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Grand i10 Nios vs Baleno

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

Grand i10 Nios
Price Range

₹5.6 lakh – ₹8.09 lakh

Mileage

16 - 18 km/l

Petrol / CNG • 15 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 Grand i10 Nios 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 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
Grand i10 Nios

83.1 PS

113.8 Nm

Baleno

83.1 PS

112.4 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Baleno
Grand i10 Nios

16 - 18 km/l

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.

Hyundai

Grand i10 Nios

Listed items₹3,52,941
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,52,941
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:₹62,500(Grand i10 Nios lower)

Magna

1197 cc • Manual • 18 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹6.37 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.

Grand i10 Nios
Baleno
Engine TypeDiffers
Grand i10 Nios:1197 cc
Baleno:1197 cc Petrol / 1197 cc CNG
Max Power
Grand i10 Nios:83.1 PS
Baleno:83.1 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Grand i10 Nios:113.8 Nm
Baleno:112.4 Nm
Transmission Options
Grand i10 Nios:Manual, AMT
Baleno:Manual, AMT
Fuel Options
Grand i10 Nios:Petrol, CNG
Baleno:Petrol, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
Grand i10 Nios:16 - 18 km/l
Baleno:23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI)
Grand i10 Nios
Baleno
Seating
Grand i10 Nios:5 seats
Baleno:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Grand i10 Nios:—
Baleno:170 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Grand i10 Nios:260 litres
Baleno:318 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
Grand i10 Nios:37 litres
Baleno:37 litres
Body Type
Grand i10 Nios:Hatchback
Baleno:Hatchback
Grand i10 Nios
Baleno
Airbags
Grand i10 Nios:6
Baleno:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Grand i10 Nios has a published mileage of 16 - 18 km/l. The Baleno has a published mileage of 23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI).
Using published mileage and stored ownership figures, the calculated running cost is ₹3,52,941 for Grand i10 Nios and ₹2,47,015 for Baleno.