Skip to content
Wheelsio
Side by side

Baleno vs Altroz

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
Tata Motors

Altroz

Altroz
Price Range

₹6 lakh – ₹10.9 lakh

Mileage

19.33 km/l

CNG / Diesel / Petrol • 27 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, punchy performance. While Altroz 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 Altroz 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
Baleno

83.1 PS

112.4 Nm

Altroz

1199 cc Petrol / 1199 cc CNG / 1497 cc Diesel

103 - 200 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

Altroz

19.33 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
Tata Motors

Altroz

Listed items₹3,10,398
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,10,398
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹15,090(Baleno lower)

Delta

1197 cc • Manual • 23.8 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹7 lakh

Pure

1.2L Revotron, 1199 cc • Manual • 19.33 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹7.15 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Baleno
Altroz
Engine TypeDiffers
Baleno:1197 cc Petrol / 1197 cc CNG
Altroz:1199 cc Petrol / 1199 cc CNG / 1497 cc Diesel
Max PowerDiffers
Baleno:83.1 PS
Altroz:—
Peak TorqueDiffers
Baleno:112.4 Nm
Altroz:103 - 200 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Baleno:Manual, AMT
Altroz:AMT, DCT, Manual
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Baleno:Petrol, CNG
Altroz:CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Claimed MileageDiffers
Baleno:23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI)
Altroz:19.33 km/l
Baleno
Altroz
SeatingDiffers
Baleno:5 seats
Altroz:—
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Baleno:170 mm
Altroz:165 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Baleno:318 litres
Altroz:345 Litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Baleno:37 litres
Altroz:—
Body Type
Baleno:Hatchback
Altroz:Hatchback
Baleno
Altroz
AirbagsDiffers
Baleno:6
Altroz:6 (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 Altroz has a published mileage of 19.33 km/l.