Tata GenX Nano AMT vs Maruti Alto K10 AMT - Comparo

19/05/2015 - 12:55 Tata Nano, Maruti Alto K10, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors Anjan Ravi

The Tata GenX Nano AMT has officially taken over the crown from the Maruti Alto K10 AMT as the 'most affordable automatic car' in the country. Below is a spec-sheet comparo of these cars:

Coming to their engines, the Alto obviously has the upper hand here, as it features a more advanced three-cylinder 1.0-liter K-Series engine, developing a healthy 68 PS and 90 Nm of torque. In comparison, the Nano AMT continues with its predecessor's 624 cc twin-cylinder unit, which puts out 38.19 PS and 51 Nm of torque.

Both cars get a 5-speed automated manual transmission though. In case of the Nano, the 5-speed AMT was built upon the 4-speed MT of the regular Nano, whereas Maruti's gearbox in the Alto K10 has always remained a 5-speed unit.

The Nano AMT actually weighs 10 kg more than the Alto K10 AMT. Hence, it is no surprise that the Alto K10 has a power-weight ratio nearly twice of the Nano AMT. The Alto K10 is also more fuel economical at 24.07 km/l while the Nano AMT delivers 21.9 km/l.

2015 Tata Nano GenX AMT side — Thanks to its additional weight and smaller engine, the Nano GenX loses out to the Alto K10 in the power-weight ratio department.

On paper dimensions pitch the Alto K10 as a longer hatchback, both in overall length and wheelbase, however, the Nano edges out in the width and height department. The GenX Nano is also the first Nano to get a functional bootlid, which allows for 94 liters of space. Boot space of the Alto K10 is nearly double at 177 liters.

Finally, coming to the pricing, the Nano XMA has a price advantage of INR 1.26 lakhs compared to the Alto K10 AMT. Even the top-end XTA variant of the Nano is a full INR 1.06 lakhs cheaper than the Maruti.