Maruti Alto K10 vs Maruti Ignis

Should you buy Maruti Alto K10 or Maruti Ignis? 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 Ignis price starts Rs 5.85 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Alto K10 has 998 cc (CNG top model) engine, while Ignis 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 Ignis has a mileage of 20.89 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Alto K10 Vs Ignis

Key Highlights	Maruti Alto K10	Maruti Ignis
On Road Price	Rs.6,81,422^*	Rs.9,02,703^*
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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Rs8.12 Lakh^*
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Maruti Alto K10
VXI Plus AT
6.09 Lakh^*
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Alpha AMT
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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.9,02,703^*	Rs.6,62,675^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.12,973/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.17,560/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.13,334/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.29,259	Rs.28,233	Rs.32,365
User Rating	4.4 Based on 415 Reviews	4.4 Based on 633 Reviews	4.3 Based on 882 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	-	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.9,02,703^*

Rs.6,62,675^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.12,973/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.17,560/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.13,334/month

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Insurance

Rs.29,259

Rs.28,233

Rs.32,365

User Rating

4.4

Based on 415 Reviews

4.4

Based on 633 Reviews

4.3

Based on 882 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.2,125.3

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	K10C	VVT	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	81.80bhp@6000rpm	67.06bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	89Nm@3500rpm	113Nm@4200rpm	91Nm@4250rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
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

VVT

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

81.80bhp@6000rpm

67.06bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	-	18
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	23	21
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	24.9	20.89	21.46
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	27	32	28
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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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	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.5	4.7	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	145/80 R13	175/65 R15	165/70
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless, Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	13	-	14
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	15	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	15	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Collapsible

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3530	3700	3731
Width (mm)	1490	1690	1579
Height (mm)	1520	1595	1490
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	-	184
Wheel Base (mm)	2380	2435	2500
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	840-865	-
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	214	260	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
Trunk Light	-	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	-	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door	-
Voice Commands	-	Yes	-
USB Charger	-	-	Front
Central Console Armrest	No	-	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	-	Yes
Additional Features	Gear Position Indicator,Cabin Air Filter,Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	"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)"
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window	-
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front Only	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes	-
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	Driver & Co- Driver Sun Visor,Chrome Accents on AC Louvers,Meter Accent Lighting,Foot Rest,Parcel Tray,	"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	-	-	Sami
Upholstery	-	Fabric	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Dual Tone Dashboard

Exterior
Available Colours	Metallic Sizzling RedMetallic Silky SilverPremium Earth GoldSolid WhiteMetallic Granite GreyPearl Bluish BlackMetallic Speedy Blue+2 MoreAlto K10 Colours	Nexa Blue With Black RoofGlistening GreyPearl Arctic WhiteLucent Orange With Black RoofNexa Blue With Silver RoofPearl Midnight BlackLucent OrangeSilky SilverTurquoise BlueNexa Blue+5 MoreIgnis 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	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	-	No	Yes
Alloy Wheels	-	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	-	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	-	Yes
Additional Features	Body Coloured Bumpers,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Wheel Cover(Full)	Body Coloured Door Handles,Body Coloured ORVMs,Door Sash Black-out,Fender Arch Moulding,Side Sill Moulding,Front Grille With Chrome Accents,Front Wiper and Washer,High-mount LED Stop Lamp,	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)
Fog Lights	-	Front	-
Antenna	Roof Antenna	-	-
Boot Opening	-	Manual	Manual
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Manual	Powered & Folding	Powered
Tyre Size	145/80 R13	175/65 R15	165/70
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless, Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	13	-	14
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Exterior

Available Colours

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

Nexa Blue With Black RoofGlistening GreyPearl Arctic WhiteLucent Orange With Black RoofNexa Blue With Silver Roof+5 MoreIgnis 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
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	2	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	-	No
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-	-
Traction Control	-	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger	Driver
Hill Assist	-	Yes	No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-	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
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	No	-	No
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Navigation With Live Traffic

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	7	7	8
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-	-
Android Auto	Yes	-	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	-	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4	2
Additional Features	-	-	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 Ignis
- Healthy 180mm ground clearance lets you tackle a bit of rough roads.
- Ample cabin space for four occupants. Healthy amount of headroom and legroom on offer.
- High seating position. Gives a commanding view of the road ahead.

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 Ignis
- Quality of plastic used inside the cabin are slightly hard. The light white colour is likely to get dirt easily too.
- Centre console of mid-spec variants (without touchscreen) looks a bit awkward.

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Questions & answers

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

A ) Maruti Alto K10 price starts at ₹ 4.23 Lakh & Maruti Ignis price starts at ₹ 5.85 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Alto K10 is cheaper between these two cars.

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

A ) The mileage of Alto K10 is 24.9 kmpl & the mileage of Ignis is 20.89 kmpl. Maruti Alto K10 gives better mileage than Maruti Ignis.

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