with great visibility
  • Peppy motor combined with optional AMT
  • Great fit & finish on the inside for a small car
  • Alto brand value backed up by Maruti Suzuki after sales is hard to beat
  • Factory fitted CNG kit will be on offer
  • Fuel efficient engine coupled with manual & AMT transmission options
  • Low cost of ownership & maintenance
  • Maruti Suzuki after market support is brilliant
  • Refined and fuel efficient engine coupled with manual & AMT transmission options
Cons
  • No CNG option
  • Petrol isn't as efficient as rivals
  • Model discontinuation means low resale value
  • Built quality & safety still a big question mark
  • Light weight hinders driving dynamics
  • Top end variants might be on the costlier side
  • Top end variants on the costly side
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Detailed Comparison of Hyundai Santro and Maruti Alto K10

Safety

Santro comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). Alto K10 has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Lane Departure Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock.

Body

Santro has doors and seats. It is an with 235 Litres boot space, fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 165 mm. It is 1645 mm wide, 1560 mm high and 3610 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2400 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Alto K10 is an with doors and seats ,27 Litres fuel tank capacity, 214 Litres boot space, It has 1520 mm height, 3530 mm length, 1490 mm width, .

Transmission

Hyundai Santro comes with FWD and transmission. And Alto K10 comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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Hyundai Santro and Maruti Alto K10 Owner Reviews

  • Santro Review
  • Alto K10 Review
    • D
      Dilip
      7 Month ago
      Review for Hyundai Santro
      5.0
      Best for family car forever. Zero maintenance high performance. Never disappointed. Powerful engine is the specialty of this car. Whenever we plan to go out everyone like to drive
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    • S
      Suresh
      7 Month ago
      Review for Hyundai Santro
      2.4
      pick up nice, mileage best
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    • A
      Amit
      9 Month ago
      Review for Hyundai Santro
      5.0
      First of all I would say the way the design of interior angle of the engine was very cool as well as it's mileage was also very good.
      Likes (1)
    • M
      M.Ashfaque.
      9 Month ago
      Review for Hyundai Santro
      4.1
      Very good vehicle. Very comfortable & easy to drive.
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    • Y
      Yasar
      9 Month ago
      Review for Hyundai Santro
      3.0
      Budget friendly car. good performance and mileage is also good.
      Likes (1)
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      Thymmaibor
      30 Mar 2024
      Review for Maruti Alto K10
      3.5
      Comfortable and safety especially the vehicle is very cute. When I drive alto k10 I feel the same as I drive my Swift as the speed and capacity is similarly
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    • JD
      Jyan Deo
      2 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Alto K10
      3.5
      A good car for middle class family. It is a car for small family having maximum four or five members. It is meant for short trips. for long journey is not comfortable .
      Likes (8)
    • Mr
      Mulkh raj
      2 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Alto K10
      5.0
      Fantastic car I enjoyed the car. Low maintenance, good mileage and need less area to park the car. My experience is very good.
      Likes (2)
    • s
      shivaji
      5 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Alto K10
      4.8
      The mileage of the car is excellent and the performance is also good, the seats are also comfortable which make the long drievs comfortable. Overall its an excellent value for money car.
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    • K
      Kannan
      5 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Alto K10
      4.4
      The car offers impressive mileage figures both in city and highway driving conditions. Its efficient engine and lightweight build make it a practical choice for those seeking a fuel-efficient vehicle without compromising on performance.
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    Hyundai Santro and Maruti Alto K10 FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Hyundai Santro?
    The on-road price of Hyundai Santro is Rs. 5.09 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Maruti Alto K10?
    The on-road price of Maruti Alto K10 is Rs. 4.34 Lakh in New Delhi.