Honda City vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Last Updated: November 13, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Baleno price starts at Rs. 5.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 6.01 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda City, priced at Rs. 12.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the City offers a claimed 17.77 kmpl, while the Baleno delivers 23.8 kmpl. On the performance front, the City uses a 1498cc engine producing 119.35bhp@6600rpm and the Baleno a 1197cc engine producing 82bhp@5700rpm. If you're deciding between the City and Baleno, the Baleno is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the City stands out for performance.

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City vs Baleno Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CityMaruti Suzuki Baleno
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.00 LakhRs. 5.99 Lakh
Mileage 17.77 kmpl23.8 kmpl
Engine 1498 cc1197 cc
Max power 119.35bhp@6600rpm82bhp@5700rpm

City vs Baleno Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda City SVMaruti Suzuki Baleno Sigma
Rating
10 reviews
71 reviews
Brand Name Honda Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1498 cc 1197 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 119.35bhp@6600rpm 82bhp@5700rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Honda City Colors
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.77 Kmpl 23.8 Kmpl
Tyre Size 185/60 R15 185/65 R15
Boot Space 506 Liters 318 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI
Rs. 23,211 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,585 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 56,914 City Insurance Rs. 34,796 Baleno Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1498 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
DOHC with VTC
1.2L Z12E
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
119.35bhp@6600rpm
82bhp@5700rpm
Max Torque
145Nm@4300rpm
112.4Nm@4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1123-1142 Kg
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
40 Liters
37 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
17.77 Kmpl
23.8 Kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Wheels Type
Not Available
Steel with Cover
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
4.85 m
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
185/65 R15
Wheel Size
15
15
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
No
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Semi
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space
506 Liters
318 Liters

Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Boot Opening
Electronic
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
No
LED DRLs
Yes
No
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
Rear Spoiler
No
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
4594*1748*1489 mm3
3990*1745*1530 mm3
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2520 mm

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
No
Additional Entertainment Features
Wired Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
4
No
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Height only
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Yes
No
Additional Features
Wired Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
8 inch
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
6
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
No
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
No
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
No
Road Depature Mitigation System
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No

Inbuilt Apps
No
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
RSA
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
No
No
Live Location
No
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
No
No
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
No
Over Speeding Alert
No
No
Crash Notification
No
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
No
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
No
No
Remote Ac On Off
No
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No

grossWeight
1580 kg
1410 kg
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Honda City Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno FAQs

Which car is best between Honda City vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Honda City vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is cheaper than Honda City by ₹6.01 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Honda City vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno delivers better mileage 23.8 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Honda City vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
For the SV version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of City produces 119.35bhp@6600rpm of power and 145Nm@4300rpm of torque. Whereas for the Sigma version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Baleno produces 82bhp@5700rpm of power and 112.4Nm@4500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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