2026 Maruti Baleno vs rivals: Worth, specs in contrast

Maruti Suzuki has up to date the Baleno for 2026, with adjustments to its powertrain, styling and gear. It continues to compete with the Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz and Toyota Glanza within the premium hatchback phase. Right here’s how the 4 examine on dimensions, specs, options and costs.

2026 Maruti Baleno vs rivals: Dimensions

i20 has the longest wheelbase; Altroz has the most important boot

Dimensions	Maruti Baleno	Hyundai i20	Tata Altroz	Toyota Glanza
Size	3,990mm	3,995mm	3,990mm	3,990mm
Width	1,745mm	1,775mm	1,755mm	1,745mm
Top	1,530mm	1,505mm	1,523mm	1,500mm
Wheelbase	2,520mm	2,580mm	2,501mm	2,520mm
Boot area	318 litres	311 litres	345 litres	318 litres

The i20 is the longest and widest of the 4 and likewise has the longest wheelbase, whereas the Altroz has the biggest boot at 345 litres, though with CNG it falls to 210 litres. The Baleno and Glanza being badge-engineered siblings share equivalent size, width and wheelbase figures, though the brand new Baleno is 30mm taller. The Baleno additionally has a bigger boot than the i20, regardless of being barely shorter general.

2026 Maruti Baleno vs rivals: Engine specs

Altroz affords the widest selection of powertrains

Engine specs	Maruti Baleno	Hyundai i20	Tata Altroz	Toyota Glanza
Engine*	1.2P \| 1.2C	1.2P	1.2P \| 1.2C \| 1.5D	1.2P \| 1.2C
No. of cylinders	3 \| 3	4	3 \| 3 \| 4	4 \| 4
Energy (hp)	83 \| 70	83 (MT), 88 (IVT)	88 \| 74 \| 90	90 \| 77
Torque (Nm)	112 \| 102	114.7	115 \| 103 \| 200	113 \| 98.5
Transmission	5MT, 5AMT \| 5MT	5MT, IVT	5MT, 5AMT, 6DCT \| 5MT, 5AMT \| 5MT	5MT, 5AMT \| 5MT

*P = Naturally aspirated petrol, C = CNG, D = Diesel

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The Altroz affords the widest selection of powertrains, with petrol, CNG and diesel choices, whereas the Baleno and Glanza additionally get CNG variants and the i20 is petrol-only. Additionally it is the one hatchback in India to supply a diesel engine. The Baleno and Altroz use three-cylinder petrol engines, whereas the i20 and Glanza use four-cylinder models.

The Glanza’s petrol and Altroz’s diesel engines makes essentially the most energy at 90hp, whereas the Altroz diesel has the very best torque at 200Nm. For automatics, the Baleno and Glanza get AMTs, the i20 will get an IVT, and the Altroz affords each AMT and dual-clutch automated choices.

2026 Maruti Baleno vs rivals: Options

Baleno is the one within the phase to supply ventilated entrance seats

Options	Maruti Baleno	Hyundai i20	Tata Altroz	Toyota Glanza
Head-up show	Sure	No	No	Sure
Ventilated entrance seats	Sure	No	No	No
360-degree digital camera	Sure	No	Sure	Sure
Wi-fi charger	Sure, cooled	Sure	Sure	No
Sunroof	No	Sure	Sure	No
Touchscreen	9-inch	10.25-inch	10.25-inch	9-inch
Instrument cluster	Analog + MID show	TFT show	10.25-inch digital	Analog + MID show
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay	Wi-fi	Wi-fi	Wi-fi	Wi-fi
Automated local weather management	Sure	Sure	Sure	Sure
Rear AC vents	Sure	Sure	Sure	Sure
Cruise management	Sure, adaptive	Sure	Sure	Sure
Related automotive expertise	Sure	Sure	Sure	Sure
Auto-folding ORVMs	Sure	—	Sure	Sure
Push-button begin/cease	Sure	Sure	Sure	Sure
Rear USB charging	Sure	Sure	Sure	Sure
Premium audio system	Clarion, 4-speakers	Bose, 7-speaker	AudioWorX	No

The 4 hatchbacks supply a broadly comparable stage of kit, however there are some notable variations. Each the Baleno and Glanza get a head-up show, whereas the Baleno stands out with ventilated entrance seats. The i20 and Altroz get bigger 10.25-inch infotainment screens, in contrast with the 9-inch models within the Baleno and Glanza. All 4 get automated local weather management, rear AC vents, cruise management and wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

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The Baleno additionally will get a cooled wi-fi charger and a 360-degree digital camera, whereas the i20 and Altroz supply sunroofs. Each the Altroz and i20 get 10.25-inch digital instrument shows, though the Altroz makes use of an LED show and the i20 will get a TFT unit. The Baleno and Glanza, in the meantime, use analogue dials with a MID. General, the 4 supply loads of gear, however consumers must resolve whether or not they worth options akin to ventilated seats and a head-up show or a bigger display and sunroof extra.

2026 Maruti Baleno vs rivals: Security

Baleno brings Stage 2 ADAS to the phase

Security options	Maruti Baleno	Hyundai i20	Tata Altroz	Toyota Glanza
Stage 2 ADAS	Sure	No	No	No
Airbags	6	6	6	6
TPMS	Sure	Sure	Sure	No
Digital stability management	Sure	Sure	Sure	Sure
Hill-hold help	Sure	Sure	Sure	Sure
ABS with EBD	Sure	Sure	Sure	Sure
ISOFIX mounts	Sure	Sure	Sure	Sure

All 4 vehicles get six airbags, digital stability management, hill-hold help, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX mounts as commonplace, making the core security gear broadly comparable. The Baleno, nonetheless, has a transparent benefit with Stage 2 ADAS, which provides options akin to adaptive cruise management, lane-keep help, lane-departure warning and automated emergency braking. The system is obtainable on the top-spec Alpha (O) trim. TPMS can be accessible on the Baleno, i20 and Altroz, however not on the Glanza. With the addition of ADAS, the Baleno has essentially the most superior active-safety bundle of those 4 hatchbacks on paper.