Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and the Tata Nexon 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 Tata Nexon is priced at ₹736,990. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the Tata Nexon's 1199 cc, producing 50.4 kW@5600 rpm and 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 24.90 kmpl for the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 versus 17.44 kmpl for the Tata Nexon. 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 | 12V Lead-Acid Maintenance-Free Unit |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | Front‑Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 litres | 44 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5‑speed | 5-Speed Manual (Base Petrol), 6-Speed Manual (Petrol/Diesel/CNG), AMT (Petrol/Diesel), or a premium 7-Speed DCA |
| Mileage | 24.90 kmpl | 17.44 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Power | 50.4 kW@5600 rpm | 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 91 Nm @ 3500 rpm | 170 Nm @ 1750–4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | 5‑speed Manual / 5‑speed AMT | Manual / Automatic / Dual-Clutch (DCA) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 214 l | 382 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1,640 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm | 208 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 740–757 kg | 1,230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3530 mm × ~1490 mm × ~1520 mm | 3995 mm, 1804 mm, 1620 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2380 mm | 2498 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Collapsible/adjustable steering column | 2-Spoke Illuminated Smart Steering Wheel with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote keyless or smart proximity central locking with perimeter alarm |
| Climate Control | Manual air conditioning | Touch-capacitive Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with 'Xpress Cool' rapid venting |
| Cluster | Semi‑digital | 4-inch digital read-out up to a premium 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Height-adjustable driver seat manually, paired with front row 3-Stage Ventilated Seats on premium tiers |
| Infotainment System | Available touchscreen (7″ SmartPlay Studio on higher trims) | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Smart proximity entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Manual adjustable ORVMs | — |
| Power Windows | Front power windows on most trims | Front and Rear power windows with driver-side anti-pinch one-touch operations |
| Push Start | — | Start/Stop push-button |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Dedicated console-mounted rear vents included |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Central armrest equipped with cup holder cutouts |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric seats | Premium tailored fabric or dual-tone perforated leatherette ventilation layouts |
| Sound System | 2‑4 speaker audio (varies by trim) | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Audio Array |
| Sunroof | — | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof or Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof options on higher-tier packages |
| USB Ports | Yes | Front dual ports (featuring high-output 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with dedicated rear charging sockets |
| Voice Command | — | Multi-lingual Smart Voice Assist interpreting direct vehicle commands for sunroof, climate adjustments, and media functions |
| Wireless Charger | — | Built-in wireless smartphone charging pad with thermal ventilation slots |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes (painted bumpers on most trims) | Integrated bumpers accented by deep rugged wheel-arch lower body cladding |
| DRLs | — | Sequential LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | — | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination functions |
| Headlight | Halogen headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye light animations |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Hidden Rear Windscreen Wiper (concealed under the spoiler), washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | — | Standard sport-styled functional roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | Standard halogen combination lamps | Full-width X-Factor Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 145/80 R13 | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | Steel | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags standard | 6 Airbags |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | 360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Standard proximity radar |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Highline individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System real-time display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Solid WhiteMetallic Silky SilverMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Sizzling RedPremium Earth GoldPearl Bluish Black | Pristine WhiteDaytona GreyGrassland BeigePure GreyRoyal Blue#DARK RED#DARKOcean Blue |
