The premium hatchback segment once ruled the Indian automotive market. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Hyundai i20 were two leaders of this segment. Today, we will compare the two models on the basis of mileage to find out which one is the correct choice for Indians. Attention Readers! Join us on the WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates.
Maruti Baleno Vs Hyundai i20 – Powertrain
The Baleno is offered with a sole 1.2-litre NA petrol engine, with an option to pick between a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed gearbox. Meanwhile, with the i20, you can make your pick between the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (N-line exclusive) and a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine. Gearbox options include a 5-speed manual, CVT, 6-speed manual (N-line exclusive), and a 7-speed DCT (N-line exclusive). Since this is a battle of efficiency, we will compare the two 1.2-litre petrol engines and leave the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol alone.
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Mileage Compared
i20 1.2-litre manuali20 1.2-litre iVTBaleno 1.2-litre manual Baleno 1.2-litre AMTARAI – claimed16 km/l20 km/l22.35 km/l22.9 km/lReal-world14-15 km/l13-14 km/l15-16 km/l14-15 km/l
It won’t come as a surprise that the Baleno is the more fuel-efficient of the two. But the gap isn’t that big. The i20’s NA engine is pretty mileage-friendly as well. But the key differentiation between the two is the option of a CNG kit. Baleno gets the privilege of a CNG kit, while the i20 doesn’t. So if mileage is your priority, the Baleno is the clear winner.
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Maruti Baleno Vs Hyundai i20 – Pricing
(on-road, Mumbai)Hyundai i20 Maruti Suzuki BalenoPricing Rs 7.14 – 12.74 LakhRs 7.03 – 10.65 Lakh
The Baleno wins in the pricing duel as well. The Baleno range starts at a lower price, while the top variant is more than Rs 2 lakh cheaper. Not to mention, spares and maintenance costs for the Baleno are marginally cheaper than the i20. While these 2 hatchbacks migbht be neck-to-neck in the feature front, Baleno wins the mileage battle with ease.
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