Hyundai Grand I10 Nios vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno

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Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

Hyundai Grand I10 Nios

1.2 Petrol Asta AMT

8.09 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Alpha(O) AMT

9.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
–

Engine Displacement

1197 cc
1197 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

AMT
AMT

Number of Gears

5
5

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

–

Max Engine Power

83 hp at 6000 rpm
82.93 hp at 5700 rpm

Max Engine Torque

113.8 Nm at 4000 rpm
112.4 Nm at 4500 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
MPFI

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

16 kmpl
24.77 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

13.76 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

16.61 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
37 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

15.19 kmpl
–

0-100kph

13.28 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

14 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

22.44 s
–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Drum

Wheel Size

15 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

175/60 R15
195/55 R16

Rear Tyre Size

175/60 R15
195/55 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
–

Turning Radius

–
4.85 m

Dimensions

Length

3815 mm
3990 mm

Width

1680 mm
1745 mm

Height

1520 mm
1530 mm

Wheelbase

2450 mm
2520 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
965 - 990 kg

Boot Capacity

–
318 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Cooled Glovebox

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Interior Lamps

–

Cup Holders

–

Trunk Light

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Door Pockets

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Cabin Boot Access

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

–

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Sunroof

–

Ambient Lighting

–

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Seat Belt Warning

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Side Airbag

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Passenger Airbag

Driver Airbag

Overspeed Warning

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Curtain Airbag

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Door Ajar Warning

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Automatic

Heads Up Display

High Beam Assist

Dashcam

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

–

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Traction Control

–

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

–

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

–

Automatic Wipers

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Manual
–

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Rub Strips

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Roof Rails

–

ORVM turn indicators

LED taillights

Puddle Lamps

–

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

Scuff Plates

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Spoiler

Headlight Type

Halogen
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Stop Lamp

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analog
Analogue

Tachometer

Analog
Analogue

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

–

Seat Material

Fabric
Leatherette

Third Row Seats Split

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Heated Seats

–

Massage Seats

–

Front Seat Armrest

–

Rear Seat Armrest

–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

–

Speakers

4
4

Front USB port

Type C
–

Branded Music System

–

CD Player

–

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

8-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
–

Voice Commands

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Second Row USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Connected Car Features

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Geo Fence

Find My Car

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Tow Away Alert

–

Driving Analytics

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Questions you may find useful

•7w

I have a family of four and am planning to buy an automatic car next year with a budget of around Rs. 8-8.5 lakh. I have shortlisted the Grand i10 Nios AMT, Baleno AMT, i20 Sportz IVT, and Punch Adventure AMT. My monthly running will be around 300-500 km, with about two long trips per year. I am looking for a reliable car, and mileage is not a major concern. Which car should I go for? Any other recommendations are also welcome.

•8w

Hello, Autocar India Team. I am a first-time car buyer with a budget of Rs 6-12 lakh. I am looking for a petrol automatic hatchback or micro SUV. I am a new driver, so I want something that is easy to drive and fuel-efficient. I have shortlisted the Tata Altroz DCA/AMT, Tata Punch AMT, Tata Tiago AMT, Maruti Suzuki Swift AMT, Maruti Suzuki Baleno AMT, Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor AMT and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios AMT. I am confused between these options. Which one would you recommend for my requirements?