Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Autocar India
Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

1.0 Turbo Petrol Alpha AT

11.84 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Alpha(O) AMT

9.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
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Engine Displacement

998 cc
1197 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
AMT

Number of Gears

6
5

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

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Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

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Max Engine Power

100.06 hp at 5500rpm
82.93 hp at 5700 rpm

Max Engine Torque

147.6Nm at 2000-4500rpm
112.4 Nm at 4500 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
MPFI

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

20.01 kmpl
24.77 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
37 litres

User Reported Mileage

19.55 kmpl
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Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

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Ride Height Adjust

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Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
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Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

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Turning Radius

4.9 m
4.85 m

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/60 R16
195/55 R16

Rear Tyre Size

195/60 R16
195/55 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
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Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3990 mm

Width

1765 mm
1745 mm

Height

1550 mm
1530 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2520 mm

Kerb Weight

1055-1060 kg
965 - 990 kg

Boot Capacity

308 litres
318 litres

Doors

5
5

Chassis Type

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Monocoque

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Trunk Light

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cup Holders

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Sunglass Holder

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Door Pockets

–

Vanity Mirror

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Powered Tailgate

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Voice Assisted Sunroof

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Electric Tailgate Release

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Interior Lamps

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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 Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

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Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

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Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

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Rear Window Sun Shades

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Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

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Rear Power Outlet

–

Sunroof

–

Ambient Lighting

–

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

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Rear Parcel Tray

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Speed Sensing Door Lock

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Side Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

High Beam Assist

Driver Airbag

Heads Up Display

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

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Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Passenger Airbag

Lane Departure Avoidance

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Overspeed Warning

Door Ajar Warning

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Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

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Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

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Traction Control

–

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

–

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

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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

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

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Adaptive Cruise Control

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

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Anti Theft Alarm

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Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin

Roof Rails

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ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
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Puddle Lamps

–

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

Cornering Headlights

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Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Spoiler

–

Stop Lamp

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analog
Analogue

Tachometer

Analog
Analogue

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

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Average Speed

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Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

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Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

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Seat Material

Fabric
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

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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

Front Only

Heated Seats

–

Massage Seats

–

Front Seat Armrest

–

Rear Seat Armrest

–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

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Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

–

Speakers

6
4

CD Player

–

Branded Music System

–

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

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Web Browser

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Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
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Voice Commands

–

Gesture Controls

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Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

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Second Row USB port

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Type A and Type C

Connected Car Features

Check Vehicle Status via App

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Over the air (OTA) updates

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Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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Emergency Call Button

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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Alexa Compatibility

Remote AC On / Off via App

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Find My Car

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Geo Fence

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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Tow Away Alert

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Driving Analytics

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Breakdown Assistance Call Button

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Live Location Sharing

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Questions you may find useful

•3w

I currently drive a Hyundai i10 CNG, with daily running of around 6 km in Gurgaon city traffic and a monthly highway drive of around 200 km. I am now planning to upgrade my car, with an on-road budget of Rs. 12 lakh for a petrol sub-4-metre SUV, up to Rs. 14 lakh for a petrol midsize SUV, and Rs. 15 lakh for an EV. I live in a rented apartment on the second floor, so I am apprehensive about getting an EV. I prefer an EV, but installing a charger could be complicated due to the sanctioned load. My running could increase to nearly 800 km per month in the future. My key priorities are: - Good suspension and ride comfort, as I have a back problem - Decent fuel efficiency in heavy city traffic - Low to medium maintenance costs - Auto hold and ventilated seats would be good to have I sometimes consider buying a manual, but I mostly prefer an automatic. I am currently considering the Maruti Brezza, Baleno AMT, Fronx AMT/AT, Sonet iMT, Exter AMT, and even the upcoming Inster, VF3, and Bayon. I am open to other suggestions as well. Note: I had a bad driving experience with the Punch AMT, as it caused back fatigue.

•7w

I currently use a second-hand, 13.5-year-old Hyundai Verna 1.6 diesel for my daily office commute of around 30-35 km. My annual running is less than 9,000km, but as the car is getting old, I will need to replace it soon. I am looking for a reliable, economical and fun-to-drive car for my daily mix of city and highway driving. A few months ago, I drove a third-generation Swift manual and really liked its nimble handling, slick controls and free-revving engine. However, I am a little concerned about the new Swift's 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine, although I have not driven it yet. How do the Fronx and Baleno compare with the Swift? I prefer the Fronx over the Baleno purely because of its looks. I am not planning to buy immediately and can wait for a few months if there are suitable new launches coming. Rear-seat space and long-distance comfort are not priorities, as I already have a Tata Curvv diesel for family use and highway trips. I would prefer a compact car for city driving. I enjoy driving a manual, as my commute does not involve much bumper-to-bumper traffic, although I would still prefer a light clutch and slick gear shifts. As I am early in my career, I plan to keep this car for a long time, so I would also like it to be suitable for future ethanol blends beyond E20. Would it also make sense to consider the Tiago EV or Punch EV? My concerns are their higher upfront cost, which may be difficult to justify given my low annual running, and long-term reliability. I also already own a Tata car. My initial budget was Rs 8 lakh, but stretching the budget for an EV would also bring the Skoda Kylaq into consideration, although I understand it is not particularly fuel efficient. What would you recommend below Rs 8 lakh for my requirements?

•8w

I wish to buy a CNG car with a budget of Rs. 8-9 lakh. Please suggest the best option among the Baleno, Fronx, Grand i10 Nios, Exter, and Dzire.

•13w

Beleno vs fronx vs altroz suggest one good automatic transmission car

•15w

I am looking for a car for city drive in Pune around 1500 km per month. Will opt for manual petrol option only. A little confused between Baleno and Fronx. Which one is a better option considering running cost and performance? Thanks in advance.