Since its launch in 2012, the Maruti Alto 800 has been a runaway success for the company, and continues to be among the best-selling models for Maruti. Affordable pricing, practicality and easy city drivability are three big factors that made it such a popular product among first time car buyers. After almost four year, the Indo-Japanese carmaker finally introduced the facelifted version of the hatchback.
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The 2016 Maruti Alto 800 facelift is surely better than its predecessor in almost every aspect, but the major change comes in the form of improved fuel efficiency. Here’s our specifications based comparison between the new and the old Maruti Alto 800.
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New Maruti Alto 800 Vs Old Maruti Alto 800 – Price
Prices of the 2016 Maruti Alto 800 start from Rs 2.49 lakh for the base variant, and go all the way up to Rs 3.76 lakh for the top-end variant (ex-showroom, Delhi). The closing price of the new Alto 800 is relatively more competitive against the Renault Kwid and Datsun rediGo. These price figures also make the new model Rs 8,000 – Rs 11,000 more affordable than the old one. The new Alto 800 offers better style, features and fuel efficiency than before, and that too at the lower price.
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| Old Maruti Alto 800 | New Maruti Alto 800 |
| STD – Rs. 2.60 lakh | STD – Rs. 2.49 lakh |
| LX – Rs 2.97 lakh | LX – Rs 2.83 lakh |
| LXI – Rs 3.20 lakh | LXI – Rs 3.09 lakh |
| LXI CNG – Rs 3.78 lakh | LXI CNG – Rs 3.70 lakh |
| VXI – Rs 3.34 lakh | VXI – Rs 3.28 lakh |
Note: Airbag is available as an option across all variants at an additional cost of Rs 6000.
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New Maruti Alto 800 Vs Old Maruti Alto 800 – Mileage
The 2016 Maruti Alto 800 is claimed to be 9% more fuel efficient than the previous model. Powered by a 796cc petrol engine, the hatchback now offers a mileage of 24.7kmpl against 22.7kmpl of the old model. The CNG-powered variant is now 10% more frugal, and returns 33.44km/kg over 30.4km/kg of previous version. One must note that the engine and its power & torque figures remain unchanged.
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| Old Maruti Alto 800 | New Maruti Alto 800 |
| Petrol – 22.7kmpl | Petrol – 24.7kmpl (9% improved) |
| CNG – 30.4km/kg | CNG – 33.44km/kg |
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New Maruti Alto 800 Vs Old Maruti Alto 800 – Changes
The new Maruti Alto 800 carries a new Aero edge design that enhances its aesthetic appeal. The car gets revised headlamps, wider lower front grille and front fog lamps. No changes have been made to the rear and side profiles of the hatchback.
Inside, the new Alto 800 features newly-designed seat and door trim fabric and improved rear seat comfort with integrated headrest. The facelifted version, additionally, gets rear door child lock and remote keyless entry.
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| Exterior Changes | Interior Changes |
| New Aero Edge design | New designer seat and door trim fabric |
| New trendy headlamp design | Improved rear seat comfort with integrated headrest |
| Wider lower front grille | Remote keyless entry |
| Front fog lamps | Rear door child lock |
New Maruti Alto 800 Vs Old Maruti Alto 800 – Colours
Maruti Suzuki offers the new Alto 800 in two new shades – Mojito Green and Cerulean Blue along with the standard 5 colors – Torque Blue, Silky Silver, Granite Grey, Superior White and Blazing Red.
| Old Maruti Alto 800 | New Maruti Alto 800 |
| Torque Blue, Silky Silver, Granite Grey, Superior White and Blazing Red |
Mojito Green and Cerulean Blue (+ regular 5 shades)
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New Maruti Alto 800 Vs Old Maruti Alto 800 – Dimensions
Dimensions of the new Maruti Alto 800 are slightly different than the old model. While the overall length of the hatchback has been increased by 35mm, the width is reduced by 25mm. The facelifted model measures 3,430mm in length and 1,490mm in width. Whereas the height and wheelbase remain unchanged at 1,475mm and 2,360mm respectively. Similar to its predecessor, the new Alto 800 has a ground clearance of 160mm.
| Old Maruti Alto 800 | New Maruti Alto 800 |
| Length – 3,395mm | Length – 3,430mm |
| Width – 1,515mm | Width – 1,490mm |
| Height – 1,475mm | Height – 1,475mm |
| Wheelbase – 2,360mm | Wheelbase – 2,360mm |
| Ground Clearance – 160mm | Ground Clearance – 160mm |
