Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Facelifted Maruti Baleno Takes On Tata Altroz Hatchback
The Maruti Baleno and Tata Altroz are hatchback cars that compete in India.
The updated Baleno starts at a slightly lower price than the Altroz.
The Baleno has a petrol engine and can also be bought with a factory-fitted CNG system.
The Altroz gives buyers petrol, CNG and diesel choices.
The Altroz has a larger boot and larger screens inside the cabin.
The Baleno offers features such as ventilated seats, a cooled wireless charger and a head-up display.
It also comes with six airbags, a 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS.
The better choice depends on whether a buyer values the Baleno’s safety and convenience equipment or the Altroz’s powertrain variety and cabin displays.
The facelifted Maruti Suzuki Baleno starts at ₹6.10 lakh, while the Tata Altroz ranges from ₹6.30 lakh to ₹10.77 lakh, all ex-showroom.
The Baleno uses an 83 bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine with manual or AMT gearboxes, while the Altroz offers petrol, CNG and diesel powertrains.
The Altroz produces up to 90 bhp and 200 Nm with its diesel engine, compared with the Baleno’s 112 Nm of torque.
The Baleno features ventilated seats, a cooled wireless charger, a 9-inch touchscreen, head-up display and wireless smartphone connectivity.
The Baleno includes a 360-degree camera, TPMS, six airbags and Level 2 ADAS, while the Altroz offers a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen and digital driver display.
- Who
- Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors, through the Baleno facelift and Tata Altroz.
- What
- A comparison of the two hatchbacks’ prices, dimensions, engines, features and safety equipment.
- When
- The Baleno facelift was launched in India earlier this month.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To assess which hatchback offers more features and compare their specifications.
Baleno Advantages
Altroz Advantages
Price and safety
Baleno Advantages
The Baleno has a lower introductory starting price and lists extensive standard safety equipment, including six airbags, a 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS.
Altroz Advantages
The Altroz starts at a higher price, while the provided comparison does not specify equivalent Altroz safety equipment.
Engine choices
Baleno Advantages
The Baleno offers a 1.2-litre petrol engine with manual or AMT transmissions and a factory-fitted CNG version.
Altroz Advantages
The Altroz offers broader powertrain choice with petrol, CNG and diesel variants, including a diesel engine producing 200 Nm.
Features and practicality
Baleno Advantages
The Baleno adds ventilated front seats, a cooled wireless charger, a head-up display and wireless smartphone connectivity.
Altroz Advantages
The Altroz has a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital driver display, a 345-litre boot and features such as an electric sunroof and rear AC vents.
- Baleno starting price
- ₹6.10 lakh ex-showroom, offered at an introductory price for a limited time.
- Altroz price range
- ₹6.30 lakh to ₹10.77 lakh ex-showroom.
- Baleno engine
- 1.2-litre, three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 83 bhp and 112 Nm.
- Altroz powertrains
- Petrol, CNG and diesel options; the diesel produces 90 bhp and 200 Nm.
- Baleno safety
- 360-degree camera, TPMS, six airbags and Level 2 ADAS.
- Baleno boot space
- 318 litres.
- Altroz boot space
- 345 litres, with 165 mm of ground clearance.