Honda Amaze vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Last Updated: July 29, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Baleno price starts at Rs. 5.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.01 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda Amaze, priced at Rs. 10.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Amaze offers a claimed 19.46 kmpl, while the Baleno delivers 22.35 kmpl. On the performance front, the Amaze uses a 1199cc engine producing 89bhp@6000rpm and the Baleno a 1197cc engine producing 88.50bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Amaze and Baleno, the Baleno is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Amaze stands out for performance.

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Amaze vs Baleno Comparison Summary

Specification Honda AmazeMaruti Suzuki Baleno
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.00 LakhRs. 5.99 Lakh
Mileage 19.46 kmpl22.35 kmpl
Engine 1199 cc1197 cc
Max power 89bhp@6000rpm88.50bhp@6000rpm
Top speed Not Available180 Km/h

Amaze vs Baleno Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Amaze ZX CVTMaruti Baleno Sigma
Rating
10 reviews
259 reviews
Brand Name Honda Maruti
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1199 cc 1197 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 89bhp@6000rpm 88.50bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 7-Speed CVT 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Honda Amaze Colors
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19.46 Kmpl 22.35 Kmpl
Tyre Size 185/60 R15 185/65 R15
Boot Space 416 Liters 318 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 19,343 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,585 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 26,571 / 5 years
Insurance Amaze Insurance Rs. 34,179 Baleno Insurance
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Displacement
1199 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
1.2L i-VTEC
1.2 L K Series Engine
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
89bhp@6000rpm
88.50bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
110Nm@4800rpm
113Nm@4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
7-Speed CVT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Kerb Weight
952-986 Kg
925-955 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
35 Liters
37 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
180 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
19.46 Kmpl
22.35 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
15
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
15
Not Available
Shock Absorbers Type
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.9 m
4.85 m
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
185/65 R15
Wheel Size
Not Available
15
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
7
4.2
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
No
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
318
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
5
Boot Space
416 Liters
318 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Boot Opening
Electronic
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
No
LED DRLs
Yes
No
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
No
Chrome Grille
Not Available
No
Smoke Headlamps
Not Available
No
Roof Carrier
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
3995*1733*1500 mm3
3990*1745*1500 mm3
Wheelbase
2470 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
172 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
4
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
No
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Yes
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
No
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay)
No
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
3
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay)
No
No of Tweeter
2
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
No
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
8 inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
No
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
No
Speakers Rear
Not Available
No
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
4 Star
3 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
4 Star
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
No
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Anti-Roll Bar-Torsion Bar Type
Not Available
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
No
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
Not Available
No
Speed Assist System
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
No
Road Depature Mitigation System
Yes
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
No
Smartwatch App
Yes
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
No
Puc Expiry
Not Available
No
Insurance Expiry
Not Available
No
E Manual
Not Available
No
Digital Car Key
Not Available
No
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
No
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
No
Live Weather
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
No
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
No

grossWeight
1380 kg
1410

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki Baleno
  • Spacious and practical interior
  • lost of highlight features
  • Refined and fun to use petrol engine
  • Comfortable ride quality
Maruti Suzuki Baleno
  • AMT is jerky to use at times
  • Not as sophisticated as a CVT
  • The boot loading lip is high
  • Not a sharp handling car

Is Honda Amaze Better Than Maruti Baleno?

64% users have chosen Honda Amaze over Maruti Baleno in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 598 users have also rated Honda Amaze and Maruti Baleno on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Honda Amaze is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. But Maruti Baleno is better on the grounds of features. On the basis of mileage user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Amaze Baleno
Mileage 4.3 4.3
Performance 4.6 4.3
Comfort 4.7 4.3
Maintenance 4.5 4.3
Safety 4.5 3.6
Features 3.9 4.0
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is better baleno zeta cng or swift zxi cng?
  • The Maruti Baleno Zeta CNG is priced at Rs. 8.60 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and produces a maximum power of 76.43 bhp at 6000 rpm. It comes with a 1197 cc, 4-cylinder engine and delivers an ARAI-claimed mileage of 30.61 km/kg. On the other hand, the Maruti Swift ZXi CNG is priced at Rs. 8.39 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and generates 68.80 bhp at 5700 rpm. It is also powered by a 1197 cc engine but with a 3-cylinder setup and offers an ARAI-claimed mileage of 32.85 km/kg. Both vehicles offer a good set of features, and the choice between them largely depends on individual preferences such as design, driving experience, and mileage requirements. We would suggest taking a test drive of both vehicles to better understand their performance and comfort. You can click on the provided link to check the nearest dealership in your city to schedule a test drive https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers, or use the comparison link to explore the detailed differences between the two models.https://www.zigwheels.com/compare-cars/maruti-suzuki-baleno-vs-maruti-suzuki-swift
Q. Among the two of Amaze and Honda city which one is preferable. If so what are the reason?
  • When choosing between the Honda Amaze and Honda City, it largely depends on individual preferences and requirements. The Amaze is a compact sedan ideal for city commuting, featuring a 1.2L petrol engine with 89 bhp and 110 Nm of torque, and a fuel efficiency of 18.65–19.46 km/l. It comes with advanced safety features like Honda Sensing, six airbags, and vehicle stability assist. The City, a mid-size sedan, offers a more premium experience with a 1.5L petrol engine producing 119 bhp and 145 Nm of torque, fuel efficiency of 17.8–18.4 km/l, a spacious cabin, advanced infotainment, and safety technologies including ADAS. Ultimately, the choice depends on budget, features, and usage, so we recommend booking a test drive to experience both in person: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/honda/Delhi
Q. Which is best choice in between TataAltroz or Maruti Baleno?
  • Both the cars are good in their forte. The Tata Altroz fits right into the mix of premium hatchbacks. But because it does not deliver a step-up or wow experience over its rivals, it fails to set a new standard in the segment. The diesel does feel like a versatile unit and delivers a good drive on both highways and in the city. The long feature list is the practicality of the cabin with loads of storage and a good fit and finish. The balance of the Alpha Apc platform too raises the bar on comfort and handling in the segment. And finally, the looks, which definitely set a new standard in the segment. On the other hand, the new Baleno is still a safe and sensible choice. Now with the design changes, feature additions, and improved drive, it has become more desirable too. Some things could have been better though. Maruti Suzuki should have improved the seating comfort, given it a more powerful petrol engine option, and made more significant changes to the exterior to help it look like a brand-new car. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city accordingly for dealership details.
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Honda Amaze Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno FAQs

Which car is best between Honda Amaze vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
As per the users experiences Honda Amaze is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. But Maruti Suzuki Baleno is better on the grounds of features. On the basis of mileage user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Honda Amaze vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is cheaper than Honda Amaze by ₹4.01 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Honda Amaze vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno delivers better mileage 22.35 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Honda Amaze vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
For the ZX CVT version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Amaze produces 89bhp@6000rpm of power and 110Nm@4800rpm of torque. Whereas for the Sigma version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Baleno produces 88.50bhp@6000rpm of power and 113Nm@4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda Amaze has better performance.

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