Maruti Baleno vs Volkswagen Polo

Baleno Vs Polo

Key Highlights	Maruti Baleno	Volkswagen Polo
On Road Price	Rs.11,10,693^*	Rs.11,85,574^*
Mileage (city)	19 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1197	999
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Maruti Baleno
Rs9.92 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Polo
Rs10.25 Lakh^*
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Brand / Model
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Maruti Baleno
Alpha AMT
9.92 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Polo
Legend Edition
10.25 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Alpha AMT	Legend Edition
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.11,10,693^*	Rs.11,85,574^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.21,558/month Get EMI Offers	No
Insurance	Rs.39,623	Rs.43,824
User Rating	4.4 Based on 625 Reviews	4.3 Based on 205 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	Rs.5,289.2	-
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Alpha AMT

Legend Edition

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.11,10,693^*

Rs.11,85,574^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.21,558/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.39,623

Rs.43,824

User Rating

4.4

Based on 625 Reviews

4.3

Based on 205 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,289.2

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2 L K Series Engine	1.0L TSI Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1197	999
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	88.50bhp@6000rpm	108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	113Nm@4400rpm	175nm@1750-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	-	MPI
Turbo Charger	No	Yes
Super Charger	-	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed AMT	6-Speed Automatic
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2 L K Series Engine

1.0L TSI Petrol

Displacement (cc)

1197

999

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

88.50bhp@6000rpm

108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	19	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	24	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	22.94	16.47
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	37	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI
Top Speed (kmph)	180	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	McPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Semi independent trailing arm
Steering Type	Electric	Electronic
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.85	4.9
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	180	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	-	40.26m
Tyre Size	195/55 R16	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size	-	R16
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	-	9.66
Quarter Mile (Tested)	-	16.91s @130.10kmph
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	-	25.97m
3rd Gear (30-80kmph) (Seconds)	-	8.54
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

McPherson strut with stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Semi independent trailing arm

Steering Type

Electric

Electronic

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3990	3971
Width (mm)	1745	1682
Height (mm)	1500	1469
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	165
Wheel Base (mm)	2520	2470
Front Tread (mm)	-	1460
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1456
Kerb Weight (kg)	940-960	1093
Grossweight (kg)	1410	1570
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	318	-
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	No
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	No
Remote Climate Control (A/C)	-	No
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	No
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	No
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	No
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	No
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	No
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	No	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Navigation System	-	No
Find My Car Location	-	No
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	No
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	Bench Folding
Smart Access Card Entry	-	No
Smart Key Band	-	No
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Cooled Glovebox	No	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	No
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	-	No
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	No
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	No
Gear Shift Indicator	No	Yes
Rear Curtain	No	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	No
Battery Saver	Yes	No
Lane Change Indicator	-	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)	‘Climatronic’ automatic air-conditioning, Remote-controlled central locking, Opening and closing of windows with key remote, Multi-function Display (MFD) trip computer, Dust and pollen filter, Speed sensitive electronic power steering, Central locking with boot opener in Volkswagen logo, Digital clock and fuel gauge, Front intermittent wipers - 4-step variable speed setting, Instrument cluster with tachometer, speedometer, odometer and trip meter, Vanity mirror in left side sunvisor, Push to open fuel lid, R14 steel spare wheel
Massage Seats	No	No
Memory Function Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	All
Autonomous Parking	No	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	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	No
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	No
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	No
Fabric Upholstery	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	-	No
Cigarette Lighter	No	No
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	-	No
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
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)	High-quality scratch-resistant dashboard, 3 grab handles above doors, folding with coat hooks at the rear, Storage compartment in front doors including holders for cups and 1.5-litre bottles, Sunglass holder inside glovebox, Front centre console including a charging outlet, Single folding rear seat backrest, Driver side dead pedal, Black and grey interior theme, Sporty flat-bottom steering wheel, Piano Black front radio surround trim, Luggage compartment cover / parcel tray, Ambient lights with theatre diing effect, Chrome interior accents, Leather-wrapped steering wheel with chrome accents and piano black finish, Glovebox light
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	-
Upholstery	Fabric	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+2 MoreBaleno Colours	-
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	-	Yes
Headlamp Washers	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	No
Chrome Garnish	-	No
Dual Tone Body Colour	-	No
Smoke Headlamps	No	No
Projector Headlamps	Yes	No
Halogen Headlamps	No	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	No
Roof Rails	No	No
Trunk Opener	-	Remote
Heated Wing Mirror	-	No
LED DRLs	Yes	No
LED Headlamps	Yes	No
LED Taillights	Yes	No
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	No
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	‘Legend’ badging, side body graphics, black trunk garnish, and a blacked out roof, Headlamps in black finish,Honeycomb front grille, Dual-beam headlamps, GT inspired bumper with honeycomb design, Reflectors on rear bumper, Windscreen in heat insulating glass, Heat insulating glass for side and rear windows, Black outside mirrors, R16 ‘Portago’ alloy wheels, Grey wedge at top tion of windscreen, Black Rear Spoiler, Fender Badge, Boot Badge, Side Bodt Graphics, Trunk Garnish,
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Fog Lights	Front	-
Sunroof	No	-
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Puddle Lamps	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	195/55 R16	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)	-	R16
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Exterior

Available Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish Black+2 MoreBaleno Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	-	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	No
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	No
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Auto
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	-	No
Halogen Headlamps	-	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	No
Side Impact Beams	-	Yes
Front Impact Beams	-	Yes
Traction Control	-	No
Adjustable Seats	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	No
Vehicle Stability Control System	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	-	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	-	Yes
Engine Check Warning	-	Yes
Clutch Lock	-	No
EBD	-	No
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	No
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver	All
Speed Alert	Yes	No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	No
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	No
Blind Spot Monitor	No	No
Blind Spot Camera	No	No
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	No
Hill Descent Control	No	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	No
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door 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
Audio System Remote Control	-	No
MirrorLink	-	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	No
Wireless Phone Charging	-	No
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	No
Compass	-	No
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	6.5
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SD Card Reader
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	-	No
No. of Speakers	4	4
Rear Entertainment System	-	No
Additional Features	SmartPlay Pro+, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Tweeter	2	-
Speakers	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
Volkswagen Polo
- Punchy turbo engine
- Solid build quality
- Enthusiast handling
- Clean and classic looks

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
Volkswagen Polo
- Missing features like a reverse camera
- Lack of rear seat space
- Priced at a premium
- DSG automatic no longer available
- No diesel engine option

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Maruti Baleno and Volkswagen Polo?

A ) The mileage of Baleno is 22.94 kmpl & the mileage of Polo is 16.47 kmpl. Maruti Baleno gives better mileage than Volkswagen Polo.

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