Here is a detailed specifications comparison between the new Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and the Renault Kwid, take a look –
Dimensions
| Car | Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 | Renault Kwid |
| Length | 3530mm | 3731mm |
| Width | 1490mm | 1579mm |
| Height | 1520mm | 1474mm (without roof rails) |
| Wheelbase | 2380mm | 2422mm |
The 2022 Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 measures 3445mm in length, 1490mm in width, stands 1475mm tall and has a 2360mm long wheelbase. This means that the Renault Kwid is 201mm longer, 89m wider, and has a 62mm longer wheelbase as compared to the Maruti Suzuki hatchback. However, the Alto K10 is 46mm taller than the Kwid.
Engine specs
The Renault Kwid is offered with two engines – a 799 cc unit that makes 54 PS and 72 Nm, along with a 1.0-litre motor rated at 68 PS/91 Nm. A 5-speed MT gearbox is standard, while the bigger engine is also offered with an optional 5-speed AMT.
| Car | Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 | Renault Kwid |
| Engine | 1.0-litre three-cylinder NA petrol | 0.8-litre three-cylinder NA petrol/ 1.0-litre three-cylinder NA petrol |
| Power | 67 PS | 54 PS/ 68 PS |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 72 Nm/ 91 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT | 5-speed MT/ 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT |
The 2022 Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is offered with a 1.0-litre three-cylinder NA petrol engine as standard. This engine puts out 67 PS of power and 89 Nm of torque, and is available with a 5-speed manual transmission along with an optional 5-speed AMT.
Price
| Car | Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 | Renault Kwid |
| Ex-showroom Price | Rs 3.99 lakh – Rs 5.83 lakh | Rs 4.64 lakh – Rs 5.99 lakh |
The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is priced from Rs 3.99 lakh onwards, which means that it undercuts the Renault Kwid by around Rs 65,000 as far as the entry-level variant is concerned, despite being offered with a larger engine. However, the top-end variant of the Alto K10 costs Rs 5.83 lakh, whereas the range-topping Renault Kwid Climber AMT will set you back by Rs 5.99 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).