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Hyundai i20 vs 2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Hyundai i20
2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift

Hyundai

i20

From ₹5.99 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki

Baleno

From ₹5.99 Lakh

Full Baleno page Change
Hyundai i20Era Petrol MT · ₹5.99 Lakh
2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno FaceliftSigma Petrol MT · ₹5.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price i20: ₹5.99 Lakh Baleno: ₹5.99 Lakh (ahead) Baleno ₹800 cheaper
Safety i20: 3 stars Baleno: Not rated yet Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP
Mileage i20: 20 kmpl Baleno: 23.80 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power i20: 83 PS Baleno: 83 PS Torque 115 vs 112 Nm
Boot i20: 311 litres Baleno: 318 litres (ahead) Length 3,995 vs 3,990 mm
Versions i20: 10 Baleno: 13 (ahead) Only Baleno: cng, manual

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

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹5.99 Lakh
₹5.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹6.75 Lakh
₹6.74 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹11,339 a month
₹11,325 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
83 PS
83 PS
Torque
115 Nm
112 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
20 kmpl
23.80 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Premium Hatchback
Premium Hatchback
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol / CNG

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Displacement
1,197 cc (1.2L)
1,197 cc, 3-Cylinder (Z12E)
Engine Config
1.2L Kappa 4-Cylinder Dual VTVT Petrol
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Not listed
0-100
11.8 sec (MT) / 12.2 sec (IVT)
Not listed
Top Speed
170 km/h
Not listed
Fuel Supply System
Not listed
MPFI
Emission Standard
Not listed
BS6 Phase 2

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
5-Speed Manual / Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT Automatic)
Not listed
Gears
5 / IVT
Not listed
Paddles
No
Not listed
Hybrid
None
Not listed
Transmission Type
Not listed
5-Speed Manual or 5-Speed AMT (Petrol and CNG both now offer AMT)
Drivetrain
Not listed
FWD

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Disc (Front)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Drum (Rear)
Not listed
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Wheel Type
16-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
16-inch Alloy Wheels (redesigned for facelift)
Tyre Size
195/55 R16 Tubeless Radial
195/55 R16, Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare Wheel
Not listed
Front Brake Type
Not listed
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Drum
Turning Radius
Not listed
4.85 m

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 (Longest wheelbase in hatchback segment)
2,520 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
170 mm
Kerb Weight
1,010 kg - 1,060 kg
935-960 kg (variant dependent)
Boot Space
311 Litres
318 Litres
Fuel Tank
37 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.1 m
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
37 Litres

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Global NCAP (2022): 3 stars for adult occupants (8.84/17) and 3 stars for children (36.89/49). The test car had 2 airbags. It was tested under Global NCAP's older, less demanding rules.
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 across all variants
6 Standard Across All Trims
ESP/TC
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill Assist Control HAC, ABS with EBD)
Not listed
ADAS
None
Level 2 ADAS: Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane-Keep Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking, High-Beam Assist (Segment First for Premium Hatchbacks)
Camera
Rear View Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Rear Parking Sensors
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
Standard
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
ABS/EBD
Not listed
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not listed
Standard
Parking Camera
Not listed
360-Degree Camera
Child Seat Anchors
Not listed
ISOFIX

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.25-inch High-Definition Touchscreen Navigation System
Not listed
Digital Cluster
Digital Instrument Cluster with TFT Multi-Information Display
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Hyundai BlueLink with 60+ Connected Features & Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates
Not listed
Audio System
Bose 7-Speaker Premium Sound System with Subwoofer & External Amplifier
Not listed
Sunroof
Voice-Enabled Smart Electric Sunroof
Not listed
Seat Features
Semi-Leatherette Upholstery with Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Not listed
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Oxyx Air Purifier & Rear AC Vents
Automatic, with Rear AC Vents
Wireless Charger
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling Pad)
Not listed
Touchscreen Size
Not listed
9-inch (Top Variants)
Connectivity
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Sound System
Not listed
Clarion Premium Speakers
Head-Up Display
Not listed
Yes
Seat Ventilation
Not listed
Ventilated Front Seats (New for Facelift)
Wireless Charging
Not listed
Yes
Push Button Start
Not listed
Yes

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Full LED MFR Headlights with Integrated Signature LED DRLs
Not listed
Tail Lights
Z-Shaped 3D LED Combination Tail Lamps with Connecting Chrome/Black Strip
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Front Bumper Air Curtains & Integrated LED DRLs
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

Colours & Warranty

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
Colour Options
Not listed
Arctic White, Splendid Silver, Grandeur Grey, Bluish Black, Opulent Red, Nexa Blue, Enigmatic Teal Green (7 Colours)

Choice

Versions
10 versions
13 versions
Price range
₹5.99 Lakh – ₹10.44 Lakh
₹5.99 Lakh – ₹9.99 Lakh
Colours
8 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

Petrol, manual

Era Petrol MT₹5.99 Lakh Sigma Petrol MT₹5.99 Lakh Baleno ₹800 less

Petrol, automatic

Sportz Petrol IVT₹8.86 Lakh Zeta Petrol AMT₹8.49 Lakh Baleno ₹36,300 less

Only the Baleno sells a cng, manual version: 2 versions, from ₹7.92 Lakh.

On-road price by city

i20 Era Petrol MT against Baleno Sigma Petrol MT

Cityi20BalenoGap
Mumbai₹7.17 Lakh₹7.16 LakhBaleno ₹888 less
Pune₹7.17 Lakh₹7.16 LakhBaleno ₹888 less
New Delhi₹6.75 Lakh₹6.74 LakhBaleno ₹832 less
Bengaluru₹7.41 Lakh₹7.4 LakhBaleno ₹912 less
Chennai₹7.36 Lakh₹7.36 LakhBaleno ₹904 less
Hyderabad₹7.45 Lakh₹7.44 LakhBaleno ₹912 less
Ahmedabad₹6.87 Lakh₹6.86 LakhBaleno ₹848 less
Kolkata₹6.84 Lakh₹6.83 LakhBaleno ₹844 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 or the Baleno?

The Baleno, by ₹800 on the versions compared here: i20 Era Petrol MT at ₹5.99 Lakh against Baleno Sigma Petrol MT at ₹5.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹6.75 Lakh against ₹6.74 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: 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 has 6 airbags and the Baleno 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The i20 Era Petrol MT makes 83 PS and 115 Nm and the Baleno Sigma Petrol MT makes 83 PS and 112 Nm.

Which is bigger?

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

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹11,339 a month for the i20 and ₹11,325 for the Baleno, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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