2022 Maruti Baleno Vs Hyundai i20 Vs Tata Altroz Vs VW Polo Vs Honda Jazz: Spec, Price and Features Comparison

The facelifted Maruti Suzuki Baleno finally goes on sale in India today, with prices ranging from Rs 6.35 lakh to Rs 9.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Compared to its pre-facelift model, it has received subtle design changes, new features, a revised colour palette, and updated powertrain options. With all these changes, here’s how it now fares against its key rivals like Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz, Volkswagen Polo, and Honda Jazz: –

Note: Since the Toyota Glanza is due to arrive with similar sort of updates as the new Baleno, we haven’t compared it here.

Engine Specifications

Petrol	New Baleno	i20	Altroz	Polo	Jazz
Engine	1.2L DualJet petrol	1.2L NA / 1.0L turbo	1.2L NA / turbo	1.0L NA / turbo	1.2L
Max Power	90PS	83PS / 120PS	86PS / 110PS	75PS / 110PS	90PS
Peak torque	113Nm	115Nm / 172Nm	113Nm / 140Nm	95Nm / 175Nm	110Nm
Transmission	5-speed MT, AMT	NA:- 5-speed MT and CVT Turbo: -6-speed iMT (clutchless manual) / 7-speed DCT	5-speed MT	NA: 5-speed MT Turbo: 6-speed MT/AT	5-speed MT, 7-step CVT
Claimed Mileage	22.35kmpl (MT), 22.94kmpl (AMT)	21.0 kmpl (MT), 19.65kmpl (CVT), 20.25kmpl (iMT), 20.28kmpl(DCT)	19.05kmpl (NA), 18.13kmpl (turbo)	17.57kmpl (NA), 18.24kmpl (turo-MT), 16.47kmpl (turbo-AT)	16.6kmpl (MT), 17.1kmpl (CVT)

• The power figure of updated Baleno’s 1.2-litre DualJet DualVVT engine is on par with the Jazz and Altroz’s naturally aspirated engines.
• New Baleno is also the most fuel-efficient car of the lot, followed by the i20 and Tata Altroz.
• The Polo is the least powerful car here, followed by i20’s naturally aspirated petrol trims.
• Talking about the turbo-petrol engines, the Altroz and Polo find themself falling short of the i20’s figures. However, the Polo TSI generates nearly identical torque as the Korean hatchback.
• In terms of transmission, the Hyundai i20 is available with the most number of gearbox options. In fact, it is the only car in the segment that offers three transmission choices for two-pedal convenience: Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT), intelligent-manual transmission (iMT, manual transmission without a clutch pedal), and DCT (dual-clutch transmission)
• Tata is also expected to launch the Altroz with DCT automatic unit in coming months.
• Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz also come with diesel engine options.

Features

	Baleno	i20	Altroz	Polo	Jazz
LED headlamps with DRLs	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅
Infotainment	9-inch touchscreen	10.25-inch touchscreen	7-inch touchscreen	7-inch touchscreen	7-inch touchscreen
Sound System	Arkamys tuned	Bose	Harmon	Stock	Stock
Connected car tech	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
Voice Assistant	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Auto Climate Control	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
Rear AC Vents	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
Height Adj Driver’s Seat	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Cruise Control	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Sunroof	❌	✅	❌	❌	✅
Auto headlamps	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
Rain Sensing Wipers	✅	❌	✅	✅	❌
Push Button Start/Stop	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅
Digital Driver’s display	❌	✅	❌ (semi-digital)	❌	❌
Multi-info display	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Ambient Lighting	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌
Heads-up Display	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
in-built Air Purifier	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌
Paddle Shifters	❌	❌ (N-Line only)	❌	❌	✅ (CVT only)
No of Airbags	6	6	2	2	2
Wireless Phone Charger	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌
TPMS	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌
ESC	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌
Hill Hold Assist	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌
Idle Start/Stop	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌

Price Range

Model	Price Range (ex-showroom)
2022 Maruti Baleno	Rs 6.35 – 9.49 lakh
Hyundai i20*	Rs 6.28 – 9.95 lakh (NA) Rs 8.88 – 11.32 lakh (turbo)
Tata Altroz*	Rs 5.99 – 8.49 lakh (NA) Rs 8.09 – 9.39 lakh (turbo)
VW Polo	Rs 6.45 – 10.25 lakh
Honda Jazz	Rs 7.76 – 9.99 lakh