Citroen Aircross vs Maruti Baleno

Should you buy Citroen Aircross or Maruti Baleno? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen Aircross price starts at Rs 8.62 Lakh ex-showroom for You (Petrol) and Maruti Baleno price starts Rs 6.70 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Aircross has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Baleno has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Aircross has a mileage of 18.5 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Baleno has a mileage of 30.61 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Aircross Vs Baleno

Key Highlights	Citroen Aircross	Maruti Baleno
On Road Price	Rs.16,86,857^*	Rs.10,98,072^*
Mileage (city)	-	19 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	1197
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Citroen Aircross
Rs14.60 Lakh^*
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Maruti Baleno
Rs9.92 Lakh^*
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Citroen Aircross
Turbo Max AT 7 Seater DT
14.60 Lakh^*
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Maruti Baleno
Alpha AMT
9.92 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Turbo Max AT 7 Seater DT	Alpha AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,86,857^*	Rs.10,98,072^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.32,101/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.21,298/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.66,479	Rs.31,002
User Rating	4.4 Based on 143 Reviews	4.4 Based on 613 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,289.2
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Turbo Max AT 7 Seater DT

Alpha AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,86,857^*

Rs.10,98,072^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.32,101/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.21,298/month

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Insurance

Rs.66,479

Rs.31,002

User Rating

4.4

Based on 143 Reviews

4.4

Based on 613 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,289.2

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	PURETECH 110	1.2 L K Series Engine
Displacement (cc)	1199	1197
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	108.62bhp@5500rpm	88.50bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	113Nm@4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	5-Speed AMT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

PURETECH 110

1.2 L K Series Engine

Displacement (cc)

1199

1197

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

108.62bhp@5500rpm

88.50bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	19
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	24
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.6	22.94
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	160	180
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.4	4.85
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	160	180
Tyre Size	215/60 R17	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	17	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	17	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4323	3990
Width (mm)	1796	1745
Height (mm)	1669	1500
Wheel Base (mm)	2671	2520
Kerb Weight (kg)	1309	940-960
Grossweight (kg)	1834	1410
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	444	318
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent, Driver And Front Passenger Seat: Back Pocket, Co-driver Side Sun Visor With Vanity Mirror, Driver Seat Armrest, Smartphone Storage - Rear Console, Smartphone Charger Wire Guide On Instrument Panel, Rear Roof Airvents, 3rd row - Bottle Holder, 3rd Row 2 Fast Chargers	fast charging USB (Both A&C type), Auto diing IRVM, Co-Dr Vanity Lamp, Gear Position Indicator, Suzuki Connect Remote Functions(Door Lock/Cancel Lock, Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Alarm, Iobilizer Request, Battery Health)
Massage Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Glove Box Light	-	No
Rear Window Sunblind	-	No
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	No
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Additional Features	AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accent, Parking Brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome, Premium Printed Headliner, Anodised Bronze Instrument Panel - Deco, Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome, Satin Chrome Accent - IP, AC Vents Inner Part,Gear Lever Surround, Steering Wheel, Glossy Black Accent - Door Armrest, AC Vents (Side) Outer Rings, Central AC Vents, Steering Wheel Controls, Leatherette Front And Rear Door Armrest, Tripmeter, Distance To Empty, Average Fuel Consumption, Outside Temperature Indicator In Cluster, Low Fuel Warning Lamp	Rear Parcel Shelf, Front Center Sliding Armrest, Front Footwell lamp, MID (TFT Color Display), leatherette wrapped steering wheel, Suzuki Connect Trips and Driving Behaviour(Trip Suary, Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance, Vehicle location Sharing)
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	4.2
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Platinum GreyPlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteCosmos BluePolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteGarnet Red With Perlanera BlackGarnet RedCosmo Blue With Polar White+3 MoreAircross Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+2 MoreBaleno Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	-	No
Sun Roof	-	No
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	No
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	Body Coloured Bumpers, Front Panel: Brand Emblems - Chevron - Chrome, Front Panel: Chrome Moustache, Front Grill Upper - Painted Glossy Black, Glossy Black Tailgate Embellisher, Body Coloured Outside Door Handles, Outside Door Mirrors - High Gloss Black, Wheel Arch Cladding, Body Side Sill Cladding, Sash Tape - A&B Pillar, Skid Plate - Front & Rear, Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels	Body coloured bumpers & ORVMs, NEXWave grille with chrome finish, Back door chrome garnish, Chrome plated door handles, UV cut glasses, Precision cut Alloy wheels, NEXTre LED DRL
Automatic Headlamps	-	No
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	-	No
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Puddle Lamps	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	215/60 R17	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Platinum GreyPlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteCosmos BluePolar White With Platinum GreyPolar White+3 MoreAircross Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish Black+2 MoreBaleno Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Headlamp Washers

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	No
Blind Spot Camera	-	No
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
PUC Expiry	-	No
Insurance Expiry	-	No
E-Manual	-	No
Digital Car Key	-	No
Inbuilt Assistant	-	No
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	No
Remote Boot Open	-	No
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

PUC Expiry

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	Citroen Connect Touchscreen, Mirror Screen (Apple CarPlay™ And Android Auto™) Wireless Smartphone Connectivity, MyCitroen Connect With 35 Smart Features, C - Buddy Personal Assistant Application	SmartPlay Pro+, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	2
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen Aircross
- Spacious 5-seater variant with class leading boot space.
- Usable 3rd of seats with cupholders and USB chargers
- Very comfortable over bad and broken roads.
- Turbo-petrol engine offers good drivability both in city and highways
- Looks tough -- more SUV than crossover.
- Good displays -- both the 10.25-inch touchscreen and the 7-inch driver's display
Maruti Baleno
- Spacious interior
- Well built on the inside and out. Fitment quality feels premium now
- Well-loaded features list
- Refined and enjoyable to use petrol engine
- Comfortable ride quality even over bad roads

Citroen Aircross
- No modern elements in design with halogen headlights and taillamps.
- Misses out on feel-good features like a sunroof, automatic climate control, and electrically folding ORVMs
Maruti Baleno
- AMT is good but not as sophisticated as CVT/DCT
- Seat cushioning is very soft which may cause problems for long drives.
- Boot loading lip is very high
- Not a sporty car to drive

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen Aircross and Maruti Baleno?

A ) Citroen Aircross price starts at ₹8.62 Lakh & Maruti Baleno price starts at ₹6.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Baleno is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen Aircross and Maruti Baleno?

A ) The mileage of Aircross is 17.6 kmpl & the mileage of Baleno is 22.94 kmpl. Maruti Baleno gives better mileage than Citroen Aircross.

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