Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) 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 SV (Petrol Manual) is priced at ₹1,238,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual)'s 1498 cc, producing 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 121 PS @ 6600 rpm 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 17.8 km/l (ARAI) for the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual). 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 | 12 V |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | FWD |
| Engine Type | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine | 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC petrol (naturally aspirated) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres (Petrol), 55 litres (CNG water equivalent) | 40 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Petrol + CNG | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT | 6-speed |
| Mileage | Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg | 17.8 km/l (ARAI) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 121 PS @ 6600 rpm |
| Starter | Self Start | Electric |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual & Automatic | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 318 litres | 506 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 955–1020 kg | 1107 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 | No |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Automatic climate control |
| Cluster | Digital-Analogue Cluster with MID | Analog-digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | No |
| Infotainment System | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
| Sound System | 4-Speaker + 2-Tweeter Setup | 4 speakers + 2 tweeters |
| Sunroof | — | No |
| USB Ports | Yes | 2 |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | LED (Front) | No |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen projector headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear defogger (no wiper) |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/55 R16 | 185/60 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 (Standard) | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Camera | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteSplendid SilverOpulent RedLuxe BeigeGrandeur GreyBluish Black | Platinum White Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Obsidian Blue Pearl |
