Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and the Honda City e:HEV side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is available at ₹369,899, while the Honda City e:HEV is priced at ₹1,989,990. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the Honda City e:HEV's 1498 cc, producing 50.4 kW@5600 rpm and 126 PS (combined) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 24.90 kmpl for the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 versus 27.26 km/l (ARAI) for the Honda City e:HEV. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | Standard 12V car battery | 0.73 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Front‑Wheel Drive | FWD |
| Engine Type | K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | 1.5L Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC with two-motor e:HEV hybrid systemN/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 litres | 40 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol hybrid |
| Gearbox | 5‑speed | e-CVT |
| Mileage | 24.90 kmpl | 27.26 km/l (ARAI) |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 50.4 kW@5600 rpm | 126 PS (combined) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 91 Nm @ 3500 rpm | 253 Nm |
| Transmission Type | 5‑speed Manual / 5‑speed AMT | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 0.73 kWh |
| Range | — | 1000 |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 214 l | 410 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 740–757 kg | 1240 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3530 mm × ~1490 mm × ~1520 mm | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2380 mm | 2600 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Collapsible/adjustable steering column | Tilt & telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual air conditioning | Automatic climate control |
| Cluster | Semi‑digital | 7-inch TFT instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | No |
| Infotainment System | Available touchscreen (7″ SmartPlay Studio on higher trims) | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android AutoN/A |
| Keyless Entry | — | Push button start |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Manual adjustable ORVMs | No |
| Power Windows | Front power windows on most trims | Front & rear |
| Push Start | — | Adaptive cruise control |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric seats | Leather upholstery |
| Sound System | 2‑4 speaker audio (varies by trim) | 8-speaker sound system |
| Sunroof | — | One-touch electric sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | 2 |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes (painted bumpers on most trims) | Yes |
| DRLs | — | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | LED fog lamps |
| Headlight | Halogen headlamps | Full LED headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Rear defogger |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | Standard halogen combination lamps | LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 145/80 R13 | 185/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, tubeless | Radial tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 16-inch alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags standard | Six airbags (dual front, side & curtain) |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Multi-angle rear camera with guidelines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Smart keyless entry |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Solid WhiteMetallic Silky SilverMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Sizzling RedPremium Earth GoldPearl Bluish Black | Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic |
