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Maruti Suzuki Alto vs Hyundai Santro

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Maruti Suzuki Alto or Hyundai Santro? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Alto and Santro. Maruti Suzuki Alto Price starts at Rs.3.54 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD Opt and Hyundai Santro Price starts at Rs.4.63 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Era MT. Maruti Suzuki Alto is 3 cylinder, 796 cc Engine can generate 49 PS @ 6000 rpm power whereas Hyundai Santro is a N/A cylinder, N/A cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, Alto provides a mileage of 22.05 kmpl (base model), and Santro has a N/A of 20.3N/A (base model).

Alto vs Santro

Key HighlightsMaruti AltoHyundai Santro
PriceRs.3.54 LakhRs.4.63 Lakh
Engine Capacity796 ccN/A
Power49 PS @ 6000 rpmN/A
Mileage/Range22.05 kmpl20.3 kmpl
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Maruti Alto STD Opt car
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Rs. 3.54 Lakh
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Hyundai Santro Era MT car
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Rs. 4.63 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Alto specificationsSantro specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
3.85 Lakh
5.09 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
-
User Rating
3.9
4.0
Boot Space (Litres)
177 Litres
235 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
-
Engine Displacement
796 cc
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Max Power (bhp @rpm)
49 PS @ 6000 rpm
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Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Alto Brakes, Suspension & TyresSantro Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Mc Pherson Strut
Mcpherson Strut
Rear Suspension
3-Link Rigid Axle
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Front Tyre Size
145/80 R12
155/80 R13
Rear Tyre Size
145/80 R12
155/80 R13
Turning Radius
4.6 meters
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Tyre Size Spare
145/80 R12
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Wheels Size
R12
13

Exterior

Alto ExteriorSantro Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
No
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
-
Automatic Headlamps
No
No

Instrumentation

Alto InstrumentationSantro Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
Digital
-
Tachometer
No
-
Speedometer
Digital
-
Odometer
Digital
-
Avg fuel economy display
-
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Alto Infotainment & CommunicationSantro Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
-
Android Auto
checkYes
-
Voice Command
checkYes
-
Infotainment Screen
No
-
Multifunction Display
No
-
Basic Warranty
2 Years / 40000 Kms
-
Extended Warranty
5 years or 100,000 km
-

Engine & Transmission

Alto Engine & TransmissionSantro Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
796 cc
-
Engine Type
F8D Petrol Engine
-
No. of Cylinders
3
-
No. of valves per cylinder
4
-
Cylinder Configuration
In-line - SOHC
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
-
Transmission Type
Manual
-
Gears
5 Speed
-
Power
49 PS @ 6000 rpm
-
Torque
69 Nm @ 3500 rpm
-
Battery Capacity
0.42 kwh
-
Fast Charging
No
-
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
22 kmpl
20.3 kmpl
Top Speed
140 kmph
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Comfort & Convenience

Alto Comfort & ConvenienceSantro Comfort & Convenience
Cruise Control
No
-
Start / Stop Button
No
-
Power Steering
No
-
Adjustable steering
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
-
Drive Modes
No
-
Keyless Entry
No
-
Electronically Adjustable Seats
No
-
Glove Box Cooling
No
-
12v Power Outlet
checkYes
-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
-
Adjustable Headrests
checkYes
-
Distance to Empty display
checkYes
-
Navigation System
No
-
Instrument Console
No
-

Safety

Alto SafetySantro Safety
Airbags
2
-
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
No
-
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
-
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
No
-
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
No
-
ASR / Traction Control
No
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
No
Hill Assist
No
-
Reverse Camera
No
-
Central Locking
No
No
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror
No
-
Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera
No
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Dimensions & Capacity

Alto Dimensions & CapacitySantro Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3445 mm
3610 mm
Width
1490 mm
1645 mm
Height
1475 mm
1560 mm
Wheelbase
2360 mm
2400 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
165 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 Litres
-
Engine Oil Capacity
3 Litres
-
Boot Space
177 Litres
235 Litres
Kerb Weight
730 kg
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Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback

Pros & Cons

Alto Pros & ConsSantro Pros & Cons
Pros
  • The most affordable car on sale in India
  • Company fitted S-CNG kit available
  • Extremely frugal and Engine is smooth and peppy
  • Performance of this car is good for the price
  • Reliable in the long run
  • Easy to drive city car with great visibility
  • Peppy motor combined with optional AMT
  • Great fit & finish on the inside for a small car
Cons
  • Under power especially when AC is ON
  • Average high speed manners
  • Design is getting old and dated now
  • Questionable safety standards
  • No CNG option
  • Petrol isn't as efficient as rivals
  • Model discontinuation means low resale value
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Detailed Comparison of Maruti Alto and Hyundai Santro

Safety

Alto comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution). Santro has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).

Body

Alto has doors and seats. It is an with 177 Litres boot space, 35 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 160 mm. It is 1490 mm wide, 1475 mm high and 3445 mm long. It has 730 kg kerb weight and 2360 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Santro is an with doors and seats 235 Litres boot space, 165 mm ground clearance.It has 1560 mm height, 3610 mm length, 1645 mm width, .

Transmission

Maruti Suzuki Alto comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 5 Speed Manual transmission. And Santro comes with FWD and transmission.

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Maruti Alto and Hyundai Santro Owner Reviews

  • Alto Review
  • Santro Review
    • S
      Sangakkara
      14 Apr 2024
      Review for Maruti Alto
      3.0
      It's good for middle class family, who not afford to upper 10 lakh car. so basically It's good for us So thanks you Maruti Suzuki for the make a low budget car.
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    • S
      Subhamoy
      10 Apr 2024
      Review for Maruti Alto
      3.5
      This car is perfect for daily commutes inside the city. Mileage is also good. The company must look into its safety features. Overall, it is a good choice for city dwellers.
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    • V
      Vijayakumar
      09 Apr 2024
      Review for Maruti Alto
      5.0
      Very Nice Family Car for outing with Good mileage and well-maintained regular service for smooth functioning while long drives, even driving on bad roads, feel very nice to tell about my car.
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    • P
      Praveen
      03 Apr 2024
      Review for Maruti Alto
      3.5
      Average car with good fuel efficiency and trouble free snd low maintenance cost. In last 20 year still car engine is safe and even not touched by mechanic. I enjoyed. It is a good car for small family.
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    • Ss
      Sumit singh
      03 Apr 2024
      Review for Maruti Alto
      5.0
      It is a new. i think you like this and I know this was a such a unique car in the country and I love this car so much.
      Likes (1)
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      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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    Maruti Alto and Hyundai Santro FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Maruti Alto?
    The on-road price of Maruti Alto is Rs. 3.85 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Hyundai Santro?
    The on-road price of Hyundai Santro is Rs. 5.09 Lakh in New Delhi.