Maruti Baleno vs Maruti Celerio

Should you buy Maruti Baleno or Maruti Celerio? 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 Baleno price starts at Rs 6.70 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol) and Maruti Celerio price starts Rs 5.64 Lakh ex-showroom for LXI (Petrol). Baleno has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Celerio has 998 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Baleno has a mileage of 30.61 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Celerio has a mileage of 34.43 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Baleno Vs Celerio

Key Highlights	Maruti Baleno	Maruti Celerio
On Road Price	Rs.10,98,072^*	Rs.8,27,084^*
Mileage (city)	19 kmpl	19.02 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1197	998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Maruti Baleno
Rs9.92 Lakh^*
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Maruti Celerio
Rs7.37 Lakh^*
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Maruti Baleno
Alpha AMT
9.92 Lakh^*
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Maruti Celerio
ZXI Plus AMT
7.37 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Alpha AMT	ZXI Plus AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.10,98,072^*	Rs.8,27,084^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.21,298/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.16,097/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.31,002	Rs.31,979
User Rating	4.4 Based on 611 Reviews	4 Based on 345 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	Rs.5,289.2	-
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Alpha AMT

ZXI Plus AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.10,98,072^*

Rs.8,27,084^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.21,298/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.16,097/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.31,002

Rs.31,979

User Rating

4.4

Based on 611 Reviews

Based on 345 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,289.2

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2 L K Series Engine	K10C
Displacement (cc)	1197	998
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	88.50bhp@6000rpm	65.71bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	113Nm@4400rpm	89Nm@3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed AMT	5-Speed AMT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2 L K Series Engine

K10C

Displacement (cc)

1197

998

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

88.50bhp@6000rpm

65.71bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	19	19.02
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	24	20.08
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	22.94	26
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	37	32
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	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 & Telescopic	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.85	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	180	-
Tyre Size	195/55 R16	175/60 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	15
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3990	3695
Width (mm)	1745	1655
Height (mm)	1500	1555
Wheel Base (mm)	2520	2435
Kerb Weight (kg)	940-960	825
Grossweight (kg)	1410	1260
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	318	313
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	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	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	No	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Additional Features	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)	Fuel Consumption(Instantaneous And Avg),Distance to Empty,Gear Position Indicator,Dial Type Climate Control(Silver Painted),Urethane Steering Wheel
Massage Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Glove Box Light	No	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	No	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	No	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	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

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	No	-
Additional Features	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)	Co Dr Vanity Mirror In Sun Visor,Dr Side Sunvisor With Ticket Holder,Front Cabin Lamp(3 Positions),Front Seat Back Pockets(Passenger Side),Front And Rear Headrest(Integrated),Rear Parcel Shelf,Illumination Colour (Amber)
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	-
Upholstery	Fabric	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+2 MoreBaleno Colours	Metallic Glistening GreySolid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhitePearl Caffeine BrownMetallic Silky SilverPearl Bluish BlackMetallic Speedy Blue+2 MoreCelerio Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
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	-
Roof Carrier	No	-
Sun Roof	No	-
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Smoke Headlamps	No	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	Yes
Roof Rails	No	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	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	Body Coloured Bumper,Body Coloured ORVMs,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Chrome Accent In Front Grille,B Pillar Black Out Tape
Automatic Headlamps	No	-
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Sunroof	No	-
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Puddle Lamps	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/55 R16	175/60 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish Black+2 MoreBaleno Colours

Metallic Glistening GreySolid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhitePearl Caffeine BrownMetallic Silky Silver+2 MoreCelerio Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

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	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	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	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	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	No
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	1
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	SmartPlay Pro+, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS	Smartplay Studio System With Smartphone Navigation And Voice Coand(Android Auto And Apple Car Play Enabled
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	-
Speakers ( )	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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
Maruti Celerio
- Spacious and comfortable cabin
- Peppy engine with high fuel efficiency
- Practical feature list
- Very easy to drive

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
Maruti Celerio
- LXi and VXi variants are not attractive
- Looks bland
- Ride feels firm on bad roads
- Cabin practicality

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Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.54 - 13.04 Lakh^*
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Celerio comparison with similar cars

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Rs.5.64 - 7.37 Lakh^*
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Rs.5.64 - 7.47 Lakh^*
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Rs.5.64 - 7.37 Lakh^*
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Rs.5.64 - 7.37 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Maruti Baleno and Maruti Celerio?

A ) Maruti Baleno price starts at ₹ 6.70 Lakh & Maruti Celerio price starts at ₹ 5.64 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Celerio is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Maruti Baleno and Maruti Celerio?

A ) The mileage of Baleno is 22.94 kmpl & the mileage of Celerio is 26 kmpl. Maruti Celerio gives better mileage than Maruti Baleno.

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