Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Tata Tiago

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Tata Tiago. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno price is Rs. 5.99 Lakh and Tata Tiago price is Rs. 4.77 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Tata Tiago 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 Tiago Smart Petrol Manual Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Baleno	Tiago
Price	Rs. 5.99 Lakh	Rs. 4.77 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1199 cc
Power	82 bhp	85 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 Tiago

Smart Petrol Manual

Rs. 4.77 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Sigma Petrol Manual

Tata Tiago

Smart Petrol 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	1.2 NA Revotron
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 5700 rpm	85 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	112.4 Nm @ 4500 rpm	113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage	ARAI: 23.8 kmpl
Fuel Change Over Switch		Not Applicable
Direct Start in CNG		Not Applicable
Idle Start/Stop
Clutch Type	Dry (Single Plate)	Dry (Single Plate)
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mac Pherson Strut & Coil Spring	Independent Lower Wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path) Strut Type
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam Type & Coil Spring	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring Mounted on Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Advanced Suspension Features
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame	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	4.9
Front Tyres	185 / 65 R15	155 / 80 R13
Rear Tyres	185 / 65 R15	155 / 80 R13
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
Child Safety Rating		Not Tested
ADAS
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
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 (All)
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
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
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock & Emergency Fuel Cutoff
Park Distance Control
Lockable Glovebox
Skid Plate		Front
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 with Fan speed control)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front Only (Foldable)	Front (Foldable) & Rear (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
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Manual
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Video Recording
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
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,	Switch Controlled Front Halogen Cabin lamps,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo		Steering Wheel
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes		Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
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	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
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 ORVM Colour
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Manual	Internal with Key
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)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods
GPS Navigation System
Pre-loaded Major Apps in Infotainment
Inbuilt Music App
Call Reject with SMS
SIM Service Provider
Whatsapp and Text Readout
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)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black and Blue)	Dual Tone (Charcoal Neps Melange & Granite Black)
Wrappings		Wrapped Gear Knob
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	Flat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
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	5" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
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	Daytona Grey
	Opulent Red	Pangong Pulse
	Arctic White	Pure Grey
	Splendid Sliver
	Grandeur Grey
	Bluish Black

User Reviews

Overall Rating

2.8/5

11 Ratings

4.6/5

56 Ratings

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

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

Budget friendly and best

The Tata Tiago is an excellent hatchback that offers great value for money. Its stylish design, strong build quality, and comfortable interiors make it stand out in its segment. The car feels very stable and safe on the road, which reflects Tata’s solid engineering. The engine performance is smooth and refined for daily city driving as well as highway trips. Mileage is also impressive, making it economical for regular use. The infotainment system, sound quality, and modern features add to the premium feel of the car. One of the best things about the Tata Tiago is its safety and reliability. The suspension handles Indian roads very well, providing a comfortable driving experience. Overall, it is a perfect combination of style, comfort, safety, and affordability. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a practical and dependable hatchback.

Used Cars in India

2688 Used Baleno

Rs. 90,000onwards

1461 Used Tiago

Rs. 1.5 Lakhonwards

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Baleno comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	3990 mm * 1745 mm * 1530 mm	3813 mm * 1684 mm * 1535 mm
Ground Clearance		170 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2520	2400
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	242 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	35

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Manual Key-Operated
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors	All 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		Not Applicable
Hub Lock		Not Applicable
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs		Not Applicable
Welded Tow Hooks
Tow Hitch Protection		Not Applicable
Roll Cage		Not Applicable
Gyro Meter		Not Applicable
Brake Locking Differential		Not Applicable
Crawl Control