Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Tata Altroz

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Alpha(O) AMT

9.99 lakh

Tata Altroz

Tata Altroz

Accomplished + S 1.2 Petrol DCT

10.75 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1197 cc
1199 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

AMT
DCT

Number of Gears

5
6

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

82.93 hp at 5700 rpm
88 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

112.4 Nm at 4500 rpm
115 Nm at 3250 rpm

Engine Type

–
N/A

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

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
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
37 litres

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Torsion Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

Turning Radius

4.85 m
5 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Drum
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

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Damper Control

–
N/A

Ride Height Adjust

–

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

Spare Wheel

–
N/A

Dimensions

Length

3990 mm
3990 mm

Width

1745 mm
1755 mm

Height

1530 mm
1523 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2501 mm

Kerb Weight

965 - 990 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Boot Capacity

318 litres
345 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
165 mm

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
Fully Digital

Rear Parcel Tray

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Door Pockets

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Interior Lamps

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Keyless Entry

–

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

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

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
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

–

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Dashcam

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Traction Control

–

Hill Start Assist

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

Automatic Headlamps

–

Automatic Wipers

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Manual

Blind Spot Monitor

–

NCAP Rating

–
5

BNCAP Rating

–
5

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

LED headlamps

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Stop Lamp

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Rub Strips

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Manual

Interior

Speedometer

Analogue
Digital

Tachometer

Analogue
Digital

Trip Meter

Shift Indicator

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Fabric

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

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

–

Heated Seats

–

Massage Seats

–

Front Seat Armrest

–

Rear Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Holders

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

9-inch Touchscreen
10.2-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Second Row USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Speakers

4
4

Audio System

–

CD Player

–

Branded Music System

–

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

–
Onboard

Voice Commands

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

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

Find My Car

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•4w

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?

•4w

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?

•5w

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?

•6w

Hi, I am planning to buy a car that offers good reliability, fuel efficiency and space, as it will be used as a family car in semi-urban areas and occasionally in rural areas. Considering my budget, I am confused between the Maruti Suzuki Baleno Sigma, Brezza LXI Turbo Manual, Hyundai Venue HX2 Kappa petrol manual and Tata Altroz Pure diesel manual. Which one would be the best choice?

•11w

Beleno vs fronx vs altroz suggest one good automatic transmission car