Hyundai I20 vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno

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Hyundai i20

Hyundai I20

1.0 Turbo Petrol N-Line N8 DCT

11.59 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

1.2 Petrol Alpha AMT

9.47 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Engine Displacement

998 cc
1197 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

DCT
AMT

Number of Gears

7
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

120 hp at 6000 rpm
90hp at 6000rpm

Max Engine Torque

172 Nm at 1500 - 4000 rpm
113Nm at 4400rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
–

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

20 kmpl
22.94 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
37 litres

User Reported Mileage

15.62 kmpl
19.48 kmpl

0-100kph

11.31 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.33 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.50 s
–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Drums

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/55 R16
195/55 R16

Rear Tyre Size

195/55 R16
195/55 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Full Size

Turning Radius

–
4.85 m

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3990 mm

Width

1775 mm
1745 mm

Height

1505 mm
1500 mm

Wheelbase

2580 mm
2520 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Doors

5
5

Boot Capacity

–
318 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Bluetooth Connectivity

Trunk Light

Front Seatback Pockets

Cabin Boot Access

Electric Tailgate Release

Cooled Glovebox

Interior Lamps

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Cup Holders

Sunglass Holder

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Powered Tailgate

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Roof Grab Handles

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Door Pockets

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

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

Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Vanity Mirror

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Speed Assist System

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Side Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

High Beam Assist

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Heads Up Display

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Boot Open Warning

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Passenger Airbag

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

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
Auto

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Crash Test Rating

–
4

BNCAP Rating

–
4

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

Antenna

Shark Fin

Rub Strips

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Stop Lamp

–

LED DRLs

LED taillights

Cornering Headlights

LED fog lamps

Spoiler

–

LED headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Analog

Tachometer

Digital
Analog

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

Leatherette
Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Third Row Seats Split

–

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

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

Seat Count

5
5

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Front USB port

Type C
–

Second Row USB port

Type C
–

Branded Music System

Bose

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Speakers

–
6

Connected Car Features

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Driving Analytics

–

Geo Fence

Smart Drive Information

–

Emergency Call Button

Find My Car

Service Reminder Via App

–

Alexa Compatibility

Phone App

–

Location Based Services

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Tow Away Alert

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

Questions you may find useful

•5w

I'm going to buy my first car.my annual running is around 6000 km. Family 4 members so I select 3 car one baleno, i20 sports (0) and Creta S(0) . budget 12 lak to 15 laks which one if suitable for me. I have so much confusion after so many youtube video reviews please give your guide

•4w

Hello Autocar Team, I obtained my car driving licence over a year ago, but I have almost no real-world driving experience apart from the driving test. Since my father drives a Mahindra XUV300 Manual (he lives in another city), I was initially inclined to buy a Mahindra XUV 3XO AT (AX5/AX5L/REVX A). However, some advice I found online has encouraged me to consider buying a smaller, less powerful used car to drive for a year. After giving it some thought, I completely agree with the idea of starting with a smaller car, especially since I'll mostly be driving alone. After some research, I narrowed my options down to the Hyundai i20 AT (2021-2023 IVT) over the Toyota Glanza and Maruti Suzuki Baleno in Bengaluru. My plan is to use the car mainly for highway trips (I'm planning lots of temple visits across South, East, and West India) while also practising city driving over the next few months. As a motorcyclist, I've been riding a Triumph Scrambler 400 X for the past two years and occasionally go on highway rides. Although I'll be a new car driver, I don't want to feel that the car is underpowered after a short period of ownership. Along with the i20 (and the Glanza/Baleno), I've now also added the Hyundai Venue to my shortlist. P.S. I'm also planning to enrol in a 10-day doorstep driving instruction course. Could you please suggest which car would be the right choice for me? My key requirements are: Automatic transmission, beginner-friendly automatic gearbox, reasonably quiet cabin, good highway stability, and good or decent resale value after 12-15 months

Verified
•4w

The Hyundai i20 IVT is an excellent city car; however, its 1.2 petrol engine will not feel effortless for highway drives. The Hyundai Venue is a good alternative, and its turbo-petrol and dual-clutch automatic combination will feel well-suited for highway drives. Also, visibility is very good thanks to its high seating, and with light steering, it feels quite easy to drive. The Hyundai Venue price starts at Rs 8.00 lakh and goes up to Rs 15.65 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).Given that you plan to take the car for highway drives frequently, we'd recommend you also consider the Maruti Suzuki Fronx Turbo AT or Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor Turbo AT. Both are essentially the same car and are powered by a turbo-petrol engine and a smooth torque converter (automatic). Their turbo-petrol engine delivers strong performance, which will make the drive experience rather enjoyable. Also, these cars are quite stable for highway drives, are feature-rich, yet compact enough for the city. Between the Taisor and Fronx, pick the one you think looks better and the brand you're more comfortable with.

VehicleHyundai i20
VehicleHyundai Venue
VehicleMaruti Suzuki Fronx
VehicleToyota Urban Cruiser Taisor
•9w

I have a budget of Rs.10 lakh and want an automatic car. My usage will be around 70-80% in the city and 20% on highways in Bangalore. I have shortlisted Hyundai i20 Asta IVT, Honda Amaze ZX CVT, Tata Nexon AMT Pure Plus and Maruti Suzuki Baleno AMT. I want a decent city fuel efficiency of around 10-12 kmpl. I also want a car that will not feel boring after 5-6 years and has a youthful appeal with a bit of style. Please help me choose the right one.

Verified
•8w

Pick the Hyundai i20 Asta IVT. For mostly Bangalore city use, it feels light and easy to drive and its clean, sporty look will still feel young in five years. It's very efficient too, though some others might be better. The automatic is the smoothest to drive and the most polished in traffic, but that trim will likely go past your car under Rs 10 lakh budget; settle for the Sportz (O) instead. A quick word on the rest. The Honda Amaze CVT is smooth, friendly and efficient, but as a compact sedan it might not deliver the style statement or road presence you want, and the Honda Amaze price starts at Rs 7.51 lakh (ex-showroom). The Baleno will be the most efficient; in real-world traffic you can expect around 11-13kpl if you are judicious with the throttle, and the cabin is airy and comfy for the daily grind. However, the AMT is not as smooth as the i20’s automatic. Tata Nexon AMT gives you SUV stance and presence, but the AMT is clunky in stop-go and city economy is weaker, so your 10-12kpl requirement is a stretch.

VehicleHyundai i20
VehicleHonda Amaze
VehicleTata Nexon
VehicleMaruti Suzuki Baleno
•12w

I wish to purchase an ICE vehicle in the Rs. 8-10 lakh price range during this Diwali. I have shortlisted the Hyundai i20, Maruti Suzuki Baleno, and Honda Amaze. My monthly driving is around 900-1,100 km, with approximately 60% highway usage and 40% city driving. My priorities are engine refinement, safety, and low maintenance costs. I am not interested in Tata vehicles, and I would also prefer to avoid brands such as Renault, Citroën, and Nissan, as they do not have service centres in my district. Based on these requirements, which car would you recommend?

Verified
•12w

Go for the Honda Amaze. The Amaze has a full 5-star crash safety rating from Bharat NCAP, and the sedan feels stable on the highways. This Honda car comes with a 1.2 i‑VTEC petrol engine that is peppy and smooth, and Honda’s service costs stay sensible over time. The big boot makes road trips easier, and its ride keeps passengers comfortable on mixed roads. Mid trims should sit close to your Rs. 8-10 lakh window.One catch with the Amaze is the power. With a full load, you will need a downshift for quick overtakes, and this petrol car gets a bit vocal when revved hard. If that is fine, it best fits what you want: a smooth engine, stable and confident on the highway, and low, predictable maintenance from a brand with a wide network. The Honda Amaze price starts at Rs 7.51 lakh (ex-showroom).

VehicleHonda Amaze
•15w

I am from Goa, have sold my Celerio AMT & am planning to buy an automatic hatchback in the price bracket of ₹8.00 to ₹10.00 lakhs. My usage is about 50-60 Kms a day, mostly in the city with occasional highway runs. Would it be prudent to buy the existing Maruti Baleno or wait for the upcoming facelift, or go for the Hyundai i20 with the CVT(IVT)? My only grouse with the Baleno is that it's no longer available with the CVT, but the AMT. Also, neither of these cars is 5-star rated for safety, hence I was also thinking of the Tata Altroz DCT, but then it comes only with a 3-cylinder NA engine & not with the Turbo, what say?

Verified
•15w

You should go for the Hyundai i20 Sportz IVT for your next car. It costs just over Rs 10 lakh on-road, but this hatchback comes with a refined 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine paired with a seamless CVT automatic gearbox, which is what you're looking for. The Hyundai also has the nicest interior of the lot, a comfy ride and even though it hasn't been crash tested yet, it does come with 6 airbags, traction control and more safety features. Being a Hyundai, the i20 will also be reliable and stress-free to maintain. Alternatively, if safety is your top priority, go for the Tata Altroz DCA as it has received a 5-star crash safety rating from both Bharat and Global NCAP. The Tata Altroz price starts at Rs 6.30 lakh (ex-showroom). Do note, the Altroz DCA won't be as smooth to drive as the i20 IVT, and as you mentioned, it only comes with a non-turbo, three-cylinder engine.

VehicleHyundai i20
VehicleTata Altroz