Compare Maruti Suzuki 800 and Hyundai Eon

Key difference: The Maruti Suzuki 800 and the Hyundai Eon are both predominant hatchback cars, which are produced and sold in India. They differ in terms of their performance, engine capacity, transmission, etc.

Maruti Suzuki 800 was first launched in the year 1983 and since then has gone on to become one of the most sold cars in the world. The 800 was one of the very first hatchback cars to be sold in Asian countries such as India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The car features a decent 796 cc engine, which is run only on petrol, with a mileage of 16.1 kmpl. Accommodating four persons at once, the 800 facilitates manual transmission using four gears. Having seat upholstery made out of artificial leather, the 800 doesn’t provide the standard conventional features such as an anti-lock braking system, airbags, central locking, alloy wheels, etc. It would be a major folly on one’s part to expect modern provisions from a traditional machine like the 800, especially at the price at which it is marketed. However, the 800 still proves to be a cheap and viable means of transportation that promises reasonable performance, along with a happy nostalgia of one's yesteryears.

The Hyundai Eon is a smartly designed hatchback variant, which is specifically targeted at the transportation needs of an upper middle class, or a middle class family. Manufactured in collaboration with the South Korean Hyundai research and development center, the Hyundai Eon has its production base in Chennai, India. The car was launched on 1 October 2011 in India, March 2012 in the Philippines, and June 2012 in Vietnam. The car is exported to a few other Southeast Asian countries as well, from the Chennai plant itself. Packing in a decent amount of standard features such as an 814 cc engine, 21.1 kmpl mileage capacity and a five-gear manual transmission system, the Eon is competitively priced in many car markets around the world. Apart from its jazzy presentation, the Hyundai Eon also delivers some top notch car aspects such as power steering, remote controlled central locking system, provision of airbags, power windows, and a fully fabric seat upholstery. However, a significant downside for Hyundai with this car is that the mentioned features do not make the cut in its basic models. Regardless of this one shortcoming, it can be said that the Hyundai Eon is indeed among a consumer’s best bet, especially in the hatchback section.

Comparison between Maruti Suzuki 800 and Hyundai Eon:

Overview:

	Maruti Suzuki 800	Hyundai Eon
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage-City(kmpl)	13.1	17.3
Mileage-Highway(kmpl)	16.1	21.1
Fuel Tank Capacity(litres)	28	32
Seating Capacity	4	5
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Engine Description	0.8-litre 37bhp 6V Hi-Tech Petrol Engine	0.8-litre 55.2bhp 9V SOHC Petrol Engine
Engine Displacement(cc)	796	814
Maximum Power	37bhp@5000rpm	55.2bhp@5500rpm
Maximum Torque	59Nm@2500rpm	74.5Nm@4000rpm

Engine:

	Maruti Suzuki 800	Hyundai Eon
Engine Type	Hi-Tech Petrol Engine	SOHC Petrol Engine
Engine Description	0.8-litre 37bhp 6V Hi-Tech Petrol Engine	0.8-litre 55.2bhp 9V SOHC Petrol Engine
Engine Displacement(cc)	796	814
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Maximum Power	37bhp@5000rpm	55.2bhp@5500rpm
Maximum Torque	59Nm@2500rpm	74.5Nm@4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	2	3
Valve Configuration	SOHC	SOHC
Fuel Supply System	MPFI	MPFI
Transmission
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear box	4 Speed	5 Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Suspension System
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut and Coil Spring	McPherson Strut WIth Coil Spring and Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Coil Spring With Gas Filled Shock Absorbers	Torsion Beam Axle With Coil Spring
ShockAbsorbers Type	Gas Filled	Gas Type
Steering
Steering Type	Manual	Manual
Brake System
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Performance
Top Speed	144km/hr	135km/hr
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)	21 seconds	19 Seconds
Fuel
Mileage-City (kmpl)	13.1	17.3
Mileage-Highway (kmpl)	16.1	21.1
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	28	32
Emission Norm Compliance	BS III	BSIV
Tyres
Tyre Size	145/70 R12	145/80 R12
Tyre Type	Radial Tyres	Tubeless Tyres
Wheel Size	R12	R12
Other Specifications
Seating Capacity	4	5
No of Doors	4	5

Features:

	Maruti Suzuki 800	Hyundai Eon
Remote Trunk Opener	No	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	No
Cup Holders-Front	No	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	No	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	Bench Folding
Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter	No	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	Yes
Glove Compartment	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	No	Yes
Digital Odometer	No	Yes
Exterior
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Ext. Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	Yes
Rear Spoiler	No	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	Yes

Dimensions:

	Maruti Suzuki 800	Hyundai Eon
Length	3335mm	3495mm
Width	1440mm	1550mm
Height	1405mm	1500mm
Ground Clearance	170mm	170mm
Wheel Base	2175mm	2380mm

Safety:

	Maruti Suzuki 800	Hyundai Eon
Child Safety Locks	No	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	No
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	No	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	No	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes