Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Tata Punch 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 Tata Punch is priced at ₹564,990. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Tata Punch's 1199 cc, producing 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 87.8 PS @ 6000 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 20 kmpl for the Tata Punch. 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 | 12V Lead-Acid Maintenance-Free starter unit |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine | 1.2L Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres (Petrol), 55 litres (CNG water equivalent) | 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Petrol + CNG | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT | 5-Speed Manual/AMT |
| Mileage | Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg | 20 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 87.8 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Self Start | Electric |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 115 Nm @ 3250 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual & Automatic | Manual / Automatic (AMT) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 318 litres | 366 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1440 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 193 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 955–1020 kg | 1000 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3990 mm / 1745 mm / 1500 mm | 3876, 1742, 1615 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 2445 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Electric Power Steering with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central locking with flip key or wearable smart key configurations |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Fully Automatic Climate Control with 'Xpress Cool' function |
| Cluster | Digital-Analogue Cluster with MID | 4-inch LCD digital driver display cluster up to a 7-inch semi-digital color TFT console on top tiers |
| Cruise Control | — | Available standard on mid-to-high trims |
| Infotainment System | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen | 7-inch or an upgraded premium 10.25-inch Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Passive smart key proximity sensor with Engine |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front and Rear power windows with driver-side auto-down toggle switch |
| Push Start | Yes | Start/Stop push button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Premium fabric seats matching variant-specific interior persona layouts |
| Sound System | 4-Speaker + 2-Tweeter Setup | 6-Speaker Premium Audio Array |
| Sunroof | — | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof with anti-pinch protection |
| USB Ports | Yes | Primary Type-A media port along with a 12V auxiliary outlet, while the rear console features a high-output fast-charging USB Type-C port |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Standard front and rear bumpers accented with Granite Black rugged lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED | Integrated LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | LED (Front) | Front Halogen Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED side indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear Windscreen Smart Wiper, Wash, and Defogger layout equipped |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamps with signature geometric styling lines |
| Tyre Size | 195/55 R16 | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | Steel Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 (Standard) | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Standard outboard rear seat provisions included |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Available highline |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteSplendid SilverOpulent RedLuxe BeigeGrandeur GreyBluish Black | Pristine WhiteDaytona GreyBengal RougeCoorg CloudsCaramelCyantafic |
