Tata Tiago vs Maruti Baleno

Should you buy Tata Tiago 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. Tata Tiago price starts at Rs 5 Lakh ex-showroom for XE (Petrol) and Maruti Baleno price starts Rs 6.70 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Tiago has 1199 cc (CNG top model) engine, while Baleno has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Tiago has a mileage of 28.06 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Baleno has a mileage of 30.61 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Tiago Vs Baleno

Key Highlights	Tata Tiago	Maruti Baleno
On Road Price	Rs.8,23,436^*	Rs.11,10,703^*
Mileage (city)	-	19 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	1197
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Tata Tiago
Rs7.30 Lakh^*
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Maruti Baleno
Rs9.92 Lakh^*
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Tata Tiago
XZ Plus
7.30 Lakh^*
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Alpha AMT
9.92 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	XZ Plus	Alpha AMT	CLIMBER DT AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.8,23,436^*	Rs.11,10,703^*	Rs.7,30,142^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.15,680/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.21,142/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.14,638/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.34,747	Rs.49,263	Rs.33,697
User Rating	4.4 Based on 816 Reviews	4.4 Based on 580 Reviews	4.3 Based on 867 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	Rs.4,712.3	Rs.5,289.2	Rs.2,125.3
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

XZ Plus

Alpha AMT

CLIMBER DT AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.8,23,436^*

Rs.11,10,703^*

Rs.7,30,142^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.15,680/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.21,142/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.14,638/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.34,747

Rs.49,263

Rs.33,697

User Rating

4.4

Based on 816 Reviews

4.4

Based on 580 Reviews

4.3

Based on 867 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.4,712.3

Rs.5,289.2

Rs.2,125.3

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2L Revotron	1.2 L K Series Engine	1.0 SCe
Displacement (cc)	1199	1197	999
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	84.48bhp@6000rpm	88.50bhp@6000rpm	67.06bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	113Nm@3300rpm	113Nm@4400rpm	91Nm@4250rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	No	-
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	5-Speed AMT	5-Speed AMT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2L Revotron

1.2 L K Series Engine

1.0 SCe

Displacement (cc)

1199

1197

999

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

84.48bhp@6000rpm

88.50bhp@6000rpm

67.06bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	19	16
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	24	17
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	20.09	22.94	22.3
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	35	37	28
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	150	180	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	-	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	4.85	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	150	180	-
Tyre Size	175/60 R15	195/55 R16	165/70
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No	14
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 & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3765	3990	3731
Width (mm)	1677	1745	1579
Height (mm)	1535	1500	1490
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	170	-	184
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2520	2500
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	940-960	-
Grossweight (kg)	-	1410	-
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	242	318	279
No. of Doors	5	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	No
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes	-
Active Noise Cancellation	-	No	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	No	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door	-
Voice Commands	-	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear	Front
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No	-
Rear Curtain	-	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	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)	"intermittent front wiper & auto wiping while washing,rear seats - foldable backrest,sunvisor,lane change indicator,rear parcel shelf,rear grab handles,pollen filter,cabin light with theatre diing,12V power socket(front & rear)"
Massage Seats	-	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window	-
Autonomous Parking	-	No	-
Glove Box Light	-	No	-
Rear Window Sunblind	-	No	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	No	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	No	-	-
Additional Features	Collapsible Grab Handles,Premium Black & Beige Interiors,Tablet Storage Space in Glove Box,Interior Lamps with Theatre Diing,Premium Piano Black Finish on Steering Wheel,Magazine Pockets,Digital clock,Distance to Empty & Door Open & Key in Reminder,Trip meter (2 nos.) & Trip average fuel efficiency,Gear shift 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)	"fabric upholstery(metal mustard & white stripped embossing),stylised shiny black gear knob(white embellisher & white stiched bellow), centre fascia(piano black),multimedia surround(white),chrome inserts on HVAC control panel and air vents,AMT dial surround(white),front door panel with white accent, chrome parking brake button, chrome inner door handles,LED digital instrument cluster"
Digital Cluster	Semi	Yes	Sami
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	2.5	4.2	-
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Ocean BluePristine WhiteTornado BlueSupernova CoperArizona BlueDaytona Grey+1 MoreTiago Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+2 MoreBaleno Colours	Fiery Red Dual ToneFiery RedMetal Mustard Black RoofIce Cool WhiteMoonlight Silver With Black RoofMoonlight SilverZanskar BlueZanskar Blue Black RoofOutback BronzeIce Cool White With Black Roof+5 MoreKWID Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-	-
Headlamp Washers	-	No	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	No	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	No	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	-	No	-
Sun Roof	-	No	-
Side Stepper	-	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes	Yes
Smoke Headlamps	-	No	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	No	-
Roof Rails	-	No	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes	-
LED Taillights	-	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes	-
Additional Features	Stylish Body Colored Bumper,Door Handle Design Chrome Lined,Piano Black ORVM,Stylized Black Finish on B-pillar,Chrome Garnish on Tailgate,Front Grille with Chrome Tri Arrow Motif,Contrast Black Roof Option,	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	"stylish graphite grille(chrome inserts),body colour bumpers, integrated roof spoiler, wheel arch claddings,stylised door decals,door protcetion cladding,silver streak LED DRLs,LED tail lamps with LED light guides,B-pillar applique,arching roof rails with white inserts,SUV-styled front & rear skid plates with white inserts,Climber 2D insignia on C-pillar - dual tone,headlamp protectors with white accents,dual tone body colour options,wheel cover(dual tone flex wheels)"
Automatic Headlamps	-	No	-
Fog Lights	Front	Front	-
Sunroof	-	No	-
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No	-
Puddle Lamps	No	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) ( )	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding	Powered
Tyre Size	175/60 R15	195/55 R16	165/70
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No	14
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Ocean BluePristine WhiteTornado BlueSupernova CoperArizona Blue+1 MoreTiago Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish Black+2 MoreBaleno Colours

Fiery Red Dual ToneFiery RedMetal Mustard Black RoofIce Cool WhiteMoonlight Silver With Black Roof+5 MoreKWID Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	2	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes	No
Side Airbag Rear	-	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes	-
Traction Control	-	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	No	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver	-
Speed Alert	-	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	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	Driver
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	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	4	-	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	4	-	-
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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	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	-	Yes	-
Valet Mode	-	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	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	7	9	8
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4	2
Additional Features	USB Connectivity,Speed Dependent Volume Control,Phone Book Access & Audio Streaming,Call Rejected with SMS Feature,Incoming SMS Notifications and Read-Outs,Image and Video Playback,	SmartPlay Pro+, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS	push-to-talk, video playback (via USB), roof mic, white multimedia surround, dual tone option - mystery black roof with ice cool white body colour
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	-
Tweeter	4	2	-
Rear Touchscreen	-	-	No
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Tata Tiago
- The 2022 update has made the Tiago look even better than before
- It has a 4-star Global NCAP safety rating
- A CNG kit is now available across all variants and gets an AMT option
- Usable boot space in the CNG
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

Tata Tiago
- 3-pot engine is not the most refined in the segment
- AMT transmission slow to shift
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.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Tata Tiago and Maruti Baleno?

A ) Tata Tiago price starts at ₹ 5 Lakh & Maruti Baleno price starts at ₹ 6.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Tata Tiago is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Tata Tiago and Maruti Baleno?

A ) The mileage of Tiago is 20.09 kmpl & The mileage of Baleno is 22.94 kmpl. Maruti Baleno gives better mileage than Tata Tiago.

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