Head to head
Maruti Alto K10 vs Maruti WagonR
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Maruti WagonR is the cheapest of these to run at ₹2.73 per kilometre.
Maruti Alto K10
Entry Hatchback
₹4.23 – ₹6.21 Lakh
Maruti WagonR
Tall-boy Hatchback
₹5.79 – ₹7.74 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Maruti Alto K10 | Maruti WagonR |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹4.23 – ₹6.21 Lakh | ₹5.79 – ₹7.74 Lakh |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Entry Hatchback | Tall-boy Hatchback |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 33.9km/kg | 34.0km/kg |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 27.0km/kg | 27.5km/kg |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹2.78 | ₹2.73 |
| Fuel options | PetrolCNG | PetrolCNG |
| Engine | 998 cc · 66 bhp | 998 cc · 66 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, AMT | Manual |
| Tank / battery | 27 L | 32 L |
| Kerb weight | 733 kg | 830 kg |
| Boot space | 214 L | 341 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 |
Maruti WagonR
| LXi 1.0 MTPetrol · Manual | 24.4 ARAI | 18.0km/l |
| ZXi 1.2 MTPetrol · Manual | 23.6 ARAI | 17.2km/l |
| LXi / VXi CNGCNG · Manual | 34.0 ARAI | 27.5km/kg |
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Maruti Alto K10 vs Maruti WagonR — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Maruti Alto K10 or the Maruti WagonR?
The Maruti WagonR is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 27.5 km/kg in real-world conditions versus 27 km/kg for the Alto K10.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Maruti WagonR costs about ₹2.73 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 WagonR — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Maruti WagonR 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.