Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1197 cc
1197 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
3

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

83 hp at 5700 rpm
82.93 hp at 5700 rpm

Max Engine Torque

112 Nm at 4500 rpm
112.4 Nm at 4500 rpm

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
24.77 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
37 litres

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 type

Manual
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

4.85 m
4.85 m

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

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
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
–

Dimensions

Length

3990 mm
3990 mm

Width

1745 mm
1745 mm

Height

1530 mm
1530 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2520 mm

Kerb Weight

965 - 990 kg
965 - 990 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Boot Capacity

–
318 litres

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Remote Locking

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

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

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Sunroof

–

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Rear Parcel Tray

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Vanity Mirror

–

Glove Box

–

Interior Lamps

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

–
Yes with power folding

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

–

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Descent Control

Automatic Headlamps

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

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

Overspeed Warning

Seat Belt Warning

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Lane Keep Assist

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Central Locking

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Spoiler

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

ORVM turn indicators

LED DRLs

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Stop Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Projector Headlamps

–

Daytime Running Lights

–

LED fog lamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analogue
Analogue

Tachometer

Analogue
Analogue

Trip Meter

Distance to Empty

–

Shift Indicator

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Entertainment

Audio System

–

USB Input

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Voice Commands

–

Second Row USB port

Type A and Type C
Type A and Type C

Speakers

4
4

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Tow Away Alert

Service Reminder Via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Geo Fence

Driving Analytics

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Questions you may find useful

•3w

New Glanza gets more features, but Toyota has also replaced its old 4-cylinder petrol engine with a 3-cylinders. Would you still pick the Glanza over the Baleno?

•3w

Glanza facelift is around the corner. What changes would make it worth choosing over the Baleno? Are you expecting better features or some improvement in mileage?

•5w

I am looking for a car with a budget below Rs 10 lakh. My usage will be mostly on highways, with a 500-600 km trip to my native place and back from Bangalore approximately once every two months. I don’t need the car much for daily city commuting, as my office is nearby. I have shortlisted the Maruti Swift, Maruti Baleno, Toyota Glanza, and Hyundai i20. Considering my usage, I would like to know which car would be the best overall, especially in terms of: Highway comfort and stability Low body roll Low driver/passenger fatigue on long journeys Comfortable suspension and seats Highway performance and overtaking ability Safety and build quality Fuel efficiency Ease of driving for a beginner If there are any other cars under Rs 10 lakh that you think would suit my requirements better, please suggest those as well. I would like to keep them in consideration.

•14w

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