Maruti Celerio vs Maruti Baleno

Should you buy Maruti Celerio 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. Maruti Celerio price starts at Rs 5.64 Lakh ex-showroom for LXI (Petrol) and Maruti Baleno price starts Rs 6.70 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Celerio has 998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Baleno has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Celerio has a mileage of 34.43 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Baleno has a mileage of 30.61 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Celerio Vs Baleno

Key Highlights	Maruti Celerio	Maruti Baleno
On Road Price	Rs.8,27,084^*	Rs.10,98,072^*
Mileage (city)	19.02 kmpl	19 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	998	1197
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Maruti Celerio
Rs7.37 Lakh^*
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Maruti Baleno
Rs9.92 Lakh^*
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Maruti Celerio
ZXI Plus AMT
7.37 Lakh^*
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Maruti Baleno
Alpha AMT
9.92 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	ZXI Plus AMT	Alpha AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.8,27,084^*	Rs.10,98,072^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.16,097/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.21,298/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.31,979	Rs.31,002
User Rating	4 Based on 345 Reviews	4.4 Based on 608 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,289.2
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

ZXI Plus AMT

Alpha AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.8,27,084^*

Rs.10,98,072^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.16,097/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.21,298/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.31,979

Rs.31,002

User Rating

Based on 345 Reviews

4.4

Based on 608 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,289.2

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	K10C	1.2 L K Series Engine
Displacement (cc)	998	1197
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	65.71bhp@5500rpm	88.50bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	89Nm@3500rpm	113Nm@4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed AMT	5-Speed AMT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

K10C

1.2 L K Series Engine

Displacement (cc)

998

1197

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

65.71bhp@5500rpm

88.50bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	19.02	19
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	20.08	24
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	26	22.94
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	32	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	180
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	4.85
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	180
Tyre Size	175/60 R15	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3695	3990
Width (mm)	1655	1745
Height (mm)	1555	1500
Wheel Base (mm)	2435	2520
Kerb Weight (kg)	825	940-960
Grossweight (kg)	1260	1410
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	313	318
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front & Rear
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	Fuel Consumption(Instantaneous And Avg),Distance to Empty,Gear Position Indicator,Dial Type Climate Control(Silver Painted),Urethane Steering Wheel	fast charging USB (Both A&C type), Auto diing IRVM, Co-Dr Vanity Lamp, Gear Position Indicator, Suzuki Connect Remote Functions(Door Lock/Cancel Lock, Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Alarm, Iobilizer Request, Battery Health)
Massage Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Glove Box Light	-	No
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	-	No
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	No
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Additional Features	Co Dr Vanity Mirror In Sun Visor,Dr Side Sunvisor With Ticket Holder,Front Cabin Lamp(3 Positions),Front Seat Back Pockets(Passenger Side),Front And Rear Headrest(Integrated),Rear Parcel Shelf,Illumination Colour (Amber)	Rear Parcel Shelf, Front Center Sliding Armrest, Front Footwell lamp, MID (TFT Color Display), leatherette wrapped steering wheel, Suzuki Connect Trips and Driving Behaviour(Trip Suary, Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance, Vehicle location Sharing)
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	4.2
Upholstery	-	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Metallic Glistening GreySolid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhitePearl Caffeine BrownMetallic Silky SilverPearl Bluish BlackMetallic Speedy Blue+2 MoreCelerio Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+2 MoreBaleno Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Roof Carrier	-	No
Sun Roof	-	No
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	-	No
LED DRLs	-	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	Body Coloured Bumper,Body Coloured ORVMs,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Chrome Accent In Front Grille,B Pillar Black Out Tape	Body coloured bumpers & ORVMs, NEXWave grille with chrome finish, Back door chrome garnish, Chrome plated door handles, UV cut glasses, Precision cut Alloy wheels, NEXTre LED DRL
Automatic Headlamps	-	No
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Sunroof	-	No
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Puddle Lamps	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	175/60 R15	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Metallic Glistening GreySolid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhitePearl Caffeine BrownMetallic Silky Silver+2 MoreCelerio Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish Black+2 MoreBaleno Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	No
Blind Spot Camera	-	No
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
PUC Expiry	-	No
Insurance Expiry	-	No
E-Manual	-	No
Digital Car Key	-	No
Inbuilt Assistant	-	No
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	No
Remote Boot Open	-	No
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

PUC Expiry

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	1	9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	Smartplay Studio System With Smartphone Navigation And Voice Coand(Android Auto And Apple Car Play Enabled	SmartPlay Pro+, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
Speakers ( )	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Maruti Celerio
- Spacious and comfortable cabin
- Peppy engine with high fuel efficiency
- Practical feature list
- Very easy to drive
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

Maruti Celerio
- LXi and VXi variants are not attractive
- Looks bland
- Ride feels firm on bad roads
- Cabin practicality
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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Rs.5.64 - 7.37 Lakh^*
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Rs.5.64 - 7.47 Lakh^*
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Rs.5.64 - 7.37 Lakh^*
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Rs.5.64 - 7.37 Lakh^*
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Rs.5.64 - 7.37 Lakh^*
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MarutiBaleno
Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.52 - 13.04 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.90 - 10 Lakh^*
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MarutiBaleno
Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.49 - 9.64 Lakh^*
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MarutiBaleno
Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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MarutiBaleno
Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.04 - 11.25 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Maruti Celerio and Maruti Baleno?

A ) Maruti Celerio price starts at ₹ 5.64 Lakh & Maruti Baleno price starts at ₹ 6.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Celerio is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Maruti Celerio and Maruti Baleno?

A ) The mileage of Celerio is 26 kmpl & the mileage of Baleno is 22.94 kmpl. Maruti Celerio gives better mileage than Maruti Baleno.

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