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Maruti Suzuki Alto vs Maruti Suzuki Ignis

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Maruti Suzuki Alto or Maruti Suzuki Ignis? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Alto and Ignis. Maruti Suzuki Alto Price starts at Rs.3.54 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD Opt and Maruti Suzuki Ignis Price starts at Rs.5.84 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.2 Petrol Sigma MT. Maruti Suzuki Alto is 3 cylinder, 796 cc Engine can generate 49 PS @ 6000 rpm power whereas Maruti Suzuki Ignis is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 81.80 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Alto provides a mileage of 22.05 kmpl (base model), and Ignis has a mileage of 20.89 kmpl (base model).

Alto vs Ignis

Key HighlightsMaruti AltoMaruti Ignis
PriceRs.3.54 LakhRs.5.84 Lakh
Engine Capacity796 cc1197 cc
Power49 PS @ 6000 rpm81.80 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range22.05 kmpl20.89 kmpl
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Specifications Overview

Alto specificationsIgnis specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
3.85 Lakh
6.38 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
3.9
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
177 Litres
260 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
796 cc
1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
49 PS @ 6000 rpm
81.80 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Alto Brakes, Suspension & TyresIgnis Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Mc Pherson Strut
McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
3-Link Rigid Axle
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
-
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
-
Steel
Front Tyre Size
145/80 R12
175/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
145/80 R12
175/65 R15
Turning Radius
4.6 meters
4.7 meters
Tyre Size Spare
145/80 R12
175/65 R15
Wheels Size
R12
R15

Exterior

Alto ExteriorIgnis Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
No
Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs
-
Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
-
No
Rear Wiper
-
No
Rear Defogger
-
No
Bootlid Opener
-
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
-
No
LED headlight
-
No
Projector headlight
-
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
No

Instrumentation

Alto InstrumentationIgnis Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
-
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
-
No
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
-
checkYes
Shift Indicator
-
checkYes
Tachometer
No
No
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
-
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Alto Infotainment & CommunicationIgnis Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
No
Android Auto
checkYes
No
Voice Command
checkYes
No
Infotainment Screen
No
No
Multifunction Display
No
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
-
No
Integrated Music System
-
No
Speakers
-
No
AM/FM Radio
-
No
USB Compatibility
-
No
Wireless Charger
-
No
Basic Warranty
2 Years / 40000 Kms
2 Years or 40000 KMS
Extended Warranty
5 years or 100,000 km
5 Years or 8100&000 kms

Engine & Transmission

Alto Engine & TransmissionIgnis Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
796 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
F8D Petrol Engine
1.2L VVT
No. of Cylinders
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
In-line - SOHC
In-line - DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Speed
5 Gears
Power
49 PS @ 6000 rpm
81.80 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
69 Nm @ 3500 rpm
113 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Battery Capacity
0.42 kwh
-
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
22 kmpl
20.89 kmpl
Top Speed
140 kmph
175 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

Alto Comfort & ConvenienceIgnis Comfort & Convenience
AC
-
checkYes
Automatic climate control
-
No
Heater
-
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
-
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
No
Power Steering
No
checkYes
Adjustable steering
No
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Leather streering wheels
-
No
Drive Modes
No
No
Keyless Entry
No
No
Parking Assist
-
No
Parking Sensors
-
Rear
Electronically Adjustable Seats
No
No

Safety

Alto SafetyIgnis Safety
NCAP Rating
-
Not Tested
Airbags
2
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
No
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
-
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
No
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
No
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
No
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
-
No
Seat Belt Warning
-
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
-
checkYes
Hill Assist
No
checkYes
360 degree camera
-
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Alto Dimensions & CapacityIgnis Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3445 mm
3700 mm
Width
1490 mm
1690 mm
Height
1475 mm
1595 mm
Wheelbase
2360 mm
2435 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
180 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 Litres
32 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3 Litres
3.1 Litres
Boot Space
177 Litres
260 Litres
Kerb Weight
730 kg
825 kg
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback

Pros & Cons

Alto Pros & ConsIgnis 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
  • Its compact size makes it a fun-to-drive vehicle in the city.
  • The engine is refined and has great fuel efficiency.
  • The fit-finish of the interior is great with some nice elements
  • The seats offer great comfort and the cabin is neatly laid.
Cons
  • Under power especially when AC is ON
  • Average high speed manners
  • Design is getting old and dated now
  • Questionable safety standards
  • It has not received any update for a long time and feels a bit dated.
  • Space is not enough for 5 passengers
  • Competitions offer more features.
  • The build quality is not as good as the competition.
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Detailed Comparison of Maruti Alto and Maruti Ignis

Safety

Alto comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution). Ignis has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

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, Ignis is an with doors and seats ,32 Litres fuel tank capacity, 260 Litres boot space, 180 mm ground clearance.It has 1595 mm height, 3700 mm length, 1690 mm width, and 825 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

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

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Maruti Alto and Maruti Ignis Owner Reviews

  • Alto Review
  • Ignis Review
    • TW
      Tushaar Wadhwani
      30 Days ago
      Review for Maruti Alto
      5.0
      Very good, excellent car with great engine. Driving experience is great.
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    • A
      Anonymous
      1 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Alto
      5.0
      Excellent in all aspects including front lights and shape of the car and interiors. The sound and automatic system quality is good. Dood driving Experienced. Attractive colors.
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    • M
      Manoj
      1 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Alto
      2.8
      Average is good. But features are not good. Driving is good but not comfortable. Used approximately 12 year. Car workshop available everywhere. Being first car l love it. Thanks Maruti.
      Likes (1)
    • N
      Navin
      1 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Alto
      5.0
      Best car in the world. Good car and has good mileage.
      Likes (2)
    • ks
      kamal singh solanki
      1 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Alto
      3.8
      It is a average car for small family. I am very happy with this car. Alto is very compact car for small family and also good for middle class and common man.
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      Gambhir
      2 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Ignis
      4.1
      Good small and compact. features are less. milage not good. Front head light is not up to the marks. It needs improvement. Interior to be improved to compete same
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    • MS
      Mohammed Shoheb
      3 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Ignis
      4.1
      Car is amazing. the space is what I am looking for with more safety. It is good and very comfortable car for 2. Car is good, mileage is to the promised.
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    • A
      Anonymous
      5 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Ignis
      1.6
      Poor mileage 8 to 10 km . body is just like cartoon box great suggestions plz don’t buy this car zero safety rating I got fooled by Maruti and my money total loss as mileage is 8 km per litre so don’t buy this car Total waste of money suspension are very poor
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    • KM
      Krancewell Marak
      6 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Ignis
      3.6
      Comfortable and stable driving plus prompt pick-up. Low maintenance and fuel efficient car. Easy to turn and park on the street. Features in the back should have been at par with average vehicles i.e the sloope glass of the back did not beautify the over all smart looking 'Guy' of the NEXA.
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    • Dg
      Dilip gupta
      8 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Ignis
      3.8
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    Maruti Alto and Maruti Ignis 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 Maruti Ignis?
    The on-road price of Maruti Ignis is Rs. 6.38 Lakh in New Delhi.