Compare Maruti Suzuki Alto vs Volkswagen Polo

Alto vs Polo Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	Not Tested	4 Star (Global NCAP)
  Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Central Locking

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
  Clock
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer

• Music and Infotainment

  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)

• Comfort & Convenience

  Steering Adjustment
  Air Conditioner
  Heater
  Front AC	-	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Drum	Drum
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Vinyl	Fabric
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	-	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Headrests	Front	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Unpainted	Chrome
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Black	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Internal	Electric Tailgate Release

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Fog Lamps	-	Halogen on rear
  Tail Light	Halogen	Halogen

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Interior Colour(s)	Black and Beige	Black & Grey
  Lights inside Cabin	Front	Front
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
  Pockets inside Door	Front	Front & Rear
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Body Coloured Bumpers

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	2	4
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	40000	100000
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

• Rear row

  Seat Adjustment

Alto vs Polo Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	22	17.7
  Driving Range (km)	772	799
  Engine	796 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	F8D	1.0L MPI
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	47 bhp @ 6000 rpm	75 bhp @ 6200 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	69 Nm @ 3500 rpm	95 Nm @ 2950 rpm
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
  Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Manual	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	4.6	4.9
  Suspension - Front	Mac Pherson Strut	McPherson Strut with Stabiliser Bar
  Suspension - Rear	3-Link Rigid Axle Suspension	Semi-independent Trailing Arm
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
  Tyres Size - Front	145 / 80 R12	175 / 70 R14
  Tyres Size - Rear	145 / 80 R12	175 / 70 R14
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	177	280
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	35	45
  Passenger Capacity	5	5
  Length (mm)	3445	3971
  Width (mm)	1515	1682
  Height (mm)	1475	1469
  Wheelbase (mm)	2360	2469
  Ground Clearance (mm)	160	168
  Curb Weight (kgs)	732	1015
  No of Seating Rows	2	2
  No of Doors	5	5

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Alto vs Polo User Ratings

Overall Rating	4.2/5 240 Ratings 145 Reviews	4/5 114 Ratings 77 Reviews
Rating Parameters	4 Exterior	4.3 Exterior
	3.8 Interior	4.1 Interior
	4.2 Ride Quality	4 Ride Quality