Date: July 13, 2012
Updated on 16th Oct 2012
There has been lot of Euphoria on small cars in India. Compare to know Hyundai Eon with Upcoming Maruti Alto 800 and Alto K10 in India
« Fuel Option
New Alto comes in Petrol and CNG Fuel. While Hyundai Eon comes in Petrol and LPG. Hence, if your choice is CNG - Alto has to be your choice and if LPG - Eon has to be your choice
« Engine Performance *
Hyundai Eon is powered with 814 CC Engine displacing max 56 BHP of Power with Maximum Torque of 76.5 NM
New Maruti 800 Alto to be powered with 796 CC Engine displacing 49 BHP of Power with maximum torque of 69 NM
New Alto 800 is powerful than its existing version – however Eon has better power and torque adding up pick up and speed
« ARAI Mileage *
Hyundai Eon ARAI Mileage is 21.1 Kmpl. While New Alto ARAI Mileage to be 22.7 Kmpl. Trump Card is Alto CNG with mileage of over 30 Km/Kg of Gas
New Maruti Alto 800 gives atleast 7% better fuel efficiency as against Hyundai Eon
« Body Dimensions *
New Maruti Alto 800 - Length mm - 3395, Width mm - 1495, Height mm - 1475, Ground Clearence mm - 160, Boot Capacity lit - 177 Lit, Wheelbase mm - 2380
Hyundai Eon - Length mm - 3495, Width mm - 1550, Height mm - 1500, Ground Clearence mm - 170, Boot Capacity lit - 215, Wheelbase mm- 2380
« Looks and Exteriors *
Hyundai has launched Fluidic Looks to give a youth feeling through its fluidic design and body image. However, Maruti New Alto 800 – the biggest change is done on cosmetics looks and design.
New 800 going to have stylish tail lights, European front looks with angular headlights, smart body design and built . New Alto is definitely going to please Indian customer through its smart body design and looks
« Price Difference *
Maruti has strategically launched New Alto 800 at a price with fuel efficienct engine which can actually expand the market and take competition in full hands. Base Model of New Alto 800 starts at price of 2.44 Lacs – ex-showroom Delhi and top end model New Alto 800 Lxi priced at 2.99 Lacs in Petrol.
« Interiors, Features *
The Interiors and features of Hyundai Eon ranges to attract customer. On Similar lines, New Alto has a fresh and all new stylish features.
New Alto 800 comes in features like Power Steering, Front Door Power Window, Optional Driver Side Airbags, Body Colored Bumpers, Body Colored Door Handles, Silver Finish on Steering Wheel and Door Locks, Cup Holders and major refinements in seat quality, dash design in top end model of New Alto 800
Head on Comparison on Specification and Features on Alto Lxi and Hyundai Eon Era Plus
« Fuel Option
Alto comes in Petrol and CNG. While Eon comes in Petrol and LPG. Hence, if your choice is CNG - Alto has to be your choice and if LPG - Eon has to be your choice
« Engine Performance
Hyundai Eon is powered with 814 CC Engine displacing max 56 BHP of Power with Maximum Torque of 76.5 NM
Maruti Alto K10 is powered with 998 CC Engine displacing 68 BHP of Power with maximum torque of 90 NM
Engine is Heart of the Car. Alto K10 has stronger engine compared to Hyundai Eon. You can notice much difference during test drive of Alto K10 and Hyundai Eon and is a much strength for Alto K10.
« ARAI Mileage
Hyundai Eon ARAI Mileage is 21.1 Kmpl. While Alto K10 is 20.2 Kmpl
Hyundai Eon gives the better fuel efficiency to tune of 5% against Alto K10
« Dimensions
Maruti Alto K10 - Length mm - 3620, Width mm - 1475, Height mm - 1460, Ground Clearence mm - 160, Boot Capacity lit - 117 Lit, Wheelbase mm - 2360
Hyundai Eon - Length mm - 3495, Width mm - 1550, Height mm - 1500, Ground Clearence mm - 170, Boot Capacity lit - 215, Wheelbase mm- 2380
Eon also has a better headroom due to tall boy design body. If you got a height - Eon may seem slightly comfortable to you . Eon though is shorter in length - but is more spacious due to better width and height. Almost, twice the size of boot space compared to Alto and better leg room with a higher wheelbase.
« Speed Test
Hyundai Eon covers 0-60 Kms in 5.7 seconds as against Alto K10 covering same distance in 5.8 sec
Hyundai Eon covers 0-80 Kms in 10.5 seconds as against Alto K10 covering same distance in 9.6 sec
Hyundai Eon covers 0-60 Kms in 17 seconds as against Alto K10 covering same distance in 15.4 sec
If you going for a City Drive - there is hardly any difference in acceleration between Alto and Eon. On Highways with a higher speed Alto K10 score better compared to Eon
« Looks
Hyundai has much more appeal in its Fluidic Looks compared to Alto Old Looks. Hyundai Eon gives a youth feeling through its fluidic design and body image compared to Maruti Alto K10.
« Interiors & Features
Hyundai Eon has many more Advanced Features in its higher end variants compared to Alto K10. Know more on detailed features and specifications of Maruti Alto K10 and Hyundai Eon :-
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