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In the entry level space for cars, there have been none that could really match the Maruti 800. The same story continues with its spirit successor the Alto 800, which is among the best selling cars in the country month after month. In recent times, however, Renault's Kwid with its fresh new approach has given the king a run for its money. In this segment, where performance is second to frugality, the interiors of the car are often make or break in terms of a purchase decision for a buyer. Let's take a look at what each of these cars has to offer.
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Boot space is a factor that is sought after by many in this segment. This is also an area where the Renault Kwid beats the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 significantly. While the Renault Kwid gets a boot space of 300 litres, the Alto 800 makes do with a 177 litre boot. In the interest of full-disclosure, both boots have an extended loading lip that makes loading luggage a little difficult.
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The Renault Kwid gets a touch screen infotainment system, albeit in the top RXT trim. For the Renault Kwid, this first-in-class feature does add a lot of value to an already strong product. Especially, considering the bulk of the buyers are first time car owners and youth looking for a feature-rich driving experience. The Alto 800 on the other hand makes do with a single-din infotainment system that has the usual list of standard features including AUX-in and USB connectivity. Hence, the Kwid has a major advantage in the area of infotainment.
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Both the Renault Kwid and the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 get keyless entry as a standard feature. Both cars sport regular keys that have both the lock and unlock features on the key stub, leaving them tied when it comes to this optional convenience feature.
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While the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 gets the option of front power windows only the range topping RXT variant of the Kwid gets power windows on all four windows!
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In terms of safety, both the Renault Kwid and the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 get the single airbag option on the driver's side. Both companies also offer this feature across all variants for an extra cost.
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