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Budget car comparison: Kwid takes on the Alto

With low budget cars in the market, the race to the top lies in fuel efficiency, comfort and design.

By :  arka sengupta
Update: 2016-06-22 08:08 GMT
The low-budget car segment is pretty hot and presently, Kwid, the new entrant from Renault is heavily contending against the well-known veteran Maruti's Alto. The main elements that differentiate the two cars are fuel efficiency, comfort, design and a few more areas. Check out a detailed comparison between the two low-budget family hatchbacks, which are almost identically priced.
Red accents with black and grey give the Kwid's seats a sporty look
The Kwid uses an all-digital display for speedometer, and even gets a full-fledged trip computer, something that's unheard of in this segment
The Kwid gets two glove boxes and an open storage space between the two. Lots of space overall
The Kwid's rear gear can be engaged only by lifting the locking ring under the head of the gear lever
The Kwid's trump card is its touchscreen infotainment system that has Bluetooth connectivity and navigation. These are features unheard of in the micro-hatch segment
A two-tone finish gives the Kwid's dash a better look than the Alto's
The rear three-quarter is a better angle to look at the Alto than the front
The tail light design is simple but looks old now
A larger spoiler at the back lends the Alto a sportier stance from the back as compared to the Kwid
The Alto uses 12-inch wheels as opposed to the Kwid's 13-inchers
Despite a refresh not very long ago the Alto's design is beginning to show its age
On the whole the Alto 800 looks typically Japanese, but styling is getting long in the tooth
Head on the Alto looks more cute than stylish
The front three-quarter is a nice angle to absorb the Kwid's design
The Kwid's grille is easily the most striking feature of its front end
The Renault logo and name are the only two things at the rear, thanks to which the Kwid's backside looks clean
A tiny spoiler at the back tries to give the Kwid's rear a sporty look
With a simple, clean rear, the Kwid is easily the best looking car in its segment from the rear too
The Kwid's tail lights look simple but elegant
The black cladding on the Kwid's wheel arches enhances it's SUV-like appearance
Head on, the Kwid is easily the best looking micro-hatch with its large grille, rectangular headlights and muscular hood that give it the appearance of an SUV
With the Kwid Renault has added some much needed panache to the micro-hatch category, which is a segment where affordability and efficiency rule the roost, while design isn't much of an ask
A lot of eyebrows were raised when Renault announced plans to launch a car in the Alto's territory, especially since the French manufacturer is far from being recognised as a volumes player in India
The Kwid is easily the best looking micro-hatch with its SUV-like design, and I don't need to tell that's a form of the automobile Indians love. The Alto in comparison tries to look cute with its typically Japanese design but its styling is getting long in the tooth.
With its kind of ammo, the Kwid seems poised to take the Alto head on. On paper at least.
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With its slightly lower, stiffer suspension the Alto is the sportier of the two to drive
On the go the Kwid is the more comfortable car of the two
The Alto is quicker off the line as compared to the Kwid
The Alto is heavier than the Kwid, weighing 725kg as compared to the Kwid's 660kg
Taller suspension on the Kwid means better ride but slightly less confidence around corners
Its side profile is the Kwid's most unappealing one when compared to other profiles
Thanks to its slightly stiffer suspension the Alto is more confident around corners
Side profile offers a better view of the Alto
The Kwid easily beats the Alto in terms of boot volume
A shallow boot in the Alto means lesser luggage space
Despite slightly lesser outputs the Alto's engine is smoother and peppier than the Kwid's.
The Alto lacks rear legroom when compared to the Kwid
The Alto's front seats lack under thigh support
Large speedometer dominates the Alto's fascia
The Alto only gets one glovebox
Just one bottle holder for the Alto, and that too in front of the gear lever
The Alto's gearbox offers slicker shifts than the Kwid
The Alto's all-grey dash looks rather boring when compared to the Kwid's
The Kwid's three-cylinder engine was developed specifically for it
Rear legroom in the Kwid is generous
With low budget cars in the market, the race to the top lies in fuel efficiency, comfort and design.

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