Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Hyundai CRETA 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 Hyundai CRETA is priced at ₹1,110,998. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Hyundai CRETA's 1497 cc, producing 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 115 PS @ 6300 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 17.4 l for the Hyundai CRETA. 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 | — |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 1497 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | FWD (Front Wheel Drive) |
| Engine Type | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine | 1.5L MPi Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres (Petrol), 55 litres (CNG water equivalent) | 50 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 | 17.4 l |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 115 PS @ 6300 rpm |
| Starter | Self Start | — |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual & Automatic | 6-Speed MT / IVT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 318 litres | 433 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 955–1020 kg | 1230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3990 mm / 1745 mm / 1500 mm | 4330 mm,1790 mm,1635 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Available with Bluelink and SOS buttons |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | Digital-Analogue Cluster with MID | 26.03 cm (10.25") full digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen | 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen with Navigation |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front and Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Available with cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric (Base/Mid), Leatherette with piping (Top/Knight edition) |
| Sound System | 4-Speaker + 2-Tweeter Setup | Bose Premium 8-speaker system |
| Sunroof | — | Voice-enabled Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Front and Rear Type-C Fast Chargers |
| Voice Command | Yes | Supported (via Bluelink, including sunroof and climate control) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Available with cooling function |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | Horizon LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | LED (Front) | — |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Quad Beam LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable and foldable with integrated LED indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | Horizon LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/55 R16 | 205/65 R16 (Base/Mid) | 215/60 R17 (Higher variants) | 215/55 R18 (N Line) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | Steel wheels (Base) | Styled Steel (Mid) | Diamond Cut Alloys (Top) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 (Standard) | 6 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 | Available with adaptive guidelines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteSplendid SilverOpulent RedLuxe BeigeGrandeur GreyBluish Black | Titanium blackTitan grey matteAtlas whiteStarry nightTitanium black matte |
