Comparing the Honda City e:HEV and the Maruti Suzuki Baleno side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Honda City e:HEV is available at ₹1,989,990, while the Maruti Suzuki Baleno is priced at ₹598,998. On the engine front, the Honda City e:HEV comes with a 1498 cc unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Baleno's 1197 cc, producing 126 PS (combined) and 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 27.26 km/l (ARAI) for the Honda City e:HEV versus Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 0.73 kWh lithium-ion battery | 12V |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | FWD | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 1.5L Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC with two-motor e:HEV hybrid systemN/A | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 37 litres (Petrol), 55 litres (CNG water equivalent) |
| Fuel Type | Petrol hybrid | Petrol / Petrol + CNG |
| Gearbox | e-CVT | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT |
| Mileage | 27.26 km/l (ARAI) | Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 126 PS (combined) | 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual & Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 0.73 kWh | — |
| Range | 1000 | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 410 L | 318 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1410 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1240 kg | 955–1020 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm | 3990 mm / 1745 mm / 1500 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 7-inch TFT instrument cluster | Digital-Analogue Cluster with MID |
| Cruise Control | Yes | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | — |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android AutoN/A | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen |
| Keyless Entry | Push button start | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & rear | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Adaptive cruise control | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather upholstery | Fabric |
| Sound System | 8-speaker sound system | 4-Speaker + 2-Tweeter Setup |
| Sunroof | One-touch electric sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED |
| Fog Lamps | LED fog lamps | LED (Front) |
| Headlight | Full LED headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear defogger | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED tail lamps | LED |
| Tyre Size | 185/55 R16 | 195/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch alloy wheels | Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Six airbags (dual front, side & curtain) | 6 (Standard) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Multi-angle rear camera with guidelines | 360-Degree Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Smart keyless entry | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteSplendid SilverOpulent RedLuxe BeigeGrandeur GreyBluish Black |
