Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Toyota Glanza (2026)
Maruti Suzuki Baleno (₹5.99 Lakh – ₹9.99 Lakh) and Toyota Glanza (₹6.73 Lakh – ₹9.99 Lakh) go head-to-head in the premium hatchback space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is more affordable — it starts ₹0.74 Lakh lower than the Toyota Glanza.
- The Toyota Glanza 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 30.6 kmpl.
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 →Toyota Glanza in short
The Toyota Glanza is the badge-engineered sibling of the Maruti Baleno, pairing the same frugal 1.2 DualJet petrol with Toyota's longer standard warranty and service network. It fights the Baleno, Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz in the premium hatchback space with six standard airbags and a factory-fitted CNG option. For buyers wanting Baleno practicality with Toyota ownership peace of mind, it is a straightforward pick.
Full Glanza prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Baleno or Glanza?
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is more affordable — it starts ₹0.74 Lakh lower than the Toyota Glanza. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Baleno vs Glanza — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Maruti Suzuki Baleno — not yet tested; Toyota Glanza — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Baleno or the Glanza?
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is more affordable — it starts ₹0.74 Lakh lower than the Toyota Glanza. The Toyota Glanza 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 30.6 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.