Honda City vs Maruti Baleno
Should you buy Honda City or Maruti Baleno? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Honda City price starts at Rs 11.82 Lakh ex-showroom for SV (Petrol) and Maruti Baleno price starts Rs 6.70 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). City has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Baleno has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the City has a mileage of 18.4 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Baleno has a mileage of 30.61 km/kg (Petrol top model).
City Vs Baleno
| Key Highlights | Honda City | Maruti Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.19,10,713* | Rs.11,10,703* |
| Mileage (city) | - | 19 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1498 | 1197 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Honda City vs Maruti Baleno comparison
- Honda City
- SV (Petrol) 11.82 Lakh*
- SV Reinforced (Petrol) 12.28 Lakh*
- V (Petrol) 12.70 Lakh*
- V Elegant (Petrol) 12.80 Lakh*
- V Reinforced (Petrol) 13.05 Lakh*
- V Apex Edition (Petrol) 13.30 Lakh*
- VX (Petrol) 13.82 Lakh*
- V CVT (Petrol) 13.95 Lakh*
- V Elegant CVT (Petrol) 14.05 Lakh*
- Top SellingVX Reinforced (Petrol) 14.12 Lakh*
- V CVT Reinforced (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- VX Apex Edition (Petrol) 14.37 Lakh*
- V Apex Edition CVT (Petrol) 14.55 Lakh*
- ZX (Petrol) 15.05 Lakh*
- VX CVT (Petrol) 15.07 Lakh*
- ZX Reinforced (Petrol) 15.30 Lakh*
- VX CVT Reinforced (Petrol) 15.37 Lakh*
- VX Apex Edition CVT (Petrol) 15.62 Lakh*
- ZX CVT (Petrol) 16.30 Lakh*
- ZX CVT Reinforced (Petrol) 16.55 Lakh*
Rs16.55 Lakh *VS - Maruti Baleno
- Sigma (Petrol) 6.70 Lakh*
- Top SellingDelta (Petrol) 7.54 Lakh*
- Delta AMT (Petrol) 8.04 Lakh*
- Zeta (Petrol) 8.47 Lakh*
- Zeta AMT (Petrol) 8.97 Lakh*
- Alpha (Petrol) 9.42 Lakh*
- Alpha AMT (Petrol) 9.92 Lakh*
- Top SellingDelta CNG (CNG) 8.44 Lakh*
- Zeta CNG (CNG) 9.37 Lakh*
Rs9.92 Lakh *VS - Hyundai i20
- Era (Petrol) 7.04 Lakh*
- Magna (Petrol) 7.79 Lakh*
- Top SellingSportz (Petrol) 8.42 Lakh*
- Sportz DT (Petrol) 8.57 Lakh*
- Sportz Opt (Petrol) 8.77 Lakh*
- Sportz Opt DT (Petrol) 8.92 Lakh*
- Asta (Petrol) 9.38 Lakh*
- Sportz IVT (Petrol) 9.47 Lakh*
- Sportz Opt IVT (Petrol) 9.82 Lakh*
- Asta Opt (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- Asta Opt DT (Petrol) 10.18 Lakh*
- Asta Opt IVT (Petrol) 11.10 Lakh*
- Asta Opt IVT DT (Petrol) 11.25 Lakh*
Rs11.25 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.19,10,713* | Rs.11,10,703* | Rs.13,04,954* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.36,370/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.21,142/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.25,020/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.73,663 | Rs.49,263 | Rs.48,813 |
| User Rating | Based on 185 Reviews | Based on 589 Reviews | Based on 123 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | Rs.5,625.4 | Rs.5,289.2 | - |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | i-VTEC | 1.2 L K Series Engine | 1.2 l Kappa |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1498 | 1197 | 1197 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.✕ | 119.35bhp@6600rpm | 88.50bhp@6000rpm | 87bhp@6000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | 19 | - |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | - | 24 | - |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 18.4 | 22.94 | 20 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Shock Absorbers Type The kind of shock absorbers that come in a car. They help reduce jerks when the car goes over bumps and uneven roads. They can be hydraulic or gas-filled.✕ | Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled | - | Gas Type |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | Electric | Electric |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 4583 | 3990 | 3995 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1748 | 1745 | 1775 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1489 | 1500 | 1505 |
| Wheel Base (mm) Distance between the centre of the front and rear wheels. Affects the car’s stability & handling .✕ | 2600 | 2520 | 2580 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.✕ | Yes | - | - |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | Yes | No | Yes |
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Exterior
| Headlight | |||
| Taillight | |||
| Front Left Side | |||
| Available Colours | Platinum White Pearl Lunar Silver Metallic Golden Brown Metallic Obsidian Blue Pearl Meteoroid Grey Metallic +1 MoreCity Colours | Pearl Arctic White Opulent Red Grandeur Grey Luxe Beige Bluish Black +2 MoreBaleno Colours | Fiery Red Typhoon Silver Fiery Red With Abyss Black Starry Night Atlas White +3 Morei20 Colours |
| Body Type | SedanAll Sedan Cars | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | - | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | Yes | - | - |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | No | - |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | - | No | - |
| Oncoming Lane Mitigation | - | No | - |
| Speed Assist System | - | No | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | Yes | - |
| Remote Immobiliser | - | Yes | - |
| Unauthorised Vehicle Entry | - | Yes | - |
| PUC Expiry | - | No | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | - | Yes | - |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Honda City
- Spacious cabin. Rear seat kneeroom rivals cars from a segment above.
- Best in segment interior quality
- Comfortable ride quality
- Updated exterior makes it more tempting
- ADAS standard in multiple variants
Maruti Baleno
- Spacious interior
- Well built on the inside and out. Fitment quality feels premium now
- Well-loaded features list
- Refined and enjoyable to use petrol engine
- Comfortable ride quality even over bad roads
Honda City
- Lacks some ‘wow’ features like ventilated seats, powered driver seat, branded stereo
- Diesel motor is now discontinued
- Tight rear seat headroom
Maruti Baleno
- AMT is good but not as sophisticated as CVT/DCT
- Seat cushioning is very soft which may cause problems for long drives.
- Boot loading lip is very high
- Not a sporty car to drive
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car is cheaper between Honda City and Maruti Baleno?
A ) Honda City price starts at ₹ 11.82 Lakh & Maruti Baleno price starts at ₹ 6.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Baleno is cheaper between these two cars.
Q ) Which car has good mileage Honda City and Maruti Baleno?
A ) The mileage of City is 18.4 kmpl & the mileage of Baleno is 22.94 kmpl. Maruti Baleno gives better mileage than Honda City.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi