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Baleno vs Wagon R

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

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
VS
Maruti Suzuki

Wagon R

Wagon R
1-Star Safety
Price Range

₹4.99 lakh – ₹7.24 lakh

Mileage

23.56 - 25.19 km/l

Petrol / CNG • 12 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 and Wagon R target slightly different buyer priorities while matching each other closely in total value. Choose Baleno for individual equipment highlights or Wagon R for ownership discipline.”

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.

Safety Architecture & Protection

Segment Edge:Published rating only
Baleno

Not published

6

Wagon R

1-Star Global NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Baleno

83.1 PS

112.4 Nm

Wagon R

66.6 PS

89 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Wagon R
Baleno

23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI)

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

Wagon R Standout

23.56 - 25.19 km/l

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.

Maruti Suzuki

Baleno

Listed items₹2,47,015
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,47,015
Maruti Suzuki

Wagon R

Listed items₹2,46,103
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,46,103
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹1.46 lakh(Wagon R lower)

Delta

1197 cc • Manual • 23.8 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹7 lakh

VXI

998 cc • Manual • 24.35 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹5.54 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Baleno
Wagon R
Engine TypeDiffers
Baleno:1197 cc Petrol / 1197 cc CNG
Wagon R:998 cc, 1197 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Baleno:83.1 PS
Wagon R:66.6 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Baleno:112.4 Nm
Wagon R:89 Nm
Transmission Options
Baleno:Manual, AMT
Wagon R:Manual, AMT
Fuel Options
Baleno:Petrol, CNG
Wagon R:Petrol, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
Baleno:23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI)
Wagon R:23.56 - 25.19 km/l
Baleno
Wagon R
Seating
Baleno:5 seats
Wagon R:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Baleno:170 mm
Wagon R:—
Boot SpaceDiffers
Baleno:318 litres
Wagon R:341 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Baleno:37 litres
Wagon R:32 litres
Body Type
Baleno:Hatchback
Wagon R:Hatchback
Baleno
Wagon R
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Baleno:—
Wagon R:1-Star Global NCAP
Airbags
Baleno:6
Wagon R:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Wagon R has a published 1-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the Baleno is not published.