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