Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Alpha(O) AMT

9.99 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

ZXi Plus AT

13.55 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1197 cc
1462 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

AMT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

5
6

Max Engine Power

82.93 hp at 5700 rpm
103.05 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

112.4 Nm at 4500 rpm
139 Nm at 4400 rpm

Engine Type

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Mild Hybrid

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Drive Layout

–
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
MPFI

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

24.77 kmpl
20.17 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
48 litres

Terrain Modes

–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

4.85 m
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Ventilated Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/55 R16
215/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

195/55 R16
215/60 R16

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Machine finished alloys

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

4 Wheel Steer

–

Spare Wheel

–

Dimensions

Length

3990 mm
3995 mm

Width

1745 mm
1790 mm

Height

1530 mm
1685 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2500 mm

Kerb Weight

965 - 990 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

318 litres
–

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Remote Locking

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Rear Parcel Tray

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Driving Modes

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Glove Box

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Heated ORVM

–

Interior Lamps

–

Keyless Entry

–

Launch Control

–

12 Volt Port

–

Cooled Storage

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only with Light

Ambient Lighting

–

Trunk Light

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Sunroof

–
Single Pane

Sunglass Holder

–

Auto Parking

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Electronic Stability Control

Central Locking

Hill Descent Control

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Adaptive Cruise Control

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

High Beam Assist

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Heads Up Display

Anti Theft Alarm

Overspeed Warning

Seat Belt Warning

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Lane Keep Assist

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Hill Start Assist

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Door Ajar Warning

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Projector Headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Spoiler

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

ORVM turn indicators

–

LED DRLs

Projector

LED headlamps

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Stop Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Rub Strips

–

Roof Rails

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Connected LED

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analogue
Analogue

Tachometer

Analogue
Analogue

Trip Meter

Shift Indicator

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Rear Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Holders

Front Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Storage

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

9-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Second Row USB port

Type A and Type C
Type A and Type C

Speakers

4
6

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

CD Player

–

Satellite Navigation

–
On-board

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Audio System

–

USB Input

–

Voice Commands

–
Alexa

Front Passenger Screen

–

Gesture Controls

–

Connected Car Features

Tow Away Alert

Driving Analytics

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

Live Location Sharing

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Geo Fence

Alexa Compatibility

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

Find My Car

–

Phone App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•2w

I currently own a 2021 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga petrol, which has covered around 85,000 km and delivers approximately 7-8 km/l in city driving. Due to rising fuel costs, I am considering switching to a CNG car. I plan to sell my Ertiga before buying the new car. Since my children are now in college, I no longer need a 7-seater. I am specifically looking for a CNG + AMT combination, as I am 48 years old and feel an automatic transmission would make frequent city driving less tiring. The cars I am considering are: Tata Punch Adventure S CNG AMT, Tata Altroz Creative S CNG AMT, Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi CNG, and Maruti Suzuki Baleno Zeta CNG The Tata Punch is currently my preferred choice. I also considered the Brezza, but its lack of a proper spare wheel concerns me, as I have experienced several tyre punctures in the past. My maximum budget is Rs. 14 lakh. I am also unsure whether an EV would suit me within this budget, as I do not want to deal with range anxiety at this stage. Based on your road tests, which car would you recommend? Is the Tata Punch Adventure S CNG AMT the best choice for my requirements, or should I consider another option?

•2w

I currently own a petrol Maruti Suzuki Ertiga purchased in 2021, that has covered around 85,000 km. It currently gives me around 7-8 kpl in city driving, so increasing fuel costs have made me consider switching to a CNG car. I also no longer require the Ertiga's third-row seats, as my son and daughter are now in college, so a five-seater would be sufficient for my needs. I am interested in the CNG and AMT combination, as I am 48 years old and believe an automatic transmission would make frequent city driving and traffic much less tiring. Currently, I am considering Tata Punch Adventure S CNG AMT, Tata Altroz Creative S CNG AMT, Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi CNG, Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXi CNG and Maruti Suzuki Baleno Zeta CNG. The Punch Adventure S CNG AMT is currently my preferred choice because it seems to offer a good balance of features, practicality and running costs. At its price, I also get more features, a CNG + AMT combination and what appears to be a very strong safety package. I was also considering the Brezza ZXi and VXi CNG, particularly for their larger size and Maruti's reputation for reliability. However, the lack of a proper spare wheel concerns me, as I have experienced tyre punctures several times. My budget is a maximum of Rs. 14 lakh. I am also unsure whether an electric car under Rs. 14 lakh would be suitable for me, as I would prefer to avoid range anxiety at this point. Based on your road tests and experience, which of these cars would you recommend? Is the Punch Adventure S CNG AMT the best choice for my requirements, or should I seriously consider one of the other options? Also, is there another car I may have overlooked?