Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Tata Altroz (2026)
Maruti Suzuki Baleno (₹5.99 Lakh – ₹9.99 Lakh) and Tata Altroz (₹6.00 Lakh – ₹10.90 Lakh) go head-to-head in the premium hatchback space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other).
- The Tata Altroz is the more powerful car, with 89 bhp against 81 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is more efficient on paper — up to 33.61 kmpl vs 26.2 kmpl.
- Only the Tata Altroz has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Tata Altroz has the bigger boot: 345 litres vs 318 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Maruti Suzuki Baleno in short
The Baleno is Maruti's Nexa premium hatchback, comprehensively facelifted on 5 September 2026. The new car swaps the old 90 PS K12 for the Swift's 82 PS 1.2L Z12E engine (with a big mileage jump to 23.8-24.77 kmpl), adds segment-first Level 2 ADAS on the new Alpha (O) trim, six airbags standard, a 9-inch touchscreen, ventilated front seats and CNG on both Delta and Zeta trims. The 11-variant lineup runs ₹5.99–9.99 lakh — the base is actually ₹11,000 under the widely reported ₹6.10 lakh launch figure, per Maruti's own pricing feed.
Full Baleno prices & variants →Tata Altroz in short
The Altroz is Tata's premium hatchback built on the ALFA architecture and was the first made-in-India car to score a full 5 stars at Global NCAP. Refreshed in 2025 with flush door handles, a larger touchscreen and six airbags as standard, it fights the Maruti Baleno, Hyundai i20 and Toyota Glanza. It is also the only car in its class to offer petrol, diesel and CNG powertrains under one roof.
Full Altroz prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Baleno or Altroz?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Baleno vs Altroz — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Maruti Suzuki Baleno — not yet tested; Tata Altroz — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Baleno or the Altroz?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). The Tata Altroz is the more powerful car, with 89 bhp against 81 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is more efficient on paper — up to 33.61 kmpl vs 26.2 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.