Maruti Alto K10 vs Maruti Baleno

Should you buy Maruti Alto K10 or Maruti Baleno? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Maruti Alto K10 price starts at Rs 4.23 Lakh ex-showroom for STD (Petrol) and Maruti Baleno price starts Rs 6.70 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Alto K10 has 998 cc (CNG top model) engine, while Baleno has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Alto K10 has a mileage of 33.85 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Baleno has a mileage of 30.61 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Alto K10 Vs Baleno

Key Highlights	Maruti Alto K10	Maruti Baleno
On Road Price	Rs.6,81,422^*	Rs.10,98,072^*
Mileage (city)	-	19 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	998	1197
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Maruti Alto K10
Rs6.09 Lakh^*
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Rs9.92 Lakh^*
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Maruti Alto K10
VXI Plus AT
6.09 Lakh^*
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Alpha AMT
9.92 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	VXI Plus AT	Alpha AMT	1.0 CLIMBER DT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.6,81,422^*	Rs.10,98,072^*	Rs.6,62,675^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.12,973/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.21,298/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.13,334/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.29,259	Rs.31,002	Rs.32,365
User Rating	4.4 Based on 416 Reviews	4.4 Based on 607 Reviews	4.3 Based on 881 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,289.2	Rs.2,125.3
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

VXI Plus AT

Alpha AMT

1.0 CLIMBER DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.6,81,422^*

Rs.10,98,072^*

Rs.6,62,675^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.12,973/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.21,298/month

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Rs.13,334/month

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Insurance

Rs.29,259

Rs.31,002

Rs.32,365

User Rating

4.4

Based on 416 Reviews

4.4

Based on 607 Reviews

4.3

Based on 881 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,289.2

Rs.2,125.3

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	K10C	1.2 L K Series Engine	1.0 SCe
Displacement (cc)	998	1197	999
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	65.71bhp@5500rpm	88.50bhp@6000rpm	67.06bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	89Nm@3500rpm	113Nm@4400rpm	91Nm@4250rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	No	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	5-Speed	5-Speed AMT	5-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

K10C

1.2 L K Series Engine

1.0 SCe

Displacement (cc)

998

1197

999

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

65.71bhp@5500rpm

88.50bhp@6000rpm

67.06bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	19	18
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	24	21
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	24.9	22.94	21.46
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	27	37	28
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	180	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	-	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Collapsible	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.5	4.85	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	180	-
Tyre Size	145/80 R13	195/55 R16	165/70
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	13	No	14
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	16	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	16	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Collapsible

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3530	3990	3731
Width (mm)	1490	1745	1579
Height (mm)	1520	1500	1490
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	-	184
Wheel Base (mm)	2380	2520	2500
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	940-960	-
Grossweight (kg)	-	1410	-
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	214	318	279
No. of Doors	5	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes	No
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes	-
Active Noise Cancellation	-	No	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	-	No	-
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door	-
Voice Commands	-	Yes	-
USB Charger	-	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	No	-	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No	-
Rear Curtain	-	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	-	Yes
Additional Features	Gear Position Indicator,Cabin Air Filter,Remote Fuel Lid Opener	fast charging USB (Both A&C type), Auto diing IRVM, Co-Dr Vanity Lamp, Gear Position Indicator, Suzuki Connect Remote Functions(Door Lock/Cancel Lock, Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Alarm, Iobilizer Request, Battery Health)	"intermittent front wiper & auto wiping while washing,rear seats - foldable backrest,sunvisor,lane change indicator,rear parcel shelf,rear grab handles,pollen filter,cabin light with theatre diing,12V power socket(front & rear)"
Massage Seats	-	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window	-
Autonomous Parking	-	No	-
Glove Box Light	-	No	-
Rear Window Sunblind	-	No	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No	-
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	No	-
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No	-
Additional Features	Digital Speedometer,Sun Visor(Dr,Co Dr),Rear Parcel Tray,Assist Grips(Co,Dr+Rear),1L Bottle Holder In Front Door With Map Pockets,Silver Accent Inside Door Handles,Silver Accent On Steering Wheel,Silver Accent On Side Louvers,Silver Accent On Center Garnish,Distance To Empty	Rear Parcel Shelf, Front Center Sliding Armrest, Front Footwell lamp, MID (TFT Color Display), leatherette wrapped steering wheel, Suzuki Connect Trips and Driving Behaviour(Trip Suary, Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance, Vehicle location Sharing)	"fabric upholstery(metal mustard & white stripped embossing),stylised shiny black gear knob(white embellisher & white stiched bellow), centre fascia(piano black),multimedia surround(white),chrome inserts on HVAC control panel and air vents,front door panel with white accent, chrome parking brake button, chrome inner door handles,LED digital instrument cluster"
Digital Cluster	-	Yes	Sami
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	4.2	-
Upholstery	-	Fabric	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Metallic Sizzling RedMetallic Silky SilverPremium Earth GoldSolid WhiteMetallic Granite GreyPearl Bluish BlackMetallic Speedy Blue+2 MoreAlto K10 Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+2 MoreBaleno Colours	Fiery Red Dual ToneFiery RedMetal Mustard Black RoofIce Cool WhiteMoonlight Silver With Black RoofMoonlight SilverZanskar BlueZanskar Blue Black RoofOutback BronzeIce Cool White With Black Roof+5 MoreKWID Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-	-
Headlamp Washers	-	No	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	No	-
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	-	No	Yes
Alloy Wheels	-	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	-	No	-
Sun Roof	-	No	-
Side Stepper	-	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes	Yes
Smoke Headlamps	-	No	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No	-
Roof Rails	-	No	Yes
LED DRLs	-	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes	-
LED Taillights	-	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes	-
Additional Features	Body Coloured Bumpers,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Wheel Cover(Full)	Body coloured bumpers & ORVMs, NEXWave grille with chrome finish, Back door chrome garnish, Chrome plated door handles, UV cut glasses, Precision cut Alloy wheels, NEXTre LED DRL	stylish graphite grille(chrome inserts),body colour bumpers, integrated roof spoiler, wheel arch claddings,door protcetion cladding,silver streak LED DRLs,LED tail lamps with LED light guides,B-pillar applique,arching roof rails with white inserts,SUV-styled front & rear skid plates with white inserts,Climber 2D insignia on C-pillar - dual tone,headlamp protectors with white accents,dual tone body colour options,wheel cover(dual tone flex wheels)
Automatic Headlamps	-	No	-
Fog Lights	-	Front	-
Antenna	Roof Antenna	-	-
Sunroof	-	No	-
Boot Opening	-	Manual	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No	-
Puddle Lamps	-	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Manual	Powered & Folding	Powered
Tyre Size	145/80 R13	195/55 R16	165/70
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	13	No	14
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Metallic Sizzling RedMetallic Silky SilverPremium Earth GoldSolid WhiteMetallic Granite Grey+2 MoreAlto K10 Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish Black+2 MoreBaleno Colours

Fiery Red Dual ToneFiery RedMetal Mustard Black RoofIce Cool WhiteMoonlight Silver With Black Roof+5 MoreKWID Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	No
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	-
Traction Control	-	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	No	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger	Driver
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	No	-
Blind Spot Camera	-	No	-
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	No	-
Hill Assist	-	Yes	No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes	-
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes	-
PUC Expiry	-	No	-
Insurance Expiry	-	No	-
E-Manual	-	No	-
Digital Car Key	-	No	-
Inbuilt Assistant	-	No	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes	-
Live Weather	-	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	No	No	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	-	Yes	-
Valet Mode	-	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	No	-
Remote Boot Open	-	No	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

PUC Expiry

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	7	9	8
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4	2
Additional Features	-	SmartPlay Pro+, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS	push-to-talk, video playback (via USB), roof mic, white multimedia surround, dual tone option - mystery black roof with ice cool white body colour
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	-
Tweeter	-	2	-
Rear Touchscreen	-	-	No
Speakers ( )	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Maruti Alto K10
- Looks cute
- Comfortable for four adults
- Peppy performance & good efficiency
- Smooth AGS Transmission
Maruti Baleno
- Spacious interior
- Well built on the inside and out. Fitment quality feels premium now
- Well-loaded features list
- Refined and enjoyable to use petrol engine
- Comfortable ride quality even over bad roads

Maruti Alto K10
- Not wide enough for three in the rear
- Some missing comfort features
- Less practical storage for rear passengers
- Engine refinement could be better
Maruti Baleno
- AMT is good but not as sophisticated as CVT/DCT
- Seat cushioning is very soft which may cause problems for long drives.
- Boot loading lip is very high
- Not a sporty car to drive

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Maruti Alto K10 and Maruti Baleno?

A ) Maruti Alto K10 price starts at ₹ 4.23 Lakh & Maruti Baleno price starts at ₹ 6.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Alto K10 is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Maruti Alto K10 and Maruti Baleno?

A ) The mileage of Alto K10 is 24.9 kmpl & the mileage of Baleno is 22.94 kmpl. Maruti Alto K10 gives better mileage than Maruti Baleno.

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