Hyundai Elite i20 2018 vs Maruti Baleno – Specs Compared
With more features and cosmetic updates, the Elite i20 facelift revives its rivalry with the bestselling premium hatchback, the Maruti Baleno
The 2018 Hyundai Elite i20 is priced from Rs 5.43 lakh to Rs 9.23 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). At this price point the Hyundai hatchback is priced at a premium of upto Rs 70,00 over its arch-rival, the Baleno, which is priced from Rs 5.38 lakh to Rs 8.49 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).For this extra premium, the Hyundai goes gets some extra features over the Maruti such as side and curtain airbags and rear AC vents. But, is the higher price justified? Here is a comparison to know how the Hyundai Elite i20 fares against the Maruti Baleno on paper.
Specifications
Petrol engines
Diesel engines
The i20 produces a healthy power figure of 90PS, a good 15PS more than the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, and a massive torque figure in excess of 200Nm. However, here as well, the Baleno triumphs over the Elite i20 in returning higher fuel economy figures of 27.39kmpl. Dimensions
The Hyundai Elite i20 facelift should have greater cabin space thanks to the longer wheelbase. However, the Baleno is wider and taller than the Korean hatchback. But there's not much difference in the two hatchbacks and both appear to be quite spacious on the inside.
Features and price
The Baleno and the Elite i20 get dual airbags, ABS and central locking as standard. Prices for the Baleno start from Rs 5.38 lakh while those of the Elite i20 start from Rs 5.43 lakh (both ex-showroom Delhi).
The prices of the most feature-loaded diesel-manual variants of these cars stand at Rs 8.49 lakh and Rs 9.23 lakh for the Baleno and the Elite i20, respectively. The Elite i20 is more feature-loaded in its top variant as it gets side and curtain airbags, clutch lock, cornering lamps, and cooled glovebox that the Baleno doesn't.
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