Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Tata Punch

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Tata Punch. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno price is Rs. 5.99 Lakh and Tata Punch price is Rs. 5.75 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Tata Punch is available in 1199 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Baleno provides the mileage of 23.8 kmpl.

Baleno Sigma Petrol Manual vs Punch Smart Petrol 5 Speed Manual Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Baleno	Punch
Price	Rs. 5.99 Lakh	Rs. 5.75 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1199 cc
Power	82 bhp	87 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Sigma Petrol Manual

Rs. 5.99 Lakh

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Tata Punch

Smart Petrol 5 Speed Manual

Rs. 5.75 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Sigma Petrol Manual

Tata Punch

Smart Petrol 5 Speed Manual

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Z12E engine	1.2L Revotron
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 5700 rpm	87 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	112.4 Nm @ 4500 rpm	115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage	ARAI: 23.8 kmpl
Fuel Change Over Switch
Direct Start in CNG
Idle Start/Stop
Clutch Type	Dry (Single Plate)
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mac Pherson Strut & Coil Spring	Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam Type & Coil Spring	Semi-independent Twist Beam With Coil Spring And Shock Absorber
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Advanced Suspension Features
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (185/65R15), Located in Boot
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.85
Front Tyres	185 / 65 R15	185 / 70 R15
Rear Tyres	185 / 65 R15	185 / 70 R15
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
Child Safety Rating		5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
ADAS
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Hands-off Detection
Perimetric alarm system
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System		Indirect
Automatic Park Lock
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
Thermal Incident Protection
CNG Leak Detection		Not Applicable
Brake Override System
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Clutch Lock
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Collapsible Steering Column
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Third Row Middle Seat Safety
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors		Rear Bumper
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock & Emergency Fuel Cutoff
Park Distance Control
Lockable Glovebox
Skid Plate		Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front Only (Foldable)
In-Car Remote
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Extendable Sun Visor
Headlight Washer
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes		2 - City & Eco
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Manual
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Video Recording
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Connected LED
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Halogen Cabin lamps,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes		Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist
Brake Fade Support
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential	Open
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse
Memory ORVMs
Exterior Door	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Painted
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front Only Power Windows
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish ORVM Colour	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Manual
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen
Audio System
Speed Dependent Volume
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods
GPS Navigation System
What3Words -Address Based Navigation
Inbuilt Music App
Call Reject with SMS
SIM Service Provider
Wireless Charger
Summon Mode

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black and Blue)	Single Tone (Signature Black theme)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Foldable Seatback Table
Split Rear Seat	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	Not Applicable
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
App Details
Tow Away Alert
Auto Crash Alert
Live Traffic Updates On App
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Send Place Of Interest to Vehicle From App
Connected Car App
Find and Book Parking Slot
Location Based Services
In-Car Payment
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Live Location Sharing
Digital Key
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Air Purifier Operation
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption		Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster	4" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Enigmatic Teal Green	Pristine White
	Nexa Blue	Bengal Rouge
	Opulent Red	Daytona Grey
	Arctic White	Coorg Clouds
	Splendid Sliver
	Grandeur Grey
	Bluish Black

User Reviews

Overall Rating

2.6/5

10 Ratings

4.6/5

92 Ratings

Rating Parameters	3.4Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.2Comfort	4.8Performance
	3.0Performance	4.8Value for Money
	4.2Value for Money	4.6Comfort

Most Helpful Review

4 Cylinder best

Very bad Maruti Suzuki.Maruti ko 4 Cylinder hi rakhna chaiye tha kio ki maruti k pass 3 Cylinder mai shift pahle se hai fir Baleno ko 3 Cylinder ki kiya jarurat thi.Not good work, Maruti

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Baleno comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	3990 mm * 1745 mm * 1530 mm	3876 mm * 1742 mm * 1615 mm
Ground Clearance		193 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2520	2445
Kerb Weight Range	950 - 985 kg
Gross Weight (kg)	1410

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	318 L	366 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	37

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design		Bold Black Grill Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Exhaust
Diffuser
Snorkel
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors
Cup Holders		2 Cupholders in Front Only
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Driveline Disconnect
Hub Lock
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs
Welded Tow Hooks
Tow Hitch Protection
Roll Cage
Gyro Meter
Brake Locking Differential
Crawl Control