Chevrolet Spark vs Maruti Alto 800 Relative study by Auto portal

The original Maruti Alto was introduced here in the year 2000 and after all these years a revised version Alto 800 was released in 2012. Around the same time Chevrolet, the pioneer in new age mechanics, came up with the Spark. Both these cars are perfect small family cars to be driven in congested cities with ample practical features. There has been stiff competition among these two hatchbacks. Here is a comparative review on the same.

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 has a contemporary exterior design. The ground clearance is increased over the normal Alto and this gives it a taller profile. The updated Spark looks little smarter than Alto 800 but its design is not spanking new either. The profile of the car is much taller and wider than Alto 800. The exterior measurements indeed show that Spark is a bigger and heavier car with a higher ground clearance. Look wise, both cars score equally.

The interiors of the Alto 800 look much better than the standard Alto. The cabin space is enhanced by a raised roof and thinner front seats and the boot area also has a decent space. The updated Spark‘s interiors give out a more premium feel and is blessed with many new features which is not seen in 800. The overall layout and quality of materials used are better in the Chevrolet car than the Maruti one. But it loses on airbags which are on contrary present in the Alto 800. Likewise, the Alto 800 misses out on audio system which is present in Spark.

The Spark has a 995cc, 1 litre engine with improved DDLI system which ensures smooth and fuel efficient performance. It puts out 63 BHP of max power and 90.3 Nm of peak torque, and comes mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox. The Spark returns a mileage of 18 kmpl.  Alto 800 equips a smaller 796cc engine that is essentially an improved version of the FD8 unit. It puts out 47.5 BHP of max power and 69 Nm of peak torque. Maruti always scores high on mileage and the 800 returns 22.7 kmpl which is 5 kmpl better than the Spark. Both cars ride equally well but Alto 800 proves to be more stable on bumpy roads.

The new Spark variants start at Rs 3.26 lakhs whereas Maruti Alto 800 is competitively priced in the range of Rs 2.3 to 3.4 lakhs. Even the top variant Alto 800 is cheaper than Spark. Spark is a better car if features and engine power are considered, but Alto 800 pleases the customer more in terms of mileage and efficiency. Moreover Maruti’s after sales service and wide range of service backup are just incomparable. 

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