Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Tata Tiago

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

1.2 Petrol Alpha AMT

9.17 lakh

Tata Tiago

Tata Tiago

Creative CNG AMT

8.55 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
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Engine Displacement

1197 cc
1199 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
CNG

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

90hp at 6000rpm
75.5 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

113Nm at 4400rpm
96.5 Nm at 3500 rpm

Max Engine Power on CNG

–
N/A

Max Engine Torque on CNG

–
N/A

Fuel & Performance

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

22.94 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
35 litres

User Reported Mileage

19.48 kmpl
–

Fuel Supply System

–
MPFI

Terrain Modes

–

CNG/LPG Tank Capacity

–
60 Kg

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent Lower Wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path) Strut Type

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Twist Beam on Hydraulic Shock Absorber

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

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

4.85 m
4.9 m

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
15 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/55 R16
175/60 R15

Rear Tyre Size

195/55 R16
175/60 R15

Wheels

Alloys
Steel rims with wheel covers

Spare Wheel

Full Size
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3990 mm
3813 mm

Width

1745 mm
1684 mm

Height

1500 mm
1535 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2400 mm

Boot Capacity

318 litres
–

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
168 mm

Chassis Type

–
Monocoque

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Electric Tailgate Release

Trunk Light

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Door Pockets

Cabin Boot Access

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders

–

Powered Tailgate

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Sunglass Holder

Front Seatback Pockets

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Interior Lamps

Cooled Glovebox

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

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

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

12 Volt Port

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Storage

–

Heated ORVM

–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Glove Box

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

4
–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

Seat Belt Warning

Passenger Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Airbags

6
6

Heads Up Display

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
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

Auto
–

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

BNCAP Rating

4
–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–
With Load Sensor

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Speed Assist System

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Video Recording

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED headlamps

LED DRLs

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

LED fog lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

LED taillights

Rub Strips

Projector Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Scuff Plates

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Connected LED

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Stop Lamp

–

Spoiler

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analog
Digital

Tachometer

Analog
Digital

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
Premium-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

Ottoman Seats

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Audio System

Branded Music System

Speakers

6
4

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

9-inch Touchscreen
10.25 -inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Inbuilt Music App

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

–

Emergency Call Button

Check Vehicle Status via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Geo Fence

–

Alexa Compatibility

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

In Car Payment

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

Phone App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Location Based Services

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Summon Mode

–

SOS Button

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Driving Analytics

–

App Details

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•3d

I am a first-time car owner, and my budget is around Rs 7 lakh. My monthly running is about 500km, mostly on highways, and I also plan to do a trip of around 1,000km every six months. I am planning to buy the car for family use. Please suggest which is best. I am confused between the Tiago Pure Plus, Dzire LXi, Baleno Sigma, Exter HX3, Swift LXi, and Grand i10 Nios Magna.

Verified
•2h

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Baleno Sigma. With a budget of around Rs 7 lakh and your usage pattern and family focus, the Baleno strikes the best balance. It is a proven, reliable and efficient hatchback with a comfortable ride and low running costs, making it ideal for your 500km monthly running and occasional 1,000km highway trips. The Baleno is also more spacious than the other cars on your shortlist, has a well-sorted suspension, and Maruti's extensive service network is a big advantage for a first-time owner. The Dzire LXi is a good alternative if you specifically want a sedan car, but the Baleno's passenger compartment is roomier, and it offers better value overall.The Tata Tiago is a solid option too, but the Baleno's stronger ownership experience and wider service reach give it the edge. The Hyundai Exter and Grand i10 Nios are good choices as well, but they are smaller than the Baleno. Overall, the Baleno is the best fit for your needs.

VehicleMaruti Suzuki Baleno
VehicleTata Tiago
VehicleHyundai Exter
VehicleHyundai Grand i10 Nios
•9w

I am a first-time car buyer with a budget of Rs. 12 lakh. I would appreciate one suggestion each for an EV and an ICE vehicle, with different cars and not variants. My requirements are that the car should have an automatic transmission, a rear camera with parking guidelines, and should comfortably seat a family of four. It will be used primarily for city commutes, generally under 30 kilometers, and should have good air conditioning. I am absolutely flexible regarding rear AC vents and a blind spot monitor, as these are not necessary features. My EV options include the Tata Tiago EV 2026 facelift and the Tata Punch EV. My ICE options include the Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai i10, and Suzuki Swift. Please prioritize the EV option.

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•8w

Among the electric options, shortlist the Tata Punch EV. As an automatic, any EV will be far smoother than any comparable ICE vehicle. In the mid variants you get a rear camera with guidelines. And being a high-riding car, getting in and out is easy. The Punch EV is also comfy to seat four. From the ICE options, choose the Maruti Baleno AMT. It has the roomiest back seat, so space for four adults is better (than even the Punch EV), and its ride comfort is also nicer than the Swift or i10. Higher trims add the rear camera with guidelines, so just pick the one that fits your budget. Keep in mind that while the AMT gets you the convenience of an automatic, it will not feel as smooth or seamless as the EV.In summary, if you can arrange for home charging, pick the Punch EV. Else, the Baleno AMT is a good buy.

VehicleTata Punch EV
VehicleMaruti Suzuki Baleno
VehicleMaruti Suzuki Swift
•10w

I am planning to buy my first car with a budget of around ₹7-8 lakh. My usage will mainly be city driving with approximately 20 km daily running, along with occasional highway trips. Since most of the driving will be in traffic, I am specifically looking for an AMT/automatic transmission. I have shortlisted the following options: Tata Punch Petrol AMT Tata Tiago AMT Maruti Baleno Petrol AMT My top priority is safety, followed by good features and overall practicality. I am not interested in a sunroof. Your suggestion will be highly appreciated. Thanks.

Verified
•10w

City-heavy use with a Rs. 7-8 lakh cap and safety on top points to the Tata Punch automatic, mid trim without a sunroof. It suits daily traffic because you sit higher, get a clear view, and it handles bad roads and speed breakers well. It is built strongly and has done well in crash tests, which fits your safety goal. The automatic is easy in start-stop traffic, and the car feels steady on the odd highway run too.Know this trade-off: the engine is fine for city use but does not feel very quick if you push hard, and the automatic can pause a bit on sudden moves. Also, the mid automatic trim may sit near the top of your budget, depending on your city.If you need to save more within budget, pick the Tiago automatic. It gives you most of the same city ease and safety focus in a smaller, cheaper package, though the back seat and boot are tighter. If space and a smoother, quieter drive are bigger needs, the Baleno automatic is roomy and easy, but it may stretch your budget.

VehicleTata Punch