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Maruti Suzuki Alto vs Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Maruti Suzuki Alto or Maruti Suzuki S-Presso? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Alto and S-Presso. Maruti Suzuki Alto Price starts at Rs.3.54 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD Opt and Maruti Suzuki S-Presso Price starts at Rs.4.26 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Maruti Suzuki Alto is 3 cylinder, 796 cc Engine can generate 49 PS @ 6000 rpm power whereas Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is a 3 cylinder, 998 cc Engine can generate 65.7 bhp @ 5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Alto provides a mileage of 22.05 kmpl (base model), and S-Presso has a mileage of 24.12 kmpl (base model).

Alto vs S-Presso

Key HighlightsMaruti AltoMaruti S-Presso
PriceRs.3.54 LakhRs.4.26 Lakh
Engine Capacity796 cc998 cc
Power49 PS @ 6000 rpm65.7 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Mileage/Range22.05 kmpl24.12 kmpl
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Specifications Overview

Alto specificationsS-Presso specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
3.85 Lakh
4.64 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
3.9
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
177 Litres
240 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
796 cc
998 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
49 PS @ 6000 rpm
65.7 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Alto Brakes, Suspension & TyresS-Presso Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Mc Pherson Strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
3-Link Rigid Axle
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
-
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
-
Steel
Front Tyre Size
145/80 R12
145/80 R13
Rear Tyre Size
145/80 R12
145/80 R13
Turning Radius
4.6 meters
4.5 meters
Tyre Size Spare
145/80 R12
145/80 R13
Wheels Size
R12
R13

Exterior

Alto ExteriorS-Presso Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
No
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
No
Daytime Running Lights
-
No
LED headlight
-
No
Projector headlight
-
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
No

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Alto Infotainment & CommunicationS-Presso 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
Basic Warranty
2 Years / 40000 Kms
2 Years or 40000 KMS
Extended Warranty
5 years or 100,000 km
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Engine & Transmission

Alto Engine & TransmissionS-Presso Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
796 cc
998 cc
Engine Type
F8D Petrol Engine
K10C
No. of Cylinders
3
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
In-line - SOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Speed
5 Gears
Power
49 PS @ 6000 rpm
65.7 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
69 Nm @ 3500 rpm
89 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Battery Capacity
0.42 kwh
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Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
22 kmpl
24.12 kmpl
Top Speed
140 kmph
148 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

Alto Comfort & ConvenienceS-Presso Comfort & Convenience
AC
-
NO
Heater
-
No
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
-
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
No
Power Steering
No
No
Adjustable steering
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Leather streering wheels
-
No
Drive Modes
No
No information
Keyless Entry
No
No
Parking Assist
-
No
Parking Sensors
-
Rear
Electronically Adjustable Seats
No
No
Glove Box Cooling
No
No

Safety

Alto SafetyS-Presso Safety
NCAP Rating
-
0 Star (Global NCAP)
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
No
ASR / Traction Control
No
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
No
Seat Belt Warning
-
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
-
checkYes
Hill Assist
No
No
360 degree camera
-
No
Reverse Camera
No
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Alto Dimensions & CapacityS-Presso Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3445 mm
3565 mm
Width
1490 mm
1520 mm
Height
1475 mm
1553 mm
Wheelbase
2360 mm
2380 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
180 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 Litres
27 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3 Litres
2.8 Litres
Boot Space
177 Litres
240 Litres
Kerb Weight
730 kg
736 kg
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback

Pros & Cons

Alto Pros & ConsS-Presso 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
  • Good suspension setup, resulting in great ride quality inside the cabin.
  • The compact size makes it easy to park and maneuver in the traffic and city conditions.
  • There is decent space inside the cabin for 3 adults to fit in the rear seats.
  • It offers excellent fuel efficiency. It is available in CNG too. This makes it a better option for tour and fleet operators.
Cons
  • Under power especially when AC is ON
  • Average high speed manners
  • Design is getting old and dated now
  • Questionable safety standards
  • The build quality is not great and could have been better.
  • Engine vibrations can be felt inside due to the 3-cylinder effect.
  • Fit-finish quality of the interiors could be improved.
  • Top-end variants are on the premium side.
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Detailed Comparison of Maruti Alto and Maruti S-Presso

Safety

Alto comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution). S-Presso has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock.

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, S-Presso is an with doors and seats ,27 Litres fuel tank capacity, 240 Litres boot space, 180 mm ground clearance.It has 1553 mm height, 3565 mm length, 1520 mm width, and 736 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

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

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Maruti Alto and Maruti S-Presso Owner Reviews

  • Alto Review
  • S-Presso 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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      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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      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.
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      Karanveer
      6 Month ago
      Review for Maruti S-Presso
      4.1
      Worth to buy it with such cheap price but feels good and exciting to drive. Value for money car.
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      A R PRASAD
      11 Month ago
      Review for Maruti S-Presso
      5.0
      My Experience With S-Presso Is More Than Two And Half Years And CROSSED 25,000Kms, It's Just FABULOUS, IMPRESSIVE AND FANTASTIC FAMILY CAR
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    • R
      Rakesh
      1 Year ago
      Review for Maruti S-Presso
      3.7
      car gives the best performance and best mileage
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    • At
      A.gangadhar tilak
      1 Year ago
      Review for Maruti S-Presso
      4.0
      The car performance is good, , good ride quality,easy to drive and park
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    Maruti Alto and Maruti S-Presso 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 S-Presso?
    The on-road price of Maruti S-Presso is Rs. 4.64 Lakh in New Delhi.