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Baleno vs Astor

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
Astor
Price Range

₹9.79 lakh – ₹15.3 lakh

Mileage

14.82 - 15.43 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol • 8 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 crash test protection, lower fuel consumption. While Astor 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.
Target Profile

Choose Astor if:

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

83.1 PS

112.4 Nm

Astor

108 bhp

144 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Baleno
Baleno Standout

23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI)

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

Astor

14.82 - 15.43 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.

Maruti Suzuki

Baleno

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

Astor

Listed items₹3,96,563
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,96,563
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹4.34 lakh(Baleno lower)

Delta

1197 cc • Manual • 23.8 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹7 lakh

Shine

VTi-TECH, 1498 cc • Manual • 15.43 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹11.34 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Baleno
Astor
Engine TypeDiffers
Baleno:1197 cc Petrol / 1197 cc CNG
Astor:1498 cc Petrol
Max PowerDiffers
Baleno:83.1 PS
Astor:108 bhp
Peak TorqueDiffers
Baleno:112.4 Nm
Astor:144 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Baleno:Manual, AMT
Astor:CVT, Manual
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Baleno:Petrol, CNG
Astor:Petrol
Claimed MileageDiffers
Baleno:23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI)
Astor:14.82 - 15.43 km/l (ARAI)
Baleno
Astor
SeatingDiffers
Baleno:5 seats
Astor:—
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Baleno:170 mm
Astor:—
Boot SpaceDiffers
Baleno:318 litres
Astor:448 Litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Baleno:37 litres
Astor:—
Body TypeDiffers
Baleno:Hatchback
Astor:SUV
Baleno
Astor
AirbagsDiffers
Baleno:6
Astor:2 Airbags Standard
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Baleno has a published mileage of 23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI). The Astor has a published mileage of 14.82 - 15.43 km/l (ARAI).