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Maruti Suzuki Alto vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Maruti Suzuki Alto or Maruti Suzuki Wagon R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Alto and Wagon R. Maruti Suzuki Alto Price starts at Rs.3.54 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD Opt and Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Price starts at Rs.5.51 Lakh (ex-showroom) for TOUR H3 MT. Maruti Suzuki Alto is 3 cylinder, 796 cc Engine can generate 49 PS @ 6000 rpm power whereas Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is a 3 cylinder, 998 cc Engine can generate 65.68 bhp @ 5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Alto provides a mileage of 22.05 kmpl (base model), and Wagon R has a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model).

Alto vs Wagon R

Key HighlightsMaruti AltoMaruti Wagon R
PriceRs.3.54 LakhRs.5.51 Lakh
Engine Capacity796 cc998 cc
Power49 PS @ 6000 rpm65.68 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Mileage/Range22.05 kmpl25 kmpl
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Specifications Overview

Alto specificationsWagon R specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
3.85 Lakh
6.03 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
3.9
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
177 Litres
341 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
796 cc
998 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
49 PS @ 6000 rpm
65.68 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Alto Brakes, Suspension & TyresWagon R 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
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
4.7 meters
Tyre Size Spare
145/80 R12
155/80 R13
Wheels Size
R12
R13

Exterior

Alto ExteriorWagon R Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
No
checkYes
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Automatic Headlamps
No
No

Instrumentation

Alto InstrumentationWagon R Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
Digital
Information not aavailable
Tachometer
No
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Information not available

Infotainment & Communication

Alto Infotainment & CommunicationWagon R Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
No
Android Auto
checkYes
No
Voice Command
checkYes
No
Infotainment Screen
No
No
Multifunction Display
No
Information not available
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 & TransmissionWagon R 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
No
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Speed
5 Speed
Power
49 PS @ 6000 rpm
65.68 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
69 Nm @ 3500 rpm
89.0 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Battery Capacity
0.42 kwh
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Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
ARAI Certified Economy
22 kmpl
25 kmpl
Top Speed
140 kmph
160 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

Alto SafetyWagon R Safety
Airbags
2
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
No
No
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
No
No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
No
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
No
Not available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
No
Hill Assist
No
Information not available
Reverse Camera
No
No
Central Locking
No
checkYes
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror
No
checkYes
Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera
No
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Alto Dimensions & CapacityWagon R Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3445 mm
3655 mm
Width
1490 mm
1620 mm
Height
1475 mm
1675 mm
Wheelbase
2360 mm
2435 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
165 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 Litres
32 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3 Litres
2.8 Litres
Boot Space
177 Litres
341 Litres
Kerb Weight
730 kg
810 kg
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback

Pros & Cons

Alto Pros & ConsWagon R 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
  • Comes with steering-mounted controls for more comfort.
  • The room inside the cabin is still first class.
  • The fit-finish quality of the cabin is decent.
  • The seats offer great comfort.
  • Has excellent fuel efficiency in CNG mode.
  • The AMT version is slick to operate and provides ease of driving in city traffic.
Cons
  • Under power especially when AC is ON
  • Average high speed manners
  • Design is getting old and dated now
  • Questionable safety standards
  • The boot space is negligible in the CNG variant.
  • Non-adjustable headrests can hamper the comfort of the cabin.
  • The plastic quality could have been improved.
  • AMT variants are a bit on the expensive side.
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Detailed Comparison of Maruti Alto and Maruti Wagon R

Safety

Alto comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution). Wagon R has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Central Locking, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

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, Wagon R is an with doors and seats ,32 Litres fuel tank capacity, 341 Litres boot space, 165 mm ground clearance.It has 1675 mm height, 3655 mm length, 1620 mm width, and 810 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

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

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Maruti Alto and Maruti Wagon R Owner Reviews

  • Alto Review
  • Wagon R 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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      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.
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    • 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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      Girish Gaikwad
      05 Mar 2024
      Review for Maruti Wagon R
      5.0
      Comfortable while driving, spacious space is available in this car. Average is very good. Good pickup. Long drive comfortable. Five persons sits comfortable. Take maximum load. Music system must be upgraded.
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      Manik choudhary
      1 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Wagon R
      4.4
      Great car for beginners and great to have a new member in family. Good for daily office and trip uses. Easy to maintain and reliable for middle-class families.
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    • SG
      Siddhesh Gurav
      1 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Wagon R
      3.3
      Good, service cost is budget friendly low maintenance n affordable car overall experience is quite good need to upgrade now for new latest car in the market lets see now.
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    • Ns
      Neeraj sharma
      2 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Wagon R
      4.7
      Excellent family car low maintenance cost good headspace and very nice ground clearance. Good for long drives and day to day routines No need to think for at least 10 years. A budget friendly vehicle with maximum features and reliability of Maruti and Indian origin with excellent feedback of customers
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    • J
      Jebin
      3 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Wagon R
      4.4
      The seats in the car are comfortable and offer passengers enough support. For better comfort and visibility, the front seats include adjustable cushions. When more space is needed for luggage, the back seats, which are also more convenient, can be folded down.
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    Maruti Alto and Maruti Wagon R 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 Wagon R?
    The on-road price of Maruti Wagon R is Rs. 6.03 Lakh in New Delhi.