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Maruti Alto K10 vs Renault Kwid
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Maruti Alto K10 is the cheapest of these to run at ₹2.78 per kilometre.
Maruti Alto K10
Entry Hatchback
₹4.23 – ₹6.21 Lakh
Renault Kwid
Entry Hatchback
₹4.70 – ₹6.45 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Maruti Alto K10 | Renault Kwid |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹4.23 – ₹6.21 Lakh | ₹4.70 – ₹6.45 Lakh |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Entry Hatchback | Entry Hatchback |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 33.9km/kg | 22.3km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 27.0km/kg | 17.4km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹2.78 | ₹5.45 |
| Fuel options | PetrolCNG | Petrol |
| Engine | 998 cc · 66 bhp | 799 cc · 54 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, AMT | Manual, AMT |
| Tank / battery | 27 L | 28 L |
| Kerb weight | 733 kg | 762 kg |
| Boot space | 214 L | 279 L |
| Launched | 2022 | 2022 |
Variant-wise mileage
Maruti Alto K10
| Std / LXi / VXi MTPetrol · Manual | 24.9 ARAI | 19.0km/l |
| VXi AMTPetrol · AMT | 24.9 ARAI | 19.4km/l |
| VXi CNGCNG · Manual | 33.9 ARAI | 27.0km/kg |
Renault Kwid
| RXE 0.8 MTPetrol · Manual | 22.3 ARAI | 17.4km/l |
| RXT / Climber 1.0 AMTPetrol · AMT | 22.0 ARAI | 17.0km/l |
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Maruti Alto K10 vs Renault Kwid — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Maruti Alto K10 or the Renault Kwid?
The Maruti Alto K10 is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 27 km/kg in real-world conditions versus 17.4 km/l for the Kwid.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Maruti Alto K10 costs about ₹2.78 per kilometre in its most efficient form, which is the lowest of this group. Over 15,000 km a year the difference compounds into a meaningful number, so run your own distance through the fuel cost calculator.
Maruti Alto K10 vs Renault Kwid — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Maruti Alto K10 wins. If you weigh space, price and segment differently, compare the full specification table on this page and then read each car's individual mileage page for variant-level detail.