Tata Nano AMT vs Maruti Alto K10 AMT | Comparison Test | Autocar India

Affordable motoring got a whole lot easier with the launch of AMT-equipped versions of the Maruti Alto K10 and now the Tata Nano as well. Nikhil Bhatia pits them against each other to see which of them is the better choice.
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[@nipumoitra8862]

Since 2016 i m driving this Tata Nano Genx, its a value for money car. I rated this a best city car ever made in india

[@srinathsarala1691]

I love

[@guitarshawon]

Honesty nano is very good car. Inside space, ac, mileage and looking nice.

[@sahajdargan2661]

Nano is Tata's vision for middle class and I respect them .

[@vishnucountrywideperforman7980]

True

[@guitarshawon]

Nano is fighting with people's negative point of views. But ultimate fact is nano is one of the best car. Most of the stupid non users try to make negative point of this car.

[@gauravkulkarni541]

Please guys tata nano is a style icon while alto is in general....Plz look at nano design in engineering marvel respect and the cost...nano is a revolution

[@BS-sd9kt]

ok...speed... that's what u r talking about !... iam not a speed freak , neither do i want to overtake anyone so urgently . iam driving nano since from the last 6 months and I am hqppy with this car . it's elegent to drive . love the way it handles itself . this car don,t pull me.....it pushes me in some rough hilly areas . and thanked god ...it saved me several time . iam a fan of tata nano...for it,s build quality , slow speed and great balancing . mr.ratan tata gave us a fantastic four wheel . thank you sir......for this wonderful car . dil hamesha bole - luv u !!!

[@pleasesubscribefornoreason5207]

Lol

[@user-ev5gb5dj3k]

The most likeable part in nano for me thats not in other car is its seat position it gave lot of ease to drive than other lowed car seats

[@rajangeorge1537]

Seating position 100, % ok

[@730soci]

Tata's hard work in making this possible will pay back when then make Evs, it will be good platform for a short range urban commute

[@casteli1]

The nano needs a bigger engine, disc brakes up front, a dashboard that's conventional, headlights that are some what sideways and optional safety features like ABS and Airbags it would cater to a wider audience and I think the Pelican project should address these minor irritants of the nano Personally I love the nano it's make in india in its truest sense pride for india 👍

[@prakashmax17]

really i am waiting for same version where i well get 13 inch tyres and a bigger engine with subsequent safety features like airbags and abs.

[@ishan5342]

Bought 2008 nano base variant without A/C for 1 lack still now it is running well without any problems milate 17km in city still now we didn’t take it to highway

[@ronniedleo3907]

Nice comparison but you did not mention 60-0 and 100-0 distance You guys have to start educating India on the reasons of accidents in India People don't realize how much gao they need to keep from the front car to be sure to stop before banging!!

[@_pr0mZ]

Well said. Couldn't agree more on it.

[@Tout-Le-Monde02]

manoj ahuja that is an awsome valid point. i have hardly seen people maintaining proper distance from the card up front while driving or parking/stopping cars at signals...........

[@ronniedleo3907]

We buy poor quality**

[@ronniedleo3907]

We all know we have a demography advantage but we are losing our youth in accidents!! It's generally the working group that dies.. Not children or senior citizen

[@parveengarg7232]

Speed does not kill anyone suddenly stopping is what gets you

[@ManikandanSurendranath]

Have done 96k+ kms in my 2012 nano. Should reach 1lakh in couple of months. Any one done more than 1lakh please share.

[@srijoymaitra5286]

Well it might take to reach a good 37 seconds to 100 but 0-60 or even till 80 nano's acceleration is quite commendable and way better than it's competition

[@blueinkbottle]

i am a nano amt user since last 1 year and i love it... in fact i prefer it over my Honda city sv-mt ivtec every time i am venturing into the town...

[@swarnamohanty3121]

Convert Nano to a e car , battery driven .

[@padminisathish5711]

Great idea

[@ManjuManju-ob5so]

Nano s bst performance vehicle nd more space in Nano... Alto s powerful vehicle....

[@frankrock3965]

Finally a no nonsense car in the market...Yes, am vouching for the Nano. there can be nothing better at the moment given the updates that Tata has incorporated in it. I am not going to say that everyone should accept it as the best car as it all depends on your personal need and choice...but, one must RESPECT the vision and persistence of Tata in continuing to invest in a car that has entered the history books as a marketing blunder by now. If any other car maker would have had to go through what Tata had endured since 2009, they surely would have buried the concept of Nano under the carpet like it never existed. A lot has been has been said but much less done from the consumers' side to support Tata in their endeavour to make an 'affordable' car (NOT Cheap) for everyone. If one thinks Nano is a cheap car then I dare say Maruti Alto and 800 are ever cheaper as every body has one or can buy one...there is nothing special in it..forget respect and neighbour's envy. I would happily buy two Nano's for the family rather than buying a blunt looking overpriced hatchback or a sedan...enough said..!!

[@johnalexander8730]

U buy nano genx. Nano genx is best and good car than alto. Alto is a stupid car and lots of complaints in alto.

[@frankrock3965]

+Gopakumar Maikkara The good thing about opinions is that every has one..!!! Please don't let others decide for you...If you ask around, people will sure bombard with you their own version of reality. At the end, its you and you alone who would make the move..Remember opinions come free...the money out of YOUR pocket doesn't. As far as my opinion goes ..ahem...I'll stick to the Nano (provided you have personally took test rides in each and every vehicle that you have selected as an option). I am not on Tata's payroll. They will not give me a free car if you buy a Nano post reading my comments. Go with your heart. By the way, if you are married...you need not ask anybody...lol

[@johnalexander8730]

Everyone is telling alto is complaint

[@frankrock3965]

anu india The only way to find out is when you buy one yourself...get an Alto and give it a try...what happened to others need not happen to you too...

[@nikhilpaleti3872]

+Frank Rock Yes, Tata was one of the BEST selling companies in India and also if the Nano wasn't there, today it would be the leader of Indian market with Ultimate cars like Aria (Best crossover), Zest(Best Compact Sedan), Safari Storme ('Daddy'?, forget it, too English to call it Daddy. In our way! Baap of all SUV's!), Bolt (One of the Best Hatches), Nano (Best Compact Hatch), Manza (Best Sedan considering it's time) and also upcoming Hexa (Baap of the baap, Safari), Sway (Will be better than Zest!), Nexon (Best Compact SUV)

[@toyota420xp]

i can only assume the alto will be more reliable. the bigger engine with more power,better ride,and a more comfortable seat will be something you realy wish you had in the future .a car that handles better is safer. the alto in my opinion looks better as well.

[@adityatukati]

Nano looks so smart compare to alto. would be best to launch Nano electric.

[@turbotravel-b7p]

Nano 200km continuous drive krne ke baad reaction - maza aa gya aur bhi chalta hu... Alto/Santro/redigo after 60 km - bohot ho gya

[@wewantpeaceandhappiness6281]

nano is. A Gem don't compare nano with any other cars , No on3 can beat Nano , even beat cant beat

[@tushardudam1523]

I'LL GO FOR THE INDIAN BRAND NANO THAN THE JAPANESE BRAND SUZUKI WHO BENEFITS THE MOST BY INDIA

[@nitinkumar29]

All Indian who are vouching for Nano will get Alto when given the choice proving their hypocrisy as usual. Indians buy car not only for necessity but also as a status symbol. Nano as a small and efficient car would be hit in many region worldwide because of cost, ease in parking, fuel economy in cities. Tata should have marketed this car wisely emphasizing its advantages mentioned above, instead of marketing it a people's car of India.

[@tahoislife4158]

tata nano is cheap and nice but the problem maybe its bad for long drive and speed segments so i better stick suzuki with avoided crush mode.There are alot diferrence between car in india than other country.

[@srijoymaitra5286]

And for this segment of cars no one really bothers to do triple digits for a long time,they are not meant to be....I have been using tata nano lx since 2012 and I'm a huge fan of her!!

[@yashasviamazing392]

yes nano has not good resale value but the people who thinks that nano is for lower class so they are wrong have wrong mentality of show-off don't want to accept innovation it's a have a better space than alto or other awesome pickup and milage good turning radious I have mercedes a class bmw and Volvo but I prefer nano in city especially

[@arunca5697]

I have both of this car.....In my opinion tata nano XT is better than this maruthi alto...

[@dipeshmody]

I am a Tata Safari owner since 2013. It has been the worst mistake I have made in my life. The vehicle has been to the workshop over 50 times in less than 30 months with repairs under warranty to the tune of Rs 2 lacs. I must have lost my sanity temporarily when I chose to buy this car. I would not recommend this car to even my worst enemy. After sale service is pathetic as well. STAY AWAY. PERIOD!

[@gabrielnadar5985]

I am proud owner of tata Nano amt, nano is best in terms of space, visibility, driving experience, I mean it's simply best.

[@srividyasadhanadevotional7761]

Clear winner tata nano

[@nilav_4u]

y nano? easy traffic movement, good boot space, tremendous fuel efficiency, means lot i save in city traffic, plus lower maintenance, and again I don't care much if there are dents or hits on my car as its sooo pocket friendly!!! biggest thing i get ac, wind cheater, rain cheater, heat cheater which my bike cannot provide!! nano is a substitute for bikes not for cars although am happy now it has entered car segment and taken seriously in automobile industry!! best gift from tata to Indians

[@ritubabbar3628]

Alto is the best

[@anilneo83]

K10 can go 140? IMO regulatories needs to mandate electronic restriction of max speed to 100kmph for all non-airbag variants.

[@maxxmazza1785]

Nano makes a better choice . . . .more space,better AC,ground clearance,bluetooth and more.

[@zamborghini89]

maxx mazza no

[@Ghotra121]

Yes

[@gautamraj6911]

maxx mazza i own a nano and it sucks to see everyone overtake you because acceleration sucks ass

[@cinnetfilms]

Haha haha better AC!!!!! Yeah right!!!

[@Jeff-zv6ds]

I also own 2012 lx nano it has good a/c and better pick up

[@harmeetkukreja8750]

Nano has enough pickup in manual mode if u are driving 2 with AC. It doesn't lag much at stops. Ist gear is little slow but 2nd and 3rd are the power gears in manual XT version. Power steering is excellent, due to high seats and lesser length and 4m driving radius it's a fun to drive car even on highways. In city due to compact size it's easy to maneuver in traffic as well as park at tight parking spots

[@UtsukShah9]

TATA FINALLY WON A COMPARISION! :O :O :O

[@harshvardhankotiya2783]

(0-40kmph) nano - 1.31s, k10 - 3.59s

[@dhirajbasnet1935]

waiting to watch New Volkswagen Vento Facelift review

[@CARLOSCASTILLO-fn4lv]

better than a motorcicle !!!

[@soumitrachatterjee4703]

Yes, of course and also better than ALTO

[@sudhanshudixit1486]

@@soumitrachatterjee4703 ya that's why it's discontinued. Alto 800 is muchhh better than this one.

[@advorex]

@@sudhanshudixit1486 which one is discontinued ... ? Both cars are still selling.. 😂 dumb

[@rajangeorge1537]

Better than auto rickshaw with ac with bucket seats

[@cirilthundiyil]

As the car has a Boot and the new infinity grill it seems to be 'Tata GenX nano' andnot 'Tata nano'. Is it 'Tata GenX Nano Twist AMT(XTA or XMA)'?? what is the actual name of this model?? does the 'tata nano' offer an AMT version ??

[@TamilDove]

Alto k10 Mt or Amt or tiago XZ, or Ford figo aspire, or swift VXI, brio, grand i10 (need abs, EBD, dual Airbags, fog lamps, mileage should be more than 18kmpl, built quality) and service should be hassle free. Which is the best one?

[@guitarshawon]

will be available spare parts, engine and others accessories after stop tata nano production? What tata company think about nano car users who already buy this car? What is the future of tata nano car users?

[@msk389]

depends upon of ur purpose... for city ride with heavy traffic prefer nano....if it for overall use as family car then defnitely alto.....it's legendary reliable car of India named maruti 800

[@1582rob]

I would like to know about Indian market which car is best in AMT is best to buy wether it is in price or mileage and performance.

[@__itz_bihari_girl4490]

Nano car may favourite car

[@johnalexander8730]

Nano is best.

[@prasadankit]

Are you kidding me??? 12 kmpl of mileage of both of the cars???

[@SunnySikdar]

So TATA is attacking all car segments under 10 lakh with NANO, Zica, Bolt & Zest. Good...!!!

[@adityavajandar5433]

Sunny FOXTROT and tiagi

[@ashishnair2006]

Nano is definitely a better car than Alto! i love driving it...

[@zamborghini89]

Ashish Nair hell no

[@tanay4321]

+zamborghini green Yes it is. Lets say if the Nano was powered by a 1 litre engine, it would be very much ahead of the Alto.

[@johnalexander8730]

Nano is best and good car than alto. Nano great pick up. Good interiors space. Go for nano twist

[@prathikshetty4340]

so bro like that i can say image alto had a 1.5 litre engine right

[@nikhilpaleti3872]

+prathik shetty He said that Nano would be good with 1 Litre Engine because many cars (Even your Alto) like Duster, Xylo, Zica,EcoSport come in optional engines!

[@sanjupatel21er]

My nano gives 28-30 kmpl and still running 87000 kms❤❤❤❤❤

[@BenilJoseph]

Push the seat back and say there is no legroom.WOW!!

[@pankajuzir7819]

Elite i20 asta crdi or ecosport titanium 1.5? Which is best buy? Or should I wait for amaze 1.5?

[@thomassutherland5188]

Lakh. equals what in dollars? Googled about 1500 USA dollars.

[@mohdishaan6986]

Nano is best car of India

[@nikhilpaleti3872]

Nano's ,mileage in city is 12.1? And Alto's is 12.3? Even Ciaz has 12.9! Nano has 19+kpl in city also and 30.95 in highway

[@ManjuManju-ob5so]

Ciaz Mileage ws 19 km....

[@nikhilpaleti3872]

Manju Manju That was my initial 2 months... with the non SHVS Version. Nw it is coming up to 14-15 kpl (non SHVS)

[@indranilkar8012]

I have a GenX nano and it gives me 32.7 km/l with optimum driving AI fitted by Tata. Ask the dealers for NANO AI Meron 11X system .It costs just ₹12,786 to fit the Tata designed AI system . It's only for the XT variant .

[@ramineedichakradharrao6800]

could you plz elaborate the ..new fitting u put in your tata nano amt

[@akkivikki7449]

Previous model of alto was way better than this one

[@honestbutugly]

Keeps up with traffic in India, (faster than a bike or a oxen)

[@a.j.8120]

no comparison between both car "accept both are tin-cans😝" not safe for highway better for daily little city commutes.. . but it would be interesting if tata gives 800cc CNG engine... I like nano's tall driving position and broad cabin space.. but with engine of alto "CNG 800" it would be great..😎

[@user-ev5gb5dj3k]

A. J. Tall position like ina cross over or compact suv ya like it😂

[@muthulakshmimuthiah4804]

Engine sound and vibration in silencer is annoying in nano. If they improve engine cc as u said nano will surely be the clear winner

[@atulgokuyamaha7]

0 to 100 at 38 seconds 😂🤣😂😄🤔

[@beeindruckendetechnologie2467]

You got to be kidding me about the acceleration!! Its like crawling not driving! Thanks but no thanks. The Maruti is more expensive but offers more. Prices are interesting if you calculate in Euro. 2.89 * 1700 ~ 4913€ 3,95 * 1700 ~ 6715€

[@shivaramareddyn6040]

dear friends as per my opinion don't compare nano with other great great cars in the world. because it is having its own specifications which other didn't have. for indian people, Indian roads, pocket friendly and really headache free car

[@ramenderkundu]

Tata nano amt CNG mein available h??

[@willstree8421]

where buy for bolivia TATA?

[@dieselsvault6711]

There is no replacement of nano ❤

[@nitinshah1825]

MARUTI SUZUKI ALTO K 10 Amt Available in show room pl reply soon

[@kanavdaroch7080]

Nano is better

[@ankitgupta5039]

It mean nano need more power... They need to upgrade their engine...

[@mohnishghodekar4074]

How much is 10 seconds difference for speed in such cars???

[@johnalexander8730]

If u want speed and comfort buy Hyundai eon

[@mohnishghodekar4074]

I have been driving wagon r and nano for last 3 years. No problem with comfort

[@mr.perfect8364]

alto 800 is top selling car. alto 800 is good than kwid. eon and wagon r

[@faddddyyyy]

Yeah, I'd agree with you fully if it weren't the ugliest car on the planet! The previous one looked better.. This one is plain ugly!!!

[@Geetinderrocks]

mr. perfect did you mean alto looks better than kwid ,are you high

[@indranilkar8012]

Nano is much more stylish and alto is crampish and small .TATA has gained a cutting edge personality by launching GenX nano , Tigor , Tiago , Nexon , Hexa

[@RaviKumar-mw3jn]

Twist xta atomatic to good

[@chaparalaravi]

may be comparision is right, but nano with k10 .....big no no.

[@chudasamavisvrajsinh1840]

Nano

[@bhaveshkasetiya5248]

Eon vs kiwed ka reviwu

[@eliyasdgl]

Great

[@The13thGuest]

Why not CVT?

[@kartikgudivada]

Kharghar mi shoot kiya right ?

[@luterogarcia7413]

Is tata nano available in the philippines?

[@rupeshthakur2280]

súper car nano

[@Galaxy_Milky_Way]

DID HE SAY MILEAGE 12 KMPL -- FOR ALTO.???.HOW DID HE MAKE A MISTAKE ?

[@vijenderjohnnathaniel3510]

It's for the automatic transmission for both the Nano and Alto K10. Manual transmission gives around 20 city driving

[@ryderline8333]

nano amt lpg good bad

[@shajilernakulam4605]

Kwid is the best

[@poorvasharma116]

this is dope 👨 ❤😂

[@royalpahadi3026]

Hiy

[@XXISecolo]

Why suzuki Alto has an italian name? (Alto = high)

[@user-ev5gb5dj3k]

Andrea Cesanelli altos adventure

[@gadgetunload8623]

Nano...will be vwry well in space

[@indrajitchowdhury8141]

i have a maruti 800, can i exchange this car of tata nano.

[@sriyeshkerala2904]

Stupid never compare maruti 800 to nano. Maruti 800 is a great car. And maruti 800 have high resale value.

[@sriyeshkerala2904]

U buy autorikshaw buying better than nano

[@alwaysavaliable8659]

Haha very true

[@ritubabbar3628]

true😉😉😉😉😉😉😉

[@rahuljha3965]

what is ur resale value ppl buy vehicle for performance not for resale businesses

[@manaskumar7891]

Alto best car in mini car

[@hrishikeshmishra276]

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is better than Tata Nano.

[@abhijay7235]

Alto k10 is best

[@user-jd1wd5gx7p]

for hilly areas Maruti Alto K10 is bettr than Nano.

[@sriyeshkerala2904]

nano very poor resale value

[@gaurichoudhary333]

Nano is better than alto k10

[@wasimak5132]

Nano car sab ki car

[@aarshaypardesi]

12.1 kmpl ..... seriously..... the manual nano gave me 25 kmpl with 50000 KMS in 2.5 years..... have tested it nearly on each type of road.... K10 no space... less ride height.... just revvs a lot bakwas review.....

[@footballeditz1241]

India still produce Chinese Doors lol Help urself up with A Better car

[@chandan4558]

Tata Nano front wheel is to short Rear seat is no head support If this r fixed it wood be better car

[@prjjudaadaprjjudaada4311]

tata made for family its alwys sooper

[@surendrasoni5643]

Alto car ki koi barabari nahi kar sakta

[@mohammadjamal5517]

Praise

[@kmaacharyulu3930]

I love nano

[@munishshkeri2558]

both are good but I choose K 10

[@nikhilupadhyay4569]

sir kwid aur nano ka comparison video kyu nhi hai