Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Hyundai i20

Should you buy Maruti Suzuki Baleno or Hyundai i20? 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. Maruti Suzuki Baleno price starts at Rs 5.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol) and Hyundai i20 price starts Rs 6 Lakh ex-showroom for Era (Petrol). Suzuki Baleno has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while i20 has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Suzuki Baleno has a mileage of 33.61 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the i20 has a mileage of 20 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Suzuki Baleno Vs i20

Key Highlights	Maruti Suzuki Baleno	Hyundai i20
On Road Price	Rs.11,23,250^*	Rs.12,42,569^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1197	1197
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Alpha (O) AMT
9.99 Lakh^*
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Asta Opt iVT Knight DT
10.68 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Alpha (O) AMT	Asta Opt iVT Knight DT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.11,23,250^*	Rs.12,42,569^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.21,387/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.23,656/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.49,520	Rs.52,067
User Rating	4.7 Based on 14 Reviews	4.5 Based on 183 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Alpha (O) AMT

Asta Opt iVT Knight DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.11,23,250^*

Rs.12,42,569^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.21,387/month

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Rs.23,656/month

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Insurance

Rs.49,520

Rs.52,067

User Rating

4.7

Based on 14 Reviews

4.5

Based on 183 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2L Z12E	1.2 l Kappa
Displacement (cc)	1197	1197
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82bhp@5700rpm	87bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	112.4Nm@4500rpm	114.7Nm@4200rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed AMT	IVT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2L Z12E

1.2 l Kappa

Displacement (cc)

1197

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

82bhp@5700rpm

87bhp@6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

112.4Nm@4500rpm

114.7Nm@4200rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

5-Speed AMT

IVT

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	24.77	20
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	37	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Gas Type
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.85	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	195/55 R16	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3990	3995
Width (mm)	1745	1775
Height (mm)	1530	1505
Wheel Base (mm)	2520	2580
Grossweight (kg)	1410	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	311
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	318	311

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	No
Drive Modes	-	2
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	-	Normal-Sport
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Footwell Lamp	Ambient light
Additional Features	Rear Parcel Shelf more	Sunglass holder, Rear parcel tray more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Arctic WhiteEnigmatic Teal GreenOpulent RedGrandeur GreyBluish BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+2 MoreBaleno Colours	Fiery RedTyphoon SilverFiery Red With Abyss BlackStarry NightAtlas WhiteAtlas White With Abyss BlackTitan GreyAmazon GreyTitanium Black+4 Morei20 Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Wheels Type	Alloy	-
Exterior Camera	360° Camera	-
Tyre Size	195/55 R16	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	-	Yes
Passenger Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Safety Airbags	Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	3
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	3

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	Yes	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Alarm	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Tow Away Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	Yes
Smartwatch App	Yes	Yes
Valet Mode	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	No
Inbuilt APPs	Suzuki Connect	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	10.25
Android Auto	Wireless	No
Apple Car Play	Wireless	No
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	- more	Wireless Apple Carplay & Android Auto more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	2
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Maruti Suzuki Baleno
- Features: Useful additions like ventilated seats, wireless charger and Level-2 ADAS
- Ride comfort: Isolates really well from bad roads and feels stable on the highway
- Refinement: Despite the 3-cylinder engine, feels refined with controlled vibrations
- Space: Accommodates four adults, including tall ones at the rear
- City drivability: Feels smooth and has good usable performance for city speeds
Hyundai i20
- Looks like a youth friendly hatchback which never fails to grab attention
- Space: Can seat three people at the back in comfort

Maruti Suzuki Baleno
- Looks: New grille looks too bold in what is an otherwise sober styling
- Silly misses: No rear central armrest, front type-C ports and LED indicators
- Highway performance: Slow and gradual acceleration beyond 60kmph takes time to build speed
Hyundai i20
- Single NA petrol engine: No option of diesel and turbo-petrol limited to N Line version
- Stiff ride quality: Could be more comfortable for a family car

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Hyundai i20?

A ) The mileage of Suzuki Baleno is 24.77 kmpl & the mileage of i20 is 20 kmpl. Maruti Suzuki Baleno gives better mileage than Hyundai i20.

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