Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the MG Astor 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 MG Astor is priced at ₹1,101,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the MG Astor's 1490 cc (NA) / 1349 cc (Turbo), producing 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 140 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) 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 15.3 kmpl (Turbo DCT) / 17.19 kmpl (NA CVT) - ARAI for the MG Astor. 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 | 1490 cc (NA) / 1349 cc (Turbo) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine | 1.5L NA Petrol / 1.3L Turbo Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres (Petrol), 55 litres (CNG water equivalent) | 48 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Petrol + CNG | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT | 5-Speed MT (NA) / CVT (NA AT) / 6-Speed DCT (Turbo) |
| Mileage | Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg | 15.3 kmpl (Turbo DCT) / 17.19 kmpl (NA CVT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 (NA) / 4 (Turbo) |
| Power | 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 140 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) |
| Starter | Self Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 143 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 220 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm (Turbo) |
| Transmission Type | Manual & Automatic | Manual / Automatic / CVT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 318 litres | 443 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1790 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 183 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 955–1020 kg | 1250 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3990 mm / 1745 mm / 1500 mm | 4323 mm / 1809 mm / 1648 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 2585 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Digital-Analogue Cluster with MID | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen | 10.1-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Leatherette (top) / Fabric |
| Sound System | 4-Speaker + 2-Tweeter Setup | Infinity 6-Speaker System |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof (top) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes - Hey MG |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | LED (Front) | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/55 R16 | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
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 | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteSplendid SilverOpulent RedLuxe BeigeGrandeur GreyBluish Black | Starry BlackStarburst WhiteAurora SilverGlazy RedCandy White |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.8 |
