Head to head
Maruti Alto K10 vs Maruti Swift
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
Maruti Swift
Premium Hatchback
₹6.49 – ₹9.64 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Maruti Alto K10 | Maruti Swift |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹4.23 – ₹6.21 Lakh | ₹6.49 – ₹9.64 Lakh |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Entry Hatchback | Premium Hatchback |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 33.9km/kg | 32.9km/kg |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 27.0km/kg | 25.4km/kg |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹2.78 | ₹2.96 |
| Fuel options | PetrolCNG | PetrolCNG |
| Engine | 998 cc · 66 bhp | 1197 cc · 80 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, AMT | Manual, AMT |
| Tank / battery | 27 L | 37 L |
| Kerb weight | 733 kg | 920 kg |
| Boot space | 214 L | 265 L |
| Launched | 2022 | 2024 |
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 |
Maruti Swift
| LXi / VXi / ZXi MTPetrol · Manual | 24.8 ARAI | 18.5km/l |
| VXi / ZXi AMTPetrol · AMT | 25.8 ARAI | 19.2km/l |
| VXi CNGCNG · Manual | 32.9 ARAI | 25.4km/kg |
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Maruti Alto K10 vs Maruti Swift — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Maruti Alto K10 or the Maruti Swift?
The Maruti Alto K10 is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 27 km/kg in real-world conditions versus 25.4 km/kg for the Swift.
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 Maruti Swift — 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.