Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and the MG Hector Plus 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 MG Hector Plus is priced at ₹1,924,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the MG Hector Plus's 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel), producing 50.4 kW@5600 rpm and 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 24.90 kmpl for the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 versus 15.81 kmpl (Diesel MT) / 14.19 kmpl (Petrol AT) - ARAI for the MG Hector Plus. 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 | — |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front‑Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | 1.5L Turbo Petrol / 2.0L Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 litres | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5‑speed | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 24.90 kmpl | 15.81 kmpl (Diesel MT) / 14.19 kmpl (Petrol AT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 50.4 kW@5600 rpm | 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 91 Nm @ 3500 rpm | 250 Nm (Petrol) / 350 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | 5‑speed Manual / 5‑speed AMT | Manual / Automatic / DCT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 214 l | 530 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2200 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm | 192 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 740–757 kg | 1620 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3530 mm × ~1490 mm × ~1520 mm | 4720 mm / 1835 mm / 1760 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 |
| Wheelbase | 2380 mm | 2750 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Collapsible/adjustable steering column | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual air conditioning | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Semi‑digital | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | Available touchscreen (7″ SmartPlay Studio on higher trims) | 14-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Manual adjustable ORVMs | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front power windows on most trims | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric seats | Leatherette |
| Sound System | 2‑4 speaker audio (varies by trim) | Infinity 6-Speaker |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Standard halogen combination lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 145/80 R13 | 215/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags standard | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Solid WhiteMetallic Silky SilverMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Sizzling RedPremium Earth GoldPearl Bluish Black | Starry BlackPearl WhiteAurora SilverGlaze RedCeladon Blue |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
