Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Tata Altroz

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
N/A

Engine Displacement

1197 cc
1199 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

Manual
Manual

Number of Gears

5
5

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

90hp at 6000rpm
88 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

113Nm at 4400rpm
115 Nm at 3250 rpm

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Fuel & Performance

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

22.35 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
37 litres

User Reported Mileage

19.82 kmpl
18.32 kmpl

Fuel Supply System

MPFI

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

N/A

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

4.85 m
5 m

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Drums
Drums

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/55 R16
185/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

195/55 R16
185/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Steel rims

Spare Wheel

Full Size
N/A

Dimensions

Length

3990 mm
3990 mm

Width

1745 mm
1755 mm

Height

1500 mm
1523 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2501 mm

Boot Capacity

318 litres
345 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

165 mm

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Driver Armrest Storage

Bluetooth Connectivity

Cabin Boot Access

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Trunk Light

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Rear Reading Lamp

Door Pockets

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Powered Tailgate

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only

Front Seatback Pockets

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Interior Lamps

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Sunglass Holder

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
Manual

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

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Rear Parcel Tray

Safety

Crash Test Rating

4
5

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

Seat Belt Warning

Passenger Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Airbags

6
6

Heads Up Display

Day Night Interior Mirror

Manual

Speed Sensing Door Lock

High Beam Assist

Driver Airbag

Side Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

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

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

BNCAP Rating

4
5

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

NCAP Rating

5

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Antenna

Projector Headlamps

Rub Strips

Puddle Lamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Type

LED
Halogen

Daytime Running Lights

Front Fog Lamps

Pop-Out Door Handle

Manual

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Analog
Analog

Tachometer

Analog
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

Fabric
Fabric

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

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

6

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

7-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Connected Car Features

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Geo Fence

Check Vehicle Status via App

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Emergency Call Button

Alexa Compatibility

Find My Car

Questions you may find useful

11w

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
11w

You should go for the Hyundai i20 Sportz IVT for your next car. It costs just over Rs 10 lakh on-road, but it 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. 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
22w

Hi, I am planning to buy a new car with an on-road budget of up to Rs 10.5 lakh. My usage is very low, not even 200 km per month, and I want a car that is reliable for long-term ownership, has low maintenance and delivers at least 15 kmpl mileage in the city. I usually drive at speeds of around 80-100 kmph. I am confused between the Maruti Baleno Zeta, Honda Amaze VX, Tata Altroz Creative, Tata Punch and Kia Sonet HTK Plus. Which car would be the most suitable choice?

Verified
21w

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno will be the best pick for you. It delivers the best fuel economy and will be the most affordable to maintain and service. The Baleno is a nice product too. It's pleasant to drive with peppy performance for city use and is quite spacious for its size.

VehicleMaruti Suzuki Baleno