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AircrossX vs Baleno

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Citroen

AircrossX

AircrossX
Price Range

₹8.89 lakh – ₹14.72 lakh

Mileage

17.5 - 18.5 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol • 13 TrimsOpen model
VS
Maruti Suzuki

Baleno

Baleno
Price Range

₹5.99 lakh – ₹9.99 lakh

Mileage

23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol / CNG • 13 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Baleno takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in lower fuel consumption. While AircrossX remains a capable contender, Baleno offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose AircrossX if:

  • Families looking for good ground clearance, solid safety, and enough cabin space for highway road trips.
Target Profile

Choose Baleno if:

  • First-time buyers, small families, and city commuters who want an easy-to-park car with great mileage.
Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
AircrossX

110 PS

190 Nm

Baleno

83.1 PS

112.4 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Baleno
AircrossX

17.5 - 18.5 km/l (ARAI)

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Baleno Standout

23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI)

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Citroen

AircrossX

Listed items₹3,33,333
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,33,333
Maruti Suzuki

Baleno

Listed items₹2,47,015
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,47,015
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹2.09 lakh(Baleno lower)

You Comfort Edition

PURETECH 82, 1199 cc • Manual • 17.5 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹9.09 lakh

Delta

1197 cc • Manual • 23.8 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹7 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

AircrossX
Baleno
Engine TypeDiffers
AircrossX:1199 cc Petrol
Baleno:1197 cc Petrol / 1197 cc CNG
Max PowerDiffers
AircrossX:110 PS
Baleno:83.1 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
AircrossX:190 Nm
Baleno:112.4 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
AircrossX:Automatic, Manual
Baleno:Manual, AMT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
AircrossX:Petrol
Baleno:Petrol, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
AircrossX:17.5 - 18.5 km/l (ARAI)
Baleno:23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI)
AircrossX
Baleno
SeatingDiffers
AircrossX:—
Baleno:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
AircrossX:200 mm
Baleno:170 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
AircrossX:444 Litres
Baleno:318 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
AircrossX:—
Baleno:37 litres
Body TypeDiffers
AircrossX:SUV
Baleno:Hatchback
AircrossX
Baleno
AirbagsDiffers
AircrossX:6 (standard)
Baleno:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The AircrossX has a published mileage of 17.5 - 18.5 km/l (ARAI). The Baleno has a published mileage of 23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI).