Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Mahindra Bolero 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 Mahindra Bolero is priced at ₹800,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Bolero's 1493 cc, producing 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 55.9 kw @ 3600 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 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero. 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 | Standard 12V heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 1493 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres (Petrol), 55 litres (CNG water equivalent) | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Petrol + CNG | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox |
| Mileage | Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg | 16 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 Cylinder Inline |
| Power | 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm |
| Starter | Self Start | Mechanical Ignition Layout |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual & Automatic | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 318 litres | 370 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2215 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 955–1020 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3990 mm / 1745 mm / 1500 mm | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | — |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials |
| Cluster | Digital-Analogue Cluster with MID | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | No |
| Infotainment System | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen | Audio setup featuring a basic 1-DIN music system with AUX and Bluetooth on mid trims, stepping up to a localized 7-inch touchscreen layout on premium variants |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | No |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Available across both front and rear doors |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers |
| Sound System | 4-Speaker + 2-Tweeter Setup | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers |
| Sunroof | — | No |
| USB Ports | Yes | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout |
| DRLs | LED | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements |
| Fog Lamps | LED (Front) | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix |
| Roof Rails | — | Non-functional structural styling accents |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate |
| Tyre Size | 195/55 R16 | 215/75 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | Steel / Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 (Standard) | 2 |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | — |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Camera | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteSplendid SilverOpulent RedLuxe BeigeGrandeur GreyBluish Black | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige |
