Audi SQ8 vs Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Last Updated: August 1, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 price starts at Rs. 3.70 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.74 Crore cheaper than the base variant of Audi SQ8, priced at Rs. 1.78 Crore. On the performance front, the SQ8 uses a 3996cc engine producing 500bhp@5500rpm and the Alto K10 a 998cc engine producing 68bhp@5600rpm. If you're deciding between the SQ8 and Alto K10, the SQ8 is the better pick for performance, while the Alto K10 stands out for affordability.

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SQ8 vs Alto K10 Comparison Summary

Specification Audi SQ8Maruti Suzuki Alto K10
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.78 CroreRs. 3.70 Lakh
Mileage Not Available24.39 kmpl
Engine 3996 cc998 cc
Max power 500bhp@5500rpm68bhp@5600rpm
Top speed 250 Km/hNot Available

SQ8 vs Alto K10 Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi SQ8 V8 TFSIMaruti Alto K10 STD
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Brand Name Audi Maruti
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.78 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 3.70 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 3996 cc 998 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 500bhp@5500rpm 68bhp@5600rpm
No Of Cylinders 8 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 8-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type AWD FWD
Colors
Audi SQ8 Colors
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 24.39 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available 145/80 R13
Boot Space Not Available 214 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 3,43,791 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 7,156 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 7.15 Lakh SQ8 Insurance Rs. 20,861 Alto K10 Insurance
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Displacement
3996 cc
998 cc
Engine Type
TFSI
K10C
Engine Displacement
3996 cc
998 cc
Max Power
500bhp@5500rpm
68bhp@5600rpm
Max Torque
770Nm@2000 - 4000rpm
89Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
8
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
8-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
GDI
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual, Off-road and All-road
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.1 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
27 Liters
Top Speed
250 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
24.39 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
Not Available
16.56 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
22.97 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
21
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
21
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
4.5 m
Tyre Size
Not Available
145/80 R13
Wheel Size
Not Available
13
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless, Radial

Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
No
Ambient Light Colour
30
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
214
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
214 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Headlamp Washers
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
5005*2190*1695 mm3
3530*1490*1520 mm3
Wheelbase
3000 mm
2380 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
Not Available
Massage Seats
Front
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
No of Speakers
17
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Power Windows Front
Not Available
No
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
No
Auxillary Input
Not Available
No
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
No
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
No
Power Steering
Yes
No
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Collapsible
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
No
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
No
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
No
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
No
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
6
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Rear Seat Belt (Central 2-Point Static)
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
2 Star
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available

Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10
  • Small and nimble, rides great over good or bad roads
  • Ample space for four adults
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10
  • No day/night IRVM
  • Manual wind-up windows in the rear
  • Manual adjust for the ORVMs
  • Fixed headrests
  • Storage space in the rear
  • Engine could be more refined
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Q. Which is the better car, Maruti Alto K10 or Hyundai Grand i10 Nios?
  • Both cars are great in their own forte. The new Maruti Suzuki K10 really impresses but there are some shortfalls as well. The engine gets vocal at higher revs, there are absolutely no storage spaces for rear-seat passengers and there are some key convenience features missing too. Apart from this, the Alto K10 is hard to fault. It is likable inside out, the engine is powerful with excellent drivability, it has more than space for four people, the ride quality is comfortable and it is extremely easy to drive. The new Alto K10 not feels like a proper upgrade over the 800 but also shines overall as a great product. On the other hand, Hyundai cars are packed with features to the brim; and as per the Nios’ competition and price range, it’s well equipped. The pre- facelift’s highlighted features included a smooth-operating eight-inch touchscreen system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wireless charger, automatic AC, and rear AC vents. New additions like automatic headlamps, cruise control, a tweaked instrument cluster, a USB Type-C fast charger, and blue footwell ambient lighting add to the convenience and make it better to be seated in. It has been three years since Hyundai launched the Grand i10 Nios, and this facelift came just in time. It’s still known for its stylish look, premium cabin, refined and smooth engine, and good drive quality. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which one is the best Alto K10 or Celerio?
  • Both the cars are amazing in their own forte. Maruti Alto K10 the carmaker has equipped it with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, keyless entry, digitized instrument cluster, steering mounted controls, and manually adjustable ORVMs. On the other hand, Maruti Celerio has a spacious and comfortable cabin, a peppy engine with high fuel efficiency, and a practical feature list. The reason to buy the Celerio remains singular you need an easy-to-drive city hatchback with lots of fuel efficiency. Moreover, we would suggest you take a test drive so that you can check the performance and comfort of the car. You may click on the given link to check out the nearest authorized dealership details as per your city.
Q. Which variant is best iin Alto 2022?
  • If you want features like fog lamps, a 7-inch touchscreen system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, four speakers, a digital speedometer, front door power windows, steering-mounted audio controls, manual AC, and remote keyless entry then you may opt for Alto K10 VXi Plus.
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Audi SQ8 Vs Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 FAQs

Which car is cheaper Audi SQ8 vs Maruti Suzuki Alto K10?
The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is cheaper than Audi SQ8 by ₹1.74 Crore.
Which car offers better performance Audi SQ8 vs Maruti Suzuki Alto K10?
For the V8 TFSI version, 3996 cc Petrol engine of SQ8 produces 500bhp@5500rpm of power and 770Nm@2000 - 4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 998 cc Petrol engine of Alto K10 produces 68bhp@5600rpm of power and 89Nm@3500rpm of torque

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