Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Tata Safari 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 Safari is priced at ₹1,329,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Tata Safari's 1498 cc, producing 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 170 PS @ 5000 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 16.30 kmpl for the Tata Safari. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
Engine & Performance |
||
| Battery | 12V | 12V High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine | Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres (Petrol), 55 litres (CNG water equivalent) | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Petrol + CNG | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg | 16.30 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Self Start | Electric |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 280 Nm @ 1750–3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual & Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
||
| Boot Space | 318 litres | 420 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 955–1020 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3990 mm / 1745 mm / 1500 mm | 4668 mm, 1922 mm, 1795 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 2741 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
||
| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Standard electronic auto-dimming glare-shield interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Yes | — |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | Digital-Analogue Cluster with MID | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) HD Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen | 36.88 cm (14.5-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen by Harman with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down utility on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | pillar-mounted AC vents for the 2nd row (built into the left and right B-pillars) and side-wall vents for the 3rd row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central armrest on 7-seater bench models; individual foldable armrests on 6-seater captain-chair variants |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Available in 6-Seater (Luxury Captain Chairs in the 2nd row) or 7-Seater (Bench seat configuration) layouts |
| Sound System | 4-Speaker + 2-Tweeter Setup | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | — | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient lighting borders |
| USB Ports | Yes | Multiple fast-charging ports scattered across all three rows |
| Voice Command | Yes | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct cabin controls |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
||
| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | The muscular front and rear bumpers are completely body-colored |
| DRLs | LED | LED DRLs featuring sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| Fog Lamps | LED (Front) | Mounted low on the bumper, these high-throw LED front fog lamps integrate specialized Automatic Cornering Lamps logic |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | lectrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED indicators and logo puddle lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Standard rear windscreen wiper |
| Roof Rails | — | Formally styled, aerodynamic, structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamp signature |
| Tyre Size | 195/55 R16 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
||
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 (Standard) | 7 |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated anchor points built into the rear seats to safely lock child safety seats in place |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Camera | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Ultrasonic bumper sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
||
| Car Image 1 |
|
|
| Car Image 2 |
|
|
| Car Image 3 |
|
|
| Color Options | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteSplendid SilverOpulent RedLuxe BeigeGrandeur GreyBluish Black | Pure GreyFrost WhiteDaytona GreyRoyal BlueCarbon BlackSupernova CopperCosmic Gold#DARKRed #DARK |
