Maruti 800

05 Jul 2007

The Maruti 800 is the largest-selling car in India — and with good reason. This car offers the best value for money among all Indian cars — combining ease of driving, good fuel economy and reliability.

Historically, it has the blessings of the government behind it also. But the car's low-cost structure remains unmatched. No manufacturer today, maybe not even Maruti Udyog itself, would be able to make a car like the 800 today, at the same price. Hence, the cost advantage of the indomitable 800 is the reason behind its phenomenal success.

The Maruti 800, which enabled millions of urban middle-class families to become first-generation owners of a four-wheeler because of its affordable price, has seen several improvements over the years — the main reason why it has stuck around for so long.

The latest improvement in the Maruti 800 is the introduction of a multi-point fuel-injection (MPFI) system to meet new emission norms. The MPFI system is complemented by a four-valve per-cylinder head and five-speed gearbox giving it a level of performance very few cars in this segment can match. It is also the most manoeuvrable car around. It's compact, nimble and the easiest thing to drive in urban surroundings. Parking is also not a problem for this baby.

For those wanting to save on fuel the Maruti 800 is the answer. The increased power hasn't changed its fuel efficiency. It gives a highway run of 21.9 kmpl, while in the city it gives 13.9 kmpl.

Maruti 800

Technical specifications

Specifications	800 EURO-2	800 EURO-1	800 EX EURO-2
Body
	Two Box 4 door Hatchback	Two Box 4 door Hatchback	Two Box 4 door Hatchback
Brakes
Antilock brake system	n.a.	n.a.	n.a.
Front	Disc, 182 mm	Disc, 182 mm	Disc, 182 mm
Rear	Drums 180 mm	Drums 180 mm	Drums 180 mm
Dimensions
Front track	1215 mm	1215 mm	1215 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance	170 mm	170 mm
Kerb weight	640 kgs.	640 kgs.	640 kgs.
Overall Height	1405 mm	1405 mm	1405 mm
Overall Length	3335 mm	3335 mm	3335 mm
Overall Width	1440 mm	1440 mm	1440 mm
Rear track	1200 mm	1200 mm	1200 mm
Tank capacity	30 litres	30 litres	30 litres
Wheelbase	2175 mm	2175 mm	2175 mm
Engine
Bore & Stroke	n.a.	n.a.	n.a.
Brake Horse Power	45 bhp @ 6000 rpm	39.5 bhp @ 5500 rpm	45 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Compression ratio	n.a.	n.a.	n.a.
Construction	Cast iron	Cast iron	Cast iron
Displacement	796 cc	796 cc	796 cc
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition	Multi point fuel injection	Carburated	Multi point fuel injection
Layout	3 cylinder in-line	3 cylinder in-line	3 cylinder in-line
Torque	62 Nm @ 3000 rpm	56 Nm @ 2500 rpm	62 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Valve gear	4 valves per cylinder	2 valves per cylinder	4 valves per cylinder
Fuel consumption
Overall	16 kmpl	16 kmpl	16 kmpl
Power train
Transmission	Manual- 4 speed	Manual- 4 speed	Manual- 5 speed
Type	Front wheel drive	Front wheel drive	Front wheel drive
Steering
Type	Rack-and-Pinion	Rack-and-Pinion	Rack-and-Pinion
Suspension
Front	McPherson struts & coil spring	McPherson struts & coil spring	McPherson struts & coil spring
Rear	Coil spring with gas filled shock absorbers	Coil spring with gas filled shock absorbers	Coil spring with gas filled shock absorbers
Wheels & Tyres
Tyres	Radial 145/70 R12	Radial 145/70 R12	Radial 145/70 R12
Wheel make	Pressed steel	Pressed steel	Pressed steel
Wheel size	n.a.	n.a.	n.a.

On road prices

Maruti 800 Euro 2

City	Ex-Showroom	Registration & Service Charges (Individual)	Registration & Service Charges (Company)	Comprehensive Insurance	Total (Individual)	Total (Company)
Ahmedabad	224,499	7,302	14,604	N.A.	231,801	239,103
Bangalore	214,754	19,286	19,286	7,355	241,395	241,395
Calcutta	224,063	3,195	4,095	7,658	234,916	235,816
Chennai	227,954	10,600	18,600	5,769	244,323	252,323
Delhi	207,369	4,015	4,015	7,279	218,663	218,663
Mumbai	225,420	15,100	15,100	8,890	249,410	267,910
Pune	216,908	10,916	28,269	7,685	235,509	252,862

Maruti 800 Euro 1

City	Ex-Showroom	Registration & Service Charges (Individual)	Registration & Service Charges (Company)	Comprehensive Insurance	Total (Individual)	Total (Company)
Ahmedabad	209,385	6,784	13,568	N.A.	216,169	222,953
Bangalore	211,778	19,068	19,068	5,404	236,250	236,250
Calcutta	201,778	3,195	4,095	6,967	211,940	212,840
Delhi	188,619	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	188,619	188,619
Pune	198,789	10,192	26,095	7,119	216,100	232,003

Maruti EX Euro 2

City	Ex-Showroom	Registration & Service Charges (Individual)	Registration & Service Charges (Company)	Comprehensive Insurance	Total (Individual)	Total (Company)
Ahmedabad	250,475	8,160	16,320	N.A.	258,635	266,795
Bangalore	252,649	22,072	22,072	6,325	281,046	281,046
Calcutta	249,764	3,195	4,095	8,454	261,413	262,313
Chennai	253,780	10,600	18,600	6,352	270,732	278,732
Delhi	243,328	4,465	4,465	8,385	256,178	256,178
Mumbai	272,105	16,500	38,700	9,450	298,055	320,255
Pune	261,250	12,690	33,590	6,784	280,724	301,624

Maruti 800 DX Euro 2:

Comprehensive technical specifications

Specifications	800 DX Special EURO 2	800 DX EURO 2	800 Special EURO-2
Body
	Two Box 4 door Hatchback	Two Box 4 door Hatchback	Two Box 4 door Hatchback
Brakes
Antilock brake system	n.a.	n.a.	n.a.
Front	Disc, 182 mm	Disc, 182 mm	Disc, 182 mm
Rear	Drums 180 mm	Drums 180 mm	Drums 180 mm
Dimensions
Front track	1215 mm	1215 mm	1215 mm
Ground clearance	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm
Kerb weight	640 kgs.	640 kgs.	640 kgs.
Overall Height	1405 mm	1405 mm	1405 mm
Overall Length	3335 mm	3335 mm	3335 mm
Overall Width	1440 mm	1440 mm	1440 mm
Rear track	1200 mm	1200 mm	1200 mm
Tank capacity	30 litres	30 litres	30 litres
Wheelbase	2175 mm	2175 mm	2175 mm
Engine
Bore & Stroke	n.a.	n.a.	n.a.
Brake Horse Power	45 bhp @ 6000 rpm	45 bhp @ 6000 rpm	45 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Compression ratio	n.a.	n.a.	n.a.
Construction	Cast iron	Cast iron	Cast iron
Displacement	796 cc	796 cc	796 cc
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition	Multi point fuel injection	Multi point fuel injection	Multi point fuel injection
Layout	3 cylinder in-line	3 cylinder in-line	3 cylinder in-line
Torque	62 Nm @ 3000 rpm	62 Nm @ 3000 rpm	62 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Valve gear	4 valves per cylinder	4 valves per cylinder	4 valves per cylinder
Fuel consumption
Overall	16 kmpl	16 kmpl	16 kmpl
Power train
Transmission	Manual- 5 speed	Manual- 5 speed	Manual- 4 speed
Type	Front wheel drive	Front wheel drive	Front wheel drive
Steering
Type	Rack-and-Pinion	Rack-and-Pinion	Rack-and-Pinion
Suspension
Front	McPherson struts & coil spring	McPherson struts & coil spring	McPherson struts & coil spring
Rear	Coil spring with gas filled shock absorbers	Coil spring with gas filled shock absorbers	Coil spring with gas filled shock absorbers
Wheels & Tyres
Tyres	Radial 145/70 R12	Radial 145/70 R12	Radial 145/70 R12
Wheel make	Pressed steel	Pressed steel	Pressed steel
Wheel size	n.a.	n.a.	n.a.

On Road Prices

800 DX Special Euro 2

City	Ex-Showroom	Registration & Service Charges (Individual)	Registration & Service Charges (Company)	Comprehensive Insurance	Total (Individual)	Total (Company)
Mumbai	302,703	18,200	42,900	10,900	331,803	356,503
Vashi	287,056	18,100	41,500	9,910	315,066	338,466

800 DX EURO-2

City	Ex-Showroom	Registration & Service Charges (Individual)	Registration & Service Charges (Company)	Comprehensive Insurance	Total (Individual)	Total (Company)
Mumbai	252,156	16,200	36,800	9,330	277,686	298,286

800 Special Euro 2

City	Ex-Showroom	Registration & Service Charges (Individual)	Registration & Service Charges (Company)	Comprehensive Insurance	Total (Individual)	Total (Company)
Calcutta	224,063	3,195	4,095	7,658	234,916	235,816
Chennai	227,954	10,600	18,600	5,769	244,323	252,323
Delhi	207,369	4,015	4,015	7,279	218,663	218,663
Mumbai	225,420	15,100	33,600	8,890	249,410	267,910
Pune	216,908	10,916	28,269	7,685	235,509	252,862