Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Petrol Or CNG? Mileage & Running Cost Comparison
If you’re wondering whether you should buy the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 petrol or CNG then this article will help you come to a conclusion. Here, we’ll take the latest ex-showroom prices of the Alto K10 and look at the price difference. Based on the current petrol and CNG prices, we’ll calculate the kilometres you need to drive the car to recover the higher upfront cost. This should help you decide which engine option of the Alto K10 will work best for you and save you money in the long run. Let’s start with the difference in their ex-showroom prices.
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Petrol Vs CNG - Price Comparison
Let’s look at the latest ex-showroom prices of the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 petrol and CNG to see what extra cost you’re paying for the Alto K10 CNG over the Alto K10 petrol.
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For the Alto K10 CNG manual, you’re paying Rs. 90,000 more than the Alto K10 petrol.
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Petrol Vs CNG - Running Cost Calculation - April 2023
Now, let’s compare the per kilometre fuel cost you’ll incur with both the engine options. For this, we’ll use the latest petrol and diesel prices in Delhi and the official mileage figures as a baseline.
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At the current fuel prices, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 petrol manual will cost you Rs. 1.71 more than the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 CNG manual for every kilometre you drive.
Kilometres To Breakeven With Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 CNG
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You’ll have to cover 52,572 km with the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 CNG manual to recover the extra price you pay upfront over the Alto K10 petrol.
Should You Buy Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Petrol Or CNG?
Considering the fuel prices prevailing in Delhi at the time of writing this article, the Alto K10 CNG appears to breakeven in under 55,000km. While the price for the factory CNG kit seems steep, the km-to-breakeven figure manages to justify it. The only major drawback with the CNG model is the limited boot space. If you mostly drive in the city and have CNG pumps along your way to work, then the Alto CNG is a suitable option.
You can use our Fuel Cost Calculator to see how any petrol, diesel or CNG car will cost to run based on the latest fuel price in your city.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Prathu Sharma
Engineer by upbringing, artist by passion, motorhead because ,why not! Likes to know about everything related to technology, switches between american muscle and german innovation depending on the day. Wants to own 69' Mustang Mach 1 and to drive BMW M3 87'someday.
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