Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross

Last Updated: October 17, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Baleno price starts at Rs. 6.10 Lakh, which is Rs. 6.82 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Maruti Suzuki S Cross, priced at Rs. 12.92 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Baleno offers a claimed 23.8 kmpl, while the S Cross delivers 18.43 kmpl. On the performance front, the Baleno uses a 1197cc engine producing 82bhp@5700rpm and the S Cross a 1462cc engine producing 103.25bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Baleno and S Cross, the Baleno is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the S Cross stands out for performance.

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Baleno vs S Cross Comparison Summary

Specification Maruti Suzuki BalenoMaruti Suzuki S Cross
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 6.10 LakhRs. 12.92 Lakh
Mileage 23.8 kmpl18.43 kmpl
Engine 1197 cc1462 cc
Max power 82bhp@5700rpm103.25bhp@6000rpm

Baleno vs S Cross Key Highlights

Basic Info Maruti Suzuki Baleno SigmaMaruti Suzuki S Cross Alpha AT
Rating
68 reviews
58 reviews
Brand Name Maruti Suzuki Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 6.10 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.92 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1197 cc 1462 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars SUV,HatchbackAll SUV Cars
Max Power 82bhp@5700rpm 103.25bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 5-Speed 4 Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 23.8 Kmpl 18.43 Kmpl
Tyre Size 185/65 R15 215/60 R16
Boot Space 318 Liters 375 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags 6 Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 11,798 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 34,572 Baleno Insurance Not Available
Brochure
Download Brochure
N/A

Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1197 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
1.2L Z12E
K15B Smart Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
82bhp@5700rpm
103.25bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
112.4Nm@4500rpm
138Nm@4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
5-Speed
4 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1130-1170 Kg
Bore X Stroke
Not Available
74.0 X 85.0

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
37 Liters
48 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
23.8 Kmpl
18.43 Kmpl

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Wheels Type
Steel with Cover
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
McPherson Strut with coil spring
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Torsion Beam & coil spring
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Solid Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
4.85 m
5.5
Tyre Size
185/65 R15
215/60 R16
Wheel Size
15
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size
Not Available
16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial,Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
7 Step illumination Control,TFT information Display with Trip Meter & Fuel Consumption,Front Map Lamp,Satin Plating Finish on AC Louver Vents,Satin Chrome Interior Finish,Piano Black Centre Louver Face,Glove Box illumination,Front Footwell illumination,Luggage Room illumination,Door Armrest with Leather Finish
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Yes
Digital Cluster
Semi
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
318 Liters
375 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Body Coloured ORVMs,Body Coloured Door Handles,Silver Skid Plate Garnish.B-Pillar Black Out,Centre Wheel Cap,Chrome Front Grille,Black Roof Rail,Machined Alloy Wheels
ORVM
Manual
Not Available
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
No
Not Available
LED DRLs
No
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
3990*1745*1530 mm3
4300*1785*1595 mm3
Wheelbase
2520 mm
2600 mm

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Soft Touch IP,Dust & Pollen Filter,Driver Side Footrest,Sunglass Holder,Driver Side Vanity Mirror,Reclining Rear Seat,Vanity Mirror Lamps,Engine Auto Start-Stop Cancel Switch
Central Control Armrest
No
With Storage
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
17.78cm Touchscreen Smartplay Studio,Navigation System with Live traffic Update(through Smartplay Studio App),2 Tweeters
Automatic Climate Control
No
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
No
4
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Not Available
Android Auto
No
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
No
Not Available
Bluetooth
No
Not Available
USB Ports
No
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
No
Not Available
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
No
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
0 inch
Not Available
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Yes
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
Not Available
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Rear ACVents
No
Not Available
Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Yes
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
No
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
3
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
No
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
Not Available
Airbags
6
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
Not Available
Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
6
Not Available
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
No
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
No
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available

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

grossWeight
1410 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

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Maruti Suzuki S Cross
  • Now gets a refined 1.5-litre petrol with smart hybrid tech, finally gets an automatic option, very spacious, brilliant ride quality.
Maruti Suzuki S Cross
  • Crossover in a sea of SUVs, interior quality doesn't feel premium, no diesel engine option.
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is the best, S-cross or Wagon R?
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Q. Which car to buy, S-Cross or Taigun?
  • Among the two options, we would suggest you to go with the new Volkswagen Taigun. It has a good amount of features, safety feature-wise too it feels sorted right from the base variant. The ride is comfortable enough and more importantly is fun to drive. On the other hand, the Maruti S-Cross is aging and is due for an update. You may wait for the launch of the second-gen S-Cross if you are looking for a capable city car with a spacious cabin and brilliant ride quality. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Is there any better option than S-Cross in 2021?
  • Kia Carrens is an option
  • The S-Cross is a very capable city car. With a petrol engine, it will become even better in its city duties. Maruti S-Cross is currently available in a Petrol engine. The 1462 cc Petrol engine generates a power of 103.26bhp@6000rpm and torque of 138nm@4400rpm. The S-Cross fights out with the Renault Duster, Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
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Maruti Suzuki Baleno Vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross FAQs

Which car is best between Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross?
As per the users experiences Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance in your car. But Maruti Suzuki S Cross is better on the grounds of safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross?
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is cheaper than Maruti Suzuki S Cross by ₹6.82 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross?
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno delivers better mileage 23.8 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Maruti Suzuki S Cross?
For the Sigma version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Baleno produces 82bhp@5700rpm of power and 112.4Nm@4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the Alpha AT version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of S Cross produces 103.25bhp@6000rpm of power and 138Nm@4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Maruti Suzuki Baleno has better performance.

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