Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 - Which One Should You Buy

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

Pros & Cons

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

  • Fresh styling and vibrant color options
  • Handles like a mini go-kart with stable cornering and high-speed stability
  • Hyundai offers niche features like TPMS, a wireless charger, and cruise control
  • CNG variant is a blessing for fuel economy-focused drivers
  • Low starting price of ₹5.98 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

  • Fuel efficiency at 24.9 kmpl (petrol) and 33.4 km/kg (CNG) rules its class—our tests back its ₹2/km CNG cost in a fuel-pricey world.
  • Six airbags standard and a 2-star GNCAP (likely better now) beat Kwid’s 1-star—safety at ₹4.23 lakh.
  • Entry price of ₹4.23 lakh plus Maruti’s service reach keep it budget-friendly—cheaper than Grand i10 Nios by ₹1.7 lakh.
Engine and Performance

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Era is powered by a 1.2 l kappa engine producing a maximum power of 82bhp@6000rpm and maximum torque of 113.8Nm@4000rpm. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 STD is powered by a k10c engine producing a maximum power of 65.71bhp@5500rpm and maximum torque of 89Nm@3500rpm.

Max Power
82bhp@6000rpm
65.71bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
113.8Nm@4000rpm
89Nm@3500rpm
Displacement
1197 cc
998 cc
No. of Cylinders
4
3
Battery Saver
-
Fuel Specifications

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Era runs on Petrol and delivers a mileage of 18 kmpl. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 STD runs on Petrol and delivers a mileage of 24.39 kmpl.

City Mileage
-
16.56 kmpl
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 Litres
27 Litres
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol Highway Mileage
-
22.97 kmpl
Dimensions and Design

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Era has a height of 1520 mm, length measures 3815 mm, width is 1680 mm. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 STD has a height of 1520 mm, length measures 3530 mm, width is 1490 mm.

Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Height
1520 mm
1520 mm
Length
3815 mm
3530 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2380 mm
Width
1680 mm
1490 mm
Interior Specifications

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Era offers a boot space of 260 Litres. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 STD offers a boot space of 214 Litres.

Boot Space
260 Litres
214 Litres
No. of Doors
5
5
Seating Capacity
5
4, 5
Wheels & Tires

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Era runs on tyres sized 165/70 R14. Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 STD runs on tyres sized 145/80 R13.

Alloy Wheels
-
Tyre Size
165/70 R14
145/80 R13
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Covers
-
Wheel Size
14 Inch
13 Inch
Suspension, Brakes & Steering

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Era uses a MacPherson suspension setup at the front and a Rear twist beam at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Disc at the front and Drum at the rear. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 STD uses a MacPherson Strut suspension setup at the front and a Rear twist beam at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Disc at the front and Drum at the rear.

Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Suspension
MacPherson suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Rear Suspension
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type
Gas Type
-
Safety Features

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Era comes equipped with safety features like Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Anti Lock Braking System Abs, Central Locking, and and many more. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 STD comes equipped with safety features like Driver Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Anti Lock Braking System Abs, Passenger Airbag, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution Ebd, and and many more.

Anti Lock Braking System Abs
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Central Locking
Child Safety Locks
-
Curtain Airbag
-
Interior Features

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Era includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster.

Additional Features
Body colored Bumpers
Wheel Cover(Center Cap)
Digital Cluster
-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
-
Tachometer
-
Upholstery
Fabric
-
Comfort & Convenience

For comfort, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Era offers Adjustable Headrest, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, and and many more. For comfort, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 STD offers Luggage Hook Net, Glove Box, and Adjustable Headlamps.

Accessory Power Outlet
Adjustable Headlamps
Adjustable Headrest
-
Adjustable Steering
-
Air Conditioner
Infotainment Features
Android Auto
Apple Carplay
Bluetooth Connectivity
Digital Cluster Size
3.5 Inch
-
Integrated 2din Audio
-
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

Era

5.47 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

STD

3.70 Lakh