I dont know what "xk" means in Santro XK. But having owned a Santro before, here are my thoughts:
Santro has a great seating position for city driving. Its high position makes it ideal for city. Gear shift is awesome. Engine is amazing - you cant hear the engine sound sometimes at signals. Service is pretty good in cities like Bangalore - comparable to Maruti.
Alto - the only plus I see is the mileage. So, i suggest to look at this option only if you are a high mileage user. Alto may give 15kmpl in city and santro about 13kmpl (About 15%). I dont know how effective the AC will be on the 800cc engine. I have seen a friend's alto which really suffers when using AC. So if you are going to use AC quite a bit in city, then Santro may be a better choice.
Have heard that the ride quality in Santro in the rear seats is a bit harsh - dont know about how it compares to alto.
Stability wise, Alto may be more stable since it is a low vehicle and santro is a tall boy.
any other thoughts from anyone else? |