Maruti Suzuki Baleno 2022 is one of the best selling cars of the brand and it leads the premium hatchback segment in India in terms of sales volume. The automaker has launched the Baleno 2022 which comes with a number of updates on cosmetic fronts compared to the previous model. The Baleno Facelift will be sold through the automaker's premium retail network, Nexa, just like its predecessor. The new Maruti Suzuki Baleno revises its rivalry its competition with competitors such as the Tata Altroz, Hyundai i20, Honda Jazz and Volkswagen Polo. Here is a comparison based on the spec sheets between the newly released 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Tata Altroz.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno 2022 vs Tata Altroz: Price
Available in Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha options, the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift ranges in price from Rs 6.35 to Rs 9.49 lakh (ex showroom). On the other hand, the Tata Altroz is available at ₹599,900 lakh and ₹999,000 (ex-showroom). It is available in trim options such as XE, XE +, XM +, XT, XZ, XZ (O) and XZ +. Interestingly, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno is also available for subscription with a monthly fee starting at INR 13,999.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno 2022 comes with a number of features compared to its predecessor. The new Baleno 2022 has some segment-leading features such as a color display (HUD) display, and a 360-degree camera system. A 9-inch touch screen infotainment system with a wide range of connectivity features, remote access, etc. At exterior, it has LED headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, and sporty alloy wheels.
The Tata Altroz comes with an upmarket cabin and is equipped with a 7-inch touch screen infotainment system in a floating island design along with Harman audio system, sports cockpit-inspired steering console, digital MID, leather-covered gear knob, etc. The car also comes with LED projector headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights, 16-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing windshield wipers, cruise control, etc.
| Dimensions | Maruti Baleno | Tata Altroz |
| Length | 3,990mm | 3,990mm |
| Width | 1,745mm | 1,755mm |
| Height | 1,500mm | 1,523mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520mm | 2,501mm |
Maruti Suzuki Baleno 2022 vs Tata Altroz: Specs
The new Maruti Suzuki Baleno retains the same engine as the previous model. The 1.2-liter K-series DualJet VVT petrol engine is capable of producing 89 hp at 6000 rpm and 113 Nm of torque at 4400 rpm. The engine is available with a five-speed manual gearbox and an automatic transmission (AGS). The manual variant offers 22.35 kmpl of mileage, while the AGS model offers 22.94 kmpl.
| Technical specifications | Maruti Baleno 2022 | Tata Altroz |
| Engine size | 1.2 litres | 1.2 litres |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated, inline-4 | Naturally aspirated, inline-3 |
| Max. power | 90 PS | 86 PS |
| Max. torque | 113 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT/5-speed AMT | 5-speed MT |
On the other hand, the Tata Altroz is available with three different engines including two petrol engines and one diesel engine. As for the transmission, the car gets a five-speed manual gearbox. The three-cylinder 1.2-liter Revotron petrol engine is good at generating 86 hp at 6000 rpm and 113 Nm of torque at 3300 rpm. It offers 18.53 kmpl of mileage.
The 1.2-liter iTurbo petrol engine is capable of generating 110 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 140 Nm of torque. It provides 18.13 kilometers of mileage. The diesel engine is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 90 hp at 4,000 rpm and 200 Nm of torque. It offers 23.03 kmpl of mileage.
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