Updated Maruti Baleno Compares Against Rivals in Price and Features

UPDATE - follow-up to 2026 Maruti Baleno vs rivals: Price, specifications compared: The 2026 Maruti Baleno features key updates to its powertrain, styling, and equipment, keeping it competitive against the Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz, and Toyota Glanza in the premium hatchback market.

Dimensions and Engines

The Hyundai i20 is the longest and widest car of the four, measuring 3,995mm in length and 1,775mm in width, while also boasting the longest wheelbase at 2,580mm. The Tata Altroz provides the largest boot space at 345 litres, though that drops to 210 litres with CNG, and it stands out as the only hatchback in India to offer a diesel engine option. The Baleno and Toyota Glanza share identical length, width, and wheelbase figures as badge-engineered twins, with the Baleno offering a 318-litre boot that beats the i20 despite being slightly shorter. Under the hood, the Altroz diesel leads in power and torque at 90hp and 200Nm, while petrol versions across Baleno, Glanza, and Altroz use three-cylinder units, and the i20 uses a four-cylinder unit.

Features and Safety

The Maruti Baleno and Toyota Glanza stand out with a head-up display, ventilated front seats, a cooled wireless charger, a 360-degree camera, and Level 2 ADAS active safety features on top trims. In contrast, the Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz feature larger 10.25-inch infotainment screens and sunroofs, while all four models come standard with six airbags, electronic stability control, hill-hold assist, ABS with EBD, and Isofix mounts.

Price Range

Priced between Rs 5.99 lakh and Rs 9.99 lakh ex-showroom, the Maruti Baleno undercuts its rivals with the lowest starting price. It sits Rs 1,000 below the Hyundai i20, Rs 31,000 below the Tata Altroz, and Rs 1 lakh below the Toyota Glanza, while its top-end price is also lower than all three competitors.

Context

Premium hatchbacks are popular in India for offering city-friendly dimensions alongside features and safety technology once reserved for larger cars. Comparing specifications helps buyers weigh whether they prefer comfort additions like sunroofs or advanced safety tech like ADAS.