2026 Toyota Glanza vs rivals: Price, specifications compared

The Toyota Glanza is a premium hatchback that shares its underpinnings and powertrain with the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. The 2026 update brings changes to its styling and features, along with a CNG-AMT option. We compare it with the Baleno, Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz in terms of specifications, features and prices. 

2026 Toyota Glanza vs rivals: Dimensions

The i20 has the longest wheelbase, while the Altroz has the largest boot

The Glanza and Baleno share the same length, width, height and wheelbase. The i20 is wider and marginally longer than the other three and has the longest wheelbase. The Altroz offers the largest boot capacity at 345 litres, ahead of the Baleno’s 318 litres and the i20’s 311 litres. Toyota has yet to confirm the facelifted Glanza’s boot capacity, although its badge-engineered relationship with the Baleno suggests the two could have similar luggage space.

2026 Toyota Glanza vs rivals: Engine specifications

The Glanza gets petrol and CNG options, with manual and AMT gearboxes

The Glanza’s new 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine produces 83hp and 112Nm in petrol mode, down 7hp and 1Nm compared with the outgoing four-cylinder unit. Claimed fuel efficiency stands at 23.80kpl with the manual and 24.77kpl with the AMT. In CNG mode, output drops to 70hp and 102Nm, with claimed efficiency of 33.61km/kg for the manual and 34.47km/kg for the AMT.

Like the Glanza, the Baleno offers petrol and CNG powertrains with manual and AMT options. The i20 is petrol-only, while the Altroz offers petrol, CNG and diesel engines. The Altroz is also the only one of these four to offer a diesel engine, while the Glanza and Baleno now add the convenience of an AMT with CNG.

2026 Toyota Glanza vs rivals: Features

Glanza adds ventilated seats and Level 2 ADAS, while the i20 and Altroz get sunroofs

The Glanza and Baleno share several key features, including a head-up display, ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera and a cooled wireless charger. Both also use a 9-inch touchscreen and analogue instrument dials with a multi-information display. 

The i20 and Altroz offer larger 10.25-inch infotainment screens and sunroofs, which the Glanza and Baleno do not get. The Altroz also has a fully digital instrument cluster. All four offer automatic climate control, rear AC vents and wireless smartphone connectivity.

2026 Toyota Glanza vs rivals: Safety

Glanza and Baleno get Level 2 ADAS

The Glanza facelift adds Level 2 ADAS, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning and prevention, autonomous emergency braking and high-beam assist. It also gets a tyre-pressure monitoring system. The Baleno offers Level 2 ADAS as well, while all four hatchbacks have six airbags, electronic stability control, hill-hold assist, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX child-seat mounts.

2026 Toyota Glanza vs rivals: Price

Glanza prices range from Rs 6.99 lakh to Rs 10.98 lakh

The Baleno has the lowest starting price at Rs 5.99 lakh, making it Rs 1 lakh cheaper than the Glanza. The Altroz starts at Rs 6.30 lakh, while the i20’s entry price is Rs 6 lakh. At the top end, the i20 is the most expensive at Rs 11.64 lakh with the N-line trim, followed by the Glanza at Rs 10.98 lakh. The Altroz tops out at Rs 10.75 lakh, while the Baleno has the lowest top-spec price at Rs 9.99 lakh. The Glanza’s higher starting and top-end prices place it above its badge-engineered sibling, the Baleno, across the range.