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Hyundai i20 N Line vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 22 Oct 2026.

Hyundai i20 N Line
Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Hyundai

i20 N Line

From ₹9.32 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki

Baleno

From ₹5.99 Lakh

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Hyundai i20 N LineN6 Turbo Petrol MT · ₹9.32 Lakh
Maruti Suzuki BalenoSigma Petrol MT · ₹5.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price i20 N Line: ₹9.32 Lakh Baleno: ₹5.99 Lakh (ahead) Baleno ₹3.33 lakh cheaper
Airbags i20 N Line: 6 airbags Baleno: 6 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage i20 N Line: 20 kmpl Baleno: 23.80 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power i20 N Line: 120 PS (ahead) Baleno: 83 PS Different engines
Boot i20 N Line: 311 litres Baleno: 318 litres (ahead) Length 3,995 vs 3,990 mm
Versions i20 N Line: 3 Baleno: 13 (ahead) Only i20 N Line: turbo petrol, manual

Pick the i20 N Line for more power.

Pick the Baleno for the lower price, better claimed mileage, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹9.32 Lakh
₹5.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹10.39 Lakh
₹6.59 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹17,457 a month
₹11,066 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Turbo petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
120 PS
83 PS
Torque
172 Nm
112 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
20 kmpl
23.80 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Hot Hatchback
Premium Hatchback
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol / CNG
Displacement
998 cc (1.0L Turbo)
1,197 cc, 3-Cylinder (Z12E)
Engine
1.0L Turbocharged GDi 3-Cylinder 12V DOHC Petrol
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
FWD
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
185 km/h
Not listed
Fuel Supply System
Not listed
MPFI
Emission Standard
Not listed
BS6 Phase 2

Transmission

Transmission
6-Speed Manual / 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic (7-DCT) with Paddle Shifters
5-Speed Manual or 5-Speed AMT (Petrol and CNG both now offer AMT)
Gears
6 / 7-DCT
Not listed
Paddles
Yes (7-Speed Paddle Shifters on DCT)
Not listed
Hybrid
None
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Disc Brakes on all 4 Wheels (Red Front Calipers)
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes on all 4 Wheels
Drum
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Stiffer N-Line Sport Tuned Dampers (30% increase in damping force)
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Stiffer N-Line Sport Dampers
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Wheels
16-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels with N Logo
16-inch Alloy Wheels (redesigned for facelift)
Tyre Size
195/55 R16 Tubeless Radial Performance
195/55 R16, Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare Wheel
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
3,995 mm
3,990 mm
Width
1,775 mm
1,745 mm
Height
1,505 mm
1,530 mm
Wheelbase
2,580 mm
2,520 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
170 mm
Kerb Weight
1,050 kg - 1,115 kg
935-960 kg (variant dependent)
Boot Space
311 Litres
318 Litres
Fuel Tank
37 Litres
37 Litres
Turning Radius
5.1 m
4.85 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The standard i20 with 2 airbags scored 3 stars for adults and 3 for children from Global NCAP (2022).
Not tested in this form. The pre-facelift Baleno with 6 airbags scored 4 stars for adults and 3 for children from Bharat NCAP (2025).
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard
6 Standard Across All Trims
Stability Control
Yes (ESC, VSM, Hill Assist Control, All 4 Disc Brakes with ABS/EBD, Sporty Steering Weight Calibration)
Electronic Stability Control
ADAS
None
Level 2 ADAS: Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane-Keep Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking, High-Beam Assist (Segment First for Premium Hatchbacks)
Camera
Rear Parking Camera with Guidelines + Dual-Camera Dashcam
360-Degree Camera
TPMS
Yes (Highline TPMS)
Standard
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
ISOFIX
Braking System
Not listed
ABS/EBD

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen Infotainment with Red N-Line UI Theme
9-inch (Top Variants)
Instrument Cluster
Digital Instrument Cluster with Red Illumination Accents
Not listed
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Car Tech
Hyundai BlueLink with 60+ Connected Features & VR Voice Commands
Not listed
Audio System
Bose 7-Speaker Premium Sound System
Clarion Premium Speakers
Sunroof
Voice-Enabled Smart Electric Sunroof
Not listed
Seat Features
Sporty All-Black Interior with N Logo Chequered Flag Seats, Red Contrast Stitching & Aluminium Sport Pedals
Not listed
Climate Control
Automatic Temperature Control with Rear AC Vents
Automatic, with Rear AC Vents
Wireless Charger
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charger)
Wireless Charging
Connectivity
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Head-Up Display
Not listed
Yes
Seat Ventilation
Not listed
Ventilated Front Seats (New for Facelift)
Push Button Start
Not listed
Yes

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Full LED Headlamps with Signature LED DRLs
Not listed
Tail Lights
Z-Shaped 3D LED Tail Lamps with Dark Chrome Connector
Not listed
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Twin-Tip Sporty Exhaust System with Throaty Exhaust Note & N Front Bumper with Red Lip
Not listed
Front Grille
Not listed
Larger Grille with Black Horizontal Slats (Facelift Update)
Bumpers
Not listed
Reworked Front and Rear Bumpers with New Fog Lamp Housings
Antenna
Not listed
Shark Fin Antenna

Warranty & Service

Standard Warranty
3 Years / 1,00,000 km (Hyundai Wonder Warranty)
Not listed
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free Service at 2 Months / 1,500 km)
Not listed

Choice

Versions
3 versions
13 versions
Price range
₹9.32 Lakh – ₹11.64 Lakh
₹5.99 Lakh – ₹9.99 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
7 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the i20 N Line sells a turbo petrol, manual version: 2 versions, from ₹9.32 Lakh.

Only the Baleno sells a petrol, manual version: 5 versions, from ₹5.99 Lakh.

On-road price by city

i20 N Line N6 Turbo Petrol MT against Baleno Sigma Petrol MT

Cityi20 N LineBalenoGap
Mumbai₹10.76 Lakh₹7.01 LakhBaleno ₹3.76 lakh less
Pune₹10.76 Lakh₹7.01 LakhBaleno ₹3.76 lakh less
New Delhi₹10.39 Lakh₹6.59 LakhBaleno ₹3.80 lakh less
Bengaluru₹11.06 Lakh₹7.2 LakhBaleno ₹3.86 lakh less
Chennai₹10.98 Lakh₹7.15 LakhBaleno ₹3.82 lakh less
Hyderabad₹11.1 Lakh₹7.24 LakhBaleno ₹3.86 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹10.3 Lakh₹6.71 LakhBaleno ₹3.59 lakh less
Kolkata₹10.25 Lakh₹6.68 LakhBaleno ₹3.57 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the i20 N Line or the Baleno?

The Baleno, by ₹3.33 lakh on the versions compared here: i20 N Line N6 Turbo Petrol MT at ₹9.32 Lakh against Baleno Sigma Petrol MT at ₹5.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹10.39 Lakh against ₹6.59 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Baleno claims 23.80 kmpl against 20 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The i20 N Line: not tested in this form; the standard i20 with 2 airbags scored 3 stars (Global NCAP 2022). The Baleno: not tested in this form; the pre-facelift Baleno with 6 airbags scored 4 stars (Bharat NCAP 2025). The i20 N Line has 6 airbags and the Baleno 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The i20 N Line N6 Turbo Petrol MT makes 120 PS and 172 Nm and the Baleno Sigma Petrol MT makes 83 PS and 112 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The i20 N Line is 5 mm longer. Boot space is 311 litres in the i20 N Line and 318 litres in the Baleno.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹17,457 a month for the i20 N Line and ₹11,066 for the Baleno, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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