Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Toyota Glanza

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Alpha(O) AMT

9.99 lakh

Toyota Glanza

Toyota Glanza

1.2 petrol V AMT

9.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1197 cc
1197 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

AMT
AMT

Number of Gears

5
5

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

82.93 hp at 5700 rpm
90 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

112.4 Nm at 4500 rpm
113 Nm at 4400 rpm

Engine Type

–
N/A

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
–

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

24.77 kmpl
22.94 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
37 litres

User Reported Mileage

–
18.55 kmpl

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 and Telescopic

Turning Radius

4.85 m
4.85 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Drum
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

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

4 Wheel Steer

–

Spare Wheel

–
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3990 mm
3990 mm

Width

1745 mm
1745 mm

Height

1530 mm
1500 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2520 mm

Kerb Weight

965 - 990 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

318 litres
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

Charging Limiter

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cooled Storage

–

Cup Holders

–

Single Pedal Driving

–

Scheduled Charging

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Door Pockets

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Glove Box

–

Heated ORVM

–

Interior Lamps

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Trunk Light

–

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Sunglass Holder

–

Vehicle to load (V2L)

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

12 Volt Port

–

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

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

With Load Sensor

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Dashcam

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

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

–
Auto

Blind Spot Monitor

–

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

ORVM turn indicators

LED DRLs

LED headlamps

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Stop Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Connected LED

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analogue
Analog

Tachometer

Analogue
Analog

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
60:40

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

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

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wired

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wired

Second Row USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Speakers

4
4

Audio System

–

CD Player

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

–
Phone-based

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

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Find My Car

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•8w

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

•16w

Can you please suggest which is the better car: the Toyota Glanza/Taisor or the Maruti Baleno/Fronx? I am a first-time car buyer with a budget of over 10 lakh and would prefer an automatic transmission. Please recommend the best option from this list, or suggest any other cars that I should consider.