Comparison: Alto 800 and Hyundai EON
Maruti Suzuki has finally
launched its much awaited small car, Alto
800. Interesting news is that Maruti got around 10,000 bookings for Alto
800 even before the launch or announcement of its price. This is a good example
of brand loyalty and Maruti has definitely succeeded in cultivating loyal
customers.
Maruti Alto 800 |
We received a lot of
emails asking for the comparison between the two. So which is the best car to buy - Alto 800 or Hyundai EON?
First of all, we need to know
the type of customers who buy the entry level cars. The important factor that
one would look for would be low price, better mileage and a car with basic
(essential) features that includes an air conditioner too. We are happy if we
get any additional feature for the same price. Customers can be first time car
buyers or the one who want to upgrade their small car.
Design and Styling:
Alto 800 looks
much better than old Alto. As said in our earlier post, Alto 800 has various
design elements taken from other cars. The front design has similarity with
Ford Figo, the side looks similar to an A Star and the rear design has touches
that of an A Star and old Alto. Maruti engineers had tried to make this car
look modern and compact. But somewhere this car lacks the punch and looks very disproportionate. This is
mainly due to the high ground clearance and increased height that makes it look
uneven.
Maruti Alto 800 Interiors |
In design and styling, Hyundai Eon is far ahead than any other small car
in its class. The new fluidic design with its uninterrupted flowing curves and
awesome styling has made Eon look like a premium compact car. No doubt,
Eon completely out performs Alto 800 in looks and is in no match for it.
Engine Performance
Maruti Alto 800 is powered by the same old 796CC three cylinder petrol engine. It generates maximum
power of 48 PS @ 6000 rpm with maximum torque of 69 Nm @3500 rpm. Here, Maruti engineers have done few
changes to improve power and torque output. They have also tuned the engine to
improve the mileage and meet the Bharat Stage IV emission norms.
We see the following changes in
New Alto 800:
- More
power and torque
- Improved
ride quality and suspension
- Smooth
gear shift
- Suspension set up is slightly stiff for better handling.
- Quicker
engine
- Good
braking but no optional ABS in Alto 800.
Hyundai EON is powered by 814 cc three cylinder SOHC engine.
It generates maximum power of 56
PS @ 5500 rpm with maximum torque
of 74.4 Nm@ 4000 rpm. Here,
Hyundai Eon is more powerful and has bigger engine to draw more power. It has
more speed and pulling power to overtake vehicles and performs well on the
road.
Key Specifications: (comparing
Eon Era+ and Alto 800 LXi)
Specification
|
Eon Era+
|
Alto 800 LXi
|
What this means?
|
Who scores?
|
Engine
Size (in cc)
|
814
cc three cylinder
|
796
cc three cylinder
|
Big
engine can draw more power
|
Eon
|
Max Power
|
56 PS @ 5500rpm
|
48 PS @ 6000 rpm
|
More power means more speed to zip through.
|
Eon
|
Max
Torque
|
74.4
Nm @4000 rpm.
|
69 Nm
@3500 rpm
|
More
torque means more pulling power
|
Eon
|
Overall
dimension (Length*Width*Height in mm)
|
3495*1550*1500
|
3395*1490*1475
|
Spacious
cabin, Shoulder and head room
|
Eon
|
Boot
Space (l)
|
215
|
177
|
More
luggage space
|
Eon
|
Wheel
Base (in mm)
|
2380
|
2360
|
More
front and rear legroom
|
Eon
|
Ground
Clearance (in mm)
|
170
|
160
|
Good
under body protection
|
Eon
|
Mileage
(ARAI Tested in Kmpl)
|
21.1
Kmpl (Petrol)
|
22.74
Kmpl (Petrol)
|
More
Fuel Efficient
|
Alto
800
|
Price
(in Lakhs, Ex showroom New Delhi)
|
3.17 L
|
2.99 L
|
Saves
money
|
Alto
800
|
Key Features: Just a quick look into most common features.
Features
|
Hyundai Eon Era+
|
Maruti Alto 800 LXi
|
Air
Conditioner
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Power Windows (front)
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Power
Steering
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Central
Locking (driver side)
|
Yes
|
No
|
Anti-Lock
Braking System
|
No
|
No
|
Immobilizer
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Tubeless
Tyres
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Folding
Rear-Seat
|
Yes
|
No
|
Remote
Fuel-Lid
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Steering
Adjustment
|
No
|
No
|
Tachometer
|
No
|
No
|
Child
Safety Locks
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Front
Fog Lights
|
No
|
No
|
Audio
System/FM
|
No
|
No
|
Leather
Seats
|
No
|
No
|
Tachometer
|
No
|
No
|
Full
Size Front door arm rest
|
Yes
|
No
|
Alloy
Wheels
|
No
|
No
|
Driver
side Airbag
|
No.
Only for Eon Sportz model
|
No.
It’s optional.
|
Maruti Alto 800 outshines Eon in terms of fuel efficiency. The ARAI tested mileage figure for both the cars are given below:
Alto
800
|
22.7 Kmpl (petrol)
|
30.46 Kmpl (CNG)
|
Hyundai
EON
|
22.1Kmpl
|
NA
|
In actual road conditions, we
can expect an average mileage of 18 Kmpl for Alto 800 (petrol model) and 17
Kmpl for Hyundai Eon.
Price
Alto 800 is comparatively cheaper than Hyundai EON.
The base version of Alto 800
starts from Rs. 2.44
Lakhs and goes up to Rs. 3.56 Lakhs.
Hyundai Eon base model starts from Rs. 2.78 Lakhs and goes up to Rs. 3.8 lakhs for the higher end model. All prices
quoted are ex-showroom price at New Delhi.
Hyundai is offering specials
offers up to Rs. 29,250 for Eon during this festive season
whereas there is no offer for new Alto 800.
Verdict
New Alto 800 is a better car than the India’s
bestseller old Alto. There are lot of improvements in terms of ride quality,
performance, features and overall quality. But if we compare with Hyundai Eon, Eon looks
promising and performs better than Maruti Alto 800.
The positive side for Alto 800
is its mileage, price and of
course, the ‘Maruti’ brand known
for trust, good after sales service, wide network and cheap maintenance. If you
are not bothered about the style, design or overall comfort and very tight on
budget, Maruti Alto 800 is a good option to choose.
Hyundai also has good service
network and enjoys excellent after sales support. If you can compromise little
on the price and mileage, Hyundai Eon is the best among the two and definitely
outshines Alto 800 as an overall package.
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This post clears my confusion.
ReplyDeleteI was just looking for a similar review. I was not impressed by Alto 800 looks still had a confusion whether to book it or not.
Many Thanks:)
Maruti's main advantage is the trust that people have with them. Though Hyundai is not far behind. Alto 800 seems to be a good car with poor styling.
ReplyDeleteGood and detailed review. For an new car buyer, Alto 800 is a good choice. But in terms of styling, power and comfort, EON wins without any match!!!
ReplyDeleteHyundai Eon rocks. It a cute stylish car. Maruti should seriously think about designing better cars. Eon is more powerful and spacious than Alto 800.
ReplyDeleteWhy Maruti is not launching any small diesel car? As the petrol prices are going up, diesel Alto car is the need of the hour. Hope to hear the good news. ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Mina,
DeleteMaruti is still working hard to develop small diesel engine for its compact cars. Hope fully we can hear the good news in an year or two! :)
Regards
Adi
Your review is very good. I liked it.
ReplyDeleteI am waiting for my new EON to arrive.
Very nice site.
Good review. As for the price, Alto is truly value for money car though the design looks odd.
ReplyDeleteGood comparison. Heard that Maruti will launch Wagon R in diesel after a couple of years.
ReplyDeleteGreat and clear review. Just what I wanted. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat about after sales expenditure such as spare parts. I believe for cars in this range after service charges matter a lot , and Maruti Wins hands down in that area....
ReplyDelete2nd have heard that Eons mileage comes out a lot lesser than whats claimed.
Even if we considered 1 KMPL difference as stated in the article 18 for alto and 17 for eon
for every 100 ltrs alto runs 1800 km while eon runs 1700 km . That would turn out to be a difference of 5.9 ltrs for eon that means for every 1800 km run EON owner ends up paying 472 rs more (avg petrol price rs 80 p/l).
And mind it in actual eon mileage is lesser than claimed
Compared to Hyundai, maintenance might be little cheap for Maruti.
DeleteIf we see only the mileage and price, then one should stick to Maruti. I think, that is what is mentioned here in the post.
Mileage of a car depends on various factors - like driving style, road condition, tyre pressure, traffic, gear change frequency, car service etc. My friend has an Eon Magna and he gets around 19 Kmpl!
Agree with Meghna. Alto 800 might be cheaper to maintain. But as a whole package Eon scores.
DeleteWhatever comparison we do,people are going to buy the Maruti Alto 800.People has blind trust in Maruti and Maruti's two decade experience and huge service network supports this assumption.People still prefer Maruti over other foreign brands.
ReplyDeleteSuper review. Got clarified on most aspects.For a budget buyer, Alto is best and the stylish geek should choose Eon.
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ReplyDeletemaruti alto800 super rocks
ReplyDeleteEon milage is not good ...average milage 16 with ac
ReplyDelete