Maruti Dzire vs Maruti Baleno

Should you buy Maruti Dzire 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 Dzire price starts at Rs 6.84 Lakh ex-showroom for LXI (Petrol) and Maruti Baleno price starts Rs 6.70 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Dzire has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Baleno has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Dzire has a mileage of 33.73 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Baleno has a mileage of 30.61 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Dzire Vs Baleno

Key Highlights	Maruti Dzire	Maruti Baleno
On Road Price	Rs.11,77,752^*	Rs.10,98,072^*
Mileage (city)	-	19 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1197	1197
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Maruti Dzire
Rs10.19 Lakh^*
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Maruti Baleno
Rs9.92 Lakh^*
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Maruti Dzire
ZXI Plus AMT
10.19 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.11,77,752^*	Rs.10,98,072^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.22,855/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.21,298/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.40,147	Rs.31,002
User Rating	4.7 Based on 416 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.11,77,752^*

Rs.10,98,072^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.22,855/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.21,298/month

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Insurance

Rs.40,147

Rs.31,002

User Rating

4.7

Based on 416 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	Z12E	1.2 L K Series Engine
Displacement (cc)	1197	1197
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80bhp@5700rpm	88.50bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	111.7Nm@4300rpm	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

Z12E

1.2 L K Series Engine

Displacement (cc)

1197

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

80bhp@5700rpm

88.50bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	19
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	24
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	25.71	22.94
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	37	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)	4.8	4.85
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	180
Tyre Size	185/65 R15	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	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)	3995	3990
Width (mm)	1735	1745
Height (mm)	1525	1500
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	163	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2450	2520
Kerb Weight (kg)	920-960	940-960
Grossweight (kg)	1375	1410
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	382	318
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	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	Front & Rear
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	No
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	Key-fob operated Trunk opening,Gear Position Indicator,Driver Side Footrest	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
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height only	-
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	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Additional Features	Front Footwell Illumination,Urbane Satin Accents on Console, Door Trims,Chrome Finish - AC Vents,Chrome Finish - Inside Door Handles,Chrome Accent On Parking Brake Lever Tip And Gear Shift Knob,IP Ornament Finish(Satin Silver & Wood),Front Dome Lamp,Driver Side Sunvisor with Ticket Holder,Front Door Armrest with Fabric,Dual-Tone Sophisticated Interiors (Black & Beige),Outside Temperature Display,Multi-Information Display	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
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteNutmeg BrownMagma GreyBluish BlackAlluring BlueGallant RedSplendid Silver+2 MoreDzire Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+2 MoreBaleno Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	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	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Projector Headlamps	No	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Roof Rails	-	No
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Chrome Finish - Front Grille,Chrome Finish Trunk Lid Garnish Side,Body Coloured Door Handles,Body Coloured Outside Rear View Mirrors,LED High Mount Stop Lamp,3D Trinity LED Rear Lamps Signature,Aero Boot Lip Spoiler,Belt Line Garnish Chrome	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	Yes	No
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Single Pane	No
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Puddle Lamps	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	185/65 R15	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteNutmeg BrownMagma GreyBluish BlackAlluring Blue+2 MoreDzire Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish Black+2 MoreBaleno Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	Driver
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	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	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	4	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Anti Theft Alarm

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	No
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	No
Oncoming Lane Mitigation	-	No
Speed Assist System	-	No
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	No
Lane Departure Warning	-	No
Lane Keep Assist	-	No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	No
Road Departure Mitigation System	-	No
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	No
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	No
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Speed Assist System

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	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	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
Tow Away Alert	Yes	Yes
Smartwatch App	Yes	Yes
Valet Mode	Yes	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	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	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	9
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	Surround Sense Powered by Arkamys,Remote Control App for Infotainment	SmartPlay Pro+, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	2
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Maruti Dzire
- Looks distinctive. New design elements give it an identity different from the Swift
- Excellent boot space
- Comfortable ride quality even on bad roads
- 5-star Global NCAP crash test rating
- High mileage in regular driving conditions
- Highlight features like sunroof, 360 degree camera and 9-inch touchscreen
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 Dzire
- Engine refinement and performance could have been better
- AMT transmission upshifts quite early leaving less usable power
- Low headroom for people over 6 feet
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.6.84 - 10.19 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.20 - 9.96 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.84 - 10.19 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.49 - 9.64 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.84 - 10.19 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.52 - 13.04 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.84 - 10.19 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.54 - 9.11 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.84 - 10.19 Lakh^*
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Baleno comparison with similar cars

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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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MarutiBaleno
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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Rs.7.04 - 11.25 Lakh^*
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MarutiBaleno
Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Rs.6 - 10.32 Lakh^*
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Rs6.84 - 10.19 Lakh^*
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Rs6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

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

A ) Maruti Dzire price starts at ₹ 6.84 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 Maruti Dzire and Maruti Baleno?

A ) The mileage of Dzire is 25.71 kmpl & the mileage of Baleno is 22.94 kmpl. Maruti Dzire gives better mileage than Maruti Baleno.

FAQs

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