2018 Hyundai Elite i20 vs Maruti Baleno Comparison: Price, Features, Mileage, Images & Specs

Here is our detailed comparison between the new Hyundai Elite i20 facelift and the Maruti Suzuki Baleno in terms of price, features, engine specs and mileage.

South Korean car manufacturer, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. recently launched the new Hyundai Elite i20 facelift in India at the Auto Expo 2018. The Elite i20 is a premium hatchback that competes against the likes of Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Honda Jazz, Fiat Punto and the Ford Figo, while the car will also rival the upcoming Tata 45X premium hatchback, which was recently showcased at the Expo. Here is our take on a detailed comparison between the 2018 Hyundai Elite i20 facelift and its fiercest rival – the Maruti Suzuki Baleno – in terms of price, engine specs, features and mileage. Also Read: 2018 Hyundai Elite i20 Petrol Automatic India Launch in May

Hyundai Elite i20 Features
The new Hyundai Elite i20 is a decently feature rich car as compared to the Baleno. Now, the car is not as loaded as the Maruti Baleno, but does get unique features like 6 airbags, rear AC vents, dual-tone interiors, cooled glove-box and passive cornering headlights among others. The premium hatchback gets dual front airbags and ABS as standard across all the variants and engine options. Other features include Automatic Climate Control system, parking sensors with Reverse Camera, Electrically Adjustable & Retractable ORVMs, Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel and Gear Knob and a touch-screen infotainment system with AVN. Read More: New Hatchbacks Launching in India in 2018-19

Maruti Suzuki Baleno Features
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is the most feature rich premium hatchback in the segment and comes with dual front airbags and ABS with EBD and ISOFIX child seat mounts as standard across all the variants and engine options. Other notable features include auto dimming IRVM, Automatic Climate Control system, a 7-inch SmartPlay touch-screen infotainment system with support for Apple CarPLay and Android Auto, parking sensors with Reverse Camera, Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel and Gear Knob and Electrically Adjustable & Retractable ORVMs.

Hyundai Elite i20 Engine Specifications
The new Hyundai Elite i20 facelift continues to get the same 1.2L petrol and 1.4L diesel engine options, however, the company has ditched the 1.4L petrol AT altogether. Instead, Hyundai will introduce a new CVT transmission on the 1.2L petrol engine in May 2018. The petrol variant is powered by a 1.2-litre Kappa with dual VTVT motor that is capable of producing 82 BHP of maximum power along with 115 Nm of peak torque. The diesel variant is powered by a 1.4-litre CRDi engine that churns out 89 BHP of maximum power and 220 Nm of peak torque. While the petrol engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox, the diesel motor is coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission. Also Read: 2018 Hyundai i20 Facelift Launched in India at Auto Expo 2018

Maruti Suzuki Baleno Engine Specifications
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is also available in a choice of petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol variant is powered by a 1.2-litre K-series motor that churns out 83 BHP of maximum power along with 114 Nm of peak torque. The oil burner is powered by a 1.3-litre DDiS diesel engine that is capable of producing 74 BHP of maximum power and 190 Nm of peak torque. Both the engines come mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox, while the 1.2L petrol motor also gets an optional CVT automatic transmission.

Hyundai Elite i20 Mileage & Price Details
Hyundai India has not revealed the fuel economy figures of the new Hyundai Elite i20 facelift. However, the old model delivered a fuel economy of 19.84 kmpl for the diesel variant and 16.32 kmpl for the petrol variant. We expect the mileage figures of the new model to be more or less similar to the old model. As far as pricing is concerned, the new Hyundai Elite i20 is priced between INR 5.35 lakh to INR 9.15 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Maruti Suzuki Baleno Mileage & Price Details
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno delivers an ARAI tested fuel economy of 27.39 kmpl for the diesel manual variant and 21.4 kmpl for the petrol manual and automatic variants. As far as pricing is concerned, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno is priced between INR 5.36 lakh to INR 8.50 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Also Read: New Hyundai Cars Launching in India during 2018-19

Verdict
Both the cars are on par with each other in terms with features and performance. While the Maruti Baleno is the most feature rich among the two and offers decent performance, the Hyundai Elite i20 comes with unique features and a powerful diesel engine. The Elite i20 also gets premium quality interiors and a well laid cabin. The Maruti Baleno, on the other hand, is affordable and far more fuel efficient as compared to the Elite i20 and also gets a CVT automatic transmission on the petrol variant. There is no direct winner here. If you want a comparatively affordable and more fuel efficient car, then you should go for the Baleno. If you are looking out for a powerful diesel motor, robust build quality and premium interiors, then you should opt for the new Hyundai Elite i20.