Due to its ability to provide high fuel efficiency coupled with its low purchasing price, the 800 is one of the most popular cars in India. Due to its small structure and compact size, the 800 is ideal to navigate around crowded streets and is easy to park even in tight spaces.
Featuring a compact 4 gear manual transmission 4-stroke water cooled 800 cc SOCH engine, it delivers a maximum output of 37 BHP at 5000 rpm and 59 kg-m at 2500 rpm. It comes with a 28 litre fuel tank capacity.
With a seating capacity of 4 people, the 800 is capable of delivering an amazing fuel efficiency of around 18.7 kmpl on the highway, and 13.1 kmpl in city driving conditions, giving a respectable fuel economy of around 14.2 kmpl overall.
The interiors are comfortably designed with reclining and sliding front seats, sun visors on both sides, front and rear assist grips, moulded rear view mirror, dual tone interior upholstery, moulded roof lining and others. Standard electrical equipment consists of three-position cabin light, airflow controls, windshield washer, clear lens lamps, and clear lens rear combination lamps, and halogen bulbs.
The Maruti 800 offers comprehensive safety features like side impact beams, laminated windshield, additional body reinforcements, collapsible steering column, front and real seat belts and head lamp levelling device. In a nutshell, it is a great car that is affordable and economical to use and maintain.
Vroom Tip: The other vehicles to compare this car with is the Hyundai Santro, Tata Indica and the much awaited Tata Nano ...
Technical Specifications :
| Dimensions |
| Overall length |
3335 mm |
| Overall width |
1440 mm |
| Overall height |
1405 mm |
| Wheelbase |
2175 mm |
| Minimum turning radius |
4.4 m |
| Ground clearance |
170 mm |
| Seating Capacity |
4 persons |
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| Weight |
| Unladen weight |
665 kg (AC BS III), 650 kg (Std. BS III) |
| Laden weight |
1000 kg |
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| Engine |
| Type |
4 stroke cycle, water cooled SOHC (1C2V) |
| No. of cylinders |
3 |
| Piston displacement |
796 cc |
| Maximum output (Std.,AC) |
37 bhp at 5000 rpm |
| Maximum torque (Std.,AC) |
59 Nm at 2500 rpm |
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| Power Transmission |
| Std., AC |
4-forward, all synchromesh,
1 reverse |
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| Steering |
| Steering |
Rack & pinion |
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| Suspension |
| Front |
McPherson strut & coil spring |
| Rear |
Coil spring with gas filled shock absorbers |
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| Brakes |
| Front |
Disc |
| Rear |
Drum |
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| Tyres |
| Tyre size |
(Radial) 145/70 R-12 |
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| Capacity |
| Fuel tank capacity |
28 liters (BS III) |
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