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Mahindra Alfa Vs Piaggio Ape Auto DX Comparison
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| Basic Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model Name | Alfa | Ape Auto DX |
| Brand Name | ||
| On Road Price | ₹2.88 Lakh | ₹3.52 Lakh |
| User Rating | ||
| Body Type | Auto Rickshaw | Auto Rickshaw |
| Finance Available (EMI) | ₹5,574.00 | ₹6,828.00 |
| Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Power | 9 hp | 10.05 hp |
| Displacement (cc) | 597 | 598 |
| Fuel Tank (Litres) | 10.5 | 20.6 |
| Engine | 4 Stroke Single Cylinder Water Cooled Diesel | Forced Air Cooled with 3 Valve Tech |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | LPG |
| Emission Norms | BS-VI | BS-VI |
| Max Torque | 23.5 Nm | 18.7 Nm |
| Acceleration | - | - |
| Mileage City | - | - |
| Mileage Highway | - | - |
| Mileage | 28.9 | 30 |
| Gradeability (%) | - | 26.2 |
| Max Speed (km/h) | 54 | 60 |
| Engine Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Dimension | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall Length (mm) | 3025 | 2940 |
| Overall Width (mm) | 1480 | 1470 |
| Overall Height (mm) | 1930 | 1950 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 175 | 200 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2005 | 1920 |
| Axle Configuration | - | - |
| Transmission & Loading Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Payload (Kgs) | - | - |
| GVW / GCW (Kgs) | ||
| Kerb Weight (Kgs) | 515 | 453 |
| Gear Box | 5 Forward + 1 Reverse | 5 Forward + 1 Reverse |
| Clutch | Multi plate weight clutch | Multi Disc Wet Type |
| Power Steering | No | No |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Steering | Handle Bar | Handle Bar |
| A/C | No | No |
| Cruise Control | No | No |
| Navigation System | No | No |
| Telematics | No | No |
| Tiltable Steering | No | No |
| Arm-rest | No | No |
| Seat Type | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Information Display | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | No | No |
| Seating Capacity | D+3 Passenger | D+3 |
| Tubeless Tyres | No | No |
| Seat Belts | No | No |
| Hill Hold | No | No |
| Brakes & Suspension | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | Dual circuit internal expanding type Hydraulic Brake with Auto Adjuster | Drum brake hydraulically actuated |
| Front Axle | - | - |
| Front Suspension | Coil spring, hydraulic shock absorber with anti dive leading link | Hydraulic Telescopic Shock Absorber with Helical Compression Spring with Damper |
| Rear Axle | - | - |
| Rear Suspension | Car like Coil Spring with independent swinging arm, hydraulic shock absorber | Hydraulic Telescopic Shock Absorber with Rubber Compression Spring with Damper |
| ABS | No | No |
| Parking Brakes | Yes | Yes |
| Body Option & Cabin Type | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Chassis with Cabin | Chassis with Cabin |
| Body Option | Fuliy Bulit | Fully Built |
| Cabin Type | Day Cabin | Day Cabin |
| Tiltable Cabin | No | No |
| Tyres | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Tyre | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.50 X 10 - 8 PR | 4.50 - 10, 8 PR |
| Front Tyre | 4.50 X 10 - 8 PR | 4.50 - 10, 8 PR |
| Others | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. Of Axles | - | - |
| Axle Types | - | - |
| Body Brakes | - | - |
| Chassis | Yes | Yes |
| Floor Type | - | - |
| Body Material | - | - |
| Canopy Length | - | - |
| Water Tank Capacity (KL) | - | - |
| Water Tank Type | - | - |
| No. Of Valves | - | - |
| Pump Type | - | - |
| Bulker Type | - | - |
| Bulker Discharge Pipe | - | - |
| Bulker Air Inlet Pipe | - | - |
| Bulker Equipments | - | - |
| Bulker Electricals | - | - |
| Bulker Pressure | - | - |
| Floor Material | - | - |
| Side Board Material | - | - |
| Rear Board Material | - | - |
| External/Interior Surface | - | - |
| Refrigerating Unit | - | - |
| Temperature Range | - | - |
| Battery(Volts) | 12 V | 12V DC 50Ah |
| Fog Lights | - | - |
Pros and Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Highly competitive auto-rickshaw segment, Alfa impress with its overall design and road presence
- Overall bigger size auto & large, roomy passenger cabin
- Comfortable driver position with easy to drive
- Passenger cabin with door for higher safety
- Superior performance makes its worthy rival in the passenger auto-rickshaw category
- Multiple variants for a variety of customer needs and applications
- Proven powertrain, durable aggregates & higher mileage
- Piaggio's another promising auto-rickshaw for urban & rural last-mile mobility needs
- Higher power & torque
- Spacious passenger cabin with a safety gate
- Affordable price
- Strong build quality
- Reliable auto that has a lower maintenance cost
Mahindra Alfa
Piaggio Ape Auto DX
- A bigger tyre variant will be a good choice
- Only diesel powertrain
- Bigger fuel tank will avoid frequent refill breaks
- No standard entertainment feature
- No Petrol variant
- Not many colours to choose
- Gradeability & ground clearance could have been better
- The engine is slightly noisy
Mahindra Alfa
Piaggio Ape Auto DX
Alfa Comparison with similar trucks
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Mahindra Alfa₹2.88 - ₹2.89 Lakh *Piaggio Ape Auto DX₹3.52 - ₹3.54 Lakh * - VSMahindra Alfa₹2.88 - ₹2.89 Lakh *Bajaj Maxima X Wide₹2.45 - ₹2.47 Lakh *
- VSMahindra Alfa₹2.88 - ₹2.89 Lakh *Mahindra Alfa Plus₹2.79 - ₹2.85 Lakh *
- VSMahindra Alfa₹2.88 - ₹2.89 Lakh *Bajaj Compact RE₹2.34 - ₹2.36 Lakh *
- VSMahindra Alfa₹2.88 - ₹2.89 Lakh *Bajaj Maxima Z₹1.96 - ₹1.98 Lakh *
Ape Auto DX Comparison with similar trucks
- VSPiaggio Ape Auto DX₹3.52 - ₹3.54 Lakh *Mahindra Alfa₹2.88 - ₹2.89 Lakh *
- VSPiaggio Ape Auto DX₹3.52 - ₹3.54 Lakh *Bajaj Maxima Z₹1.96 - ₹1.98 Lakh *
- VSPiaggio Ape Auto DX₹3.52 - ₹3.54 Lakh *Bajaj Maxima X Wide₹2.45 - ₹2.47 Lakh *
- VSPiaggio Ape Auto DX₹3.52 - ₹3.54 Lakh *TVS King Duramax₹1.80 - ₹2.25 Lakh *
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User Reviews of Comparison
- Mahindra Alfa
- Piaggio Ape Auto DX
Spacious three wheeler with good mileage
Mahindra Alfa is good value for money and budget vehicle that is suitable for both driver and the load it bears. It also...
Aatma Vishwas se Bhara Safar
Mahindra Alfa ek kaarigar aur chhote vyavasaayiyo ke liye ek shandar vahan hai. Is gaadi ki takatvar engine aur sudridh ...
Mahindra Alfa designed for transportation needs
Mahindra Alfa is a mini truck that is designed for urban and rural transportation needs. Its Compact size makes it easy ...
Spacious and comfortable
Auto rickshaw has been my business for close to 10 years now and I own seven auto rickshaws right now. Amongst them, the...
Accha performance aur capacity
Kareeb ek saal se main Mahindra Alfa chala raha hoon. Indian market mein abhi jitni bhi auto rickshaws hai, un sab mein ...
No good vehicle
No good vehicle, mileage less also some trouble in suspension in 6 months itself, spend 2/3 visit to dealership for serv...
Overall super vehicle
This Ape auto is powerful. Piaggio offered good features, the drving of this auto is smooth. Easy on/off and steering ha...
like Bajaj
I purchased this auto after market research and also test drive other brand like Bajaj and Mahindra. The auto is strong ...
DX is overall better auto.
If you want strong and rugged auto for more people transport, Ape DX is one good options, but you can also try Bajaj bra...
Overall Ape Auto is good.
Ape DX auto give better pickup and mileage on city road. No failure in this auto, maintenance also low. BS6 engine is re...
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