<p></p><p><b>Safety</b></p><ul><li><p>Crash test results of all contenders aren't confidence inspiring, but they do offers some basic safety net.</p></li><li><p>Driver airbag is standard on Kwid AMT top trim and optional on manual trim, for Alto K10 even the base trim has option of Driver Airbag, while Redi-Go has driver airbag standard on top trim.</p></li><li><p>Braking is par for the course but ABS is not available in either of the three machines. Rear Wash and Wipe are absent on all three. It should be available at least as an option. </p></li><li><p>None of the cars here have adjustable front headrests. Single wiper on Kwid and 

 Redi-Go&nbsp;sometimes feel insufficient in case of a heavy downpour; Alto K10 has dual front wipers which doesn’t make it look or feel budget.	</p></li><li><p>Alto K10 has 4 mounting lugs for wheels, Kwid and Redi-Go have only three. We prefer the normal, car-like 4 mounting lugs. 3 mounting lugs means cost cutting knife applied at wrong place. </p></li></ul><p><b>Performance</b></p><ul><li><p>All three contenders here have 1.0 litre 3-cylinder petrol engines. Alto has power output of 68 PS while torque figure stands at 90 Nm. 

Redi-Go
and Kwid share the same engine developing 68 PS power and 91 Nm torque. &nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Alto K10 is available with factory fitted CNG option, with power and torque figures of 59 PS and 78 PS respectively on CNG mode. CNG option is only available with manual transmission.</p></li><li><p>Availability of automatic transmission on all Alto K10 and Kwid is a major boon considering urban confines as their best suited environment. 

Redi-Gomisses out on Automatic transmission. Both, Alto K10 and Kwid have 5-speed manual and AMT. AMT operation on Kwid is slightly smoother but unlike Alto K10, it lacks 'creep' function and manual/tip-tronic modes. Absence of the former means more involvement of the pedals which reduces the convenience of an auto tranny, in start-stop traffic, to some extent. </p></li><li><p>Alto has the best engine which is happy at higher revs and stays smooth. A strong top end and punchy mid-range means it can be even fun to drive aided by direct steering (though it can do with more feel). Typical Japanese engine, hardworking, and happy up at higher RPMS.</p></li><li><p>Kwid and 

Redi-Go&nbsp;share the same unit which is further helped by light weight of the cars. Immediately, there is an energetic response which is lacking in their 0.8 litre counterpart but it's not has smooth or responsive higher up in the rev range as Alto's unit. Does the job, happy ambling along urban traffic.</p></li></ul><p><b>Comfort</b></p><ul><li><p>Kwid has the best seats, 

Redi-Go
offers easiest ingress and egress. Alto is low slung and seats could do with improvement. &nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Ride quality has surprisingly mature which is not expected out of the cars of this segment. Kwid has most comfortable ride, Alto happier at higher speeds. Redigo slots in between. Bump absorption is best in 

Redi-Go; it feels that there is an amount of cushioning for bumps which other two can’t match.</p></li><li><p>Handling is best in Alto, but steering lacks feedback on all three. 

Redi-Go
feels lifeless, Kwid slots in the middle here. Body roll is better controlled in Alto and Kwid than Redigo, it helps improve passenger comfort a bit.</p></li><li><p>Space king is Kwid followed by Redigo and Alto K10. Kwid offers a large boot space of 300 litres which is easily class leading. </p></li><li><p>Feature king here again is Kwid. The touchscreen is system with navigation stands out. Alto comes next while Redigo feels too basic. </p></li></ul><p><b>Interior</b></p><ul><li><p>Alto K10 offers classic mix of a bit retro and modern touch. Looks much better than its 0.8 litre cousin. Kwid very well executed, and quality is reasonable too. Redigo feels budget compared to other two. </p></li><li><p>Visibility is good in all three, but higher seating in Redigo trumps other contenders here. </p></li><li><p>

Redi-Go
has the airiest cabin, followed by Kwid and Alto K10. &nbsp; </p></li><li><p>Piano black finish on Alto and Kwid radiate a better feel, doesn't scream budget which it does in Redigo.</p></li><li><p>Plastic quality, fit and finish, feature set are in tune with the pricing of all three. Alto K10 here manages to distinguish itself from 0.8 litre cousin.</p></li></ul><p><b>Exterior</b></p><ul><li><p>Like the interiors, Alto K10 easily has better and different aesthetics than its 800cc sibling. The other two have little to differentiate themselves between 800cc and 1000cc variants but that’s not a bad thing at all as these two cars look a segment higher that it actually is. Alto K10 looks least impressive here.</p></li><li><p>Kwid has a beefed-up designed and kudos to Renault for putting out a different design in the segment. Alto K10 looks are in the hatchback proportions that’s normal but won’t turn heads. 

Redi-Go&nbsp;somehow, falls behind the other two when it comes to proportions or design cues.</p></li><li><p>Viewed from the rear, Kwid has better execution, Alto can easily be identified as a typical Maruti product and 

Redi-Go
while trying hard doesn’t seem as pleasing, thanks to the tall and narrow body of 

Redi-Go. </p></li><li><p>DRL on Redigo unique, absent on other two. There are some kit options for 

Redi-Go&nbsp;but not on other two. &nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Kwid wins this round easily. The plastic cladding only helps it cause. A fresh design executed well.</p></li></ul><p><b>Practicality</b></p><ul><li><p>Kwid has ground clearance of 180 mm, 

Redi-Go&nbsp;185 mm while Alto K10 does with 160 mm. There are very little practical issues with ground clearance, but Kwid, Redigo does give you confidence.</p></li><li><p>Maruti’s wider and better rated service network as compared to its rivals here is an added advantage. </p></li><li><p>Turning radius for Kwid stands at 5 metres; much more than Alto K10’s 4.6 metres and Redigo’s 4.7 metres. It’s a surprise as Kwid and 

Redi-Go&nbsp;are close sibling under the skin. &nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Pricing range for Kwid 1.0 starts at Rs. 3.49 lakh and extends upto Rs. 4.24 lakh. Alto K10 starts at Rs. 3.26 lakh going upto Rs. 4.11 lakh while 

Redi-Go&nbsp;range is available from Rs. 3.92 lakh topping off at Rs. 4.08 lakh. There are only two trims for Redigo. </p></li><li><p>Kwid has most in-cabin storage space. The centre mounted gear knob in AMT trim is not only easy to use but also liberates decent space between the front seats.</p></li></ul><p></p>