Maruti Suzuki recently launched the new , which marked the comeback of the 1.0-litre petrol engine-powered small hatchback in the portfolio of the automaker. Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 competes with rivals like Renault , which has been one of the bestsellers from the French auto major in India since its inception here.
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Both the Alto K10 and Kwid sit in a segment that is preferred by many buyers for their practicality, affordability and compactness as well. The first-time buyers often prefer to buy these models, while many returning buyers also opt for these entry-level hatchbacks.
Here is a comparison between the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and Renault Kwid 1.0L.
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 comes priced between ₹3.99 lakh and ₹5.83 lakh (ex-showroom). The Renault Kwid, on the other hand, is priced between ₹4.74 lakh and ₹5.99 lakh (ex-showroom), depending on different trim options.
With the petrol-manual powertrain, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 comes priced between Rs. 3.99 lakh and Rs. 5.33 lakh (ex-showroom). The Renault Kwid 1.0L’s petrol-manual range costs between Rs. 4.74 lakh and Rs. 5.54 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Alto K10 petrol-automatic is available in two different trims, with prices ranging from Rs. 5.49 lakh to Rs. 5.83 lakh (ex-showroom). The Kwid’s two petrol-automatic trims cost between Rs. 5.79 lakh and Rs. 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 measures 3,530 mm long, 1,490 mm wide and 1,520 mm tall. The Alto K10 has a wheelbase of 2,380 mm. The Renault Kwid measures 3,731 mm long, 1,579 mm wide and 1,490 mm tall and has a wheelbase measuring 2,422 mm. Dimensionsionally, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is smaller than the Renault Kwid.
The Alto K10 has a ground clearance of 160 mm, while the Kwid has 24 mm of extra ground clearance at 184 mm. The 214-litre boot space of the Alto K10 is 65 litres smaller than that of the Kwid.
The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 gets a 1.0-litre petrol engine, which is available with the option of a five-speed manual and an AMT. The Alto K10’s 1.0-litre petrol engine makes 67 PS of maximum power at 5,500 rpm and 89 Nm of peak torque at 3,500 rpm.
The Renault Kwid is available with two petrol engines – a 0.8-litre unit and a 1.0-litre motor. The 1.0-litre petrol engine is available with a five-speed manual transmission and an AMT. This engine churns out 68 PS of power at 5,500 rpm and 91 Nm of torque at 4,250 rpm.
