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Maruti Suzuki Alto 2020-2024 vs Hyundai Santro

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Maruti Suzuki Alto 2020-2024 or Hyundai Santro? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Alto 2020-2024 and Santro. Maruti Suzuki Alto 2020-2024 Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for STD (O) and Hyundai Santro Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for Era MT. Maruti Suzuki Alto 2020-2024 is 3 cylinder, 796 cc Engine can generate 48 PS @ 6000rpm power whereas Hyundai Santro is a 4 cylinder, 1086 cc Engine can generate 68bhp@5500rpm power. In terms of mileage, Alto 2020-2024 provides a mileage of 22.05 kmpl (base model), and Santro has a mileage of 20.3 kmpl (base model).

Alto 2020-2024 vs Santro

Key HighlightsMaruti AltoHyundai Santro
PriceRs.N/ARs.4.67 Lakh
Engine Capacity796 cc1086 cc
Power48 PS @ 6000rpm68bhp@5500rpm
Mileage/Range22.05 kmpl20.3 kmpl
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Maruti Alto STD (O) car
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
N/A
N/A
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.0
4.0
Boot Space (Litres)
177 Litres
235 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
-
Engine Displacement
796 cc
1086 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
48 PS @ 6000rpm
68bhp@5500rpm
Colors
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
Adjustable ORVMs
-
Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
-
Rear Wiper
-
Rear Defogger
-
Bootlid Opener
-
Internal
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
-
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Mc Pherson Strut
Mcpherson Strut
Rear Suspension
3-Link Rigid Axle Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
-
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
-
Steel
Front Tyre Size
145/80 R12
155/80 R13
Rear Tyre Size
145/80 R12
155/80 R13
Turning Radius
4.6 meters
4.4 meters
Tyre Size Spare
145/80R12
Wheels Size
R12
13

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
-
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
-
Fuel level guage
-
Digital
Gear Indicator
-
check
Shift Indicator
-
check
Tachometer
check
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
-
Analogue
Avg fuel economy display
-
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
-
Multifunction Display
check
Bluetooth Compatibility
-
Phone & Audio Streaming
Gesture Control
-
Speakers
-
2

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years / 40000 Kms
3 Years / 100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
-

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
796 cc
1086 cc
Engine Type
MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) engine
-
No. of Cylinders
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
3
Cylinder Configuration
In-line-SOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
-
Gears
5 Speed
5 Speed
Power
48 PS @ 6000rpm
68bhp@5500rpm
Torque
69 Nm @ 3500rpm
99Nm@4500 rpm
Battery Capacity
-
0.42 kwh
Drivetrain
FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
22.05 kmpl
20.3 kmpl
Top Speed
140 kmph
-
Emission Norm
BS VI
-

Comfort & Convenience

AC
check
-
Heater
-
check
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
check
Adjustable steering
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
Drive Modes
Keyless Entry
Parking Assist
-
Parking Sensors
-
Electronically Adjustable Seats
Glove Box Cooling
12v Power Outlet
check
check
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
-

Safety

Airbags
1
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
-
ASR / Traction Control
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Seat Belt Warning
-
check
Hill Assist
Reverse Camera
-
Engine Immobiliser
-
check
Central Locking
Speed Sensing Door Lock
-
Child Safety Lock
-
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
3445 mm
3610 mm
Width
1515 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
35 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 Litres
2.5 Litres
Boot Space
177 Litres
235 Litres
Kerb Weight
730 kg
935 kg
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback

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 2020-2024 comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution). Santro has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock.

Body

Alto 2020-2024 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 1515 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 ,35 Litres fuel tank capacity, 235 Litres boot space, 165 mm ground clearance.It has 1560 mm height, 3610 mm length, 1645 mm width, and 935 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Maruti Suzuki Alto 2020-2024 comes with FWD (Front Wheel Drive) and 5 Speed Manual transmission. And Santro comes with FWD and 5 Speed transmission.

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Maruti Alto and Hyundai Santro Owner Reviews

  • Alto 2020-2024 Review
  • Santro Review
    • MK
      Milan Kumar
      08 May 2025
      4.8
      Best car in segment for middle class family. Has low maintenance and best performance in segment and having an affordable price. I am very happy with this car. Thank you
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    • VK
      Vinay Kumar
      17 Apr 2025
      4.3
      Awesome in hills and in market traffic move like bike. Economically best for daily use and for students. Value for money. Many person having costly car also using alto. Queen of hills.
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    • D
      Dev
      31 Days ago
      4.8
      Best car for small family and all feature in this car just like both side air bag, inbuilt music system, dash board, design etc and mileage is very high upto 25 kmph.
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    • VM
      Vicky Mandal khan
      2 Month ago
      3.5
      Nice and good for family members. I really love it from when I got this car as my first time car in life that's why I really like this car.
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    • CB
      Chahat Barot
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      good experience because this car is very comfortable and useful, so Alto XI is the best version for Maruti Suzuki. This is the best car ever in my life. good experience. .
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