2018 Honda Jazz vs Maruti Baleno: Variants Comparison

Is the 2018 Jazz capable enough to dethrone the segment bestseller? We find out.

Honda has launched the 2018 Jazz in India. It is the first update since the third-gen Jazz was launched in India in 2015. However, it is not a major one. While hatchback remains unchanged, it gets an updated feature list. Honda has also altered the Jazz’ variant lineup. We have already done a detailed analysis of the 2018 model year Honda Jazz’ variants now let’s see how it fares against the similarly priced, segment bestseller, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno.

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Variants Comparison

Petrol

Honda Jazz V vs Maruti Baleno Alpha

Common features: Dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, front fog lamps, rear parking camera with sensors, rear washer and wiper, electrically adjustable ORVMs, central locking with keyless entry, automatic climate control, tilt adjustable steering, infotainment system, height adjustable driver seat and front centre armrest with storage.

What the Jazz offers over the Baleno: None

What the Baleno offers over the Jazz: Isofix child seat anchors, auto bi-xenon projector headlamps with LED DRLs, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, auto dimming IRVM, electrically foldable ORMVs, telescopic steering, push button start, 60:40 split rear seats and rear seat adjustable headrest.

Verdict: For a similar price, the Baleno is certainly better equipped of the two. So, we will recommend you to go for the Maruti hatchback over the Honda Jazz solely for the sheer amount of extra features over it.

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Honda Jazz VX vs Maruti Baleno Alpha

Common features (over the previous variants): Electrically foldable ORVMs and 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

What the Jazz offers over the Baleno: None

What the Baleno offers over the Jazz: Isofix child seat anchors, automatic bi-xenon projector headlamps with LED DRLs, auto dimming IRVM, telescopic steering, push button start, 60:40 split rear seats and rear seat adjustable headrest.

Verdict: Despite being the more affordable one, the Baleno is the better equipped among the two. So, our choice remains unchanged and the Baleno continues to be our pick.

Honda Jazz VX CVT vs Maruti Baleno Alpha CVT

Common features:  Dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, front fog lamps, rear parking camera with sensors, rear washer and wiper, electrically adjustable ORVMs, passive keyless entry with push-button start, auto climate control, tilt adjustable steering, infotainment system, height adjustable driver seat and front centre armrest with storage.

What the Jazz offers over the Baleno: Cruise control and paddle shifters

What the Baleno offers over the Jazz: Isofix child seat anchors, auto bi-xenon projector headlamps with LED DRLs , 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, auto dimming IRVM, electrically foldable ORMVs, telescopic steering, 60:40 split rear seats and rear seat adjustable headrest.

Verdict: For a premium of Rs 15,000, the Jazz is offering cruise control and paddle shifters over Baleno. However, it misses out on several important and premium features which the Baleno offers. So, the Baleno remains our pick here as it continues to offer better value for money. The introduction of cruise control with existing paddle shifters is a thoughtful addition to the Jazz in our opinion.

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Diesel

Honda Jazz S vs Baleno Zeta

Common Features: Dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, integrated music system with bluetooth, steering mounted controls, all four power windows, tilt adjustable steering, height adjustable driver seat, front centre armrest with storage, electrically adjustable ORVMs, rear parking sensors and keyless entry.

What the Jazz offers over the Baleno: None

What the Baleno offers over the Jazz: Isofix child seat anchors, electrically foldable ORVMs, alloy wheels, rear washer and wiper, auto headlamps, auto climate control,auto-dimming IRVM, rear seat adjustable headrest, telescopic adjustable steering, passive keyless entry push button start and 60:40 split rear seats.    

Verdict: As the case with the petrol version, the diesel Baleno, too, excels as far as the value for money proposition is concerned. It is better equipped than the Jazz while being more affordable. So, we will recommend you to go for the Maruti Baleno Zeta over the Jazz S.

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Honda Jazz V vs Maruti Baleno Alpha

Common features: Dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, front fog lamps, rear parking camera with sensors, rear washer and wiper, electrically adjustable ORVMs, passive keyless entry with push-button start, auto climate control, tilt adjustable steering, infotainment system, height adjustable driver seat and front centre armrest with storage.

What the Jazz offers over the Baleno: Cruise Control

What the Baleno offers over the Jazz: Isofix child seat anchors, automatic bi-xenon projector headlamps with LED DRLs, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, auto dimming IRVM, electrically foldable ORMVs, telescopic steering, 60:40 split rear seats and rear seat adjustable headrest.

Verdict: For a premium of Rs 36,000, Jazz offers cruise control over the the Baleno. However it misses out on a bunch of important and premium features such as Isofix child seat anchors, telescopic adjustable steering, auto projector headlamps with DRLs among others. So, the Baleno continues to be the sensible pick here also as it offers better value for money than the Jazz.   

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