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Alto K10 vs Wagon R

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Maruti Suzuki

Alto K10

Alto K10
Price Range

₹3.7 lakh – ₹5.34 lakh

Mileage

24.39 km/l (ARAI)

CNG / Petrol • 6 TrimsOpen model
VS
Maruti Suzuki

Wagon R

Wagon R
1-Star Safety
Price Range

₹4.99 lakh – ₹7.24 lakh

Mileage

23.56 - 25.19 km/l

Petrol / CNG • 12 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Wagon R takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection, punchy performance. While Alto K10 remains a capable contender, Wagon R offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose Alto K10 if:

  • First-time buyers, small families, and city commuters who want an easy-to-park car with great mileage.
Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Safety Architecture & Protection

Segment Edge:Published rating only
Alto K10

Not published

6 (standard)

Wagon R

1-Star Global NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Alto K10

56 - 68 bhp

82 - 89 Nm

Wagon R

66.6 PS

89 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Alto K10
Alto K10 Standout

24.39 km/l (ARAI)

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Wagon R

23.56 - 25.19 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Maruti Suzuki

Alto K10

Listed items₹2,46,002
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,46,002
Maruti Suzuki

Wagon R

Listed items₹2,46,103
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,46,103
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹1.02 lakh(Alto K10 lower)

VXI (O)

Wheelsio Pick

K10C, 998 cc • Manual • 24.39 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹4.52 lakh
Key Highlights:Front Power Windows, SmartPlay Dock Audio System, Remote Keyless Entry

VXI

998 cc • Manual • 24.35 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹5.54 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Alto K10
Wagon R
Engine TypeDiffers
Alto K10:998 cc Petrol / 998 cc CNG
Wagon R:998 cc, 1197 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Alto K10:56 - 68 bhp
Wagon R:66.6 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Alto K10:82 - 89 Nm
Wagon R:89 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Alto K10:Manual
Wagon R:Manual, AMT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Alto K10:CNG, Petrol
Wagon R:Petrol, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
Alto K10:24.39 km/l (ARAI)
Wagon R:23.56 - 25.19 km/l
Alto K10
Wagon R
SeatingDiffers
Alto K10:—
Wagon R:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Alto K10:167 mm
Wagon R:—
Boot SpaceDiffers
Alto K10:214 Litres
Wagon R:341 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Alto K10:27 Litres
Wagon R:32 litres
Body Type
Alto K10:Hatchback
Wagon R:Hatchback
Alto K10
Wagon R
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Alto K10:—
Wagon R:1-Star Global NCAP
AirbagsDiffers
Alto K10:6 (standard)
Wagon R:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Wagon R has a published 1-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the Alto K10 is not published.